Today: October 06, 2024
Today: October 06, 2024

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Environment|Science

Sun shoots out biggest solar flare in almost 2 decades, but Earth should be out of the way this time

The sun isn't done yet

Sun shoots out biggest solar flare in almost 2 decades, but Earth should be out of the way this time
Science

This giant gas planet is as fluffy and puffy as cotton candy

Astronomers say a planet that's bigger than Jupiter is surprisingly as fluffy and light as cotton candy

This giant gas planet is as fluffy and puffy as cotton candy
Science

Astronomers find the biggest known batch of planet ingredients swirling around young star

Astronomers have discovered what they believe is the biggest known batch of planet-making ingredients in the cosmos

Astronomers find the biggest known batch of planet ingredients swirling around young star
Science|Technology|Travel

NASA astronauts arrive for Boeing's first human spaceflight

The two NASA astronauts assigned to Boeing's first human spaceflight have arrived in Florida for their May launch

NASA astronauts arrive for Boeing's first human spaceflight
Business|Science

NASA is seeking a faster, cheaper way to bring Mars samples to Earth

NASA is seeking a faster, cheaper way to bring rock samples from Mars to Earth

NASA is seeking a faster, cheaper way to bring Mars samples to Earth
Environment|Science

Huge crowds await a total solar eclipse in North America. Clouds may spoil the view

Millions of spectators in the U.S., Mexico and Canada are eagerly anticipating the total solar eclipse

Huge crowds await a total solar eclipse in North America. Clouds may spoil the view
Environment|Science

Weather is the hot topic as eclipse spectators stake out their spots in US, Mexico and Canada

Eclipse enthusiasts are staking out their spots across three countries, fervently hoping for clear skies

Weather is the hot topic as eclipse spectators stake out their spots in US, Mexico and Canada
Business|Science

Small town businesses embrace total solar eclipse crowd, come rain or shine on Monday

Small town businesses are embracing the eclipse crowds, as weekend festivities heat up before Monday's big event

Small town businesses embrace total solar eclipse crowd, come rain or shine on Monday
Science

What to know about next week's total solar eclipse in the US, Mexico and Canada

North America is on the verge of another masking of the sun during a total solar eclipse

What to know about next week's total solar eclipse in the US, Mexico and Canada
Science

April's total solar eclipse promises to be the best yet for experiments

April's total solar eclipse promises to be a scientific bonanza, thanks to new spacecraft _ and cosmic chance

April's total solar eclipse promises to be the best yet for experiments
Business|Science

SpaceX's mega rocket blasts off on a third test flight from Texas

SpaceX's mega rocket has blasted off on another test flight from Texas

SpaceX's mega rocket blasts off on a third test flight from Texas
Science

April’s total solar eclipse is a month away. Here’s why it’s worth the watch and how to stay safe

A total solar eclipse is coming to North America

April’s total solar eclipse is a month away. Here’s why it’s worth the watch and how to stay safe
Science

Four astronauts from four countries return to Earth after six months in orbit

Four astronauts from four countries are back on Earth after catching a ride from the International Space Station with SpaceX

Four astronauts from four countries return to Earth after six months in orbit
Science

Jupiter's moon Europa may have less oxygen than expected, a finding that might put a damper on life

New research suggests there’s less oxygen on the icy surface of Jupiter’s moon Europa than thought

Jupiter's moon Europa may have less oxygen than expected, a finding that might put a damper on life
Business|Science

First US moon lander in half a century stops working a week after tipping over at touchdown

The first U.S. spacecraft to land on the moon since the Apollo astronauts has fallen silent, a week after breaking a leg and tipping over near the lunar south pole

First US moon lander in half a century stops working a week after tipping over at touchdown
Business|Science

Private US moon lander still working but not for long

The first U.S. spacecraft to land on the moon since the Apollo era is still working — but not for long

Private US moon lander still working but not for long
Science

Toppled moon lander sends back more images, with only hours left until it dies

A toppled moon lander is still beaming back pictures, as its nears the final hours of its life

Toppled moon lander sends back more images, with only hours left until it dies
Business|Science

Sideways moon landing cuts mission short, private lunar lander expected to cease operations Tuesday

A private lunar lander is expected to cease operations Tuesday, its mission cut short after landing sideways near the south pole of the moon

Sideways moon landing cuts mission short, private lunar lander expected to cease operations Tuesday
Business|Science

Here's a look at moon landing hits and misses

Landing a spacecraft on the moon has long been a series of hits and misses and now a U.S. company is the first private outfit to achieve a touchdown

Here's a look at moon landing hits and misses
Business|Science

Lander 'alive and well' after company scores first US moon landing since Apollo era

The moon's newest arrival is said to be “alive and well” a day after landing

Lander 'alive and well' after company scores first US moon landing since Apollo era
Business|Science

Private lunar lander is closing in on the first US touchdown on the moon in a half-century

A private lunar lander is circling the moon while aiming for a touchdown near the south pole

Private lunar lander is closing in on the first US touchdown on the moon in a half-century
Science

Old European satellite plunges harmlessly through the atmosphere over the Pacific

An old Earth-observing satellite has fallen out of orbit and harmlessly burned up

Old European satellite plunges harmlessly through the atmosphere over the Pacific
Business|Science

Private US spacecraft enters orbit around the moon ahead of landing attempt

A private U.S. lunar lander is in orbit around the moon, a day before it will attempt to land on the surface

Private US spacecraft enters orbit around the moon ahead of landing attempt
Science

NASA's final tally shows spacecraft returned double the amount of asteroid rubble

NASA finally has counted up all the asteroid samples returned by a spacecraft last fall

NASA's final tally shows spacecraft returned double the amount of asteroid rubble
Science

US company's lunar lander rockets toward the moon for a touchdown attempt next week

Another private U.S. company is taking a shot at the moon, launching a month after a rival's lunar lander missed its mark

US company's lunar lander rockets toward the moon for a touchdown attempt next week

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