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Discovery of two close-in exoplanet companions sheds new light on planet formation
For the past 20 years, astronomers peered into the night sky, puzzled about a type of planet called hot Jupiters.
Best Space Photos of the Week – Oct. 17, 2015
From the best-ever views of the Saturn moon Enceladus' north pole to a stunning shot of a giant "hole" on the sun, don't miss these amazing space images.
Hubble Maps Show Jupiter Changes and Prepare for Juno
New Hubble Jupiter views are helping scientists monitor the giant planet and prepare for NASA's Juno mission, which will arrive there next year.
Comet Encke: A Solar Windsock
Much like the flapping of a windsock displays the quick changes in wind's speed and direction, called turbulence, comet tails can be used as probes of the solar wind -...
Clearing the space fog
The term "space fog" refers not to water droplets blocking the view in space - there's no water out there - but rather a phenomenon affecting the mental abilities of...
Saudi Arabia seek U.S. helicopter deal
Richard TomkinsWASHINGTON, Oct. 14 (UPI) -- The U.S. State Department has signed off on a possible $495 million deal to sell Saudi Arabia UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters and associated equipment.
Inky Coalsack Nebula Smudges Milky Way in Striking New Views
The enormous, inky smudges of the Coalsack nebula blot out a patch of the brilliant Milky Way in a new image from the European Southern Observatory — but someday, that...
Kobe Bryant rushes to Lamar Odom's bedside
The Sports Xchange Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant left Tuesday night's preseason game to visit in the hospital former teammate Lamar Odom, who was found unconscious at a Nevada...
Suomi NPP satellite sees strong wind shear affecting depression
NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite passed over Tropical Depression Nora on October 14 and saw strong wind shear pushing the bulk of clouds and showers northeast of the center.
Pebbles on Mars likely traveled tens of miles down a riverbed, study finds
A University of Pennsylvania-led team uses a new method to determine that rounded pebbles on Mars traveled roughly 30 miles down an ancient riverbed, providing additional evidence for the idea...
Spectacular 'halos' of spiral galaxies
Astronomers have found the true extent of 'halos' consisting of cosmic rays and magnetic fields surrounding spiral galaxies.
How to fall gracefully if you're a robot
Miss Georgia tripped in the final round. Jennifer Lawrence stumbled on her way to accept an Oscar. Even rock stars, world leaders and presidential candidates have fallen in front of...
Jupiter, Venus and Mars stand proud in the morning sky
Armagh Observatory reports that the next three weeks, from mid-October to the first week of November, will provide an interesting opportunity to observe a "dance" of the brightest planets Venus,...
AIMing a light across millions of kilometres
Imagine beaming a light across millions of kilometres of empty space, all the way back to Earth. ESA's proposed Asteroid Impact Mission is intended to do just that: demonstrate laser...
NASA, Israel ink space cooperation agreement
NASA and the Israel Space Agency signed an agreement Tuesday to expand cooperation in civil space activities, the Israeli government said.
Hold On to Your Lightsabers: Here Comes 'Star Wars Rebels' Season 2
You don't have to wait for December to get your "Star Wars" fix — Season 2 of Disney XD's "Star Wars Rebels" premieres tomorrow!
Swedish Pharmacare: "I'm so glad I'm paying taxes to give you this medicine."
Dr. Brian Goldman travels to Stockholm to look at its pharmacare system.
NASA releases plan for manned mission to Mars
NASA has released a three-step plan for a manned mission to Mars
Brewers Anheuser-Busch InBev, SABMiller agree to merge
Ed AdamczykLONDON, Oct. 13 (UPI) -- Anheuser-Busch InBev and SABMiller, the world's two largest brewing companies, agreed in principle Tuesday to merge.
Sam Worthington, Lara Bingle secretly wed in 2014
Annie MartinSYDNEY, Oct. 13 (UPI) -- Sam Worthington and Lara Bingle quietly married in Melbourne, Australia, in December 2014 while the model was six months pregnant with son Rocket.
#Earth Art: Astronaut Tweets Startling Australian Views
Astronaut Scott Kelly captured an astonishing range of images in a single pass over Australia.
History Channel special reveals Alcatraz escapees may have survived
Wade SheridanSAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 13 (UPI) -- New information regarding infamous Alcatraz escapees, Frank Morris and brothers John and Clarence Anglin, have come to light thanks to a recent History...
Mars One candidate hopeful after water discovery on Mars
A Hamilton man campaigning for a trip to Mars is excited by NASA’s recent announcement that Mars appears to have flowing water.
NRAO's Iconic 140-Foot Radio Telescope Celebrates 50 Years of Discovery
Today the Governor of West Virginia Earl Ray Tomblin recognized the 50th Anniversary of the National Radio Astronomy Observatory's 140-foot radio telescope. The governor's proclamation was read at the NRAO...
Oprah Winfrey to guest star on Thursday's 'Dr. Phil'
Karen ButlerLOS ANGELES, Oct. 13 (UPI) -- Media mogul Oprah Winfrey is to appear on Thursday's edition of the syndicated chat show "Dr. Phil."
Russian embassy in Damascus shelled during pro-government rally
Andrew V. PestanoDAMASCUS, Syria, Oct. 13 (UPI) -- The Russian embassy in Syria was shelled on Tuesday while a pro-government rally was gathering nearby in support of Russia's involvement in...
How are galaxies moving away faster than light?
So, how can galaxies be traveling faster than the speed of light when nothing can travel faster than light?
Dead comets and near-earth encounters
Near Earth Objects (NEOs) are asteroids or comets whose orbits sometimes bring them close to the Earth, thereby posing a potentially threat. The asteroid that struck Chelyabinsk last year was...