Drilling Into Alien Oceans
A new method of exploring thick icy sheets and below them has been devised.


Putting the Jelly in the Space Donut
Different kinds of observations combine to put the "jelly in the donut."


Powerful Cosmic Collision Creates Divorce of Matter
A violent merger between galaxy clusters has split dark matter from ordinary matter


90 Days on Mars: Phoenix Lander Sends Martian Postcard
The Phoenix Mars Lander has sent Earth a postcard as its extended mission begins.


BLOG: Space Station Dodges Orbital Junk


Dead Star Shines Bright
Gamma rays observed in the Crab Nebula may shed light on the intense environment around the dead star inside.


Rocket Racing League Tests New Engine
A rocket racer tests its new engine for a possible demo race.


Stuck Pin Delays Shuttle's Trek to Launch Pad
A stuck metal pin prompted delay for shuttle Atlantis' launch pad move.


Space Station Computers Catch Virus in Orbit
A computer virus has been found in space station laptops.


Galaxy Surprise Sheds Light on Dark Matter
Astronomers may have discovered the smallest possible size for a galaxy, hinting at the nature of dark matter.


TV's 'Mythbusters' Tackle Moon Landing Hoax Claims
TV's 'Mythbusters' tackle the hoax claims linked to Apollo moon landings.


NSF Taps Tiny CubeSats for Big Space Science
The NSF is looking to tiny satellites for big science in space.


McCain to Bush: Keep Space Shuttle Options Open
Senators urge president to preserve option to fly shuttle past 2010.


Mars Rover Begins Climb Out of Vast Crater
The Mars rover Opportunity begins its ascent out of Victoria crater.


'Battlestar Galactica' Franchise Steams Ahead
TV's 'Battlestar Galactica' is proof that the ratings system is dead.