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What happened before the Big Bang?

7 years ago from Physorg

A team of scientists has proposed a powerful new test for inflation, the theory that the universe dramatically expanded in size in a fleeting fraction of a second right after...

Muon g-2 begins second run

7 years ago from Physorg

Earlier this month, the Muon g-2 ("g minus two") experiment at Fermilab began its second run to search for hidden particles and forces.

NASA’s first all-female spacewalk isn’t happening. Blame a wardrobe malfunction

7 years ago from LA Times - Science

NASA has aborted its mission for a first-ever all-female spacewalk around the International Space Station because there are not enough spacesuits to fit the female astronauts, the agency said. Astronauts...

Watch: Buffalo Sabres' Sam Reinhart scores goal from center ice

7 years ago from UPI

Buffalo Sabres forward Sam Reinhart threw the puck on net and came away with a surprising goal against the New Jersey Devils on Monday night.

Optical toric code platform sets new record

7 years ago from Physorg

Anyons form the basis for topological quantum computation and error correction, where the topological aspect of anyonic braiding is one of the important features that gives rise to fault tolerance....

Physicists create Star Trek-style holograms

7 years ago from Physorg

Star Trek's famous holodeck is a virtual reality stage that simulates any object in 3-D as if they were real. However, 3-D holographic projection has never been realized. A team...

Asteroids, hydrogen make great recipe for life on Mars

7 years ago from Physorg

A new study reveals asteroid impacts on ancient Mars could have produced key ingredients for life if the Martian atmosphere was rich in hydrogen. An early hydrogen-rich atmosphere on Mars...

National Space Council Will Talk NASA's Moon Goals and More Today. Watch It Live.

7 years ago from Space.com

The National Space Council will convene today (March 26) for the fifth time, and you can watch it live. The meeting, over which Vice President Mike Pence will preside, starts...

Behold! Jupiter Is a Breathtaking 'Marble' in This NASA Juno Photo

7 years ago from Space.com

You've never seen Jupiter look like this.

'Tiamat's Wrath' Builds Up to Grand Finale for 'Expanse' Books

7 years ago from Space.com

The most dangerous thing in space exploration is the humans that do the exploring — right up until it isn't.

UFC star Conor McGregor says he's retiring from mixed martial arts

7 years ago from UPI

UFC athlete Conor McGregor announced Tuesday he is retiring from mixed martial arts and will not fight at a planned event in July.

Image: SOHO's equinox sun

7 years ago from Physorg

Last Wednesday, all locations on our planet enjoyed roughly the same number of hours of day and night. This event, called an equinox, takes place twice a year – around...

Feng Shui Tips for a Harmonious Life

7 years ago from NY Times Health

Experts say the energies and directions of feng shui, the ancient Chinese practice for optimizing the home, change yearly.

Nasa's first all-female spacewalk scrapped over spacesuit sizes

The US space agency cites the lack of medium-size spacesuits that fit best female astronauts.

Out There: When Sky & Telescope Had No Limit

7 years ago from NY Times Science

A venerable astronomy magazine goes on the auction block, and a writer who grew up there reflects on its influence.

Spinning Water Droplets That Defy Physics

7 years ago from NY Times Science

Chinese researchers have discovered a new way to make water droplets spin, creating a potential new kind of hydropower.

NASA scraps all-women spacewalk for lack of well-fitting suits

7 years ago from Physorg

The US space agency NASA scrapped Monday a planned historic spacewalk by two women astronauts, citing a lack of available spacesuits that would fit them at the International Space Station.

U.S. diplomat on North Korea Stephen Biegun in Beijing for talks

7 years ago from UPI

U.S. Special Representative on North Korea Stephen Biegun is negotiating with China on North Korea denuclearization, according to a Japanese press report.

NASA Cancels First All-Female Spacewalk Over Spacesuit Sizes

7 years ago from NY Times Science

The astronauts, Anne McClain and Christina Koch, will both walk in space — just not together, because only one medium-size torso component is available.

Mandy Moore gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

7 years ago from UPI

Actress Mandy Moore was presented with the 2,658th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday.

Astronauts Wont make the 1st All Female Spacewalk After All, NASA Says

7 years ago from Space.com

The first all-female spacewalk in history won't be happening this week after all due to a last-minute crew swap, NASA announced today (March 25).

Hamas, Israel reach cease-fire after rocket exchange; Netanyahu returns home

7 years ago from UPI

Hamas and Israel reached a cease-fire brokered by Egypt on Monday after an early-morning exchange of rocket fire, the militant group announced.

Donald Trump signs proclamation recognizing Israel's claim to Golan Heights

7 years ago from UPI

President Donald Trump on Monday signed a proclamation officially recognizing Israel's sovereignty over the disputed Golan Heights.

Birth of 'Great Dark Spot' Storm on Neptune Seen for 1st Time (Photo)

7 years ago from Space.com

For the first time ever, astronomers have witnessed the birth of one of Neptune's enormous 'Great Dark Spot' storms.

Venera 13 and the Mission to Reach Venus

7 years ago from Space.com

To this day, the photos taken by the Soviet spacecraft are the best we have from the cloudy planet.

Duke softball star shows off cannon, impresses Reds’ Yasiel Puig

7 years ago from UPI

Duke's Caroline Jacobsen showed off her throwing power, gunning down a runner at third base during a Blue Devils softball win, impressing MLB star Yasiel Puig.

Asteroids, Hydrogen Make Great Recipe for Life on Mars

Laser blasts in lab tests suggest asteroid bombardment could have provided key ingredients for life on ancient Mars.