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NASA probe snaps spectacular photo of Pluto's largest moonLast summer, NASA's New Horizons spacecraft captured an image of Charon, the largest moon of Pluto, as it was partly illuminated by the distant sun.
Why two Russians are on a space walk todayCosmonauts Yuri Malenchenko and Sergey Volkov will release a container that has videos and messages pertaining to the 70th anniversary of Russia's Victory Day.
Not so lost in translation: How are words related?Scientists uncover a universal pattern in word meanings, revealing insight into how words change their meanings.
With eye on Mars, NASA to launch biggest rocket since Saturn VIn 2018, NASA will launch a mega-rocket to transport Orion, a Mars-bound spacecraft, as well as 13 mini-satellites into deep space orbits.
How to spot five planets in the skyYour best chance to see Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn is just before dawn.
Origins of slow food movement? Human ancestors noshed on tortoiseAncient humans cooked and ate tortoises as appetizers, according to a new study.
First LookIs Pluto an even icier world than previously thought?Fresh analysis of data from the New Horizons spacecraft's July flyby of Pluto reveals much more water ice than previously thought.
Ravens might possess a Theory of Mind, say scientistsA new study of ravens' behavior when they think they're being 'spied on' suggests they possess building blocks of humans' own ability to interpret others' thoughts, hopes, and fears.
First LookPunxsutawney Phil forecasts early spring: What's his track record?Two groundhogs did not see their shadows on Groundhog Day, predicting an early spring. Will they be right?
First LookNASA moves closer to sending humans to deep spaceThe Orion spacecraft pressure vessel is ready for transport to Kennedy Space Center. This small step moves NASA closer to sending humans beyond the moon.
Humans served tortoise appetizers 400,000 years agoResearchers found 400,000-year-old tortoise shells and bones in a cave in Israel that showed hunter-gatherers butchered and cooked tortoise.
First LookResearchers find hidden lion population in East AfricaIn remote national parks on the border of Ethiopia and Sudan, researchers have confirmed a small population of lions, the numbers of which are declining drastically in much of Africa.
China shares vivid photos of the moon's surface with the world. Why now?While the publicity for the Chang’e-3 lander mission of 2013 may appear random, it comes only a couple of weeks after the country confirmed plans to land on the far side of the moon in 2018.
Hidden lion population found in EthiopiaConservationists have confirmed the presence of lions in a remote park in Ethiopia, good news for a threatened species.
First LookBritain wades into controversial waters with approval of genetic experimentBritain's fertility regulator approved the use of a new and controversial gene-editing technique on human embryos.
Does the moon influence rainfall? Scientists reveal odd link.Two scientists from the University of Washington studied 15 years of climate data to confirm their suspicions about how the moon influences rainfall on Earth.
Europe launches space laser data satelliteThe information transfer from a laser satellite will be 90 to 100 times faster than the speed of a home Internet connection, and hours faster than from current satellites.
Fireball lights up skies over US capitalWitnesses in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia say they saw a fireball streaking across the sky on Saturday evening.
- 'Planet Nine' conjecture exciting, but not proven, says NASA
The proposal that our solar system may harbor a ninth planet, one about 10 times more massive than Earth, is certainly exciting, says NASA, but the agency cautions that no planet has yet been detected.
Can a TV sitcom reduce anti-Muslim bigotry?Research by social psychologists suggests that entertainment media that depicts Muslims in a 'relatable' way can reduce feelings of prejudice.
