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Scientist says he found other paintings hidden beneath the 'Mona Lisa'For hundreds of years the majority of public opinion is that 'Mona Lisa' is Lisa Gherardini, the wife of a silk merchant from Florence. New findings question that conclusion.
First LookOur sun could produce a catastrophic superflare. But how likely is it?Researchers spot another similar Milky Way star flashing in a superflare, suggesting that our Sun too could have a superflare.
First LookHow China's carbon emissions could be driving a low in global emissionsWith China now working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, researchers find a slow down in the rate of global emissions.
What could Japan's Venus probe tell us about Earth?After failing to enter into orbit around the planet 5 years ago, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's Akatsuki probe may now be in position to fulfill its mission.
Why global carbon emissions declined as economies grewNew research has found that, in the past two years, carbon dioxide emissions have declined, largely thanks to China's efforts to reduce its dependence on coal.
- Why Japan's probe to Venus has been so full of drama
The Japanese space agency is trying for a second time in five years to send the same spacecraft into orbit around Venus.
Stanford team builds 'Shazam' for earthquakesThe new software tracks barely discernible shocks, which could help seismologists understand the mechanisms of large earthquakes and other seismic events, say researchers.
Beijing issues first-ever smog red alert. Progress?Smog has reached severe levels in Beijing It seems officials are being more transparent than ever about what is beginning to be seen as a public health crisis.
- After a yearlong hiatus, a brilliant liftoff for Cygnus cargo spaceship
The liftoff, courtesy of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket, marks the first resupply mission for NASA by Orbital ATK since in October 2014, when the one of the company's Antares rockets exploded shortly after launching.
Shipwreck mystery: Colombia finds biggest sunken treasure everColombian President Santos announced Saturday that the famed shipwreck of San Jose has been discovered. But the battle over questions of ownership may just be beginning.
Are humans using too much water?Scientists find humans could be consuming freshwater at an alarming rate, depleting the crucial natural resource.
Space station supply launch: What does Scott Kelly miss most?The third attempt to launch a supply shuttle to the ISS was canceled Saturday due to weather, but Scott Kelly and the other astronauts living on board the ISS are still finding ways to feel at home in space.
These are the clearest photos of Pluto yetImages of Pluto captured by a NASA spacecraft flyby in July have just reached Earth, and they're stunning.
Hawaii's TMT: Did indigenous rights just beat astronomical discovery?The controversial Thirty Meter Telescope on the Mauna Kea mountain Native Hawaiians consider sacred has had its construction permit rescinded over a technicality.
First LookHistoric summit green lights embryonic gene editing, with some reservationsThe Gene Summit in Washington concluded Wednesday that it is too early for human application of gene editing, but urged the international community to continue discussions over the ethics of the process.
Foul weather threatens second launch of cargo-laden spacecraftAfter bad weather prevented the Cygnus spacecraft from launching its payload of supplies to the ISS Thursday, a second attempt faces possible similar troubles.
Is this strange, three-horned extinct creature a giraffe cousin?Scientists classify the Eurasian Miocene ruminant Palaeomerycid in the same clade as giraffes in new research.
British astronaut plans to run the London marathon from space stationBritish astronaut Tim Peake plans to run the London marathon on a treadmill on the International Space Station next year, a feat that has only been accomplished once before.
Space station cargo run delayed by bad weatherThe Orbital ATK spacecraft scheduled to deliver cargo to the International Space Station did not take off Thursday.
Habitat loss could spell trouble for 91 percent of migratory birdsResearchers track migratory birds' routes for 1,451 species to see if they're venturing through protected areas or destroyed habitats.
