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Observatory: Denali Got Renamed, and Now, Has a New Height
The United States Geological Survey announced that the official height of Denali, the mountain formerly known as Mount McKinley, is now 20,310 feet.
New arrivals
Watch the replay of ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen, commander Sergei Volkov and Aidyn Aimbetov opening the hatch to the International Space Station after a two-day flight in space
NASA shows upper-level westerly winds affecting Tropical Storm Fred
Upper-level westerly winds have been affecting Tropical Storm Fred in the far eastern Atlantic Ocean and continue to do so today, September 3. Infrared imagery from NASA's Aqua satellite showed...
LISA Pathfinder to Refine Hunt for Gravitational Waves
A new spacecraft will test ideas to find gravitational waves in the universe
Joey Votto powers Cincinnati Reds past Chicago Cubs
By Jack McCarthy, The Sports Xchange CHICAGO -- Joey Votto turned the tables on a Chicago Cubs team noted for come-from-behind victories this season.
Gary Busey joins 'Dancing With The Stars'
Marilyn MalaraLOS ANGELES, Sept. 2 (UPI) -- Gary Busey is the ninth confirmed celebrity joining 'Dancing with the Stars' this season.
This Photo of Saturn's Moon Dione Crossing the Planet Is Simply Jaw-Dropping
An icy moon of Saturn hangs against the face of its giant parent planet in a breathtaking new image captured by NASA's Cassini spacecraft.
Naturally-occurring protein enables slower-melting ice cream
(Phys.org)—Scientists have developed a slower-melting ice cream—consider the advantages the next time a hot summer day turns your child's cone with its dream-like mound of orange, vanilla and lemon swirls...
We've all got a blind spot, but it can be shrunk
The human eye includes an unavoidable blind spot. That's because the optic nerve that sends visual signals to the brain must pass through the retina, which creates a hole in...
World's Most Powerful Digital Camera Sees Construction Green Light
The Department of Energy has approved the start of construction for a 3.2-gigapixel digital camera - the world's largest - at the heart of the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST)....
Georgia State Astronomers to Debate Mysteries of Dark Matter
Astronomers at Georgia State University will debate leading scientific theories about dark matter, one of the biggest mysteries of the universe, at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5 in Speakers Auditorium...
Imaging lensed, distant galaxies with the large millimeter telescope
In the 1980's, observations of nearby galaxies made with the Infrared Astronomical Satellite, along with observations of the far-infrared /submillimeter background with the Cosmic Background Explorer satellite, showed that the...
NASA tests Orion's fate during parachute failure scenario
What would happen to the astronaut crews aboard NASA's Orion deep space capsule in the event of parachute failures in the final moments before splashdown upon returning from weeks to...
Image: Hubble sees a youthful cluster
Shown here in a new image taken with the Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS) on board the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope is the globular cluster NGC 1783. This is one...
Robotic spacecraft being developed as first step toward mining asteroids
Mining water in space is essential for pushing the limits of exploration and eventually establishing human colonies on celestial bodies. New flying "prospector" drones under development could be a critical...
Jorge De La Rosa pitches Colorado Rockies past Pittsburgh Pirates
By John Perrotto, The Sports Xchange PITTSBURGH -- Wins have been hard to come by for Jorge De La Rosa over the last two months, which is why he was...
NFL roundup: Oakland Raiders lose Menelik Watson for season, game
The Sports Xchange Oakland right tackle Menelik Watson sustained a season-ending torn Achilles tendon Sunday during the Raiders' 30-23 preseason loss to the Arizona Cardinals in Oakland, Calif.
Police arrest multiple suspected al-Shabab militants in southern Somalia
Fred LambertBARDERE, Somalia, Aug. 30 (UPI) -- Police arrested several suspected members of terrorist group al-Shabab during an operation in a town in southern Somalia's Gedo region.
Amy Purdy marries Daniel Gale in Idaho
Karen ButlerBOISE, Idaho, Aug. 30 (UPI) -- Amy Purdy has confirmed via Instagram she married her longtime beau Daniel Gale in Idaho this weekend.
Jennifer Garner spotted without her wedding ring a month after announcing separation from Ben Affleck
Karen ButlerLOS ANGELES, Aug. 30 (UPI) -- Actress Jennifer Garner has been photographed without her wedding ring for the first time since announcing she and her husband Ben Affleck had...
Hundreds of Philly bicyclists strip down for naked trek
Amy R. ConnollyPHILADELPHIA, Aug. 30 (UPI) -- Hundreds of bicyclists in various stages of undress took to the Philadelphia streets Sunday for the Philly Naked Bike Ride.
First evidence of galaxy 'metamorphosis' found by Cardiff University team
Andrew V. PestanoCARDIFF, Wales, Aug. 30 (UPI) -- A team of scientists, led by astronomers from Cardiff University, have unraveled the history of galaxies -- providing first evidence of galaxy...
Tiny Space Telescope to Aim at 'Super-Earth' Atmospheres
If funded, the tiny Twinkle telescope will look at the atmospheres of close alien planets, including "super-Earths."
Second Cosmic Ray Detector Delivered to Space Station
A Japanese cargo ship that arrived on Monday at the space station delivered an astrophysics telescope that will join the flagship Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer in hunting for cosmic rays.
Suspect arrested in Texas deputy 'execution-style' shooting
Amy R. ConnollyHOUSTON, Aug. 30 (UPI) -- Shannon J. Miles was charged in the execution-style shooting death of Harris County, Texas Sheriff's Deputy Darren Goforth at a gas station.
Best Space Photos of the Week – August 29, 2015
From stunning rainbow jets to Saturn's Moon Dione, don't miss these amazing space images.
Matt Damon says next 'Bourne' movie takes place in a 'post-Snowden' world
Karen ButlerLOS ANGELES, Aug. 29 (UPI) -- Matt Damon says it will be clear to audiences the next installment of his "Bourne" film franchise takes place in a "post-Snowden" world.
Minnesota Twins shut down Houston Astros
By Dan Myers, The Sports Xchange MINNEAPOLIS -- Kyle Gibson didn't have his best stuff on Friday night against the Houston Astros. But with some early offense and a shutdown...