Science

Three More Astronauts Arrive at the International Space Station

Marco Foronda   | Nov 24, 2014 09:33 AM EST

Among them is Italy's first woman astronaut. read more

Extreme Weather Conditions are the “New Climate Normal”

Marco Foronda   | Nov 24, 2014 06:20 AM EST

The consequences for development would be severe. read more

New ISS Crew Arrives at Space Station with First Female Italian Astronaut

Ana Verayo   | Nov 24, 2014 06:14 AM EST

A new crew has blasted off to the ISS along with the first Italian woman astronaut, Samantha Cristoforetti. read more

Extreme Shrimps Could Possibly be Sent to Populate Europa, NASA Reports

Marco Foronda   | Nov 23, 2014 08:44 PM EST

Rimicaris hybisae live on the edges of hydrothermal vents 7,500 feet underwater whose temperatures reach 750 degrees Fahrenheit. read more

Spaceport America Loses $1.7 Million Due to Virgin Galactic Delays

Ana Verayo   | Nov 23, 2014 07:17 AM EST

The spaceport was built as a hub for commercial space flights. read more

Scientists Discover New Method of Measuring Magnetic Fields of Exoplanets

Ana Verayo   | Nov 23, 2014 07:06 AM EST

This is the first time scientists are able to determine the power of an exoplanet's magnetic field. read more

Lunar Mission One Project to Plant Time Capsule in Moon; Raises More than $1M via Crowdfunding in 4 Days

Vittorio Hernandez   | Nov 23, 2014 01:34 AM EST

In just four days that it listed on crowdfunding site Kickstarter, the Lunar Mission One project has raised more than $1 million since its official launch on November 19. The amount is almost half the amount needed by the British scientists who thought of the venture in 2007. read more

Researchers Decipher 1,300-Year-Old Egyptian Book about Magical Spells

Marco Foronda   | Nov 23, 2014 03:53 AM EST

The codex explains how to cast love spells and exorcise evil spirits, among others. read more

Cold-Stunned Sea Turtles Rescued from Frigid Waters off U.S. East Coast

Marco Foronda   | Nov 22, 2014 10:41 PM EST

Hypothermia continues to hurt sea turtles along East Coast. read more

Bubonic Plague Kills 40 in Madagascar

David Perry   | Nov 22, 2014 12:55 PM EST

An outbreak of bubonic plague on the African island nation of Madagascar has killed 40 people since the initial outbreak began in August. read more

Strange “Stargazer Mysid” Shrimp Discovered in South Africa

Marco Foronda   | Nov 22, 2014 10:34 PM EST

The shrimp has been officially named "Mysidopsis zsilaveczi". read more

NASA to Test on Dec. 4 Orion Spacecraft Capable of Bringing Humans to Multiple Destinations in Deep Space

Vittorio Hernandez   | Nov 22, 2014 06:28 AM EST

The National Aeronautic and Space Administration (NASA) is set to test next month the Orion spacecraft which would be capable of bringing humans to several destinations in deep space. The launch, though, would still be unmanned. It will be on December 4 at NASA's Florida Space Coast. read more

European Space Agency to Launch IXV, Europe’s 1st Space Plane, on Feb. 11

Vittorio Hernandez   | Nov 22, 2014 02:44 AM EST

After its successful landing on November 12 on a speeding comet, the European Space Agency (ESA) is set to create another space milestone by launching on February 11, 2015, the IXV, Europe's first space plane. read more

NASA Releases Remastered Image of Jupiter's Moon Europa

Marco Foronda   | Nov 22, 2014 09:01 PM EST

Jupiter's icy moon has a stunning image released by NASA. read more

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