The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is attempting to regain contact with its malfunctioning Hitomi astronomy satellite. JAXA lost contact…
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Stunning Hubble image shows two galaxies merging
The Hubble space telescope has captured an incredible image of two galaxies merging. The image, which was taken by Hubble’s…
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Comet lander Philae awakes from hibernation
BERLIN – The comet lander Philae has awoken from a seven-month hibernation and managed to communicate with Earth for more…
Read MoreArtist illuminates science’s deep-sea discoveries
A deep-sea oceanographic research expedition is one of the last places you may expect to find a visual artist, but…
Read MoreLonely dolphin tries to get frisky with humans off Cayman Islands; experts warn he’s dangerous
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Stinky the dolphin is lonely, and he’s getting way too frisky with humans. The lone…
Read MoreMassive flood that caused ancient ‘Big Freeze’ located
A giant flood of Arctic meltwater may have triggered an ancient 1,200-year-long chill nicknamed the “Big Freeze,” the last major…
Read MoreLet’s make this perfectly clear: ‘Stupendous’ see-through mouse brains a new research tool
NEW YORK – Talk about clearing your head: Stanford University scientists have found a way to make see-through mouse brains.…
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NASA sees Han Solo on planet Mercury
A photo of the surface of the planet Mercury has set astronomers giggling with what appears to be Star Wars’…
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Expedition to isolated island discovers amazing sea life
What lurks in the deep water off the most remote inhabited island in the world? This past month, a team…
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NASA unveils ‘superhero’ robot Valkyrie that may be used to explore Mars
NASA has unveiled Valkyrie, an advanced humanoid “superhero” robot that appears female and may one day be used to explore…
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