Thursday, April 24, 2014 - 10:45am
The first picture of the Earth rising over the surface of the Moon was taken by a robot two years before humans made it there.
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Wednesday, April 23, 2014 - 10:44am
It's the first time a combat drone has flown in formation with other aircraft, and it has nothing to do with the military (yet).
Tuesday, April 22, 2014 - 10:37am
SpaceX's first test flight of the reusable Falcon 9R goes off without a hitch, and the real thing makes a gentle ocean splashdown.
Monday, April 21, 2014 - 10:45am
A "wind event" helps clean off Opportunity's solar panels.
Friday, April 18, 2014 - 10:44am
A robot orbiting Mars takes a picture of another robot roaming the surface.
Thursday, April 17, 2014 - 10:45am
The track of a tiger beetle chasing its prey looks like a giant tangled knot, but research shows that the beetle is just following a simple neurological program.
Wednesday, April 16, 2014 - 10:45am
Many of us in North America were treated to a total lunar eclipse on Monday night, but the Canadians one-upped us (as they do so often) with the addition of a spectacular auroral display.
Tuesday, April 15, 2014 - 10:44am
Nearly half a billion years ago, this was one of the first plants to gain a roothold on land.
Monday, April 14, 2014 - 10:46am
NASA's new space-based vegetable garden is heading to the International Space Station today.
Friday, April 11, 2014 - 10:45am
When you have supersonic parachutes destined for Mars that are too big to fit into a wind tunnel, the only way to test them is with a helicopter and a rocket-powered sled.
