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Porphyrin wheel sets record as largest aromatic ring
With 162 delocalized electrons, giant ring has global aromaticity
On This Day, Feb. 1: Space shuttle Columbia breaks apart upon re-entry
On Feb. 1, 2003, the space shuttle Columbia broke apart during its descent over the southwestern United States. All seven astronauts aboard were killed.
Three-time All-Star Curtis Granderson announces retirement
Former Detroit Tigers and New York Mets outfielder Curtis Granderson announced his retirement from Major League Baseball after a 16-year career.
Lakers' LeBron James reveals 'Mamba 4 Life' Kobe Bryant tattoo
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James unveiled his new tattoo in honor of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant.
How to see the 'elusive planet' Mercury in the night sky in February
Mercury is often cited as the most difficult of the naked-eye planets to see due its proximity to the sun, but there are times during the year when Mercury can...
NASA to Broadcast Solar Orbiter Launch, Prelaunch Activities
Portal origin URL: NASA to Broadcast Solar Orbiter Launch, Prelaunch ActivitiesPortal origin nid: 457860Published: Friday, January 31, 2020 - 17:16Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: NASA is targeting 11:03 p.m. EST Sunday,...
Space station's cosmic detector working after 4 spacewalks
The cosmic detector that required a series of difficult spacewalking repairs is back in action.
Mike Pompeo says Volodymyr Zelensky White House meeting will happen at 'right time'
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Friday the White House will "find the right time" to invite Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Washington for a meeting with President Donald Trump.
Mega-constellation firms meet European astronomers
Scientists put their concerns about giant satellite networks directly to the companies involved.
Ultra-high energy events key to study of ghost particles
Physicists at Washington University in St. Louis have proposed a way to use data from ultra-high energy neutrinos to study interactions beyond the standard model of particle physics. The 'Zee...
Ultra-high energy events key to study of ghost particles
Physicists propose a new way to leverage data from ultra-high energy neutrinos from large neutrino telescopes such as the IceCube Neutrino Observatory in Antarctica. So far, all nonstandard interaction studies...
Watch: Giant Reese's Take 5 bar takes Guinness record from massive Snickers
The Hersey's Co. unveiled a Reese's Take 5 bar that weighs 5,943 pounds, taking the Guinness World Record from a giant Snickers bar created just two weeks earlier.
Adam Sandler signs new four-film deal with Netflix
Netflix extended its deal with "Uncut Gems" star Adam Sandler following the success of his movie "Murder Mystery."
Ultra-high energy events key to study of ghost particles
Physicists at Washington University in St. Louis have proposed a way to use data from ultra-high energy neutrinos to study interactions beyond the standard model of particle physics. The 'Zee...
Deval Patrick unveils plan to make U.S. carbon neutral by 2040
Still looking for a breakout moment in his late-starting presidential campaign, former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick aimed to make a splash Friday with an ambitious climate plan.
5 Seconds of Summer announces North American tour
5 Seconds of Summer announced a new North American tour Friday that will feature The Band Camino as special guests.
Watch: Dua Lipa dances all night in 'Physical' video
Dua Lipa shared a live-action and animated video for "Physical," a new single from her forthcoming album, "Future Nostalgia."
Cygnus cargo ship leaves International Space Station, begins new mission in orbit
Northrop Grumman's Cygnus NG-12 cargo spacecraft departed the International Space Station today (Jan. 31) and will spend the next month completing a secondary mission before meeting its fiery demise.
'Troop Zero' movie shows inspiring effect of Voyager's 'Golden Record' on kids
The new movie "Troop Zero" fictionalizes the cultural impact of the Voyager 1 and 2 spacecraft's famous message.
Watch: 'A Quiet Place Part II': John Krasinski returns in Super Bowl teaser
Paramount released a new teaser Friday for "A Quiet Place Part II" that will air during Super Bowl LIV on Sunday.
After 16 years, the Spitzer Space Telescope's science mission is over
NASA confirmed the end of Spitzer's scientific mission Thursday, after 16 years as one of NASA's four Great Observatories.
Physicists: Ancient life might have escaped Earth and journeyed to alien stars
A pair of researchers presented a wild new theory in a new paper.
Watch: HBO adapts Philip Roth's 'Plot Against America' in new series
Winona Ryder, Zoe Kazan, Morgan Spector and John Turturro star in "The Plot Against America," a new miniseries based on the Philip Roth book.
Bill Nye, Bubbles and Water on Mars to Land at Super Bowl LIV
Bill Nye to enjoy some bubbles and contemplate humanity's future on Mars this Super Bowl LIV.
Image: Hubble spies bar, baby stars
The galaxy depicted in this image taken by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope is a barred spiral known as NGC 7541, in the constellation of Pisces (the Fishes).
Your brain on Mars: How scientists will track astronauts' mental performance on missions
A journey to Mars is not going to be easy and there are a number of problems that need to be solved before we go. One interesting problem is how...
One step closer to prospecting the Moon
The first European device to land on the Moon this decade will be a drill and sample analysis package, and the teams behind it are one step closer to flight...
Watch: Louis Tomlinson discusses 'Walls' album on 'Tonight Show'
Former One Direction singer Louis Tomlinson discussed his album "Walls" on "The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon" following its release.