Unmanned Antares rocket explodes just seconds after takeoff
Mere seconds after leaving the launchpad today, an unmanned Orbital Sciences Antares rocket malfunctioned, exploded, and crashed back to Earth
NASA is funding research on deep sleep for transporting astronauts to Mars
Cryostasis, a staple of space-age science fiction for so many years, might soon become a viable reality. NASA is funding research for it
NASA confirms ‘impossible’ thruster actually works, could revolutionize space travel
Despite the fact that they're still unsure of how it works exactly, NASA scientists have confirmed once again that the seemingly impossible EmDrive is legit.
From camo to stargazing, here’s what’s in store for the world’s blackest material
UK tech firm Surrey Nanosystems has developed a material so black that you can't even see it -- you can only see that there's a black void.
NASA beams down duet of video firsts from the ISS in outer space
NASA utilizes a laser instrument to transmit the first HD video from space, while astronaut Reid Wiseman becomes the first to capture a Vine from space.
Fallout’s Pip-Boy 3000 is a real thing thanks to NASA
In response to a NASA Challenge aimed at developing open-source wearable tech, a team from Reno has developed a working Pip-Boy 3000 from the Fallout games.
End of days or stellar photo op? Rare ‘blood moon’ eclipses start tonight
On April 15, the first in a series of four lunar eclipses will occur, in which the moon will appear red.
Astronaut Instagrams first selfie from space
On April 8, astronaut Steven Swanson made history by becoming the first person to post on Instagram, from outer space. That photo? A selfie, naturally.
Despite disputes of authenticity, Apollo 15 camera receives nearly $1 million winning bid
A Hasselblad camera used in the Apollo 15 moon landing mission was sold for more than $900,000 at the WestLicht auction, but there's some controversy.
Get your Cosmos on with the new NASA Visualization Explorer app
Can't get enough about science and space? Check out NASA Visualization Explorer, a universal app for iOS devices that will help you get your fix of scientific discoveries.
Mars Rover Opportunity still rolling 10 years on, sends selfie back to Earth to prove it
Ten years ago, the Mars Rover Opportunity landed on Mars. It's still roaming, and sent back to Earth a 360-degree panorama of itself.
You can help NASA plan for Mars by playing astronaut in Hawaii
The University of Hawaii at Mānoa is looking for people to participate in a series of space exploration studies designed to simulate long-term space travel.
The Government’s back … online! Our 7 favorite apps and accounts that have returned
The shutdown didn't only close the gates on national parks - we also lost our beloved panda cam. Now it - and others - are back online.
Obama compares broken online healthcare exchanges to iOS 7
New online healthcare exchanges have buckled under heavy traffic – a temporary problem, according to Obama, who compared the exchanges to iOS 7.
Want some social with your science? The best Instagrams from NASA’s rocket launch
NASA and Orbital Sciences sent a rocket to the International Space Station on Wednesday – and here's how we documented it.
Behind the scenes at NASA: This is what it takes to supply a space station
Tomorrow - weather permitting - NASA will launch this rocket into space.
Thanks to NASA, Google’s poor founders have to buy private jet fuel like everyone else
Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin will no longer be able to fill up their aircrafts with discounted NASA jet fuel.
‘We’ll never turn Mars blue:’ NASA’s Instagram account will go easy on the filters
NASA launches its official Instagram account.
NASA-engineered Airocide makes air as clean as Mother Nature intended
Now you can own a piece of NASA technology with the Airocide, one of the most efficient and complex air filtration systems on the market.
Oh! So that’s how NASA’s 3D printer will work on the International Space Station
Never thought 3D printers would be on the International Space Station? As of June of 2014, they will be, and this video shows how they'll work.
