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May 14, 2013 08:04 AM EDT

Sun Hurls Three X-Class Solar Flares into Space: Biggest of 2013 (Video)

The sun has been busy the past few days. It has now hurled three X-class solar flares into the depths of space, and it's likely that this activity will only increase as it approaches the peak of its 11-year solar cycle in 2013.

May 13, 2013 03:10 PM EDT

'Einstein's Planet' Discovered with New Method of Finding Exoplanets

Researchers have discovered "Einstein's planet" by using a new method that can track down distant exoplanets.

Galaxy cluster Abell 1689 one of the most massive objects in the Universe

May 13, 2013 02:50 PM EDT

Enormous Galaxy Cluster Seen Distorting Space-Time Fabric

Bright arcs can be seen smeared around the heart of the enormous galaxy cluster Abell S1077 in this image taken by the Hubble space telescope. These arcs are actually stretched images of distant galaxies distorted by the cluster's huge gravitational field.

May 13, 2013 12:21 PM EDT

Astronaut Chris Hadfield Performs Bowie's 'Space Oddity' and Becomes Internet Sensation (Video)

Astronaut Chris Hadfield has become an Internet sensation by performing David Bowie's 1969 song, "Space Oddity."

May 13, 2013 10:32 AM EDT

Strongest Solar Flare of 2013: Sun Slings Massive Flare

The sun let loose its strongest solar flare yet this year on Mother's Day. The massive X 1.7-class solar eruption was captured on camera by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory.

May 13, 2013 05:45 AM EDT

Second Meteorite Hits Connecticut House Within a Month

It looks like Connecticut towns are a new target for space rocks, with a second meteorite hitting a Connecticut house in less than a month last Wednesday, in the city of Waterbury. The place is just two miles away from Walcott, where the April collision took place.

Exact location of ammonia leak at the P6 Truss of ISS Space Station

May 12, 2013 10:22 PM EDT

Space Station Leak Repaired in Emergency Spacewalk

Astronauts had to undertake a rapidly planned emergency spacewalk this Saturday to fix a serious ammonia leak at the International Space Station that was discovered two days earlier. NASA announced that the repair was apparently successful, and the following weeks will show if there is no new leakag...

May 11, 2013 01:53 PM EDT

The Atmospheres of Alien Worlds: Exoplanets Revealed by NASA

Astronomers are learning a bit more about the atmospheres of alien worlds with new imaging techniques that allow them to examine exoplanets.

May 11, 2013 08:12 AM EDT

NASA Mars Rover Curiosity to Drill into Cumberland Rock

NASA's Mars rover Curiosity has a new site to drill--the Cumberland rock. Now, the rover will set course for the location in the coming day.

May 10, 2013 04:13 PM EDT

Earth's Most Precious Resource To Be Monitored By New Scientific Satellite

The satellite code-named 'Biomass', designed to map and monitor one of "Earth's most precious resources", was selected to become the seventh Earth Explorer mission by the European Space Agency.

May 10, 2013 10:18 AM EDT

NASA Reports International Space Station Radiator Leak May Need Emergency Space Walk

Houston, we have a problem. Astronauts on the International Space Station have discovered an ammonia leak that may require an emergency space walk, according to NASA officials.