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International Space Station reports scare after engine trouble with new Russian module

July 29, 2021

International Space Station reports scare after engine trouble with new Russian module

Russia’s Nauka space module caused a scare on the International Space Station Thursday after its engines inexplicably lit up the hours after it docked in orbit.

Astronomers observe light from behind a black hole for the first time

July 29, 2021

Astronomers observe light from behind a black hole for the first time

The researchers, led by Dan Wilkins of Stanford University, observed light from behind a supermassive black hole located in the center of a spiral galaxy called I Zwicky 1.

Russian lab module docks with space station after 8-day trip

July 29, 2021

Russian lab module docks with space station after 8-day trip

Russia's lab module successfully docked with the International Space Station on Thursday.

Twin meteor showers will peak tonight — but viewing may be tricky

July 28, 2021

Twin meteor showers will peak tonight — but viewing may be tricky

Two meteor showers will grace the night skies this week – though the moon may make observing them nearly impossible.

When will your city have its warmest day?

July 28, 2021

When will your city have its warmest day?

As July comes to a close, most of the U.S. is forecast to approach its hottest days.

Fireball blazes across Texas sky

July 27, 2021

Fireball blazes across Texas sky

Texas residents were stunned to see a fireball blaze across the sky on Sunday night.

Conservative writer releases political sci-fi novel, says readers will appreciate it's 'decidedly not woke'

July 27, 2021

Conservative writer releases political sci-fi novel, says readers will appreciate it's 'decidedly not woke'

Conservative commentator Scott Ruesterholz has taken on a new form of writing, one that's perhaps out of this world.

Asteroid the size of Giza pyramid, Taj Mahal to pass 'close' to Earth

July 25, 2021

Asteroid the size of Giza pyramid, Taj Mahal to pass 'close' to Earth

The 2008 GO20 asteroid is between 318 and 720 feet tall (220 meters) and has drawn comparisons to a number of famous world structures to convey just how big it is.

Astronomers make first detection of this 'moon-forming' phenomenon

July 23, 2021

Astronomers make first detection of this 'moon-forming' phenomenon

Astronomers have discovered the presence of a disk around a planet beyond our solar system for the first time.

NASA seismologists image the interior of another planet for the first time

July 23, 2021

NASA seismologists image the interior of another planet for the first time

For the first time, seismologists have imaged the interior of another planet.