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Earth's Last Magnetic-Pole Flip Took Much Longer Than We Thought
A team of scientists estimated that the last magnetic-field reversal took place over 22,000 years.
Planetary Orbits May Explain Mystery of Sun's 11-Year Cycle
The planets' tidal forces influence the rhythm of the sun, according to a new study.
Quantum communication takes a major leap with satellite-based experiment
A new experiment increases the distance between two communicating parties from 62 miles (100 km) to 756 miles (1,200 km.)
Dark Energy Experiment in a London Basement Shows No Traces of Mysterious 'Fifth Force'
An experiment to seek out dark energy, or the so-called "fifth force," has come up empty-handed, casting doubt over some theories related to the mysterious cosmic matter.
Move Over, Einstein! 'Chameleon' Theory Provides Alternate Explanation for Cosmos Formation
Scientists created a computer simulation to test an alternative theory to the evolution of the cosmos.
Star 'Families' Stick Together in the Milky Way, Gaia Maps Reveal
Even in star clusters, families tend to stick together, and stellar "siblings" don't leave each other's sides for billions of years.
Venus Has Wild Climate Shifts and the Secret May Be In Its Clouds
Scientists observed large, ultralight reflection variations for the planet Venus, and suspect that the reason might be its thick clouds.
Scientists May Have Found a Volcanic Exomoon That Darth Vader Could Call Home
Scientists may have found a volcanic world on the verge of destruction, where the chances of finding life are highly unlikely.
Trump Tweets Photo of Iran's Rocket Failure While Denying US Involvement
President Donald Trump wants the world to know the United States was not involved in the failure of Iran's most recent rocket launch this week and he's used Twitter to do it.
Arecibo Observatory Lands $19 Million NASA Grant to Hunt Dangerous Asteroids
The iconic Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico has received new NASA funding to serve as one of Earth's asteroid guardians.
Pluto Still Deserves to Be a Planet, NASA Chief Says
Pluto lost its "official" planet status over a decade ago, but fans of the solar system's underdog are still rooting for it. And NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine is one of them.
NASA Satellites Confirm Amazon Rainforest Is Burning at a Record Rate
As raging fires continue to sweep through the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, NASA satellites and astronauts aboard the space station are tracking the flames from above.
Like Desert Microbes, Martian Life May Hitch Rides on Arid Dust
The Atacama Desert has long served as an analogue for Mars and could now provide clues about microbial life on the planet.
Spacewalking Astronauts Install Parking Spot for Private Spaceships at Space Station
Two NASA astronauts stepped outside the International Space Station (ISS) today to install a new docking port for incoming commercial crew spacecraft.
Monster 'Loner' Star Causes Scientists to Rethink Supernova Explosions
This star has a number of odd qualities, and may have had one of the most powerful explosions ever observed.
Two Astronauts Are Spacewalking Outside the International Space Station Today! Watch It Live
Two astronauts are taking a spacewalk outside the International Space Station today (August 21) to install a new docking port.
This Weird, Rocky Planet Has No Atmosphere
A nearby, rocky exoplanet may be just a plain rock with no atmosphere — supporting a theory that planets orbiting small stars are more susceptible to lacking an atmosphere.
Hubble Telescope Solves a Galactic Identity Crisis for Quasars
A new study has shed more light on the mysterious quasars and settles a 20-year-old astronomical debate.
NASA's Investigating the Impact of Arctic Wildfires on Earth. Here's Why
Arctic wildfires are becoming more frequent, and NASA is trying to find out how that will impact the surrounding population and the globe.
NASA Robots Rove Through Caves for Underground DARPA Competition (Video)
Robots from different parts of the world are about to go on a subterranean adventure.
The Future of Space Design Lands at NYC's Intrepid Museum Friday
The Intrepid Museum will take you back in time to marvel at an early example of innovation in air travel and how it inspired future space travel.
