Distant supernova fascinates stargazers

Astronomers have found the farthest supernova ever detected - a giant star that ripped apart around 11 billion years ago.

Weather could delay shuttle launch

Stormy weather could delay this weekend's launch of the space shuttle Endeavour.

Scientists capture supernovae

Astronomers have spotted the most distant and oldest star explosions yet in the universe.

Nasa poised for third shuttle launch try

Countdown clocks resumed ticking at the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida in preparation for Nasa's third attempt to launch space shuttle Endeavour on a construction mission to the ISS.

China chooses first female astronaut

China could launch its first woman into space as early as 2012, reports state media.

Cap-and-Trade Loses Billions to Fraud

As negotiators grapple in Copenhagen over how to curtail carbon emissions, Europe's own system turns out to be an ATM for organized crime. According to officials, criminals have gamed the EU's Emissions Trading System for a cool $7.4 billion in purloined tax revenues over the last 18 months.

Climate Talks Spark Mass Protests, Arrests

Tens of thousands of protesters have marched through the chilly Danish capital and nearly 1,000 were detained in a mass rally to demand an ambitious global climate pact, just as talks hit a snag over rich nations' demands on China and other emerging economies.

Zoo to Pandas: Give Us Some Cubs

Australian and Chinese officials urged two bamboo-munching giant pandas, Wang Wang and Funi, on Sunday to consider reproducing during their 10-year residency Down Under.

Americans Binging on Digital Data

Americans now spend three out of every four waking hours being bombarded by some form of information, according to a new study called "How Much Information?" put out by two researchers at the University of California, San Diego. The report says that the average American consumes 34 gigabytes and 100,000 words over the course of about 12 hours every day.

Scientists Spot Earth-Like Planet Nearby

Astronomers find a water-rich planet that's similar in size to our own -- and a mere 40 light-years away. While the so-called "Super Earth" is far too hot to support human beings or other terrestrial animals, the discovery is being heralded as a major breakthrough in humanity's search for life on other planets.