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Famous birthdays for March 8: Aidan Quinn, Micky Dolenz
Actor James Van Der Beek turns 43 and TV journalist Lester Holt turns 61, among the famous birthdays for March 8.
Frances Arnold on founding a company: ‘Building the right teams is critical'
Nobel Prize winner wants to solve real-world problems with directed evolution
NASA's newest Mars rover gets a name: Perseverance
NASA's next Mars rover has a name: Perseverance. The six-wheeled explorer will blast off this summer to collect Martian samples for eventual return to Earth.
Radar and ice could help detect an elusive subatomic particle
A new study shows, for the first time, an experiment that could detect a class of ultra-high-energy neutrinos using radar echoes.
Impact of satellite constellations on astronomical observations
Astronomers have recently raised concerns about the impact of satellite mega-constellations on scientific research. To better understand the effect these constellations could have on astronomical observations, ESO commissioned a scientific...
EU foreign affairs chief says Greece-Turkey border is a 'closed door'
The European Union's foreign affairs chief, Josep Borrell, told migrants from Turkey not to go to Greece after clashes with police along the border.
Pentagon sends over 150 service members to southern border
The Pentagon said it will send over 150 service members to be stationed Saturday at border crossings in California and Texas.
India postpones powerful Earth-imaging satellite launch for 'technical reasons'
A powerful imaging satellite from India that was set to launch Thursday (March 5) is delayed indefinitely due to an undisclosed technical problem, according to multiple reports.
SpaceX launches cargo toward space station, aces 50th rocket landing
SpaceX successfully launched an uncrewed Dragon spacecraft for NASA today (March 6), sending fresh supplies toward the International Space Station — and also sticking another rocket landing, the company's 50th...
SpaceX launches 20th space station cargo mission
SpaceX launched more than 4,300 pounds of supplies and science experiments to the International Space Station from Florida on Friday night -- the company's 20th such mission for NASA.
Watch live: SpaceX plans to launch 20th space station cargo mission
SpaceX plans to launch more than 4,300 pounds of supplies and science experiments to the International Space Station from Florida on Friday night -- the company's 20th such mission for...
Tenacious bacteria flourish on space station, but they're no more dangerous than Earth bugs
It turns out that bacteria contaminating the drinking water on the International Space Station aren't any more dangerous than bacteria here on Earth.
Rocket issue delays launch of UAE's Falcon Eye 2 satellite for a month: report
A sharp-eyed satellite's launch has been pushed back from its expected Thursday (March 5) launch date until no earlier than April due to a rocket problem, according to a media...
SpaceX Dragon to launch heart cell experiment and more to space station tonight
SpaceX's Dragon cargo resupply ship is launching shoe, water and heart cell experiments to the International Space Station.
International Women Space
Vera Rubin's insight on particle physics and how it shaped—and was shaped—by galactic forces helped spawn the discovery of dark matter. Yet the female pioneer, who launched her career in California's Palomar Observatory...
SXSW is canceled over coronavirus concerns
The South by Southwest festival, scheduled for March 13-22 in Austin, Texas, has been canceled. The announcement was made Friday by Mayor Steve Adler.
Radar and ice could help detect an elusive subatomic particle
One of the greatest mysteries in astrophysics these days is a tiny subatomic particle called a neutrino, so small that it passes through matter—the atmosphere, our bodies, the very Earth—without...
Lunar lasers and cosmic crops: NASA funds UArizona space exploration missions
Many things change for astronauts when they leave Earth and head into space, but at least one remains the same: They need food and water. NASA recently awarded funding to...
Boeing hit with 61 safety fixes for astronaut capsule
Boeing faces 61 safety fixes following last year's botched test flight of its Starliner crew capsule, NASA said Friday.
NASA tests telecommute plan amid coronavirus worries
NASA is testing a telework day for many employees today (March 6) to prepare for a scenario in which the coronavirus outbreak gets much worse.
NASA's Latest Mars Rover Has a Name
NASA has chosen a name for its next Mars rover: Perseverance. The name was announced today by Thomas Zurbuchen, associate administrator of the Science Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters in Washington during a...
NASA: Boeing software team had too much power over Starliner capsule
Boeing's software team had too much influence over final decisions regarding the company's Starliner capsule, a top NASA administrator said Friday.
Russian President Vladimir Putin signs 15-year plan to invest in Arctic with jobs, military upgrades
Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved a 15-year plan to develop Russia's Arctic region, which will involve upgrading infrastructure and new military deployments.
First official names given to features on asteroid Bennu
Asteroid Bennu's most prominent boulder, a rock chunk jutting out 71 ft (21.7 m) from the asteroid's southern hemisphere, finally has a name. The boulder—which is so large that it...
Watch: Shakira, Anuel AA share lavish 'Me Gusta' video
Shakira and Anuel AA released a new video for "Me Gusta" following the song's release in January.
U.S. charges Russian billionaire Oleg Tinkov with hiding $1B in income, assets
Oleg Tinkov, a Russian billionaire, is free on bail in London after he was indicted by the U.S. Justice Department for filing false tax returns.
SOFIA’s Infrared View of the Skies
Portal origin URL: SOFIA’s Infrared View of the SkiesPortal origin nid: 458711Published: Friday, March 6, 2020 - 10:42Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: SOFIA studies the universe with infrared light, often building...
Study confirms space-grown lettuce nutritious, safe
Astronauts onboard the International Space Station have successfully cultivated lettuce and, according to a new study, the red romaine lettuce is disease-free and safe to eat.