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How to Put Out a Fire In Space

Posted by Eric Niiler 14 HOURS AGO | 0

In space, flames burn like blobs instead of teardrops and it can be hard to find the source. Read more

Laser Tests Offer Clue to Magnetic Field Mystery

Posted by Irene Klotz Wed Jan 25, 2012 01:00 PM ET | 0

Why is the universe filled with magnetic fields? A laser experiment points to exploding stars. Read more

Stephen Hawking, Defying Science, Turns 70

Posted Sun Jan 8, 2012 08:28 AM ET | 0

The renowned astrophysicist was once told he wouldn't live past his twenties. Read more

Fruit Flies Levitated to Help Astronauts

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Wed Jan 4, 2012 07:00 AM ET | 0

A batch of common fruit flies are levitated to help simulate conditions experienced during space missions. Read more

Twin NASA Probes Enter Moon Orbit

Posted Sun Jan 1, 2012 11:50 PM ET | 0

The GRAIL spacecraft are now orbiting the moon -- GRAIL-A arrived on Saturday, GRAIL-B arrived on New Year's Day. Read more

Probes May Find Remnants of Moon's Lost Sibling

Posted by Irene Klotz Thu Dec 29, 2011 02:52 PM ET | 0

NASA's GRAIL mission will determine what lies beneath the lunar crust by measuring the moon's gravitational field. Read more

The Complex Beauty of Solar System Navigation

Posted by Mark Thompson Thu Dec 15, 2011 04:21 PM ET | 0

So you want to fly to another planet? Well, you'd better prepare for a roller-coaster ride. Read more

Pets in Space? It's Possible

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Wed Nov 30, 2011 09:43 AM ET | 0

Generations of worms raised in space suggest it's possible for this and other species (humans?) to live beyond Earth. Read more

Cold Fusion Experiment: Major Success or Big Hoax?

Posted Wed Nov 2, 2011 05:22 PM ET | 0

Theoretically, this type of power would provide radiation-free, cheap and virtually unlimited energy. Read more

Jet Packs Rule, Say Deep-Sea Astronauts

Posted Wed Oct 26, 2011 02:32 PM ET | 0

Sixty-five feet below the Atlantic, astronauts are simulating maneuvers around an asteroid. Read more

Probes to Take Long Way to the Moon

Posted by Irene Klotz Mon Aug 22, 2011 08:15 AM ET | 0

Two satellites will head for a celestial rest stop where Earth and sun's gravity balances out. Read more

Dear NASA, This is Why I Want to be an Astronaut

Posted by Mark Thompson Sat Jul 23, 2011 09:56 AM ET | 0

BBC astronomy presenter Mark Thompson forgets the tough astronaut training and ponders the fun and games you can have in space. Read more

How a Mission to Mars Could Kill You

Posted by Eric Niiler Mon Jul 18, 2011 07:00 AM ET | 0

Will bootprints in the Martian soil be a part of our future, or will the interplanetary trip prove too hazardous for humans? Read more

Adventure: First BMX Triple Backflip Explained [VIDEO]

Posted Mon Jul 11, 2011 03:00 AM ET | 0

BMX rider Jed Mildon completed the world's first triple backflip on his bike, seemingly defying the laws of gravity in the process. Martin Berman talks to Mildon to find out how he prepared himself for the record-breaking feat. Watch video

Adventure: First BMX Triple Backflip Explained

More Zero-Gravity Flights Available in 2012

Posted Tue Jun 28, 2011 04:28 PM ET | 0

France-based Novespace plans to offer zero-gravity, parabolic flights to the public, including one before the end of this year. Read more

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