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Apollo Veteran: Skip Asteroid, Go to the Moon

Apollo 17 astronaut and geologist Jack Schmitt suspects the moon was captured by Earth's gravity and urges a return mission.

For Many, Old Age Brings Happiness

Robotic Car Intersection Takes the Wheel

Company Plans to Fly People to the Moon

Big, Old Trees in Decline Worldwide

Powerful Quake Shakes Tokyo: DNews Nugget

Human Chaos Hides History [VIDEO]

For Many, Old Age Brings Happiness

Despite the stereotypes held by younger generations, the golden years can be a time of growth and resilience.

Why We're Not Always Good Samaritans

When photos were published of a train victim, the photographer was condemned.

Excellent Idea of the Day: Therapeutic Bus Stops

Specially lit bus stops can brighten people's moods in the dark days of winter.

New Dino Had Giant Nose

With its oversized schnauzer, this newly identified dino likely had an impressive sense of smell.

Beluga Whale Serenaded by Santa: BIG PIC

A 10-year-old beluga whale gets into the groove with a saxophone-playing Santa.

Top 5 Favorite Things About Turkeys [VIDEO]

Turkeys are more than just Thanksgiving dinner. They're our new favorite bird.

Curiosity's Cruise Stage Impact Craters Spotted

Four months after hitting Mars, the craters of Curiosity's cruise stage have been spied.

Company Plans to Fly People to the Moon

A Colorado company plans to charge about $1.5 billion for the trip.

SDO Captures Eruptions on the Sun [VIDEO]

Rain on the sun? Multimillion degree coronal rain!

Big, Old Trees in Decline Worldwide

Big, old trees provide irreplaceable habitat for many animals.

Earth at Night: Big Pics

A new orbiting sensor is beginning to revolutionize the imaging of the Earth at night.

First Lady Of Tropical Meteorology [VIDEO]

Much of what we know of big storms comes from the work of Joanne Simpson.

Mysterious Material Remembers Its Shape

Composed of artificial DNA, this so-called "meta-hydrogel" acts like a liquid in air, but like a solid in water.

Face Aging Web App Helps You Save Money

Once you see what you'll look like in 40 years, you'll be scared into saving for...

Exoskeleton Helps Student Walk Explained [VIDEO]

Austin Whitney was able to walk for his graduation ceremony.

Largest Egyptian Sarcophagus Identified

The unusual coffin consisted of four sarcophagi nested together like Russian dolls.

Gladiator's Tomb to Be Reburied

The large marble monument of Marcus Nonius Macrinus will be reburied.

Michelangelo's Face Revealed [VIDEO]

Portraits suggest he was nowhere near as beautiful as the works of art he produced.

Does Athletic Doping Even Work?

Athletes risk their careers by doping with EPO. But does the banned substance really improve performance?

Underwater Resort Ready For Construction

Poseidon Resorts will be constructed under the water of a lagoon in Fiji.

Extreme Sports Risk-Taking Explained [VIDEO]

Ever wonder why some people are more likely to take risks than others?

Robotic Car Intersection Takes the Wheel

An automated "intelligent crossroad" would also save every car an average of 35 seconds of wait time per stoplight.

SmartCar Gets Wings: DNews Nugget

Fashion designer Jeremy Scott has designed a SmartCar with wings.

Is It Future Yet? Robot Cars [VIDEO]

Why drive when robots can do it for you?

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