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NASA's Mars Curiosity rover reaches 'far frontier'

NASA's Mars Curiosity rover reaches 'far frontier' - NASA's $2.5 billion Curiosity rover has reached the base of the Martian mountain it aims to explore and should start drilling rocks there soon, US space agency scientists said Thursday.They also defended the robotic vehicle's work so far, after a review panel in July criticized the mission and said it was lacking focus.The biggest Mars rover ever made landed on the Red Planet in August 2012 after a dramatic touchdown, with the goal of...

Asteroid Hunters Announce First Private Deep Space Mission

Asteroid Hunters Announce First Private Deep Space Mission - Asteroids could be heading for Earth right now, and the world should not have to live in fear. At least that's the message of a group of scientists and former astronauts working on the issue. They announced plans today to launch the first privately funded deep space mission in history, a space telescope that would make sure the coast is clear for us.The SENTINEL mission, announced by the B612 Foundation, would send a telescope into...

Pirates spoil Utley's return

Pirates spoil Utley's return - Chase Utley did everything to help the Philadelphia Phillies win except pitch middle relief. Utley homered in his first at-bat of the season, but the Pittsburgh Pirates spoiled his return by connecting three times and beating the Phillies 11-7 Wednesday night. Michael McKenry hit a three-run homer and Andrew McCutchen and Casey McGehee also went deep for Pittsburgh. The Pirates set season highs for runs and hits (14), all against the Phillies' maligned bullpen. ''It...

How an Atlanta Woman's Water Bill Ballooned from $500 to $9,000 in Less Than a Year

How an Atlanta Woman's Water Bill Ballooned from $500 to $9,000 in Less Than a Year -Atlanta, Ga.-based realtor Blayne Beacham knew something was wrong when her she opened up her water bill last July. The bill was many times the usual amount, totaling $497. Figuring a leak was the a problem, she called a handyman over to her three-bedroom home to check things out. While he fiddled with her bathroom toilets and replaced all the valves and handles (there was no leak to be found), she appealed...

Debunking Fuel-Economy Myths - Get a reality check on 7 common fuel-saving misconceptions

Debunking Fuel-Economy Myths - Get a reality check on 7 common fuel-saving misconceptions. Like all drivers, you want to save gas and do what’s right for your car. But along with the tried-and-true advice, there are some well-intentioned—if off-the-mark—tips that can lead you astray. Below are several common myths about fuel use and gas mileage, and the real stories behind them. A dirty air filter drops gas mileage Our tests show that driving with a dirty air filter no longer has an impact on...

1969 Fireball Meteorite Reveals New Ancient Mineral

1969 Fireball Meteorite Reveals New Ancient Mineral — A fireball that tears across the sky is not just a one-time skywatching event — it can reap scientific dividends long afterward. In fact, one that lit up Mexico's skies in 1969 scattered thousands of meteorite bits across the northern Mexico state of Chihuahua. And now, decades later, that meteorite, named Allende, has divulged a new mineral called panguite. Panguite is believed to be among the oldest minerals in the solar system, which...

40 Million Stars Mapped in New Night Sky Census

40 Million Stars Mapped in New Night Sky Census - Astronomers are mapping more than 40 million stars in the sky, recording the brightness and location of many faint stars that will be catalogued accurately for the first time, researchers say. The stars are being charted as part of the American Association of Variable Star Observers Photometric All-Sky Survey (APASS), which is scanning the sky at a level 100 times fainter than any previous star-mapping expedition. Color-composite...