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Super moon - in pictures
A perigee moon is visible when the moon's orbit position is at its closest point to Earth during a full moon phase, making the so-called super moon look larger than...
NASA Workers Create Space Shuttle Made of People for Tribute Photo
The unique NASA photo is a rare glimpse of the thousands who help launch space shuttle missions.
When a bus becomes a satellite
Alphabus has met Alphasat. Europe's largest telecom satellite is taking shape with final assembly and testing ready to begin in Toulouse, France.
Cassini spacecraft observes seasonal rains on Titan
As spring continues to unfold on Saturn, April showers on the planet's largest moon, Titan, have brought methane rain to its equatorial deserts, as revealed in images captured by NASA's...
U.S. military detects more radiation from Japan
Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: U.S. officials say they're seeing a disparity between Japanese radiation readings and the readings they've been getting from military monitors.
Tracking the causes of space-sased weather disruptions
Space weather-based disturbances in the Earth's upper atmosphere cause disruptions that affect space-based communication and navigation signals, such as GPS and radio signals.
Hyperactive Comet Is a Spiky Mystery for Astronomers
Comet Hartley 2 spews out more water than other comets its size, one of its many mysteries.
Grains of Asteroid Dust Get a Good Going-Over in Japan
Japanese scientists over the moon about asteroid samples returned by the Hayabusa probe.
Europe agrees 2020 space station
Member states of the European Space Agency formally agree to the extension of operations at the International Space Station until 2020.
Iran Says It Launched New Rocket and Capsule Into Orbit
Iran announced Thursday it had launched a new rocket and space capsule designed to carry a monkey.
March Madness odds tough for top seeds
Bracket fanatics beware: University at Buffalo researcher Alex Nikolaev, an expert in statistical analysis, has found the odds do not favor NCAA basketball teams seeded No. 1 in the big...
NASA's Spaceward Bound goes to the deserts of the United Arab Emirates
Whether or not you remember the winter of 2011 as unusually cold or snowy, an adventurous team of experts will remember its intense heat, as they searched for microbial life...
Alta., Sask., to share oilands information
Saskatchewan and Alberta are close to coming to an agreement on how they'll share information about the impact of oilsands emissions on the environment.
Google Lunar X-Prize`s 'college team' gaining steam, attention and support
The Google Lunar X-PRIZE (GLXP) recently announced the 29 official teams that will be vying for the $30 million grand prize. One group in particular stands out amongst the list...
Giffords Wristband Worn by Her Husband's Astronaut Twin in Orbit
Astronaut Scott Kelly wore a turquoise wristband to honor sister-in-law Gabrielle Giffords.
Scotland backs giant tidal power array
EDINBURGH, Scotland, March 17 (UPI) -- The Scottish government is backing a $64.3 million tidal energy array that would be the largest in the world, a finance secretary announced...
A supermoon and solar flares: What on Earth is going on in space?
(PhysOrg.com) -- Assistant Professor Sarah Symons explains some of the out-of-this-world activity happening in space.
Clear up confusion on computing cloud
If your head hasn't been lost up in the cirrus or cumulus, you've probably heard of cloud computing over the last few years.
The explosive potential of nitrogen compounds
Two research groups looking at the explosive potential of nitrogen compounds have used their findings in very different ways
NASA Picks a Festive Clover of Ireland Images
Just in time for St. Patty's Day, NASA's Aqua satellite finds a "pot of gold" in colorful images of Ireland.
Fortuitous timing for NASA's new space weather app
NASA's new iPhone application couldn't have come at a better time.
Perimeter Institute to Host Sir Roger Penrose
Einstein's theory of relativity combines space and time into a unified notion. Twistor theory goes beyond this and examines paths taken by light and other particles without mass - in...
Students Compete in Lego Robotics Challenge at JPL
Students from across Southern California participated in a Lego robotics challenge at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Planetary Exploration Suit Will be Tested in Antarctica
"Spaceward Bound" mission unites University of North Dakota, NASA, Argentine Air Force in Antarctica. Follow the team's tests at http://spacesuitlab.blogspot.com .
House-Size Asteroid Passing Close by Earth Today
The newfound asteroid 2011 EB47 is 47 feet wide and poses no risk to Earth.
Everyday Tech from Space: UV-Blocking Sunglasses to Guard Your Eyes
NASA researchers developed a breakthrough technology after studying the eyes of hawks.
Lawmakers Question NASA's Commitment to New Heavy-lift Rocket
Senate lawmakers are questioning NASA's commitment to building a new heavy-lift rocket.
US life expectancy surpasses 78, a new record
ATLANTA (AP) -- U.S. life expectancy has hit another all-time high, rising to about 78 years and 2 months....