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Trump: Michael Cohen committed perjury 'on a scale not seen before'
President Donald Trump blasted his former attorney Michael Cohen Friday, saying he lied to House investigators in dramatic testimony this week.
Meet Ripley, SpaceX's Dummy Astronaut Riding on Crew Dragon Test Flight
SpaceX's famous "Starman" dummy onboard the inaugural Falcon Heavy launch is about to have some competition — from a new dummy, named Ripley, strapped into the company's first Crew Dragon...
Promising far-infrared detectors better protected against cosmic rays
Astronomers need ever more sensitive detectors to broaden their understanding of the universe. Microwave kinetic inductance detectors (MKID) could make far-infrared telescopes 1 million times more sensitive. Scientists from SRON...
A high-precision test bench for LISA technology
For the first time, it has been possible to test laser measurement technology for LISA in laboratories almost under mission conditions. A team of researchers led by the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational...
Mindy Kaling says 'Late Night' opens in theaters in June
"Late Night," a new Amazon comedy film starring Mindy Kaling, Emma Thompson and Jon Lithgow, will premiere June 7.
Watch: Former Duke star Grayson Allen gets dunk stuffed by Nuggets' Will Barton
Utah Jazz rookie Grayson Allen had a "welcome to the NBA" moment, getting a dunk blocked by Will Barton during a win against the Denver Nuggets.
It's a Planet Party! See Venus, Saturn and Jupiter with the Moon This Weekend
This weekend, a brilliant display of objects will shine in the night sky when the crescent moon moves into conjunction with Saturn and Venus.
Scientist investigates the mystery of secondary ice production
Christine Chiu of Colorado State University investigates clouds. She calls them "complicated 3-D objects that evolve fast."
SpaceX set to launch a critical test flight for NASA
The last time NASA astronauts flew to the International Space Station on an American spacecraft was nearly eight years ago. Since then, NASA has relied on Russia for rides. That...
SpaceX set for historic Crew Dragon test flight
SpaceX is ready for Saturday's inaugural test flight of the Crew Dragon, the next step in a mission to carry astronauts to the International Space Station.
Where Are All the 'Sparticles' That Could Explain What's Wrong with the Universe?
A recent search for oddball supersymmetric particles, which could explain some of the weirdness of the universe, came up empty-handed.
Space weather kicks up a social storm
One of the most visible — and fabulously beautiful — effects of this 'space weather' on our planet are the aurora borealis, the famous 'northern lights' that dance across the...
Fit for Mars
Rovers are versatile explorers on the surface of other planets, but they do need some training before setting off. A model of Rosalind Franklin rover that will be sent to...
Pluto's Battle Scars Reveal a Wild West at Solar System's Far Reaches
The battle scars on Pluto may reveal secrets about the formation of the early solar system.
Hiding black hole found
Astronomers have detected a stealthy black hole from its effects on an interstellar gas cloud. This intermediate-mass black hole is one of over 100 million quiet black holes expected to...
Milla Jovovich propositions David Harbour in 'Hellboy' trailer
Lionsgate has released online an expletive-laden "red band" trailer for its "Hellboy" remake starring David Harbour, Milla Jovovich and Ian McShane.
When Concorde first took to the sky 50 years ago
When the misty skies cleared over southern France on the afternoon of Sunday March 2, 1969, the green light was signalled for the highly anticipated first ever flight of the...
Huawei invites US media to see for itself on spy claims
Chinese telecom giant Huawei has issued an unusual invitation to US media outlets to visit its facilities and meet staff as the company pushes back against global pressure arising from...
Silicon carbide 'stardust' in meteorites leads to understanding of erupting stars
What do tiny specks of silicon carbide stardust, found in meteorites and older than the solar system, have in common with pairs of aging stars prone to eruptions?
Oklahoma City Thunder star Paul George ruled out vs. 76ers
Oklahoma City Thunder star Paul George will miss the team's game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night, the team announced.
New York Jets to place second-round tender on WR Robby Anderson
The New York Jets will put a second-round tender on wide receiver Robby Anderson.
SpaceX and NASA to Test Launch Crew Dragon, a New Ride to Orbit
No astronauts will be on board for the Saturday launch, but the capsule could carry crew to the space station later in the year.
Canada's heading to the moon: A look at the Lunar Gateway
After almost 50 years of being neglected, it appears the moon is once again a hot destination. on Thursday, Canada announced that it will join the NASA-backed Lunar Gateway project,...
Crater counts on Pluto, Charon show small Kuiper Belt objects surprisingly rare
Using New Horizons data from the Pluto-Charon flyby in 2015, scientists have indirectly discovered a distinct and surprising lack of very small objects in the Kuiper Belt. The evidence for...
North Korea contradicts Trump: Seeks partial lifting of sanctions
North Korea is seeking partial relief of sanctions, not complete relief, in exchange for dismantling its main nuclear facility, Pyongyang's top diplomat said Friday.
NGC 3079: Galactic bubbles play cosmic pinball with energetic particles
We all know bubbles from soapy baths or sodas. These bubbles of everyday experience on Earth are up to a few inches across, and consist of a thin film of...
Exiled planet linked to stellar flyby 3 million years ago
Paul Kalas of UC Berkeley was puzzled by the tilted but stable orbit of a planet around a binary star -- an orbit like that of our solar system's proposed...
New Horizons research indicates small Kuiper Belt objects are surprisingly rare
Using New Horizons data from the Pluto-Charon flyby in 2015, a Southwest Research Institute-led team of scientists have indirectly discovered a distinct and surprising lack of very small objects in...