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Black holes: picturing the heart of darkness
Astronomers are poised Wednesday to unveil the first direct image of a black hole and the surrounding whirlwind of white-hot gas and plasma inexorably drawn by gravity into its ravenous...
An Ice Giant and Warped Disk? Weird Star's Mysteries Just Get Weirder
For over a decade, a warped disk around a young star puzzled astronomers — but new research suggests explanations for two of the mysteries it poses.
1st-ever photo of a black hole to be revealed
Tomorrow, scientists are expected to unveil the first-ever photograph of a black hole.
Forecasting model allows Pakistan to anticipate heat waves
Statistical forecasting can help Pakistan prepare for extreme temperatures, experts say.
Jupiter's Atmosphere Heats up under Solar Wind
Auroras at Jupiter's poles are heating the atmosphere, and it's a rapid response to solar wind.
Cold plasma can kill 99.9% of airborne viruses
Dangerous airborne viruses are rendered harmless on-the-fly when exposed to energetic, charged fragments of air molecules, researchers have shown.
SpaceX Delays 1st Commercial Launch of Falcon Heavy Rocket to Wednesday
SpaceX has postponed the launch of its first commercial Falcon Heavy mission to no earlier than Wednesday (April 10).
The Moon Will Make a Dramatic Swoop to the South of Mars Tuesday Night
Skywatchers take note: You will be able to watch the moon pass just south of Mars tomorrow night.
Megapixels: NASA created these alien clouds to study our atmosphere
Space The plumes are stunning—and scientifically useful. Last Friday, strangely shaped clouds in shades of deep blue and aqua danced over Norway for around...
Spotted lanternflies found to be flyers, not gliders
The spotted lanternfly is not a strong or frequent flyer, weaknesses that may hinder its ability to travel long distances by air, according to researchers in Penn State's College of...
Astronomers find evidence of a planet with a mass almost 13 times that of Jupiter
Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT), in Chile's Atacama Desert, will help to obtain answers on the formation and evolution of these exotic environments, as well as the possibility of life there.
Spacewalking Astronauts Battle Stuck Panel, Wrangle Cables on Space Station
Two spacewalking astronauts completed their work on time today (April 8), despite a stubborn panel on the International Space Station that added several minutes of troubleshooting to their tasks.
Cubs pitcher Jon Lester lifted with hamstring tightness in home opener
Chicago Cubs pitcher Jon Lester left Monday's home opener at Wrigley Field with left hamstring tightness.
Cold plasma can kill 99.9% of airborne viruses, study shows
Dangerous airborne viruses are rendered harmless on-the-fly when exposed to energetic, charged fragments of air molecules, University of Michigan researchers have shown.
SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch delayed again to Wednesday
SpaceX's Falcon Heavy launch with the ArabSat 6A satellite aboard has been moved back another day to Wednesday evening.
Astronaut Hall of Fame Adds Space Shuttle Fliers Jim Buchli, Janet Kavandi
Shuttle astronauts Jim Buchli and Janet Kavendi are the latest inductees to the Astronaut Hall of Fame.
A Brief History of Mars Missions
It's only natural for humankind to want to know more about Mars, our dearest planetary neighbor.
NASA Launches Two Rockets Studying Auroras
Portal origin URL: NASA Launches Two Rockets Studying AurorasPortal origin nid: 443158Published: Monday, April 8, 2019 - 15:06Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: NASA successfully launched the AZURE mission on April 5...
Revolutionary camera allows scientists to predict evolution of ancient stars
For the first time scientists have been able to prove a decades old theory on stars thanks to a revolutionary high-speed camera.
Joanna Kulig joins Andre Holland in new Netflix series 'The Eddy'
Joanna Kulig will star with André Holland in "The Eddy," the first TV project from "La La Land" director Damien Chazelle.
Buffalo Bills sign English rugby star Christian Wade
The Buffalo Bills added English rugby star Christian Wade to their roster Monday as part of the NFL's 2019 international player pathway program.
'Alien' Lights in Norway Were a NASA Test, Not an Extraterrestrial Visit
'Alien' lights in Norway were a NASA mission, not an extraterrestrial visit.
Masters 2019: How to watch the Par 3 Contest
The 2019 Masters starts this week. Here is how to watch Wednesday's Par 3 Contest at Augusta National Golf Club.
Expected Soon: First-Ever Photo of a Black Hole
Have astronomers finally recorded an image of a black hole? The world will know on Wednesday.
Revolutionary camera allows scientists to predict evolution of ancient stars
For the first time scientists have been able to prove a decades old theory on stars thanks to a revolutionary high-speed camera.
Interstellar Objects Like 'Oumuamua Might Jump-Start Planet Formation
Wandering objects like 'Oumuamua — the first interstellar body ever observed in our own solar system — likely help seed newborn planetary systems, a new study suggests.
Are you with me? New model explains origins of empathy
Researchers have developed a new model to explain the evolutionary origins of empathy and other related phenomena, such as emotional contagion and contagious yawning. The model suggests that the origin...
Image: Mars dust devil detail
Mars may have a reputation for being a desolate world, but it is certainly not dead: its albeit thin atmosphere is still capable of whipping up a storm and, as...