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NASA sees Cyclone Chapala approaching landfall in Yemen
NASA's Aqua satellite and the GPM satellite passed over Cyclone Chapala as it was approaching landfall in central Yemen on November 2. The Global Precipitation Measurement Mission or GPM core...
Atlas 5 lifts latest GPS navigation satellite into orbit
United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket successfully boosts new GPS navigation satellite into orbit
Top stories: Bacteria found in space, midair ultrasonic frequencies, and parasite allergies
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Jupiter Likely Booted Another Giant Planet Out of Solar System
According to research led by University of Toronto and published in the The Astrophysical Journal, a close encounter with Jupiter approximately 4 billion years ago may have resulted in another...
Onboard memory rewrite planned for Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter
Brooks HaysPASADENA, Calif., Oct. 30 (UPI) -- Next week, mission scientists at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory will begin rewriting the memory of NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter.
Forget life on Mars, how about life inside moons?
There has been a lot of focus on searching for life on Mars. But its surface is very inhospitable. Icy moons, on the other hand, provide warm, wet environments that...
Spirals in dust around young stars may betray presence of massive planets
A team of astronomers is proposing that huge spiral patterns seen around some newborn stars, merely a few million years old (about one percent our sun’s age), may be evidence...
Report: NASA Needs Grip on Mars Health Hazards
NASA needs to get cracking if it wants to keep its astronauts alive and well on missions to Mars, according to an in-house report.
Birth of universe modelled in one of largest cosmological simulations ever run
Researchers are sifting through an avalanche of data produced by one of the largest cosmological simulations ever performed.
Simulation of 3-D exotic clouds on an exoplanet
A nearby exoplanet has an atmosphere that might be similar to Earth's before life evolved. Researchers have now simulated three-dimensional exotic clouds on another world.
In Images: Stunning Flower Fields of the Atacama Desert
The Atacama Desert, one of the driest places on Earth, has exploded into a riot of color thanks to a rare spring flower bloom.
Star Ships: New Sciences Cruises Offer Pristine Cosmic Views
A new line of science-themed cruises lets passengers stargaze from the open ocean, a unique location far away from city lights.
Report: Put Biden in charge of biodefense
Bipartisan panel says current $6 billion effort is fragmented, ineffective
Rain clears haze in Indonesia's air
Ed AdamczykJAKARTA, Oct. 29 (UPI) -- An airborne haze spreading across southeast Asia, caused by the burning of forests in Indonesia, has been partially cleared by persistent rain.
Guantanamo detainee repatriated to Mauritania
Ed AdamczykWASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (UPI) -- A Guantanamo Bay detainee cleared for release in 2009 was sent home to Mauritania, the Defense Department announced.
Third Observatory to Close on Sacred Hawaiian Mountain
The University of Hawaii's UKIRT Observatory is the third telescope to announce its upcoming closure as part of a controversy that arose over instruments on the slope many native Hawaiians...
Lunar Rover Lost ... and Found: NASA Moon Buggy Saved by Scrap Dealer
A prototype Apollo lunar rover that was sold to a scrapyard and reported by NASA to be lost has been found and may be heading to auction. Just a day...
James Franco shows off new Emma Watson neck tattoo
Wade SheridanLOS ANGELES, Oct. 29 (UPI) -- James Franco has taken to social media to show off a new tattoo that pays homage to Emma Watson.
Pom Klementieff to star in 'Guardians of the Galaxy 2'
Annie MartinLOS ANGELES, Oct. 29 (UPI) -- "Oldboy" remake actress Pom Klementieff will star in the "Guardians of the Galaxy" sequel with Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Bradley Cooper and Vin...
The puzzle of planetary protection
The recent announcement by NASA confirming the presence of liquid water on Mars pulls planetary protection into the spotlight and is causing some serious head-scratching in the scientific community. On...
Microscopic messengers from the depths of space
(Phys.org)—In 1990, an important space probe was launched, tasked with the ambitious mission of orbiting the sun and scanning our star at all latitudes. However, the much-publicized mission was not...
Space station investigation goes with the flow
On Earth, blood flows down from a person's brain back toward the heart thanks in part to gravity, but very little is known about how this flow happens in microgravity....
Bright Idea for Lowlight Photography
Anyone who's taken a picture of birthday candles being blown out or a selfie during a romantic candlelit dinner knows how disappointing it is when the photo comes out dark...
Geologists help NASA plan for human exploration of Mars
This week, NASA is assembling scientists from across the country in Houston to start thinking about locations on Mars that would be good candidates for human exploration. Among those gathering...
What is the black hole information paradox?
In my day, things were simple. Robot dogs had wheels and laser noses. School was uphill both ways. Unwanted children removed themselves from lawns, and we didn't need those horrible...
Math of 'The Martian': How It Adds Up
Computing orbital trajectories, shepherding chemical reactions and just plain counting potatoes: Surviving in "The Martian" is all about doing the math, which is what makes it feel real.
Jennifer Lopez-Ray Liotta drama 'Shades of Blue' to premiere Jan. 14 on NBC
Karen ButlerUNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Oct. 29 (UPI) -- "Shades of Blue," a police drama starring Jennifer Lopez, Drea de Matteo and Ray Liotta, is to premiere Jan. 14, NBC announced.
New York Jets' Brandon Marshall still mercurial on and off the field
By Jerry Beach, The Sports Xchange It has taken the Jets just seven weeks to get the whole Brandon Marshall experience.