Latest articles by Denise Chow
5 Rocky Alien Planets Revealed by NASA's Kepler Spacecraft
Five rocky planets are among a slew of newly discovered alien worlds found by NASA's prolific Kepler spacecraft.
Swirling 'Polar Vortex' Over Northern US Seen From Space
A whirling onslaught of frigid air, known as a polar vortex, moves menacingly over the northern United States in a new photo from a weather satellite in orbit.
NASA's Orion Space Capsule Inches Closer to 2014 Test Flight
NASA's Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, the next-generation spacecraft that could be used for future manned missions to Mars, is less than a year away from its debut test launch in 2014.
Japanese Humanoid Robot Dominates DARPA Challenge
A Japanese robotics team dominated the DARPA Robotics Challenge Trials, an ambitious two-day competition that saw robots driving cars, climbing ladders and wielding power tools.
'Robot Olympics': 17 Cyborg Athletes to Vie for Glory in DARPA Challenge
Before athletes from around the world gather for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, 17 robotics teams will compete for glory — and funding — this week in the DARPA Robotics Challenge Trials.
Giant Alien Planet Discovered in Most Distant Orbit Ever Seen
An enormous alien planet — one that is 11 times more massive than Jupiter — was discovered in the most distant orbit yet found around a single parent star.
Saving Hubble: Astronauts Recall 1st Space Telescope Repair Mission 20 Years Ago
New Hypersonic Spy Plane Being Developed by Lockheed Martin
A new hypersonic spy plane, capable of flying up to six times faster than the speed of sound, is being developed by aerospace giant Lockheed Martin Corp., according to company officials.
