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Record-Breaking NASA Astronaut Welcomes Decade of Artemis with Stunning Moonrise Photo
Record-breaking NASA astronaut Christina Koch welcomed the decade that the U.S. plans to return to the moon with a stunning moonrise photo.
Nobel Prize Winners Talk Secrets of the Universe with Astronauts in Space
Three Nobel Prize laureates gathered to talk about the universe with none other than two Expedition 61 astronauts orbiting Earth: NASA's Jessica Meir, and Italy's Luca Parmitano.
Look: Younha teases 'Dark Cloud' video
K-pop star Younha shared a clip of her video for "Dark Cloud," the title track from her forthcoming EP "Unstable Mindset."
Hubble Space Telescope May Star on 2020 American Innovation Coin
The United States Mint may issue a 2020 coin that highlights the vision that has gone into operating the Hubble Space Telescope for 30 years.
India says it will try again to land on moon
The Indian Space Research Organization chairman Kailasavadivoo Sivan said the country will move ahead with a new space mission to the moon despite a failed attempt in 2019.
'Uncharted' collection, 'Goat Simulator' are free for PlayStation Plus members in January
Sony has announced that "Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection" and "Goat Simulator" will be free to download for PlayStation Plus subscribers in January.
India says it will try again to land on moon
The Indian Space Research Organization chairman Kailasavadivoo Sivan said the country will move ahead with a new space mission to the moon despite a failed attempt in 2019.
Astronomers say SpaceX's satellites are too bright in the sky. Friday's launch will try to fix that
They were seen sparkling across the skies of Montana right around Christmas: a tidy row of lights that some mistook to be UFOs. The glowing celestial train has been spotted...
Ten not-to-be-missed PPPL stories from 2019 -- plus a triple bonus!
Arms control robots, a new national facility, and accelerating the drive to bring the fusion energy that powers the stars to Earth: Ten (and a triple bonus!) Must-Read Stories of...
Starry eyes on the reef: Color-changing brittle stars can see
Scientists have shown for the first time that brittle stars use vision to guide them through vibrant coral reefs, thanks to a neat colour-changing trick.
Watch: Deer spotted with Christmas lights caught on antlers in Texas
Residents of a Texas neighborhood said they have spotted a deer wandering around their yards with Christmas lights entangled in its antlers.
GMRT discovers a gigantic ring of hydrogen gas around a distant galaxy
A team of astronomers at the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA) in Pune, India have discovered a mysterious ring of hydrogen gas around a distant galaxy, using the Giant...
UNC expert helps treat astronaut's blood clot during NASA mission
"My first reaction when NASA reached out to me was to ask if I could visit the International Space Station (ISS) to examine the patient myself," said Stephan Moll, MD,...
A new map reveals radio waves from tens of thousands of galaxies
Never-before-seen radio waves from tens of thousands of galaxies have a secret to share: The height of star formation in the cosmos may have been more prolific than previously imagined. Radio telescopes are...
The special Cape Race lighthouse lens is one of only a dozen left in the world
For more than 110 years, the lighthouse at Cape Race on Newfoundland's Southern Shore has been the first, or last, beacon ships see as they cross the Atlantic Ocean.
There's Water on Alien Planets, Just Not As Much as Scientists Thought: Study
Water appears both common and unexpectedly scarce in exoplanets — many distant worlds have it, but less of it than predicted, a new study finds.
What’s ahead for science in 2020? Here’s what we’re watching
With a new year comes new science. Here’s a look at the events, projects and findings our reporters are watching — or wishing — for in 2020. Cosmic clarity When astronomy writer...
India targets new moon mission in 2020
India plans to make a fresh attempt to land an unmanned mission on the moon in 2020 after a failed bid last year, the head of the country's space programme...
New device in New Mexico turns back clock on astronomy
A newly forged steel instrument that can pinpoint the path of stars and planets across the night sky using the naked eye is a throwback to the years just before...
Scientists pin down timing of lunar dynamo’s demise
A conventional compass would be of little use on the moon, which today lacks a global magnetic field. But the moon did produce a magnetic field billions of years ago, and it...
Watch: Hailee Steinfeld releases lyric video for 'Wrong Direction'
Singer and actress Hailee Steinfeld has released the lyric video for her new song "Wrong Direction."
Watch: Emily Blunt meets Cillian Murphy in 'Quiet Place Part II' trailer
Paramount Pictures released its first, full-length trailer for the thriller "A Quiet Place Part II" on Wednesday.
Watch: Comedian Kathy Griffin marries Randy Bick; Lily Tomlin officiates
Comedian Kathy Griffin married her longtime beau Randy Bick in California early Wednesday.
2020 in Space! Astronauts Ring in New Year (and Decade) from Orbit
The people of Earth weren't the only ones ringing in 2020 at midnight. Six explorers in orbit celebrated the new year's arrival aboard the International Space Station.
Chandrayaan-3: India plans third Moon mission
Plans for a new mission come months after the Chandrayaan-2 failed to land on the Moon.
Alamo Bowl: Sam Ehlinger helps Texas dominate Utah
Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger threw three touchdown passes and rushed for another score to lead the Longhorns to a dominant 38-10 win against No. 11 Utah in the 2019 Alamo...
One Year Ago, NASA's New Horizons Made the Most Distant Flyby in Space History
A year after New Horizons buzzed its second target, Arrokoth, a wealth of science has been revealed.
India approves third moon mission, months after landing failure
India has approved its third lunar mission months after its last one failed to successfully land on the moon, its space agency said on Wednesday, the latest effort in its...