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Moon first, then Mars? Congress moves to shift space priorities.Lawmakers are looking to redirect NASA funding from an asteroid mission to a new moon mission to test the technology that would be necessary for a trip to Mars.
First LookPeriodic table to add four manmade elements. What should we call them?The periodic table of elements is to be graced by four new members, and the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry has just announced their proposed names.- Scientists spot black hole devouring cold, clumpy gasA black hole at the center of a galaxy in the聽Abell 2597 cluster appears to be dining on cold molecular gas, a finding that may force astronomers to revise their models of how black holes grow.
Who were the real-life 'hobbits'? 700,000-year-old fossils hold cluesArchaeologists have unearthed the oldest human fossils on the island of Flores in Indonesia. And these old bones could help scientists figure out how the island came to be inhabited by 'hobbits' hundreds of thousands of years ago.
First LookWhat can bison fossils teach us about the original American migrants?The tale of two ancient bison populations has revealed clues about how early humans made their way southward from Alaska.
Did dinosaurs need to die for mammals to thrive?New research bolsters a shift in thought among scientists about the rise of the mammals.
Can asteroids be turned into self-driving spaceships?An engineering company hopes to develop an additive manufacturing (3D printing) process that can turn asteroids into mechanical craft capable of delivering their resources to future human outposts across space.
Florida reels in annual infestation of sea liceFlorida's coasts are seeing movement of sea lice, tiny jellyfish larvae that can sting swimmers, then become trapped inside swimsuits.聽
Aussie snorkeler snaps photo of a fish inside a jellyfishAn Australian photographer caught a rare shot of a fish swimming while inside a jellyfish.聽
First LookCan your pet fish recognize your face? Why scientists say, yes.A tropical fish was able distinguish between familiar and unfamiliar faces in a new research experiment.
What does a black hole actually look like? An algorithm for a portraitContrary to what movies may imply, astronomers have yet to acquire an image of a black hole. A new algorithm developed by scientists at MIT and Harvard hopes to rectify that.
LISA Pathfinder mission: Hunting for gravitational waves in spaceThe European Space Administration's LISA Pathfinder mission has succeeded in an experiment that could pave the way for a gravitational wave monitoring space mission.聽
US set to approve private moon missionWashington is nearing approval for a private moon mission, which could lead the way for other for-profit companies to venture into the solar system.聽
Why is Europe trying to ban American lobsters?A Swedish proposal to ban the imports of American lobsters by European Union countries was met with a sharp rebuke from US and Canadian scientists and fishermen. Sweden says the American lobster is an invasive species.聽
First LookHow did farming spread across Stone Age Europe? Two paths found.Researchers use ancient DNA analysis to map a Neolithic migration that yields clues into the rise of agriculture in Europe.
Shocking discovery: Electric eels can leap from water when threatenedNew research lends credence to Alexander von Humboldt's widely doubted tale of an epic struggle between horses and eels in the Amazon.
China: US should do more to help poor countries on climate changeChina wants the United States to do more to help developing nations combat climate change and to make sure the Paris agreement on greenhouse gases is enforced.
Is massive magma build-up in New Zealand the start of a new volcano?A team of scientists studying volcanic activity used satellite data to study minor shifts in the crust of coastal New Zealand, pointing to a massive subsurface magma chamber and a potentially developing volcano.
First LookHow will US regulate private space travel?US officials are close to approving the first commercial space flight, raising questions about how future flights will be regulated.
Satellite imagery helps NASA find unreported sources of air pollutionIn a recent collaborative study, NASA, along with Environment and Climate Change Canada and two universities, located major previously unknown sources of air pollution.
