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NASA begins to build satellite mission to improve hurricane forecasting
Ten years after Hurricane Katrina formed in the Atlantic, construction of NASA's next-generation hurricane-observing satellite mission now is underway in Texas.
Detroit Tigers' Daniel Norris homers, then gets hurt in rout of Chicago Cubs
The Sports Xchange CHICAGO -- Daniel Norris experienced a bittersweet night.
Washington Nationals blast Colorado Rockies
By Jack Etkin, The Sports Xchange DENVER -- The Washington Nationals, aided by some shoddy Colorado pitching, broke a six-game losing streak Tuesday by blasting the Rockies 15-6.
'Star Wars' Lands Coming to Disneyland, Disney World
"Star Wars"-themed lands will be added to the Disneyland and Walt Disney World resorts — located in Anaheim, California, and Orlando, Florida, respectively — Walt Disney Co. representatives announced at...
Wild Inflatable Space Elevator Idea Could Lift People 12 Miles Up
Space enthusiasts and sci-fi fans, rejoice: The space elevator may be one step closer to reality. A Canadian space company has been awarded a patent for a space elevator that...
NASA's Cassini to whiz past Saturn's moon Dione
The close encounter may be scientists' last chance to identify ice volcanoes and learn about the moon's inner structure
Celestial firework marks nearest galaxy collision
A spectacular galaxy collision has been discovered lurking behind the Milky Way. The closest such system ever found, the galaxy is only 30 million light years away. It has been...
Army parachutist dies after Chicago Air and Water Show midair collision
Andrew V. PestanoCHICAGO, Aug. 17 (UPI) -- A member of a U.S. Army parachute team died Sunday resulting from injuries suffered after a midair collision during the Chicago Air and...
New technology may illuminate mystery moon caves
It's widely believed that the moon features networks of caves created when violent lava flows tore under the surface from ancient volcanoes. Some craters may actually be "skylights" where cave...
If Pluto Keeps Spewing Nitrogen, Why Is It Still Full of It?
Something mysterious is happening on the surface of Pluto: No matter how much nitrogen the atmosphere releases into space, it's still chock-full of the stuff. New work examines the possible...
Ryan Braun powers Milwaukee Brewers past Philadelphia Phillies
By Rick Braun, The Sports Xchange MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Braun couldn't have picked a better time to tie Robin Yount at the top of the Milwaukee Brewers all-time home run...
Red-hot Texas Rangers have all the answers, beat Tampa Bay Rays
By John Henry, The Sports Xchange ARLINGTON, Texas -- The Texas Rangers fell behind twice on Sunday and each time had answers.
Production starts on 'Star Wars: Rogue One,' due in theaters in 2016
Karen ButlerANAHEIM, Calif., Aug. 16 (UPI) -- Principal photography has begun on the standalone "Star Wars" film "Rogue One."
Best Space Stories of the Week – Aug 16, 2015
NASA astronauts eat space-grown lettuce for the first time, and burying people on the moon gets easier — here are Space.com's best space stories of the week.
Baby Jupiter Discovery a Step Toward Rewriting Planet Formation Models
The discovery of a baby Jupiter could be an important step in rewriting the book on planet formation.
VIDEO: The humble weather symbol 40 years on
Forty years since weather symbols were introduced to BBC forecasts, BBC Weather's John Hammond looks back at the evolution of how the corporation has presented the weather.
Colin Trevorrow to helm 'Star Wars: Episode IX' for a 2019 release
Karen ButlerLOS ANGELES, Aug. 15 (UPI) -- Writer-director Colin Trevorrow will helm "Star Wars: Episode IX," which is set for release in 2019, Walt Disney Studios Chairman Alan Horn announced...
Meredith Vieira reveals how she got that black eye
Karen ButlerNEW YORK, Aug. 15 (UPI) -- Meredith Vieira says she ended up with a black eye after she tripped over a misplaced suitcase and hit her face during...
Best Space Photos of the Week – August 15, 2015
From the magnificent Milky Way to a tribute to Leonard Nimoy, don't miss these stunning space images.
Jordan Spieth flashes No. 1 form as Rory McIlroy looks on
By Derek Harper, The Sports Xchange Even the reigning NFL MVP is captivated by the clash of the top two golfers in the world going toe-to-toe at the PGA Championship.
Could Another (small) Satellite Orbit The International Space Station?
This is just a fun question someone asked on Quora. It leads into a few interesting topics. First the ISS just isn't heavy enough for a satellite to enter into a...
Physicists isolate neutrinos from Earth's mantle for first time
Italy's Borexino detector provides further insights into radioactive heating of the Earth
India's Mars Orbiter Captures View of Planet's Canyons
India's Mars Orbiter, which arrived at the Red Planet late last year, just sent back a beautiful shot of the Ophir Chasma, a system of Martian valleys.
Why The Greenwich Prime Meridian Moved
In 1884, a delegation of international representatives convened in Washington, D.C. to recommend that Earth's prime meridian (the north-south line marking zero degrees longitude) should pass through the Airy Transit...
South Dakota Wine? New Grape Genetically Optimized For Extreme Temperatures
By Joel Shurkin, Inside Science — Wine grapes specially bred for extreme temperatures may have a future, despite any laughs connoisseurs might have at the thought of wine labels extolling...
Floods & Drought: NASA Satellites Map 'Tale of 2 Countries' in US
It's been a wild 2015 for United States weather, and more changes are afoot when El Niño takes hold in the Pacific, NASA said.
My Planet From Space: Fragility and Beauty (Gallery)
A new exhibit of satellite photography is on display in the U.N. Headquarters Visitors' Lobby in New York City from July 9 to September 9.
Visualizing a Wet, Hot (and Also Very Dry) American Summer
Interactive maps of drought and precipitation show that U.S. weather in 2015 is a study in contrasts.