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Black-hole-powered galaxies called blazars are the most common sources detected by NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope.

Most Powerful Gamma Rays Travelled Halfway Across the Universe to Reach Earth

Dec 16, 2015 08:18 AM EST

Scientists detected some very ancient and powerful gamma rays, half the age of the universe from a distant galaxy some 7.6 billion light years away.

Average temperature from October 2014-September 2015 compared to the 1981-2010 average (top). Annual temperatures for the Arctic compared to the whole globe since 1900 (bottom).

Arctic is Hottest Ever Since 1900

Ana Verayo |

Dec 16, 2015 06:07 AM EST

Scientists reveal how the Arctic region's temperature is considerably warming, reaching the hottest record temperatures since records began.

Scientists studied 30 California sea lions undergoing veterinary care and rehabilitation at The Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito.

California Sea Lions Suffer Brain Damage and Memory Loss from Toxic Algae

Ana Verayo |

Dec 15, 2015 06:50 AM EST

Researchers have determined that sea lions in California are becoming stranded more often from brain damage, due to a toxic marine algae.

The above volume will be filled with liquid xenon at a temperature of -100 C. Any interaction in this volume, however small, will be detected by the photomultiplier tube arrays (top visible only, bottom not yet installed).

World's Most Sensitive Dark Matter Detector Now 20 Times More Powerful

Ana Verayo |

Dec 15, 2015 06:10 AM EST

Scientists have re-calibrated the world's most sensitive dark matter detector, making it 20 times more sensitive in detecting subatomic particles.

Division of Fish and Wildlife personnel use an integrated approach to managing New Jersey's black bear population, fostering coexistence between people and bears.

New Jersey Annual Bear Hunt Extended Until Saturday

Ana Verayo |

Dec 14, 2015 09:05 AM EST

New Jersey authorities announced an extension of the annual black bear hunt to control dense populations.

The Asteroid Redirect Vehicle conducts one of the 1 km fly-bys that are used to characterize and image the asteroid with a resolution of up to 1 cm.

How to Build a Death Star? NASA Engineer Says You Need An Asteroid

Ana Verayo |

Dec 14, 2015 07:53 AM EST

NASA JPL engineer reveals how an asteroid is the ideal site for building a real life Death Star.

This new visualization of Pluto's space weather depicts solar wind streaming from the sun.

NASA Reveals Pluto's Psychedelic Space Weather

Ana Verayo |

Dec 14, 2015 06:50 AM EST

Scientists reveal NASA's New Horizons psychedelic experience with space weather during its journey towards Pluto.

This illustration shows a cool star, called W1906+40, marked by a raging storm near one of its poles. The storm is thought to be similar to the Great Red Spot on Jupiter. Scientists discovered it using NASA's Kepler and Spitzer space telescopes.

Raging Giant Storm Found On Star As Big As Jupiter's Great Red Spot

Ana Verayo |

Dec 14, 2015 06:30 AM EST

Astronomers have detected a massive storm on a small star detected by NASA telescopes, similar to Jupiter's Great Red Spot.

Rare Full Moon Will Appear This Christmas Since 1977

Ana Verayo |

Dec 13, 2015 10:32 AM EST

After 38 years, a rare full moon will be shining on Christmas eve since 1977.

On Dec.13, meteor experts from NASA’s Meteoroid Environment Office will answer questions during a live Tweet Chat about the Geminid meteor shower from NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center.

How to Watch the Best Meteor Shower of 2015: Geminids Peak Tonight

Ana Verayo |

Dec 13, 2015 08:32 AM EST

Slooh and NASA offers webcasts and live chats about the Geminid meteor shower that will pea on Decmeber 13 to 14.

What does lying look like? Researchers reveal results.

New Software Can Detect Liars 75% More Accurate Than Humans

Ana Verayo |

Dec 13, 2015 06:37 AM EST

Scientists have developed a new software where it can detect liars effectively with 75 percent accuracy compared to humans who can only detect just above 50 percent.

A wheel track left by NASA's Curiosity Mars rover exposes underlying material in a shallow sand sheet in this Dec. 2, 2015, view from Curiosity's Mast Camera (Mastcam).

[PHOTO] Mars Curiosity Rover Investigates Martian Sand Dunes

Ana Verayo |

Dec 13, 2015 06:10 AM EST

NASA's Mars Curiosity rover finally reaches the Martian sandy dunes revealing the first detailed images of this two story high feature.

Beijing Lifts Smog Red Alert But More Smog Expected This December

Ana Verayo |

Dec 11, 2015 08:04 AM EST

Beijing local government already lifted red alert for smog Thursday after three days, as skies cleared however more heavy smog is expected this month.