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Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James gets injection in back
The Sports Xchange Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James had an anti-inflammatory injection in his back earlier this week, general manager David Griffin told ESPN.com.
NASA's Scott Kelly breaks record for most days in space
The astronaut will set another milestone when he completes his yearlong stay aboard the International Space Station
Study questions dates for cataclysms on early moon, Earth
Phenomenally durable crystals called zircons are used to date some of the earliest and most dramatic cataclysms of the solar system. One is the super-duty collision that ejected material from...
Rosario Dawson will voice Batgirl in 'Lego Batman'
Annie MartinLOS ANGELES, Oct. 16 (UPI) -- "Daredevil" actress Rosario Dawson will voice Barbara Gordon, aka Batgirl, in the forthcoming "Lego Movie" spinoff, "Lego Batman," starring Will Arnett.
Syfy's 'The Expanse' Explores a Complicated Future on Far-Flung Worlds
The future is morally complicated, visually spectacular and set on far-flung worlds — complete with equally far-flung plotlines and awesome special effects — in Syfy's new show "The Expanse," which...
Jennifer Grey reveals 'Dirty Dancing' secret: the final lift was never rehearsed
Marilyn MalaraLONDON, Oct. 16 (UPI) -- Actress Jennifer Grey spilled an untold secret about the famous final lift by late actor Patrick Swayze in 'Dirty Dancing.'
Automating big-data analysis
Researchers aim to take the human element out of big-data analysis, with a new system that not only searches for patterns but designs the feature set, too. To test the...
VIDEO: Is life possible on the south pole of the Moon?
Dr James Carpenter of the European Space Agency explains why an unexplored area of the moon may be rich in resources for a human colony.
NASA Manager George Mueller, 'Father of Space Shuttle,' Dies at 97
George Mueller, who from 1963 to 1969 led NASA's manned space flight efforts through the first moon landing and who was credited as the "father of the space shuttle," died...
Sun Erupts With Gigantic Plume Of Fire | Video
An emerging Sunspot made its presence felt with a blast of towering superheated plasma on Oct. 16th, 2015. A nearby sunspot (AR2434) can also be seen flaring. NASA's Solar...
Week’s Best Space Pictures: Curiosity Snaps a Selfie
A star fades away, and a solar hole sparks several nights of light shows on Earth.
First modernized Helibras Pantera helicopter takes flight in Brazil
Ryan MaassWASHINGTON, Oct. 16 (UPI) -- The HM-1 Pantera, a variant of the Eurocopter Panther built by Airbus Helicopters' Brazilian subsidiary, Helibras, took flight in Brazil for the first time.
Argentina's Fernandez seeks justice in transgender killings
Ed AdamczykBUENOS AIRES, Oct. 16 (UPI) -- The president of Argentina called for justice in the death of Diana Sacayan, the third transgender person killed in Argentina in the past...
Astronauts Relive Their 'Secret Space Escapes' at NY Comic Con
When New York Comic Con got wind of what exactly the new Science Channel show "Secret Space Escapes" had in mind for their panel, they decided they'd better get a...
Large solar storms 'dodge' detection systems on Earth
According to observations from the Tihany Magnetic Observatory in Hungary, the indices used by scientists to assess the Sun's geomagnetic perturbations to Earth are unable to detect some of these...
ESA's first technology nanosatellite reporting for duty
ESA's first technology-testing CubeSat, released last week from the International Space Station, is in good health and is set to start work on its six-month mission.
Why Is 'Our' Supermassive Black Hole Spitting X-rays?| Video
A surge in flares was observed emanating from Sagittarius A* in the middle of 2014. It coincided with an object with a mass of 4 million Suns nearing the black hole. Named...
Opportunity rover prospecting for water-altered minerals at crater rim in Marathon Valley
As NASA's Opportunity rover approaches the 12th anniversary of landing on Mars, her greatest science discoveries yet are likely within grasp in the coming months since she has successfully entered...
Demi Lovato releases new album, Fall Out Boy collaboration
Marilyn MalaraLOS ANGELES, Oct. 16 (UPI) -- Singer Demi Lovato unveiled her newest album, 'Confident,' along with a separate collaborative track with band Fall Out Boy Friday.
Take a Trip to Comet 67P in This Awesome Video from the Philae Lander
As the Philae lander plunged down to land on a comet in 2014, it captured a view of the great comet closer than any had ever seen. Now a new...
Mars Water Discovery Sparks Exploration Debate
Mars hosts liquid water on its surface in places today, but the best way to explore these sites is a matter of contentious debate.
Lunar Pit Stop? Mars-Bound Astronauts May Refuel Near Moon
Mars-bound crewed spacecraft should launch with just enough fuel to get to filling stations near the moon, which would dispense propellant derived from lunar water-ice, according to the study.
Engineers and students grapple with 3-D printing a habitable structure on Mars
We are in the midst of a "Mars moment." This fall, the Matt Damon film, "The Martian," a story about a stranded astronaut who must learn to survive on Mars,...
NFL punishes referees for errors in Monday night games
Shawn PriceNEW YORK, Oct. 16 (UPI) -- The National Football League has taken the unusual step of punishing two referees for errors in different Monday Night Football Games, sources said.
Tracking Down Rare NASA Photos Hidden from Public View
There are thousands of NASA images you've never seen before — here are a few.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. says he won't retaliate against Carl Edwards
By Jonathan Ingram, The Sports Xchange The idea that the close, pressure-packed racing during the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup generates feuding among contenders has taken another hit.
U.S. discussing deal to limit Pakistan's nuclear arsenal, White House confirms
Doug G. WareWASHINGTON, Oct. 15 (UPI) -- Months after striking a deal with Iran's nuclear program, the Obama administration finally confirmed Thursday that it's aiming for a nuclear deal with...
Closeups of Saturn's Moon Enceladus Show Its Bizarre Face
With a fractured surface that looks like it has been raked by claws, the frozen world continues to surprise scientists with its complexity.