The U.S. Air Force is gearing up for the first of four planned test flights of a hypersonic aircraft designed to operate for much longer durations and cover far greater distances than previous platforms of its type.
Warp Speed Will Kill You
Harmless interstellar hydrogen becomes deadly ionized radiation that would fry the crew and electronics of starships traveling near light speed, according to a physicist.
Early Earth's Magnetic Field Was a Weakling
Early Earth's magnetic field weaker than today, likely led to water loss from atmosphere, bigger auroras.
NASA Briefing Highlights Education Outreach During Next Shuttle Flight
NASA will highlight the educational activities planned on the next space shuttle mission during a news briefing at 12 p.m. CDT, Tuesday, March 9.
NASA Extends Johnson Safety and Mission Assurance Contract
NASA has exercised a $60 million, one-year extension option for a contract with Science Applications International Corporation of Houston to provide support to safety and mission assurance activities at the agency's Johnson Space Center.
NASA Launches Interactive Simulation of Satellite Communications
NASA today unveiled an interactive computer simulation that allows virtual explorers of all ages to dock the space shuttle at the International Space Station, experience a virtual trip to Mars or a lunar impact, and explore images of star formations taken by the Hubble Space Telescope.
Shields Up: Magnetized Rocks Push Back Origin of Earth's Magnetic Field
A Theory Set in Stone: An Asteroid Killed the Dinosaurs, After All
Impact Factor: Can a Scientific Retraction Change Public Opinion?
Interior Minister: East Jerusalem plan wasn't intended to provoke - Ha'aretz
Bomber's death deals fresh blow to Indonesia militants - Reuters
Israeli general renews threats against Iran - Press TV
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