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Floating ideas for an airlock near the Moon
Assembly of a new habitable structure near the moon, known as the Gateway, is scheduled to begin in 2023. The international project will allow humans to explore farther than ever...
ALMA observes the formation sites of solar-system-like planets
Researchers have spotted the formation sites of planets around a young star resembling the sun. Two rings of dust around the star, at distances comparable to the asteroid belt and...
Strong planetary magnetic fields like Earth's may protect oceans from stellar storms
A study by scientists at ANU on the magnetic fields of planets has found that most planets discovered in other solar systems are unlikely to be as hospitable to life...
Quasar jets confuse orbital telescope
Astrophysicists from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, the Lebedev Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences (LPI RAS), and NASA have found an error in the coordinates...
Greener fuels to propel rocket launches into space
Turns out, green fuels are rocket science.
Interview: Mondo Guerra tutors fans on ‘Project Runway’ looks on ‘Runway Remake’
Mondo Guerra, of "Project Runway," will be hosting "Runway Remake," which will feature DIY interpretations of "Project Runway" challenges.
NASA chief acknowledges more trouble with SLS rocket
The US space agency NASA on Wednesday cast a shadow on the future of its new heavy-lift rocket, the SLS—acknowledging development delays on a project that is already years behind.
US grounds Boeing 737 MAX as black boxes flown to France for analysis
The ban on the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft became worldwide after US President Donald Trump joined Canada and other countries in grounding the aircraft, and the black box flight recorders...
Meet the GOP rep trying to "redefine the narrative" on climate change
"Do I think that there are components of what some view as climate change as being a crisis? Yeah. Yeah, I do"
Watch: Kyler Murray impresses scouts with throws at Oklahoma pro day
Oklahoma star quarterback Kyler Murray impressed many NFL scouts with his throwing accuracy during his pro day Wednesday in Norman, Okla.
A NASA Journey to the Moon May Need to Find Another Rocket or Two
Mounting delays to the Space Launch System, primarily built by Boeing, are leading the agency to consider alternative forms of transport.
NASA infrared imagery reveals powerful Tropical Cyclone Idai at Mozambique's coast
NASA's Terra satellite captured an infrared image of Tropical Cyclone Idai approaching the coast of Mozambique. The infrared data provided cloud top temperatures that indicated powerful thunderstorms circled Idai's center.
Bat flight model can inspire smarter, nimbler drones
Engineers have captured the full complexity of bat flight in a three-dimensional computer model for the first time, potentially inspiring the future design of better drones and other aerial vehicles.
Major cosmic impact 12,800 years ago
When geologists set out years ago to examine signs of a major cosmic impact that occurred toward the end of the Pleistocene epoch, little did they know just how far-reaching...
Air Force receives first AC-130J Ghostrider gunship
The U.S. Air Force announced the delivery of its newest gunship on Wednesday as the AC-130J Ghostrider was unveiled at Hurlburt Field, Fla.
Eighty-three supermassive black holes found in the distant universe
Astronomers have discovered 83 new supermassive black holes in the distant universe.
ALMA photographs planet formation patterns around sun-like star
Astronomers in Japan have identified the signatures of an exoplanet forming around a young, sun-like star.
Astronauts who survived Soyuz scare ready for new launch despite glitches
Astronauts who survived an abortive Soyuz launch said Wednesday they were confident about their upcoming flight to the International Space Station despite some last-minute malfunctions.
NASA's new rocket won't be ready for moon shot next year
NASA's massive new rocket won't be ready for a moon shot next year, the space agency's top official told Congress on Wednesday.
Geologic evidence supports theory that major cosmic impact event occurred approximately 12,800 years ago
When UC Santa Barbara geology professor emeritus James Kennett and colleagues set out years ago to examine signs of a major cosmic impact that occurred toward the end of the...
Put a Black Hole in Your Pocket with This New Stephen Hawking 50-Pence Coin
It features one of the late physicist's most iconic equations.
Sealed Cache of Moon Rocks to Be Opened by NASA
A half-century ago, three containers of lunar samples were set aside, to await study by more advanced technology. Their time has come.
Soyuz crew to try again after frightening launch abort
Two NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut commander set for launch to International Space Station Thursday
ALMA observes the formation sites of solar-system-like planets
Researchers have spotted the formation sites of planets around a young star resembling our sun. Two rings of dust around the star, at distances comparable to the asteroid belt and...
Space station crew confident on eve of first launch since rocket failure
Two astronauts who survived a dramatic launch mishap in October said on Wednesday they were confident this time about reaching the International Space Station, though they said a small fault...
Astronomers discover 83 supermassive black holes in the early universe
Astronomers have discovered 83 quasars powered by supermassive black holes that were formed when the universe was only 5 percent of its current age.
Martian meteorites land at Army lab
NASA officials say that some rare and distinct meteorites found on Earth were actually blasted off Mars by a large impact event. One such rock from the red planet made...
Astronomers discover 83 supermassive black holes in the early universe
Astronomers from Japan, Taiwan and Princeton University have discovered 83 quasars powered by supermassive black holes in the distant universe, from a time when the universe was less than 10 percent...