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NASA extends Hubble telescope operations contract
NASA says it has extended the contract for operating the Hubble Space Telescope.
Reports: Beautiful green blob lights up evening sky
It's a bird... It's a plane... It's a green flash of light zooming over the skies above the D.C. region!
17-year Brood II cicadas will be back this spring
Later in the spring, this brood of periodical cicadas —- which surfaces every 17 years -— will swarm the East Coast from North Carolina to New York and farther north.
New US military satellite launched into orbit
New US military satellite launched into orbit; 2nd of 4 planned in Space-Based Infrared System
Researchers publish improved Neanderthal genome
German researchers publish 1st high-quality version of entire Neanderthal genome
NASA moon craft spots Ebb and Flow crash sites
Lunar crash: NASA spacecraft spies Ebb and Flow impact sites on the moon
Amazon CEO recovers Apollo engines from Atlantic
2 Apollo-era engines pulled from the depths of the Atlantic; expedition led by Amazon CEO
Chinese NASA contractor in court on lying charges
Former Chinese contractor at NASA's Langley Research Center faces hearing on lying charges
Dominion offering $1.3M in education grants
Dominion Resources' charitable foundation is offering $1.3 million in education grants.
US mining, energy sectors face workforce shortage
New report says US mining, energy industries face workforce shortage as Baby Boomers retire
Mars rover Curiosity stands down after new problem
NASA's Mars rover Curiosity sidelined again after experiencing new problem
Study finds mounting mercury threat in Peru Amazon
Study: Mercury contamination from illegal gold mining in Peru's Amazon mounting health threat
Belgian wins Norway's $1 million Abel math prize
Belgian wins Norwegian $1million Abel Prize in mathematics
Asian carp spawning areas wider than expected
Study: Asian carp spawn in more river areas than previously known, showing their adaptability
Solar Roadways envisions changing energy collection (VIDEO)
The roads of the future might not be paved in asphalt, but in solar panels.
Former NASA contractor arrested on plane to China
Former NASA Langley Research Center contractor arrested by FBI on plane bound for China
Saddam's specter lives on in Iraqi landmarks
Saddam's specter lives on in Iraqi landmarks; Iraqis mull whether to reinvent or destroy them
Could global warming change tornado season, too?
Twister puzzler: How will global warming affect tornadoes? Recent trends are erratic
U.Va. to host genetics ethics and law conference
The University of Virginia School of Law will host a conference on genetics law and ethics this spring.
Antarctica concerns grow as tourism numbers rise
Tourism numbers rebound in Antarctica, raising questions about how much is too much
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