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Southampton Astrophysicists Discover Supermassive Black Hole Called 'Eye of Sauron'; NASA Observes Black Hole Friday

Nov 29, 2014 06:14 AM EST

Black holes took the center stage on Black Friday as astrophysicists from the University of Southampton unveil a discovery about this phenomenon, while the NASA share more information about black holes through photos and even jokes.

Help NASA's Airship into the Stratosphere and Earn US$3 million

Dino Lirios |

Nov 28, 2014 08:35 AM EST

NASA's interest in airships stems from the potential they have in scientific research.

90,000 'Hellos' will be Beamed to Mars Today

Ana Verayo |

Nov 28, 2014 07:59 AM EST

The project called "Beam Me to Mars" invited interested space enthusiasts to send digital radio wave transmissions to Mars.

'Former NASA Employee' Claims Two 'Humans' Walked on Mars

Marco Foronda |

Nov 28, 2014 07:50 AM EST

Two humans walked in the surface of Red Planet during the 70s.

Human Waste to Fuel Space Missions and Generate Oxygen

Ana Verayo |

Nov 28, 2014 07:09 AM EST

Methane can power rockets and enough of the gas can be produced on the Moon to power spacecraft returning to Earth.

$5M Prize Waits Winner of NASA’s Cube Quest Challenge

Vittorio Hernandez |

Nov 28, 2014 03:56 AM EST

After offering on Wednesday up to $3 million prize money for the builder of a telescope on a giant airship, the National Aeronautic and Space Administration (NASA) opened on Thursday the registration for its Cube Quest Challenge. The prize money, the largest in NASA's history, is a whopping $5 million.

NASA Retires Iconic Countdown Clock after 45 Years

Ana Verayo |

Nov 27, 2014 05:48 AM EST

The clock has been a NASA icon since November 1969, the first time it was used.

Little Known Space Shield Defends Earth from Killer Radiation

Marco Foronda |

Nov 27, 2014 02:46 AM EST

It's almost like these electrons are running into a glass wall in space

Sesame Street's Elmo, NASA Encourages Kids to Explore Space

Ana Verayo |

Nov 26, 2014 05:21 PM EST

NASA is collaborating with Sesame Street's muppets for a countdown toward Orion's launch that will teach kids to get interested in space exploration.

ISS' 3D Printer Prints First Item in Space

Marco Foronda |

Nov 26, 2014 06:56 AM EST

This project demonstrates the basic fundamentals of useful manufacturing in space.

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.

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.

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.