Science

Hubble Captures Perfect Snowflake Galaxy

Ana Verayo   | May 16, 2016 07:00 AM EDT

Hubble Space Telescope just spotted a very bright spiral galaxy, resembling a snowflake and emitting powerful X-ray beams. read more

NASA Develops New Deep Sleep Cryogenic Chambers, Magnetoshells and Growable Habitats for Mars

Ana Verayo   | May 16, 2016 05:56 AM EDT

During the second phase of NASA’s Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Program, new technologies wil lbe brought to the next level for the journey to Mars and beyond. read more

NASA Averts Shutdown of Deep Space Missions with New Production of Pu-238

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | May 16, 2016 05:18 AM EDT

Before this welcome piece of good news, the U.S. bought all of its Pu-238 supplies from Russia since 1993. read more

Mega Earthquake and Tsunami to Strike Hawaii in Next 50 Years

Ana Verayo   | May 16, 2016 05:00 AM EDT

A new study reveals a sinkhole and telltale signs of a mega earthquake in the Aleutian Islands, that can possibly strike Hawaii in the next 50 years. read more

Scientists Find 4.5 Billion Year-old Rocks Dating Back to Earth’s Infancy

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | May 16, 2016 04:15 AM EDT

The team's identification of primitive mantle material was based on detection of an overabundance of the radioactive element hafnium. read more

AK-47 Maker Kalashnikov to Produce Men’s Fashion Wear

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | May 15, 2016 08:33 PM EDT

Kalashnikov said its menswear line will capitalize on "the rapid growth of patriotism in Russia related to the theme of war." read more

NASA Again Holds Competition to Build Mars Mining Robots

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | May 15, 2016 07:47 PM EDT

All these activities will need mining tools, specifically smart mining robots. read more

Changing Seasons on Mars Revealed by NASA Curiosity Rover

Ana Verayo   | May 15, 2016 09:41 AM EDT

For the first time ever, NASA's Martian Curiosity rover reveals distinct weather patterns and seasonal changes on Mars. read more

For the First Time, NASA Satellites Observe Magnetic Explosions in Space Weather

Ana Verayo   | May 15, 2016 08:49 AM EDT

NASA satellites detected magnetic explosions in space for the first time when magnetic fields from all over cross and clash with each other. read more

White House Reveals National Microbiome Project

Ana Verayo   | May 15, 2016 06:57 AM EDT

A new announcement from the U.S. government reveals the new National Microbiome Initiative to study the world of micro organisms and how they impact human health. read more

Hubble Captures Spinning Comet From Its Closest Approach of Earth

Ana Verayo   | May 15, 2016 05:31 AM EDT

Scientists captured a series of images of the closest celestial object that the Hubble Space Telescope ever captured. read more

Project to Create Synthetic Human Genomes Would Make Us God

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | May 15, 2016 03:18 AM EDT

The project proposes to use chemicals to manufacture all the DNA contained in human chromosomes. read more

April is Warmest Month Ever Worldwide, Says NASA; May Might be Worse

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | May 15, 2016 02:00 AM EDT

The heat records set from January to April ensure that 2016 will set a new record for the warmest year. read more

Electric Chair and Firing Squads Making a Comeback in the US; Pfizer says 'No' to Executions

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | May 14, 2016 08:10 PM EDT

Tennessee in 2014 authorized prison officials to use the electric chair if lethal injection drugs are unavailable. read more

NASA Reveals Spectacular Concepts for Human Missions to Mars

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | May 14, 2016 09:36 AM EDT

NASA plans to send the first humans to Mars in the 2030s. read more

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