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Asteroid collisions trigger cascading formation of subfamilies, study concludes
Billions of years ago, asteroid collisions resulted in the ejection of fragments hundreds of kilometers across and sharing similar orbits. The resulting groups are known as asteroid families.
The 'cores' of massive galaxies had already formed 1.5 billion years after the Big Bang
A distant galaxy more massive than our Milky Way—with more than a trillion stars—has revealed that the 'cores' of massive galaxies in the Universe had formed already 1.5 billion years...
Giant Gas 'Halos' Fed Hungry Black Holes at the Dawn of the Universe
Gas halos surround some of the earliest galaxies in the universe, providing a reservoir of cool gas that fuels the growth of supermassive black holes.
UPI 2019 Pictures of the Year
UPI photographers documented people and events around the world in 2019, from the historic impeachment of President Donald Trump to record-breaking athletic achievements, milestones for entertainers, protests on climate change,...
Robert Downey Jr launches YouTube doc featuring AI baby
The original series sets out to explain and demystify artificial intelligence technology.
Look: Emma Watson reunites with 'Harry Potter' stars in London
"Harry Potter" stars Emma Watson, Tom Felton, Evanna Lynch, Bonnie Wright and Matthew Lewis send holiday wishes to fans.
Approach to make quicker and more exact analyses of fireball observations
There is not enough time for more close study of all fireballs observed in the sky. The observation of a bright phenomenon reveals that a meteoroid has entered the atmosphere...
Pulsars observed for the first time from South America
A team has upgraded two radio telescopes in Argentina that lay dormant for 15 years in order to study pulsars, rapidly rotating neutron stars with intense magnetic fields that emit...
NASA Applied Science Leads and Learns at AGU’s 2019 Fall Meeting
Jacob Reed of NASA’s Disasters Program sets up a VR demonstration for the Exhibit Hall at AGU’s 2019 Fall Meeting. Credit: Lia Poteet On December 9-13, 2019, the NASA Earth Applied Sciences Program attended...
Watch: Jamie Foxx says 'Just Mercy' is 'a story of humanity,' is interviewed by Brie Larson on 'Kimmel'
Jamie Foxx discussed his new film "Just Mercy" on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" which featured guest host Brie Larson who also stars in the project.
Watch: Lara Jean, John Ambrose reunite in 'P.S. I Still Love You' trailer
Lana Condor, Noah Centineo and Jordan Fisher star in a Netflix sequel to "To All the Boys I've Loved Before."
International Space Station computer gets a heart transplant
The Space Station has grown to the size of a football field and space agencies are looking to extend its lifetime until 2030. European-built computers have quietly been keeping this...
Promising progress for ExoMars parachutes
A series of ground-based tests designed to check the extraction of the ExoMars 2020 mission’s parachutes from their bags have started successfully with promising results to keep the mission on...
Understanding what makes black pigment black
Scientists have for the first time "unmixed" the black pigment that colors our skin and gives bananas their spots.
WISE1013+6112 is one of the most luminous infrared galaxies, study finds
Using the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA), astronomers have investigated the infrared galaxy WISE J101326.25+611220.1 (or WISE1013+6112 for short). The researchers report that WISE1013+6112 is one of the most...
Groundbreaking astronaut glove for exploring the moon and Mars
NTNU students have developed a smart glove for astronauts that can be used while exploring other planets. NASA partners recently conducted successful testing of the glove at the Haughton Mars...
Call for Media: Director General’s Annual Press Conference
Press Release N° 26–2019 ESA invites media to a start of year press conference laying out plans for the new budget committed to by Member States at Space19+ and looking ahead...
Methane Mystery on Mars May Get a Partial Answer Soon
NASA's Curiosity rover may have just taken a big step toward cracking the Mars methane mystery.
Most Distant Star-Forming Galaxy Ever Seen Could Illuminate Universe's Past
Astronomers have captured the first image of the most distant star-forming galaxy ever observed with a telescope.
Boeing's 1st Starliner Spacecraft to Launch on Critical Test Flight Friday. Here's What to Expect
An uncrewed version of Boeing's Starliner astronaut taxi is on the launchpad and ready to carry important cargo (and holiday presents) on an uncrewed flight to the International Space Station...
40 years of Ariane
ESA and partners celebrate 40 years of Ariane – a launch vehicle operating in the international space arena, and a symbol of cooperation and innovation that ensures independent access to...
ESO observations reveal black holes' breakfast at the cosmic dawn
Astronomers using ESO's Very Large Telescope have observed reservoirs of cool gas around some of the earliest galaxies in the Universe. These gas halos are the perfect food for supermassive...
Famous birthdays for Dec. 19: Tyson Beckford, Jennifer Beals
Actor Tyson Beckford turns 49 and actor Jennifer Beals turns 56, among the famous birthdays for Dec. 19.
Sikorsky receives $556.1M for Black Hawk support
Sikorsky Aircraft received a $556.1 million deal to produce and support Black Hawk helicopters for the U.S. Army, according to the Pentagon.
Milwaukee Brewers to sign infielder Eric Sogard to one-year contract
The Milwaukee Brewers agreed to terms with versatile free-agent infielder Eric Sogard on a one-year deal Wednesday.
Sirkorsky receives $556.1M for Black Hawk support
Sikorsky Aircraft received a $556.1 million deal to produce and support Black Hawk helicopters for the U.S. Army, according to the Pentagon.
Scientists closer to solving Newton's 'three-body problem'
Scientists have made one of the largest steps yet in solving Newton's three-body problem.
A day in the life of a telescope camera assembler
The LSST camera is the biggest digital camera ever constructed for ground-based astronomy. Within the year, Hannah and her teammates will finish assembling and testing the camera and it will...