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The Hunt for Vulcan, the Planet That Wasn’t There

10 years ago from National Geographic

Everyone thought the gravitational pull of an undiscovered planet made Mercury wobble. They were wrong. Albert Einstein explained why.

Dust Gaps Around Young Stars Not Exoplanet 'Proof'

10 years ago from Space.com

Recent observations of the gaps in protoplanetary disks surrounding nearby young stars may not be "proof"of the formation of exoplanets.

Scott Kelly's out-of-this-world views from space

10 years ago from CBSNews - Science

The NASA astronaut is two-thirds of the way through a one-year mission on board the International Space Station

CubeSats in deep space

10 years ago from Physorg

(Phys.org)—Tiny spacecraft have their ambitions of space exploration too. The small-sized satellites called CubeSats, made of box-shaped four-inch units, are successfully operating in the low Earth orbit, conducting a variety...

Country star Trisha Yearwood honored as 'voice of a generation'

10 years ago from UPI

Sheri ElfmanNASHVILLE, Nov. 3 (UPI) -- Country star Trisha Yearwood was presented with songwriting award by Justin Timberlake and Jimmy Carter.

Clouds, molten-iron rain showers detected on outcast alien world

10 years ago from Science NOW

Scientists detect first hints of weather on a planet outside our solar system

Allison Williams goes topless for Harper's Bazaar

10 years ago from UPI

Annie MartinNEW YORK, Nov. 3 (UPI) -- "Girls" actress Allison Williams stripped down for the December/January issue of Harper by Harper's Bazaar magazine, and subsequently discussed self image.

LEGO Won't Be Making Fan's Space Station Despite 10,000 Votes

10 years ago from Space.com

LEGO will not be producing a model of the International Space Station, having passed on the orbiting outpost in its most recent review of projects that are designed and supported...

The Promise of Optical Atomic Clocks: Watch Live Wednesday [Video]

10 years ago from Scientific American

Nobel laureate David Wineland will discuss efforts to build the universe’s most accurate timekeeper -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Astronomers go to the ends of the Earth to see cosmic carbon

10 years ago from Physorg

The carbon cycle is central to life on Earth. It describes how carbon flows between living organisms, and the ocean, atmosphere and rock of our planet, and is driven by...

Artificial object in trans-lunar orbit to impact Earth on November 13

10 years ago from Physorg

Get ready for a man-made fireball. A object discovered by the Catalina Sky Survey on Oct 3rd temporarily designated WT1190F is predicted to impact the Earth about 60 miles (100...

NASA finds new way to track ocean currents from space

10 years ago from Physorg

A team of NASA and university scientists has developed a new way to use satellite measurements to track changes in Atlantic Ocean currents, which are a driving force in global...

NASA to Unveil New Findings About Mars' Atmosphere Thursday

10 years ago from Space.com

The space agency is hosting a news conference on Thursday at 2 p.m. EST to "announce new findings on [the] fate of Mars' atmosphere," according to a media advisory. You...

First evidence of 'ghost particles'

10 years ago from Physorg

An international team of scientists at the MicroBooNE physics experiment in the US, including researchers from the University of Cambridge, detected their first neutrino candidates, which are also known as...

Image: ExoMars rover egress test

10 years ago from Physorg

One small step for a robot: getting a robotic rover off its lander will be the next most nerve-wracking moment for Europe's 2018 ExoMars mission after landing.

James hits scoring milestone in Cavs' win

10 years ago from UPI

By Gordie Jones, The Sports Xchange After becoming the youngest player in NBA history to surpass 25,000 career points on Monday, LeBron James sat in the locker room with his...

Flex scheduling leads to Bengals-Cardinals on national TV

10 years ago from UPI

The Sports Xchange The NFL' s flexible scheduling protocol has led to the Nov. 22 contest between the Cincinnati Bengals and host Arizona Cardinals to be moved to Sunday night...

Jets may turn to Petty after losing two QBs

10 years ago from UPI

By Jerry Beach, The Sports Xchange History might be repeating itself for New York Jets head coach Todd Bowles.

Spurs beat Knicks, Duncan reaches NBA milestone

10 years ago from UPI

By Everett Merrill, The Sports Xchange NEW YORK - Another night, another milestone for Tim Duncan.

Apparent Meteor Turns Night Sky Green in Thailand

10 years ago from MSNBC: Science

What appeared to be a meteor blazed over Thailand Sunday, briefly turning the night sky a dramatic green.

Voices Against Violence: Kai Kloepfer

10 years ago from CBSNews - Science

Kai Kloepfer, an 18-year-old from Boulder, Colorado, was inspired to develop smart gun technology after the Aurora theater massacre

Autumn's Night Skies Offer the Best of Summer ... and Winter

10 years ago from Space.com

Look up into the sky this week to see why autumn is the favorite season for many skywatchers: You can get your last look at summer stars and, if you...

Cara Delevingne cameos in 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 3' trailer

10 years ago from UPI

Annie MartinLOS ANGELES, Nov. 2 (UPI) -- Model Cara Delevingne and Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch cameo in a "Call of Duty: Black Ops III" trailer narrated by actor...

Asian carp creep closer to Lake Michigan

10 years ago from UPI

Brooks HaysSENECA, Ill., Nov. 2 (UPI) -- Silver carp have been found in Illinois waterways closer to Lake Michigan than ever before.

New 'Star Trek' TV Series Warps Into Action in 2017

10 years ago from Space.com

Set phasers to thrilled. It's official, "Star Trek" is coming back to TV in 2017.

Cassini images dunelands on Saturn's moon Titan

10 years ago from UPI

Brooks HaysPASADENA, Calif., Nov. 2 (UPI) -- On Monday, NASA shared a new Cassini image showcasing the dunelands of Titan, the largest of Saturn's moons.

Chris Hemsworth stars in final 'In the Heart of the Sea' trailer

10 years ago from UPI

Annie MartinLOS ANGELES, Nov. 2 (UPI) -- Chris Hemsworth, Benjamin Walker and Cillian Murphy come face-to-face with a real-life Moby Dick in a dramatic "In the Heart of the Sea"...

Traveling through space? Don't forget your sleeping pills and skin cream

10 years ago from Physorg

If you are planning to take the long trip to Mars, don't forget to pack sleeping pills and skin cream. A new study published in the November 2015 issue of...