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Making simulated cosmic dust—in the microwave
Cosmic dust is the key to the chemical evolution of stars, planets, and life itself, but its composition is not well understood, and we can't currently collect samples for analysis....
Watch: Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes read 'Mean Tweets' on 'Kimmel'
Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes and other NFL stars read a number of "Mean Tweets" from fans on "Jimmy Kimmel Live."
NASA’s Spitzer Space Telescope Ends Mission of Astronomical Discovery
Portal origin URL: NASA’s Spitzer Space Telescope Ends Mission of Astronomical DiscoveryPortal origin nid: 457834Published: Thursday, January 30, 2020 - 17:44Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: After more than 16 years studying...
Meghan Trainor sings with James Corden in new 'Carpool Karaoke'
Meghan Trainor joined James Corden on "The Late Late Show" for a new installment of "Carpool Karaoke."
WWE's Shinsuke Nakamura to defend IC title on SmackDown
Shinsuke Nakamura will be defending his Intercontinental Championship against Bran Strowman Friday on Smackdown, the WWE announced.
NASA unveils 16 payloads that private lunar landers will take to the moon
The science gear will fly aboard robotic landers built by two private companies: Pittsburgh's Astrobotic and Houston's Intuitive Machines.
NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope is no more. Here's what's next for infrared astronomy.
The best infrared eye in the universe has closed, and scientists will need to wait at least a year before any similar instrument is at work again.
Historic dual-habitat mock Mars mission begins in the Utah desert
A new crew has arrived at the Mars Desert Research Station for a two-week dual-habitat simulation.
NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope ends mission of astronomical discovery
After more than 16 years studying the universe in infrared light, revealing new wonders in our solar system, our galaxy and beyond, NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope's mission has come to...
From Antarctica to space: Telemedicine at the limit
ESA is working with Argentina to test telemedicine device Tempus Pro in the harsh conditions of Antarctica as Europe prepares for its next phase of human exploration in space.
Sci-fi author Andy Weir says NASA didn't name 'Artemis' moon program after his book
Andy Weir, the best-selling author of "The Martian" and "Artemis," was just as surprised as the rest of us when NASA gave its new crewed moon landing program a familiar...
Watch live: final #SpacewalkforAMS
ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano and NASA astronaut Andrew Morgan will exit the International Space Station airlock together for the fourth time Saturday 25 January. It is the ninth spacewalk for...
Flying solo
Solar Orbiter will orbit our nearest star, the Sun, observing it up close. It will take the first-ever direct images of its poles, while also studying the inner heliosphere –...
Cosmic records
Image: ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano (middle) and NASA astronaut Drew Morgan (left) work on get-ahead tasks during the fourth spacewalk to service the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS).Saturday’s spacewalk, which lasted five hours and...
Solar Orbiter – the Sun close-up
Video: 00:03:20 ESA’s mission to the Sun, Solar Orbiter, is due for launch on an Atlas V 411 from Cape Canaveral, Florida on Sunday 9 February 23:03 EST (04:03 GMT /...
Sentinel-6 satellite renamed in honour of renowned US scientist
ESA, NASA, the European Commission, the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have renamed the upcoming Sentinel-6A satellite after...
Intense ‘Beyond’ mission for Luca
Video: 00:04:30 Italian ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano will return to Earth 6 February 2020, following his second long-duration mission on the International Space Station (ISS).Luca’s mission – known as ‘Beyond’ – began 20...
Cosmic caller goes out with a bang
Image: On 21 January, a foreign body crashed to Earth causing a cascade of bright light to trail through the sky.The fleeting flash was a fireball, defined as a meteor brighter than...
From Antarctica to space: telemedicine at the limit
ESA is working with Argentina to test telemedicine device Tempus Pro in the harsh conditions of Antarctica as Europe prepares for its next phase of human exploration in space.
Rocket Lab successfully launches U.S. spy satellite
U.S. launch company Rocket Lab plans a launch attempt of a U.S. spy satellite from New Zealand, with a 4-hour launch window starting at 8:22 p.m. EST Thursday. That is...
Rocket Lab launches satellite for US spysat agency, guides booster back to Earth
Rocket Lab just launched its first payload for the United States' spysat agency — and took another big step toward rocket reusability in the process.
New York Jets LB Brandon Copeland receives NFLPA's Alan Page Award
New York Jets linebacker Brandon Copeland was named the 2020 Alan Page Community Award winner for his work in helping communities.
Penelope Cruz, Antonio Banderas to film 'Competencia Oficial' in Spain
Penelope Cruz, Antonio Banderas and Oscar Martinez are scheduled to start filming "Competencia Oficial" in Spain at the end of next month, producers announced Thursday.
Watch live: Rocket Lab to launch U.S. spy satellite
U.S. launch company Rocket Lab plans a launch attempt of an American spy satellite from New Zealand, with a four-hour launch window starting at 8:22 p.m. EST Thursday.
NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope Ends Mission of Astronomical Discovery
For more than 16 years, the infrared observatory revealed new wonders in our solar system, our galaxy and beyond. Its legacy lays the groundwork for future infrared explorers.
Harvard’s creative writing program has new home atop campus
Faculty and students have settled into the new home of creative writing atop Lamont Library. The bright, windowed fourth-floored space featuring a workshop conference room and faculty offices is a move up from...
Japanese billionaire calls off girlfriend contest for moon trip on SpaceX Starship
The first woman to the moon will no longer be the winner of a billionaire's "girlfriend contest."
Space-time is swirling around a dead star, proving Einstein right again
The way the fabric of space and time swirls in a cosmic whirlpool around a dead star has confirmed yet another prediction from Einstein's theory of general relativity, a new...