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First LookWhat tore open the surface of Charon? Stunning photos.Charon: The latest images of Pluto's largest moon reveal a canyon system four times as long as the Grand Canyon.
India vows to cut carbon emissions ahead of Paris climate talksWill the developing nation make a substantial cut in fossil fuel emissions by 2030?
Why Curiosity never would have found water on MarsDifficult terrain and UN space exploration rules mean we're far away from getting a closer look at liquid water on Mars.
'Megasupramolecule': Can a new fuel additive save lives?Researchers say that new fuel additive will reduce fatalities that result from explosive fires during certain types of aircraft or highway accidents.
Did that asteroid have help wiping out the dinosaurs?Researchers say that the dinosaur-killing asteroid might not have been the only thing that did in the prehistoric beasts.
An interview with 'The Martian' director Ridley ScottSpace.com sat down with director Sir Ridley Scott. "The Martian" opens in theaters Friday.
Why NASA might send robots to VenusNASA will be building on its recent highly successful Mars missions by exploring our other next-door neighbor in the solar system.
What is the Atlantic blob? And should we worry?A region of cold, fresh water in the North Atlantic could lead to bigger storm surges from Hurricane Joaquin, say experts.
In robotics development, hand identifies objectsRobots don't have eyes to aid them in the recognition of objects they pick up. Researchers have now developed robotic hands that can 'see' objects based on data from embedded sensors.
- First LookIrridescent map of Ceres: See a tantalizing view of dwarf planet
New maps collected by NASA's Dawn spacecraft highlight mountains and craters in the dwarf planet Ceres.
First LookDestination Venus? NASA announces five finalists for next Discovery missionNASA announced five investigative teams to explore focused scientific questions, one or two of which will result in flight missions.
- Astronauts chat with stars of 'The Martian'
Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Ridley Scott, and other actors from 'The Martian' spoke with astronauts aboard the International Space Station.
- New technique would use sunlight to extract water from asteroids
Called optical mining, the technique focuses the sun's rays to bake water out of the asteroid, providing a cheap propellant for spacecraft.
- Ceres map reveals bizarre bright spots, huge pyramid
A 4-mile tall pyramid-shaped mountain and a 56-mile wide crater are just two of the features mapped by NASA's Dawn spacecraft, which has been orbiting the dwarf planet since March.
NASA's 'Real Martians': Inside the plans for a crewed Mars missionTo coincide with the release of 'The Martian,' NASA is showcasing its projects that are gearing up for a human mission to the Red Planet.
- What's the story with Matt Damon's spacesuit in 'The Martian'?
The costume designer for the upcoming sci-fi film worked with NASA to design the film's sleek Mars surface suit.
First LookWhy a rare Egyptian mosaic is going on display in an industrial park in IsraelThe complex, multi-colored mosaic depicts the ancient Egyptian settlement of Chortaso, and once sat on the floor of a church during the Byzantine period, archaeologists said.
- 'The Martian' marks Matt Damon's third sci-fi film in as many years
Matt Damon is already well known for his dramas and action films. Is the Hollywood star also making a name for himself as a sci-fi star?
2,000-year-old Greek shipwreck yields amazing treasuresMore than a century after its discovery off the Greek island Antikythera, the famous shipwreck still holds treasures that once belonged to the 1st century's socioeconomic elite.
Divers spot glow-in-the-dark turtleIn the first instance of reptilian biofluorescence observed in a wild reptile, divers near the Solomon Islands spotted a hawksbill sea turtle glowing bright red and green.
