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Astronomers discover the Ed Begley Jr. of galaxiesAn international team of researchers have spotted the most fuel-efficient galaxy yet, which converts nearly 100 percent of its hydrogen gas into stars.
Stonehenge archaeologists reveal new theory of why monument was builtStonehenge may have been built on a site occupied by hunters for roughly 5,000 prior to its construction.
Tiny satellites + cellphones = cheaper 'eyes in the sky' for NASANASA is exploring ways to send a flotilla of small satellites to a destination, rather than one large orbiter. In a first test, three tiny satellites are now on orbit and beeping back at Earth. Why the idea could be an aid to scientific research.
Fireballs! 'Tis the season for massive meteors.Tonight (April 23) through Friday at dawn may be your best chance of the year to spot a fireball, a meteor that shines brighter than Venus, the brightest planet in the sky.
Earth's cooling came to sudden halt in 1900, study showsAn international study used tree rings and pollen to build the first record of global climate change, continent by continent, over 2,000 years.
Meteor shower webcast: Watch outside or onscreenTonight's meteor shower can be viewed outside, if you have little light pollution and clear skies. City folk and those with cloudy skies can watch NASA's livestream of the meteor shower.
Pink full moon Thursday: Who gets to see it?April's full moon is traditionally called the 'pink moon,' a reference to pink phlox, one of the earliest flowers of spring. This week's 'pink moon' might actually appear pinkish in Europe, Africa, or Asia, where spectators will see a partial lunar eclipse.
53 king cobras in car?! Vietnam man caught illegally transporting snakes.53 king cobras in car: Vietnamese police say that they have arrested a man transporting 53 king cobras, considered a delicacy by some, in his car.
Planet hunting: How MIT's TESS will bring search for life closer to homeScientists with MIT's TESS project hope to build on the lessons of the successful Kepler planet-hunting mission and find planetary systems close enough for telescopes to study in detail.
Babies are conscious? Science confirms what moms know.Babies are aware of what's going on, not just reflexively reacting to it, scientists concluded after a series of experiments on babies as young as 5 months.
Livable super-Earths? Two candidates among Kepler's latest finds.Researchers unveiled a total of three planets Thursday, including two potentially livable super-Earths. The discoveries bring the Kepler team closer to its goal.
New Kepler exoplanets 'best candidates' for hosting lifeData from NASA's planet-hunting Kepler mission has revealed two small, potentially rocky planets within their star's habitable zone.
Humongous Chicago sinkhole swallows three cars, injures one driverFollowing a severe rainstorm, a sinkhole opened up in Chicago's South Side, devouring three cars and sending one driver to the hospital.
Primitive fish may shed light on evolution of limbsOnce thought to be extinct, the coelacanth (through its DNA) is aiding scientists in their growing understanding of evolution. When inserted into mice, the fish's DNA causes the mammals to grow limbs. In the fish the same DNA codes for fins, not limbs.
Orbital Sciences Antares test launch scrubbed after malfunctionOrbital Sciences has a contract with NASA to help resupply the space station with its Antares rocket. A test launch Wednesday was abandoned when a cord detached prematurely.
- Antares vs. Falcon 9: How the two rockets ferrying NASA's cargo differ
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket has already proved itself able to get a cargo payload to the International Space Station. Orbital Sciences' Antares rocket, set for its first test launch Wednesday evening, is a very different animal.
NASA's other rocket for hire, Antares, is poised for test launchThe Antares rocket, built by Orbital Sciences Corp., is set for a first test launch Wednesday evening, weather permitting. Its maker is, like SpaceX, under contract with NASA to ferry cargo to the International Space Station.
An unexpected hero in Boston relief efforts: RedditReddit provided a forum coordinate aid for victims of the Boston Marathon bombings. Overnight, thousands donated everything from pizzas to transportation to housing.
Giant snail invasion forces Floridians to walk for their livesThe African giant land snail, a notorious invasive species, is attempting to establish itself in Florida, say officials.
Aurora Borealis tonight? Dazzling northern lights forecastAurora Borealis tonight? Yes, New York, Pennsylvania, and parts of the US Midwest could see a rare spectacular aurora borealis light show tonight, based on the forecasts.
