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51 Eridani B: Young, Jupiter-like Planet Discovered
A team of researchers has discovered a Jupiter-like planet within a young system that could provide a new understanding of how planets formed around our sun. The new planet, called 51...
Pittsburgh Pirates beat New York Mets in 10 innings
By Jerry Beach, The Sports Xchange NEW YORK -- For the Pittsburgh Pirates, Friday night's win was the baseball equivalent of a reading room under construction: A couple bookends with...
Military parachutists collide in midair during air show over Chicago
Doug G. WareCHICAGO, Aug. 15 (UPI) -- Two military parachutists, one from the Navy and one from the Army, accidentally collided in midair during an air show in Chicago Saturday,...
You can now blast your deceased loved one's ashes to the moon
Idea started when a solider deployed to Iraq would receive letters from his mother signed, "I love you to the Moon and back"
Astronomical Sleuths Investigate Famous Times Square Kissers
Scientists recently teamed up to help solve a World War II-era mystery.
Why water worlds won’t host life
Ocean carbon cycling makes chilly planets frigid and warm ones even hotter
'Predator' sequel seeks to 'reinvent' the franchise
Annie MartinBEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Aug. 14 (UPI) -- "Predator" producer John Davis said director Shane Black will bring "fresh" writing and perspective to the next installment in the movie franchise.
Disappearing Lake Shows Drought's Extent in New Space Image
A lake straddling the California-Oregon border looks like an empty swimming pool in new photos taken from space.
Higher intelligence score means better physical performance
New research reveals a distinct association between male intelligence in early adulthood and their subsequent midlife physical performance. The higher intelligence score, the better physical performance, the study reveals.
Anthony Jeselnik says he and ex Amy Schumer are still friends
Marilyn MalaraBEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Aug. 14 (UPI) -- Comedian Anthony Jeselnik says he's happy for his ex Amy Schumer as they prepare to tour alongside each other for the Oddball...
NASA tests engine for new rocket
NASA test fires an upgraded space shuttle-era main engine that is helping pave the way to a new super booster
The dwarf planet Haumea
The Trans-Neptunian region has become a veritable treasure trove of discoveries in recent years. Since 2003, the dwarf planets and "plutoids" of Eris, Sedna, Makemake, Quaoar, and Orcus were all...
Why is it tough to land on a comet?
Why is landing on a comet so difficult and what does this tell us about future missions to comets and asteroids?
Jupiter's Great Red Spot May Yield Its Colorful Secret in a Lab
Attempts to recreate the conditions surrounding Jupiter's Great Red Spot in a lab on Earth are helping scientists to understand the mystery of the enormous storm.
Parkes telescope takes on the Roger Federer of space
Using the moon and the GPS system, scientists have turned CSIRO's 64-m Parkes radio telescope in eastern Australia into a new tool for finding the highest-energy particles nature can hurl...
Rogue supernovas likely flung into space by black hole slingshots
Rogue supernovas that explode all alone in deep space present an astronomical mystery. Where did they come from? How did they get there? The likely answer: a binary black hole...
El Niño Could Rank Among Strongest on Record
This year's El Niño looks to rank among the strongest on record, with potential U.S. weather impacts.
IN BRIEF: Star Wars Hits the Runway with New Makeup Campaign
Hoping for that Leia look without traveling to a galaxy far, far away? Or are you more the Chewbacca type? Either way, a new makeup line by Covergirl has you,...
El Niño May Bring Record Heat, and Rain for California
This year’s Pacific weather pattern could be the most powerful on record and could bring enormous amounts of rain to drought-stricken California.
Sticky Mussel Mystery Solved
BioMaterials: Mussels use lysine groups to prime underwater surfaces for sticking
Jupiter's methane-shrouded cousin spotted around distant star
Maybe our solar system isn't such an oddball after all. As planet-hunting telescopes have scanned the starry heavens, they've discovered all kinds of strange worlds that are unlike those in...
Physicist nominated to lead US Department of Energy's Office of Science
Barack Obama has chosen Cherry Murray for top science role
Wind Power Sets Records As Countries Seek Climate Fixes
A key tool in the U.S. Clean Power Plan, wind gets global lift with lower costs and more offshore farms. But will its growth continue?
When is the sun’s next ‘superflare’ due?
Last bombardment exploded telegraph wires, pushed Northern Lights south
NASA Wants You to Build a Smartwatch App For Astronauts
NASA wants a smartwatch interface, and there's $1,500 in it for you if your design is chosen.
'Star Wars' to launch 7 separate promotional campaigns ahead of release
Marilyn MalaraWASHINGTON, Aug. 13 (UPI) -- Lucasfilm announced Thursday its collaborative marketing partnership with eight companies ahead of {i:Star Wars: The Force Awakens}.
Jimmy Fallon to host 'Tonight Show' through 2021
Wade SheridanNEW YORK, Aug. 13 (UPI) -- NBC announced Thursday that they have given a six-year contract extension to Jimmy Fallon effectively keeping him as the host of {i:The Tonight...
Astronomers discover lowest mass exoplanet seen directly
“Young Jupiter” seen by Gemini instrument could help shed light on planetary formation