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Star Dances Around Black Hole, Proving Einstein Right Again
Observations made with ESO’s Very Large Telescope (VLT) have revealed for the first time that a star orbiting the supermassive black hole at the centre of the Milky Way moves...
NASA data aids ozone hole's journey to recovery
On Sept. 16, 1987, policymakers and scientists from around the world gathered at the International Civil Aviation Organization's headquarters in Montreal, preparing to take action on the day's most urgent...
CHEOPS space telescope ready for scientific operation
CHEOPS has reached its next milestone: Following extensive tests in Earth's orbit, some of which the mission team was forced to carry out from home due to the coronavirus crisis,...
Researchers discover a six-planet system with near 3:2 resonance
Almost visible to the naked eye in the Draco constellation, the star HD 158259 has been observed for the last seven years by astronomers using the SOPHIE spectrograph. This instrument,...
New images of the sun reveal superfine threads of glowing plasma
The sharpest images yet taken of the sun’s atmosphere reveal superfine threads of hot plasma draped across small regions that have appeared rather bland until now. Finding these slender strands is essential for...
Coronavirus: Space crew to return to very different Earth
No strangers to isolation, the trio left for the space station months before Covid-19 emerged.
Astronomers investigate young stellar complexes in the galaxy UGC 11973
Astronomers have performed photometric and spectroscopic observations of young stellar complexes in the giant spiral galaxy UGC 11973. Results of this observational campaign provide important insights into the properties of...
One step closer to touching asteroid Bennu
After the successful completion of its "Checkpoint" rehearsal, NASA's first asteroid-sampling spacecraft is one step closer to touching down on asteroid Bennu. Yesterday, NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft performed the first practice...
AEW Dynamite: Jon Moxley defends AEW World Championship against Jake Hager
AEW World Champion Jon Moxley defended his title against Jake Hager in an Empty Arena, No Holds Barred match on Dynamite.
ESO telescope sees star dance around supermassive black hole, proves Einstein right
Observations made with ESO's Very Large Telescope (VLT) have revealed for the first time that a star orbiting the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way moves...
How do you drive a Mars rover from home? Don't worry, NASA's got this.
Imagine trying to control a Mars rover from your living room — that's what the team behind NASA's Curiosity rover is doing right now.
Earth is way dustier than we thought. That may be a problem for climate forecasts.
Earth's atmosphere, it turns out, is dustier than scientists previously thought.
Star's motion around Milky Way's monster black hole proves Einstein right yet again
Einstein's theory of general relativity just passed a dramatic black-hole test with flying colors.
WWE releases Kurt Angle, Rusev and more
WWE released Hall of Famer Kurt Angle, Rusev, Drake Maverick. EC3 and more.
Cheops observes its first exoplanets and is ready for science
Cheops, ESA’s new exoplanet mission, has successfully completed its almost three months of in-orbit commissioning, exceeding expectations for its performance. The satellite, which will commence routine science operations by the...
Europe's Cheops telescope begins study of far-off worlds
Europe's newest space telescope starts its study and characterisation of distant planets.
Cheops: the science begins
Video: 00:03:00 ESA’s first mission dedicated to the study of exoplanets is about to start its science operations after successfully completing its in-orbit commissioning phase.Cheops (Characterising Exoplanet Satellite) was launched from Europe’s Spaceport in...
Grand tour of the International Space Station with Drew and Luca
Video: 01:05:04 ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano and NASA astronaut Drew Morgan take you on a unique tour of the International Space Station shot in one take with two cameras strapped together. Luca and...
Bald eagles, eaglets found nesting in arms of Arizona cactus
For the first time in decades, bald eagles have been found nesting in an Arizona saguaro cactus.
Very Large Telescope sees star dance around supermassive black hole, proves Einstein right
Observations made with ESO's Very Large Telescope (VLT) have revealed for the first time that a star orbiting the supermassive black hole at the centre of the Milky Way moves...
A star orbiting the Milky Way’s giant black hole confirms Einstein was right
The first sign that Albert Einstein’s theory of gravity was correct has made a repeat appearance, this time near a supermassive black hole. In 1915, Einstein realized that his newly formulated general theory...
Biggest cosmic mystery 'step closer' to solution
New experimental findings could help us solve one of the biggest mysteries about the Universe.
Russia launches anti-satellite missile
U.S. Space Command said Wednesday that it is tracking a direct-ascent anti-satellite missile test conducted by Russia this week.
Hensel Phelps Construction nabs $54.3M for undersea training center
The Navy has awarded Hensel Phelps Construction a $54.3 million contract for design and construction of an undersea operational facility, the Pentagon said Wednesday.
Stephen Colbert calls space station astronaut for social isolation tips
Comedian Stephen Colbert phoned the International Space Station today (April 15) to get some isolation tips from NASA astronaut Jessica Meir.
Newfound alien planet may be most Earth-like yet
Scientists analyzing archival data gathered by NASA's defunct Kepler spacecraft just found a hidden gem: an Earth-size world that may be capable of supporting life as we know it.
'Soviet Space Graphics' takes you inside the cosmic visions of the USSR
One new book transports readers back to the early days of Soviet spaceflight with an unbelievable collection of stunning, colorful and nostalgic images.
Watch: Maine paper mill explosion rains down debris on town
An explosion at a paper mill in southwestern Maine caused debris to rain down on nearby witnesses Wednesday, though officials said no injuries were reported.