Science

Telescope Lasers for Astronomers' Use Fired for the First Time

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Apr 28, 2016 07:28 PM EDT

The battery of four 22 Watt lasers goes by the name, Four Laser Guide Star Facility. read more

4,800-Year-Old Fossil of Mother Holding Child Unearthed in Taiwan

Koofi P.   | Apr 28, 2016 12:03 PM EDT

Archaeologists in Taiwan have uncovered a human fossil of a mother looking down at a child being cradled in her arms. read more

James Webb Space Telescope will be Mankind’s Most Powerful Time Machine

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Apr 28, 2016 08:12 AM EDT

Its massive mirror will be capable of detecting the light from the first stars to be born in the Universe. read more

Dogs Don’t Want to be Hugged

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Apr 28, 2016 06:09 AM EDT

So, what's the right way to show your dog that you love him? read more

Xi Emphasizes Anew the Importance of Science and Technology in Boosting China’s Economy

Jenia Cane   | Apr 28, 2016 04:52 AM EDT

China must use science and technology to its full advantage in order to sustain the nation's growth and development into the coming years. read more

Historic Landing of SpaceX Red Dragon Spacecraft on Mars in 2018 to Set New Records

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Apr 27, 2016 09:05 PM EDT

Red Dragon will become the first commercial spacecraft to land on the Red Planet. read more

Black Moon of Dwarf Planet Makemake Christened MK2

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Apr 27, 2016 09:24 AM EDT

What scientists find odd about MK 2 is that it's an extremely dark moon with a reflectivity like charcoal. read more

Brain Drone Race Opens Door to Advancements in Mind-controlled Weapons

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Apr 27, 2016 05:51 AM EDT

BCI technology is progressing faster than it was 10 years ago. read more

China’s Mars Mission Goes into High Gear; Country’s First Unmanned Probe Set to Land on the Red Planet in 2020

Jenia Cane   | Apr 26, 2016 11:31 PM EDT

China's Mars mission is now on high gear, as the country's first unmanned probe is set to launch, orbit and land on the Red Plant in 2020. read more

British Astronaut Tim Peake Completes 2016 London Marathon from Space Station

Ellie Froilan   | Apr 25, 2016 09:29 PM EDT

British astronaut Tim Peake became the first man who completed 26.2 miles in 2016 London Marathon from a treadmill on board the International Space Station (ISS). read more

Swiss Pilots Successfully Land Solar-Powered Plane After 62-Hour Flight over the Pacific

Charissa Echavez   | Apr 25, 2016 10:37 AM EDT

An experimental, solar-powered plane that flew around the world without fuel successfully touched down in California following its two-and-a-half day trip over the Pacific. read more

Senior Chinese Official Calls for US-China Space Cooperation, Cites Hollywood Movie 'The Martian'

Girish Shetti   | Apr 23, 2016 02:11 PM EDT

The Chief of the China National Space Administration Xu Dazhe has said that Hollywood blockbuster movie The Martian should inspire China and America to enhance space cooperation. The senior Chinese space official said The Martian movie is proof that the American people want to see more space collaboration between the two countries. read more

Chinese Academy of Sciences Outshines Competition in Global Nature Index

Jenia Cane   | Apr 22, 2016 12:03 AM EDT

For the fourth consecutive year, the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) garnered the top spot among global science institutions in the British Nature Publishing Group's prestigious Nature Index. read more

China Gives Push to Space Exploration Program: to Launch Core Module by 2018

Rina S.   | Apr 21, 2016 09:18 AM EDT

China wants its permanent manned space station up and running by 2022 by launching its core module in 2018. read more

Embryos Develop in Outer Space, China's SJ-10 Has Some Proof

Jenia Cane   | Apr 18, 2016 09:58 PM EDT

China's SJ-10 recoverable satellite revealed that a mammal embryo can develop in outer space, however, it still needs ample time before the human race can actually "colonize" it. read more

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