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Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope that's falling back to Earth
A three-armed spacecraft is rushing to the rescue of a NASA telescope that’s in danger of crashing back to Earth More »
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Australian officials ask fans to respect the privacy of Neil, a 1-ton seal who respects nothing
Neil, a 2,200-pound elephant seal, has returned to his birthplace on the Australian coast, causing quite a stir More »
Last-minute launch problem delays satellite rescue mission for NASA
A rush rescue mission to save a NASA space telescope remains grounded, this time because of a last-minute launch problem More »
Harvard professor with polarizing alien theories is picked to lead Trump administration UFO council
A polarizing Harvard astronomer has been appointed to lead a Trump administration panel studying UFOs More »
The largest digital camera ever built begins decade-long survey of the universe
The largest digital camera ever built is beginning to capture images of unseen corners of the universe in finer detail More »
Abdul Ahad Momand, an Afghan air force pilot who served on the Mir space station, dies at 67
Cosmonaut Abdul Ahad Momand, Afghanistan’s first citizen in space, has died at age 67 More »
A rare dinosaur fossil from Antarctica is found tucked away in a drawer
Scientists have stumbled on a rare dinosaur fossil from Antarctica tucked in a drawer More »
After an earthquake, how long can trapped victims survive?
For those trapped in rubble after an earthquake, survival depends on many factors, including weather and access to water and air More »
A large, harmless asteroid will zip past Earth this weekend
Astronomers say a large asteroid will soon harmlessly zip past Earth More »
People aren’t the only ones hit by heat. What to do if you see wildlife affected by hot temperatures
As Europe scorches under extreme heat, people aren’t the only ones impacted by the high temperatures and humidity More »
