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Month in Space: Super Moons and Stunning Eclipses
See a rare "Super Blood Moon," views from the International Space Station, star births and the eye of an "algae storm."
Jeff Samardzija shines in possible final Chicago White Sox start
By Brian Hedger, The Sports Xchange CHICAGO -- Jeff Samardzija might not throw another pitch for the Chicago White Sox, so he made sure to leave the mound at U.S....
Mars water find boosts quest for extra-terrestrial life
The search for extra-terrestrial life just got a big boost from NASA's stunning announcement that it now has its strongest evidence yet of liquid water on Mars.
NASA Says Mars Mystery Solved - What Is It? - Three Mysteries About Recursive Slope Lineae
The internet is buzzing with the announcement from NASA that they are going to announce the solution of a longstanding Mars mystery on Monday. at 11.30 am EST. That's 4.30...
Offshore wind farms could be more risky for gannets than previously thought, study shows
Offshore wind farms which are to be built in waters around the UK could pose a greater threat to protected populations of gannets than previously thought, according to a new...
Max Irons, Sam Neill to star in ITV drama 'Tutankhamun'
Karen ButlerLONDON, Sept. 26 (UPI) -- Max Irons and Sam Neill are to star in the four-part, television drama "Tutankhamun," ITV announced.
Sony Pictures Classics to release 'Maggie's Plan' starring Greta Gerwig, Julianne Moore
Karen ButlerNEW YORK, Sept. 26 (UPI) -- Sony Pictures Classics says it acquired all rights in North America and the United Kingdom to Rebecca Miller's film "Maggie's Plan."
Kaley Cuoco and Ryan Sweeting split up before their second wedding anniversary
Karen ButlerLOS ANGELES, Sept. 26 (UPI) -- Kaley Cuoco's publicist confirmed "The Big Bang Theory" actress and her husband, Ryan Sweeting, have split up after less than two years of...
Lunar Décor: 'Luna' Lamp Brings the Moon Down to Earth
A gorgeous spherical lamp called Luna lets you bring a moon replica straight into your home.
Opportunity Mars rover preparing for active winter
NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity is conducting a "walkabout" survey of "Marathon Valley," where the rover's operators plan to use the vehicle through the upcoming Martian winter, and beyond, to...
Beatles' contract with Brian Epstein up for auction
Shawn PriceLONDON, Sept. 25 (UPI) -- The Beatles' 1962 contract making Brian Epstein their manager will go up for auction at Sotheby's, London on Sept. 29.
Space Race on Earth: Astronauts Compete in 2,000-Mile Road Rally
A new international space race is set to lift off between astronauts from Brazil, France, India and the United States. But instead of blasting off for the moon or Mars,...
New Art Project Sends Armstrong Back to the Moon
Just in time for this Sunday's (Sept. 27) lunar eclipse, artist Richard Clar will execute two moon-inspired projects that will send a part of Neil Armstrong back to the moon...
Leah Remini announces Scientology memoir 'Troublemaker'
Wade SheridanHOLLYWOOD, Sept. 25 (UPI) -- "King of Queens" star Leah Remini announced she is publishing a Scientology memoir titled "Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology."
Real Martians: Researcher Talks Movies, NASA and Team Composition
Fictional astronauts coping with drama in deep space make for a great movie. In real life, researchers are helping NASA better understand behavioral and psychological issues that could arise on...
Ex-'Scandal' star Columbus Short pleads no contest in assault case
Wade SheridanLOS ANGELES, Sept. 25 (UPI) -- Former "Scandal" star Columbus Short has pleaded no contest to an assault charge stemming from a fight at a West Los Angeles restaurant...
Netflix revives 'Black Mirror' for 12 new episodes
Wade SheridanLONDON, Sept. 25 (UPI) -- Cult sci-fi series "Black Mirror" is moving over to Netflix next year for a 12-episode season, the streaming service announced Friday.
Escaped tarantula grounds Delta plane overnight in Baltimore
Ben HooperBALTIMORE, Sept. 25 (UPI) -- A Delta plane was grounded overnight in Baltimore when a tarantula escaped from its container in the cargo hold and was spotted by baggage...
Where is the cosmic rumble from merging black holes?
Silent supermassive binaries thwart attempt to detect gravitational waves
Kendra Wilkinson slams Holly Madison on 'Kendra on Top'
Annie MartinLOS ANGELES, Sept. 25 (UPI) -- Kendra Wilkinson rails against Holly Madison for her unflattering portrait of Wilkinson and Playboy founder Hugh Hefner on Friday's episode of "Kendra on...
Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain attend 'The Martian' premiere
Annie MartinLONDON, Sept. 25 (UPI) -- Matt Damon and Jessica Chastain walked the red carpet at the London premiere of "The Martian" with co-stars Kristen Wiig, Kate Mara and Chiwetel...
Week's Best Space Pictures: The Veil Nebula Shimmers
The remnants of a supernova create ripples in space, and burn scars stand out in satellite images of California.
‘Fossils’ of galaxies reveal the formation and evolution of massive galaxies
An international team led by researchers at Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zürich observed massive dead galaxies in the universe 4 billion years after the Big Bang with the...
X-ray signal from outer space points to dark matter
Definitive sighting of mysterious substance may be on the horizon
Can't See the Supermoon Lunar Eclipse? Here's How to Watch It Online
As the full moon moves into the darkest part of Earth's shadow Sunday night (Sept. 27), tune into these live webcasts for expert commentary and a crystal-clear view.
NASA showcases Buoyant Rover, plans for Europa vist in new video
Brooks HaysBARROW, Alaska, Sept. 25 (UPI) -- NASA scientists are currently testing a prototype rover that can drive upside down on the underside of a lake's frozen surface.
Video: Completing the census of exoplanetary systems with microlensing
Measurements of the demographics of exoplanets over a range of planet and host star properties provide fundamental empirical constraints on theories of planet formation and evolution. Because of its unique sensitivity...
Ground-based Schlieren technique looks to the sun and moon
In the wake of recent success with air-to-air schlieren photography using the speckled desert floor as a background, researchers at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center, Edwards, California, are now looking...