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Science

NASA satellites produce first map of global forest heights

For the first time, NASA scientists have produced a map of the height of the world's forests by combining data from three satellites.

Curiosity Rover Grows by Leaps and Bounds

Talk about a growth-spurt. In one week, Curiosity grew by approximately 1 meter (3.5 feet) when spacecraft technicians and engineers attached the rover's neck and head (called the Remote Sensing Mast) to its body. At around 2 meters (about 7 feet)...

Newfound crater in Egypt could change estimates of impact risk to Earth

A small impact crater discovered in the Egyptian desert could change estimates for impact hazards to our planet, according to a new study.

Scientists spot largest molecules in space

Scientists in Canada have spotted the largest molecules existing in space called buckyballs.

Universe's biggest star discovered

The biggest star, with a mass 320 times greater than the sun's, has been discovered at the edge of our galaxy by British astronomers.

Boeing Executive Panel Provides 787 Dreamliner Overview

Five experts provided insight into the origins and progress of the Boeing (NYSE: BA) 787 Dreamliner program at the Farnborough International Airshow Tuesday.

NASA 'elated' after 'previously invisible space objects' uncovered

An array of previously 'invisible' space objects have been discovered by one of NASA's newest space telescopes, the Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE), in just six months.

Fast Feet: A Springy Step Helps Humans Walk

It took a few million years for human ancestors to evolve into the walking, talking, texting and blogging creatures we've become. Along the way, the human body and brain have changed a lot. And we couldn't have done it without our feet.