Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa announced Thursday eight crew members who will join him for a journey…
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Let the lava flow! Iceland's volcano show is a hit
In a dark auditorium in Reykjavik, bubbling orange lava flows down a slide to within inches…
SpaceX gives rival's internet satellites ride to orbit
SpaceX launched internet satellites for a competitor Thursday, stepping in to help after the London-based OneWeb…
New, portable device detects glow emitted by plants to measure their health
When plants are healthy, they emit red light that is nearly impossible to see with the…
Assessing El Niño 'flavors' to unravel past variability, future impact
As with many natural phenomena, scientists look to past climate to understand what may lie ahead…
Microbial miners could help humans colonize the moon and Mars
The biochemical process by which cyanobacteria acquire nutrients from rocks in Chile’s Atacama Desert has inspired…
Deep-space optical communication demonstration project forges ahead
Researchers report new results from the NASA Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) technology demonstration project, which…
Evolution of bat wings and calls through 'foraging syndromes' allows diversity to flourish
Bats are an evolutionary success story. With approximately 1,400 species living today, they thrive in every…
Convictions remain rare for police accused of sexual assault
Over the past few years, social movements from #MeToo to Black Lives Matter have raised awareness…
Findings for invasive insect's life cycle could aid management in southeastern US
New research findings could help scientists control the emerald ash borer, an invasive pest ravaging native…