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Glimpse of God? The Hubble Telescope’s 12 Best Photos on the 30th Anniversary of its Launch into Orbit
On the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Hubble space telescope, enjoy our favorite 12 remarkable photos of nebulae and the Universe.
We’ve Survived Before: NASA Invites Workforce to Stream Apollo 13 Film Tonight on 50th Anniversary of Rescue
50 years ago, the Apollo 13 crew landed on Earth after their disastrous mission was aborted and teams of people worked together to bring them home alive.
96-Year-Old Radio Enthusiast Fulfills Childhood Dream With Far Out Connection to Outer Space
This 96-year-old woman from Toronto finally got to fulfill a lifelong dream after her radio connection patched her through to an astronaut aboard the ISS.
Artist Hides Intricate Glass Creations All Over the World for Delighted Strangers to Find
Since Josh Simpson began his project in the 70s, he has hidden more than 3,000 Infinity Planets for international travelers to hunt for.
World’s First All-Female Spacewalk Makes History for NASA
Jessica Meir and Christina Koch have just made history after completing the world's first all-female spacewalk this week.
MIT Scientists Accidentally Discover ‘Blackest Black’ Material Ever, Inspired by Artist Who Uses it to Amaze Audiences
The researchers had been trying to develop carbon nanotubes with pantry ingredients—and when they used salt, they were startled by its resulting color—or lack of color.
Move Over 3D Printers: Scientists Grow Mother-of-Pearl From Bacteria, Perfect for Making Buildings or Bones
Scientists have figured out how to make a cheap, eco-friendly version of one of the world's strongest and lightest organic building blocks: mother-of-pearl.
NASA is Paying German-Speaking Women Thousands of Dollars to Lie in Bed for 60 Days Straight
If you're a younger or middle-aged woman who can speak German, then NASA might pay you thousands of dollars to stay in bed for two months.
NASA Confirms First All-Female Spacewalk in History (Just in Time for Women’s History Month)
Two women are set to make history by conducting the first ever all-female spacewalk – and it's just in time for Women's History Month.
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Watch NASA Scientists’ Emotional Reaction to Successfully Landing Robot on Surface of Mars
The researchers had to orchestrate their robot's landing sequence after it hit the Martian atmosphere going 12,300 miles per hour – and they succeeded.
Engineers Fly First-Ever Plane With No Moving Parts – and It Was Inspired By ‘Star Trek’
The development could lead to a whole new form of silent, sustainable air travel in the future.
Why You Should Be Optimistic About the Future
While the future may seem grim sometimes, this theoretical physicist has a few ideas on why we should feel optimistically about the years ahead.
Dad of Bullied Boy Asks For Celebs to Wish Son a Happy Birthday, Amazed by Responses
All this English dad wanted for his son's birthday was someone famous or esteemed to say some kind words about him – little did...
High Schooler’s Experiment is So Good, It’s Going to Space
Julian Rubenfein may only be 15 years old, but his biology experiment was so impressive, it earned a spot on the upcoming cargo launch to space.
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The 10 Motivational Books Used By the World’s Top Achievers
As Buddha once said, “we are what we think”—and positive thinking is an important step in any achievement. Whether in your career or personal life, why...
UN to Launch Space Mission for Countries That Can’t Afford Their Own
Some nations simply don't have the funding for their own space programs – so the United Nations is giving them a leg up into orbit.
Telescopes Find Clues For How Giant Black Holes Formed So Quickly
Using data from NASA’s Great Observatories, astronomers have found the best evidence yet for cosmic seeds in the early universe that should grow into...
College Students Invent Gloves that Speak Sign Language Out Loud
Two University of Washington undergraduates have won a $10,000 prize for their invention of gloves that translate sign language into audible speech, on the...
30 Years After Shuttle Disaster, Engineer’s Guilt Eased by Flood of Letters
It was a heartbreaking story that launched a heart warming response from hundreds of people – helping turn around an elderly man's 30-year battle...
Wearable Sweat Sensor Gives Instant Health Profile Without Lab Work
There is one less thing to sweat about...
A smart sweatband gives medical technicians instant information that once required hours of lab work.
A small sensor...