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Gallery: Falcon Heavy pushes back the night on STP-2 flight

The triple-barreled rocket rose into the sky from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center at 2:30 a.m. ET Tuesday (11:30 p.m. PT Monday), kicking of...

A Full 'Worm Moon' Is Happening This Month-Here's What That Means

The precise distance varies in the astronomy world, which is why skywatchers disagree over the number of supermoons in 2020 . A supermoon typically occurs when...

NASA agency set to recruit new astronauts

To apply, you'll have to be a USA citizen with a master's degree in a science, technology, engineering or math-related field from an accredited institution. The...

EPA releases list of approved disinfectants to use against COVID-19

In addition, the EPA did not review other household products, such as vinegar, or if they are effective against viruses and bacteria, an agency spokesman said. ...

Australian Government Commits to Join NASA in Lunar Exploration and Beyond

NASA says it's ordering three more Orion spacecraft for missions to the moon , at a cost of $2.7 billion - and plans to order as many as nine more by 2030...

EPA releases list of disinfectants to use against coronavirus

The list includes bleach-based and other cleaners from brands including Clorox and Lysol, as well as select disinfecting disposable wipes. The sanitizers were...

Texas company plans first private space station flight

Last year, NASA set up an arrangement that would allow for up to two private-astronaut missions per year . In a departure from past practice, NASA will not...

NASA announced the approach of a potentially hazardous asteroid to Earth

The New York Post pointed out the forthcoming flyby, noting that the incoming asteroid is almost as large as Mount Everest. An asteroid with a massive diamet...

Space shock: Unique ultra-massive white dwarf discovered - ‘makes no sense’

White dwarfs are described as cold stars in the last phase of their life and correspond to 60 percent of the Sun's mass. Warwick University astronomers, who fol...

EU's Barnier speaks after first round of post-Brexit trade talks

Despite the differences Barnier added, "An agreement is possible, even if hard". The first round of negotiations took place in Brussels this week. The EU ...

Large asteroid’s near-Earth flyby expected to occur in April

The asteroid is being viewed by NASA's computerized following frameworks at the Center for Near-Earth Object Studies in California, US. According to the availa...

Agency discovers black hole by accident

X-ray telescopes are popular for observing high-energy sources like supernovae, black holes gobbling up dust, and other hot objects. The REXIS device's primar...

Thermo Fisher Scientific Announced Acquisition of Qiagen

This genetic testing plays a vital role in research activities as well as the treatment of infectious disease, cancer, and genetic disorders. Thermo Fisher po...

NASA’s Curiosity rover captures most clear panorama of Mars: What’s more?

Between Nov. 24 to December 1 when it only had a few tasks, the rover's Mast Camera (Mastcam) used its telephoto lens to produce the 1.8-billion-pixel panorama ...

Hong Kong confirms sixth case of coronavirus

President Xi Jinping said China is facing a "grave situation" and experts and other resources would be concentrated at specific hospitals to treat severe cas...

Climate change lengthens Australian summers by 50%

Australia Institute has found out that summer across most parts of the country over the span of 20 years was about a month longer than in the mid-20th century, ...

Half of worlds beaches could vanish by 2100

Researchers at the European Union's Joint Analysis Centre in Ispra, Italy, made use of satellite pictures to monitor the way beach locations have adjusted aroun...

Greenpeace shuts down 100 Barclays branches over fossil fuel investments

American author and activist Bill McKibben responded on Twitter to the Barclays action, highlighting upcoming protests to pressure the US investment bank JPMo...

91 cases of COVID-19 reported in US

Among all of the USA cases, two were dead and 17 others have been hospitalized. The individual is now in isolation and OSDH officials say they will know the r...

Global ocean covered entire Earth 3.2 billion years ago

The researchers suggest that the Earth may have looked a bit like the post-apocalyptic, and land-free, future imagined in American actor and filmmaker Kevin C...

NASA is now accepting applications for new astronauts

USA citizens can submit applications to #BeAnAstronaut online. "Exploring the moon during this decade will help prepare humanity for its next giant leap - s...

Trump vows to screen travellers after first American dies of coronavirus

The New York Times reported Sunday the virus might have been in Washington state for weeks and up to 1,500 people might be infected there. "They will deal with...

Were winning: Greta Thunberg responds to oil companys disturbing illustration

X-site general manager Doug Sparrow told Canadian media the company wasn't responsible for the image and alleged a third party created it. Sparrow claims ...

NASA's Psyche asteroid mission will use a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket

NASA finalized its latest deal with SpaceX on February 28. With a diameter in excess of 125 miles (201 km), Psyche is nearly entirely composed of iron and nicke...

Biggest explosion seen in universe came from black hole

Presently, space experts have recognized what they accept is the biggest blast at any point saw by people, and it occurred in a group of worlds about 400 millio...

Storm Jorge to batter flood-affected areas and cause travel chaos today

The east of England managed to avoid the most serious heavy rain and strong winds brought by Storm Jorge, which has seen widespread disruption to parts of Wales...

Astronomers Discover "Mini-Moon" Temporarily Orbiting Earth

This mini-moon is expected to return to a heliocentric orbit - that is, circling the sun - in April. On Feb. 15, astronomers Teddy Pruyne and Kacper Wiezr...

COP26: Countries must commit to net zero as soon as possible

Private finance is uniquely placed to help support the transition required by amplifing changes in attitudes, consumer preferences and climate policy. Business ...

'Seventeen new planets, including one Earth-sized world discovered'

It should be noted that during this space mission Kepler satellite looked for planets, especially those that lie in the habitable zones of their stars, where ...

New York Bans Plastic Bags, Threatens $500 Fines

Plastic bags at the self checkout inside the Tops on Washington Street in Watertown. There's an exception to the California law that allows stores to sell thi...