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Satellite constellations could hinder astronomical research, scientists warn
So far, SpaceX has sent a few hundred of its Starlink broadband satellites into orbit, but the aerospace company has plans for a constellation featuring thousands of small satellites.
Study shines new light on young tree seedlings
X-ray images show a plant's power source may be different than thought.
Galactic bar paradox resolved in cosmic dance
New light has been shed on a mysterious and long-standing conundrum at the very heart of our galaxy. The new work offers a potential solution to the so-called 'Galactic bar...
Sara Gilbert, Samira Wiley set for HBO Max LGBTQ docuseries, 'Equal'
Sara Gilbert, Samira Wiley, Anthony Rapp will star in the new HBO Max LGBTQ docuseries "Equal."
Tracing the cosmic origin of complex organic molecules with their radiofrequency footprint
How did organic matter reach the Earth in the first place? One way to ponder this question is by observing the distribution and abundance of complex organic molecules in interstellar...
A galaxy's stop-and-start young radio jets
A new VLBA image shows details of a young jet emitted from the core of an active galaxy, revealing that the jet activity stopped, then restarted only a decade ago.
Global magnetic field of the solar corona measured for the first time
An international team led by Professor Tian Hui from Peking University has recently measured the global magnetic field of the solar corona for the first time. The team used observations...
'The Stand,' series based on Stephen King novel, to premiere Dec. 17
"The Stand," starring James Marsden, Amber Heard, Whoopi Goldberg and Alexander Skarsgård, is coming to CBS All Access in December.
A galaxy's stop-and-start young radio jets
In this image, made with the National Science Foundation's Very Long Baseline Array (VLBA), young, radio-emitting jets of material emerge from the core of an elliptical galaxy some 500 million...
NASA missions explore a 'TIE fighter' active galaxy
Not so long ago, astronomers mapped a galaxy far, far away using radio waves and found it has a strikingly familiar shape. In the process, they discovered the object, called...
Tim Allen reuniting with Richard Karn for History's 'Assembly Required'
"Home Improvement" co-stars Tim Allen and Richard Karn are teaming up again to star in a new competition series on History, titled "Assembly Required."
Ancient star explosions revealed in deep-sea sediments
A mystery surrounding the space around our solar system is unfolding thanks to evidence of supernovae found in deep-sea sediments.
Watch: Escaped tortoise found after 74 days on the loose in Tennessee
A Tennessee woman said her pet tortoise escaped from her home and was on the loose for 74 days before being located about an eighth of a mile from her...
Watch: Kate Winslet falls for Saoirse Ronan in 'Ammonite' trailer
"Ammonite," a new film directed by Francis Lee and starring Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan, opens in theaters Nov. 13.
Delta to furlough nearly 2,000 pilots; executive to retire
Delta Air Lines has told its pilots union it's planning to furlough almost 2,000 members by October unless the alliance agrees to cost-cutting measures, including a 15% cut in base...
Allan Rich, 'Serpico,' 'Quiz Show' star, dead at 94
Allan Rich, a character actor who starred in films "Serpico," "Quiz Show," "Amistad" and more, has died at age 94.
Recently discovered planets not as safe from stellar flares as first thought
A nearby star, the host of two (and possibly three) planets, was initially thought to be quiet and boring. These attributes are sought-after as they create a safe environment for...
Gemini Observatory images reveal striking details of comet NEOWISE
When Comet NEOWISE (C/2020 F3) sped through the inner Solar System during the middle of 2020, astronomers and the general public watched in awe as this "dirty snowball" shed gas...
Watch: Millie Bobby Brown plays sleuth in trailer for Netflix's 'Enola Holmes'
"Enola Holmes," starring Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill, Sam Claflin and Helena Bonham Carter, will premiere Sept. 23 on Netflix.
Ancient star explosions revealed in the deep sea
A mystery surrounding the space around our solar system is unfolding thanks to evidence of supernovae found in deep-sea sediments.
Filling in the blanks: How supercomputing can aid high-resolution X-ray imaging
Scientists are preparing for the increased brightness and resolution of next-generation light sources with a computing technique that reconstructs images faster and with more precision.
Ultrasensitive measurements keep tabs on nuclear explosions
Imagine being able to detect the faintest of radionuclide signals from hundreds of miles away.
Four new open clusters detected in the Cygnus Cloud
By analyzing the data from ESA's Gaia satellite, Chinese astronomers have discovered four new open clusters in the Cygnus Nebula Cloud. The newfound clusters, designated QC1 to QC 4, are...
Galactic bar paradox resolved in cosmic dance
New light has been shed on a mysterious and long-standing conundrum at the very heart of our galaxy. The new work offers a potential solution to the so-called "Galactic bar...
WWE Raw: Keith Lee arrives, challenges Randy Orton
NXT star Keith Lee officially joined WWE's red brand and challenged Randy Orton on Raw.
On This Day, Aug. 25: Voyager 2 makes closest pass of Neptune
On Aug. 25, 1989, Voyager 2, after a 4 billion-mile journal, made its closest pass over Neptune, sending back images of southern lights and its moon, Triton, to Earth.
Texas A&M professor, NASA researcher charged with hiding ties to China
The Justice Department has charged a Texas A&M professor and NASA researcher with lying about his affiliations with Chinese universities, institutions and a government program that recruits foreign nationals.
TSA worker reunites bride with wedding gown left at checkpoint
An administrative assistant for the Transportation Security Administration was able to reunite a wedding dress left at a TSA checkpoint with the bride, who was due to be married the...