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Albert Einstein papers show physicist as lover, dreamerThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem, which Albert Einstein helped found, is uploading scans of the physicist's manuscripts, political ideals, and love letters to his mistress,
Stars create gaps devoid of gas giants, study findsComputer simulations of young solar systems suggest that gas giants seem to avoid certain orbital regions around stars, a phenomenon caused by intense radiation emanating from young stars.
Vikings spread mouse species to Greenland, Newfoundland, study findsA genetic study of house mice suggests that the species was spread by Vikings between the eighth and 10th centuries.
'Frozen Planet' will make you fall in love with north, south poles'Frozen Planet' the seven-part BBC/Discovery documentary whose first episode aired Sunday night features penguins, polar bears, and a time-lapse brinicle, which has to be seen to be believed..
Retest of neutrino speed suggests Einstein was right, after allAn attempt to replicate experiments last year in which neutrinos were measured moving faster than light has clocked the ethereal particles traveling within the cosmic speed limit, suggesting that Einstein's special theory of relativity still holds up.
NASA to launch one rocket per minute tonight (for five minutes)The five-rocket salvo, which is scheduled to launch Sunday night from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia, forms the core of the agency's Anomalous Transport Rocket Experiment, or ATREX.
Neutrinos slower than light, but continue to befuddle physicistsA recent experiment has demonstrated that neutrinos do not, in fact, travel faster than light. But this ethereal subatomic particle continues to undermine established physical models in other ways.
Scientists unravel mystery of humongous squid eyeballsLiving at extreme ocean depths, the colossal squid and its cousin, the giant squid, has unusually large eyes. A group of researchers say they now know what accounts for the animals' huge peepers.
Sky diver, after free-falling 13 miles, sets sights on record 23-mile jumpFelix Baumgartner landed successfully after a free-fall jump from 13 miles above Roswell, N.M., on Thursday. His ultimate aim: a 23-mile dive during which he would break the sound barrier.
Skydiver falls from stratosphere in preparation for 'space jump'Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner stepped out of a custom-built capsule at an altitude of 71,581 feet and plummeted to Earth in a nearly four-minute freefall.
How does star-making start? For first time, scientists might get a glimpse.Scientists have yet to see a star form all on its own – away from the influence of surrounding stars. Now, researchers say they might have found a candidate.
Rejected fruit flies use alcohol to copeFruit flies that haven't mated recently are more likely to ingest alcohol, according to a recent study.
Why do colossal squids have such colossal eyeballs?The colossal squid is thought to have the largest eyes of any animal. A new study suggests that the squids eyes evolved to help them avoid sperm whales.
- Pentagon seeks cheap, disposable satellites to observe battlefields
The Pentagon's Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency lab plans to launch a fleet of disposable satellites to provide images for troops fighting on the ground.
Tiny particles send a message for the first timeScientists have used neutrinos to send a message. This may be the first step toward a new form of communication.
How did the moon get there? NASA videos explain.Images captured by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter have been used to create an animated 4-billion-year history of the moon.
Study: Psychic ability doesn't hold upA new study supports skeptics of psychic abilities. Researchers failed to find evidence to support claims that extrasensory perception is real.
New frog species calls New York City homeThe Big Apple is home to a newly discovered species of frog. It doesn't have a name yet, but its distinct DNA and unusual croak distinguish it from other frogs.
Five-rocket launch to edge of space delayed by radio glitchThe malfunction was detected as scientists prepared for the late-night launch rocket launches, which were scheduled to blast off within about five minutes of one another at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility on Wallops Island, Va.
Survey: Galaxies become cannibals as teensBillions of years after the Big Bang, adolescent galaxies seem to be snacking on smaller galaxies.
