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First lunar eclipse ever photographed with a transit of the ISS
To our knowledge, this is the first time anyone has ever photographed a transit of the International Space Station of the moon DURING a lunar eclipse. And guess who did...
St. Louis Cardinals rookie Stephen Piscotty carted off after violent collision
By John Perrotto, The Sports Xchange PITTSBURGH -- St. Louis Cardinals rookie left fielder Stephen Piscotty was carted off the field on a stretcher in the top of the seventh...
Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton to star in Nickelodeon docu-series
Alex ButlerCHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 23 (UPI) -- It may not be enough for Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton to shine on the football field.
Browns name McCown starter over Manziel
The Sports Xchange Josh McCown passed the final step in the NFL concussion protocol, clearing the quarterback to start Sunday for the Cleveland Browns.
Pittsburgh Pirates pound Colorado Rockies, inch nearer to playoffs
By Jack Etkin, The Sports Xchange DENVER -- The Pittsburgh Pirates crept closer to clinching a spot in the National League playoffs Monday night, beating the Colorado Rockies 9-3 at...
Observatory: Earth Blamed for Cracks in Moon
According to a new study, images taken by NASA’s lunar orbiter showed more than 3,200 ridges in the moon, which was found to be 50 yards thinner.
On Twitter, Astronaut Scott Kelly Chronicles His Yearlong Space Voyage
Last weekend, astronaut Scott Kelly answered questions on Twitter about life in space, including how astronauts bathe, do laundry and exercise, and how he's liking his one-year stay in orbit.
'Uhura' Meets SOFIA - Star Trek’s Nichelle Nichols Flies NASA Observatory | Video
Actress Nichols recently rode a promotional flight on NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA), a modified Boeing 747SP aircraft equipped with a large infrared reflector telescope.
Image: Hubble observes galaxies' evolution in slow motion
It is known today that merging galaxies play a large role in the evolution of galaxies and the formation of elliptical galaxies in particular. However there are only a few...
The fact and fiction of Martian dust storms
For years, science fiction writers from Edgar Rice Burroughs to C. S. Lewis have imagined what it would be like for humans to walk on Mars. As mankind comes closer...
Hawai'i's sacred mountain and the contentious Thirty Meter Telescope
Plans to build a new telescope on Mauna Kea in Hawai'i have led to months of protests and arrests, including several earlier this month. The ongoing protest pitches astronomers against...
CAST explores the dark side of the universe
Over the next 10 days, CERN's Axion Solar Telescope (CAST) will receive the Sun's rays. The Sun's course is visible from the window in the CAST experimental hall just twice...
Milky Way supernovae may help explain fluorine's origin
Observations counter claims that fluorine production takes place solely in young, evolving stars
Image: Clear skies over the United States
On Sept. 17, 2015, NASA astronaut Scott Kelly captured images and video from the International Space Station during an early morning flyover of the United States. Sharing with his social...
Life-Hunting Mission Would Bring Samples Back from Saturn Moon Enceladus
Scientists are developing a mission concept that would send a probe flying through the plume created by the 100-odd geysers erupting from the south polar region of Saturn's ice-covered moon...
Cosmic optical illusions
Space Science Image of the Week: This whirling mix of galaxy arms, bright cores and shining blue gas makes up Arp 194, a turbulent galaxy group in Ursa Major
Jacksonville Jaguars beat Miami Dolphins with late field goal
By Jeff Elliott, The Sports Xchange JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars' faith in Jason Myers paid off in a big way Sunday.
Ian Kinsler's walk-off HR gives Detroit Tigers 11-inning win
By Richard Shook, The Sports Xchange DETROIT - Ian Kinsler was mobbed at the plate twice on Saturday night.
China launches new type of carrier rocket: state media
China on Sunday launched a new type of rocket that will be primarily used for carrying satellites aloft, state media reported, as the country races ahead with an ambitious space...
Art student's 'white only,' 'black only' signs cause campus-wide alarm
Marilyn MalaraBUFFALO, N.Y., Sept. 19 (UPI) -- A New York graduate student has admitted to hanging up several signs on her campus reading "white only" and "black only," which caused...
Amanda Seyfried joins cast of 'Twin Peaks' revival
Karen ButlerLOS ANGELES, Sept. 19 (UPI) -- "Mamma Mia!" and "Big Love" actress Amanda Seyfried is to have a major role as a new character in the sequel to the...
Personalized Book Will Launch Kid's Name to Space Station in New Contest
A new personalized children's book will take a trip to the International Space Station bearing the name of one lucky child on Earth.
Best Space Photos of the Week – Sept. 18, 2015
From a partial solar eclipse to a new view of Pluto, don't miss these amazing space images.
Carly Fiorina booked as a guest on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon'
Karen ButlerNEW YORK, Sept. 19 (UPI) -- Carly Fiorina, the only female, Republican presidential candidate, is to appear as a guest on Monday's telecast of "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy...
Fleeing robbery suspect shot dead from police chopper during chase near L.A.
Doug G. WareSAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, Calif., Sept. 18 (UPI) -- A suspect in a home invasion robbery near L.A. was shot to death Friday by a sharpshooter in a police...
Scientists offer new method for mapping the cosmos in 3-D
Brooks HaysVANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 18 (UPI) -- Scientists in Canada have proposed a new strategy for measuring how far away distant galaxies are.
New Pluto 'Aerial Tour' Created From Probe Images | Video
Images from the NASA New Horizons probe's September 11th, 2015 download were "stitched together and rendered on a sphere" by the mission team.
Kendra Wilkinson: Dealing with mom like being 'raped every minute'
Annie MartinLOS ANGELES, Sept. 18 (UPI) -- Kendra Wilkinson discussed her troubled relationship with "sadistic" mother Patti Wilkinson on Friday's episode of "Kendra on Top."