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New Horizons officially begins Pluto flybyNASA's New Horizons space probe has officially begun its sequence of science observations of Pluto and its moons.- How did Triceratops get its horns? Bizarre new fossil reveals clues.Measuring 20 feet and weighing about a ton, the Wendiceratops pinhornensis had a distinctive聽forward-curling frill on top.
Science NotebookFirst-ever global shark census aided by $4 million, baited camerasAs people continue to celebrate Shark Week, a group has launched a historic international survey to breathe new life into the field of shark conservation.
Five-star formation find would put 'Star Wars' makers to shame, astronomer saysA unique five-star formation was discovered on the same gravitational plane 250 light years away from Earth.
Science NotebookMartian marathon: Watch Opportunity rove across alien terrainA new video released by NASA shows images taken by the rover聽Opportunity between January 2004 and April 2015, covering a total distance of 26.2 miles.
New Horizons: Will it solve these three mysteries about Pluto?What is that 'whale' or the 'donut' spotted on Pluto? NASA mission control confirms that the Pluto flyby sequence has begun.
It's on: Japan accepts giant-robot-duel challenge from USThe Boston-based giant-arena-combat-robot MegaBots has issued a challenge to its Japanese counterpart, and it has been accepted.
Sun power for all? Solar panels coming to low-income neighborhoodsObama's solar power initiatives represent another Congress-free step toward green energy, via executive action, efforts from local governments, and private sector partnerships.
Science NotebookHow NASA telescope could unlock mysteries of supermassive black holesNASA's NuSTAR telescope has spotted five previously undetected supermassive black holes, millions more could be lying in wait.
Will New Horizons probe solve mystery of Pluto's bizarre dark spots?NASA's New Horizons space probe is set to get an up close look at the mysterious dark blotches that have left scientists baffled.
New Horizons probe ready for Pluto flyby despite glitch, says NASANASA's New Horizons space probe is still on track for its historic flyby of Pluto next week, even after going into 'safe mode' on Saturday following a minor glitch.
Microbes on a comet?! Why scientists are skepticalA duo of astronomers have drawn attention for their suggestion that the features on comet聽Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko could have been formed by microorganisms. But other scientists are skeptical.
Science NotebookMicrobes on a comet? Where else might we find alien life?Astrobiologists believe Philae's comet may not be the only rock to host microbial alien life. Missions to distant moons in the 2020s could find that life isn't just possible in outer space, but abundant.
Science NotebookNew Horizons back on course for Pluto following weekend mishapEngineers at NASA have solved a July Fourth anomaly that shut down the spacecraft for 81 minutes, just days before it was scheduled to reach Pluto
How algae blooms could take mussels off the menuNew research suggests that climate change could cause massive poisonous algae blooms, depleting already limited shellfishing industries. Could the solution be something as simple as seagrass?- Did alien microbes carve odd features on Rosetta comet?A pair of scientists have proposed a novel explanation for the distinctive features on聽Comet聽67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko: extraterrestrial microscopic life.
The lost 81 minutes. Is New Horizons spacecraft ready for Pluto flyby?NASA lost contact with New Horizons for about 1-1/2 hours on July 4. Its historic rendezvous with Pluto is July 14, giving engineers time to get the probe up and running.
Russian cargo ship successfully docks with space stationAn unmanned Russian Progress cargo ship has delivered more than six tons of supplies to the International Space Station, following a string of failures from different launch providers.- How a seahorse tail can help scientists build a better robotThe arrangement of the seahorse's square plates can lend insights into making robots that can operate safely around humans.
Scientists edge closer to bringing back the woolly mammothA 21st century version of the woolly mammoth could soon roam the earth, helped in part by new insights into the聽ice-age pachyderm's genome.
