Saltwater Beneath Antarctica’s Dry Valley Hints At Possibility Of Life On Mars
The researchers discovered that the salty water beneath the Taylor Valley stretched from the coast to at least 7.5 miles beneath the surface.
Russian Cargo Ship Bound For Space Station Plunging To Earth After Going Out Of Control
The spacecraft was carrying more than 6,000 pounds of food, fuel and supplies for the ISS crew.
NASA Successfully Tests New Shape-Changing Wing Technology For Next-Generation Aircraft
NASA successfully completed flight tests of its morphing-wing technology, which could help reduce fuel costs.
Al Jazeera America Sued By Former Employee Over Alleged Anti-Semitism, Sexism
Matthew Luke says he was fired after he complained about a senior executive's discriminatory behavior.
IPad Glitch Affects Several American Airlines Flights, Issue Likely Related To Recent Software Update
A pilot said that the iPad error, which was likely due to a recent software update, affected "random" planes.
Russia’s Latest Armata T-14 Tank Unveiled Ahead Of World War II Victory Parade
The tank will be part of a wider network of military equipment, including drones, electronic countermeasure systems and targeting devices.
Taobao Lists US Military Equipment Barred From Being Exported To China: Report
The items listed on Taobao include sniper scopes, binoculars and training manuals used by U.S. troops.
NATO Turns To Birds Of Prey To Help Warplanes Police Baltic Airspace Amid Rising Tensions With Russia
The birds would fly over the runway to ensure that airstrips are clear for takeoff and landing by NATO's warplanes.
Nepal Earthquake Update: Death Toll Rises To 4,438 In 3 Countries; UN Says 8 Million People Affected
Prime Minister Sushil Koirala expressed fears of a dramatic rise in fatalities and appealed to the international community for more help.
Al Qaeda, Allies Seize Government Holdout In Northwest Syria
Militants have taken control of three checkpoints around the town of Jisr al-Shughour, which has been held by the Syrian government since 2011.
Powerful 7.9 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Nepal, Tremors Felt In New Delhi, North East India
Hundreds of people may be trapped beneath a collapsed building, one horrific result of the powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake that rocked Kathmandu on Saturday.
Starbucks Computer System Outage Fixed, Stores Expected To Reopen On Saturday
The system failure had affected 7,000 company-operated stores in the U.S. and 1,000 stores in Canada.
Pakistani Rights Activist Sabeen Mahmud Shot Dead In Karachi
Doctors retrieved five bullets from Sabeen Mahmud's body, while her mother sustained two bullet wounds.
Calbuco Volcano Eruption: About 1,500 People Flee Chilean Village; Natural Disaster In Photos
The twin eruptions have forced authorities in Chile and neighboring Argentina to cancel flights from nearby cities.
Hubble’s 25th Anniversary Marked By Spectacular Image Of Giant Cluster Of 3,000 Stars
The image of a giant star cluster, called "Westerlund 2," marks the Hubble space telescope's twenty-fifth birthday.
Apple Watch Arrives: Over 3,000 Apps For New Smart Watch Available; Here Are 5 You Should Download First
There are over 3,000 apps currently available for the Apple Watch. Here are five that you should probably download first.
European Union Mulling New Regulator To Watch Over Internet Giants Like Google, Facebook
EU officials are concerned about the dependence of the region's economy on Internet-based companies.
Daimler's Mercedes-Benz Fined $56M In China For Price-Fixing
The German automaker is accused of pressurizing dealers in China to set minimum sales prices on some of its cars.
Stegosaurus Plates Help Determine Sex, Offer Further Proof Of 'Sexual Dimorphism' In Dinosaurs
Differently-shaped back plates suggest sexual differentiation within the Stegosaurus species, according to a new study.
Samsung To Invest $9 Billion More In New South Korea Chip Plant
The latest investment is in addition to $14.3 billion budgeted for the plant by the chip maker last October.
Al-Furqan Islamic Centre In Melbourne Closes Its Doors Due To ‘Constant Harassment’
The al-Furqan Islamic Centre in Melbourne had reportedly attracted controversial figures, including an ISIS recruiter.
Saudi Arabia Resumes Airstrikes In Yemen Hours After Coalition Announced End To Air Campaign: Reports
The Saudi Arabia-led coalition has reportedly resumed airstrikes in Yemen, hours after it announced an end to the aerial offensive.
New Particle Detector That Can ‘See’ Individual Electrons Developed By Scientists
The new instrument is expected to help scientists measure the mass of a neutrino -- something that has not been done accurately so far.
US Could ‘Penetrate’ S-300 Missile System That Iran Is Purchasing From Russia: Obama
Speaking on a television show, President Barack Obama also warned Iran against arming rebels in Yemen.
Carson City Council Approves $1.7B NFL Stadium Near Los Angeles
The Carson stadium, planned on a 168-acre site of former landfill, is one of two proposed NFL projects for the Los Angeles area this year.
Vampire Squids Have Unique Reproductive Strategy That Helps Them Live Longer Than Other Squids
Vampire squids have a unique sexual life that helps them live longer than other squids and octopuses, according to a new study.
Yemen Crisis Update: Airstrike On Missile Base In Sanaa Kills 25, Injures Nearly 400; Ceasefire Expected Soon
A coalition led by Saudi Arabia has conducted airstrikes against Shia Houthi rebels, who are believed to be supported by Iran.
South Korea To Penalize 3 Firms For Agreeing To North Korea’s Wage Hike Demand
Despite government orders, three South Korean firms had paid the increased wages to their North Korean workers at the Kaesong industrial zone.
Alabama Woman Left Home To Join ISIS In Syria: Parents’ Spokesman
The 20-year-old, who has been identified only as Hoda, used Twitter to express her contempt for the U.S.
Sony Unveils Xperia Z4 With Snapdragon 810, 5.2-Inch Display; Will It Turn Around Sony's Fortune?
The new Xperia Z4, with fewer new features, is pitted against high-end products from Apple and Samsung.
