The US space agency teased names for the astronomical bodies using the hashtag 7NamesFor7NewPlanets.
An unusual surge in earthquakes in near future would make California an 'interesting laboratory' for seismological research.
"These individuals will travel into space carrying the hopes and dreams of all humankind," SpaceX said.
Several famous swimming pigs from Exumas, Bermuda have been found dead in the last week.
Extinct species being brought to life may not be such a good idea, some scientists have argued.
People can predict the name of a stranger based on his/her face, significantly above chance level.
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A large earthquake that struck New Zealand's South Island has destroyed a unique ecosystem.
The Prince of Wales gave his approval to plans designed to save the indigenous red squirrel.
The document is a census of the land that conquistador Hernando Cortés was awarded by the Spanish king.
Torrential rain and mudslides have killed at least four people and left thousands marooned.
The clear-up operation of Storm Doris could reach upwards of £400m
Reef authority says sea surface temperatures are much warmer than they were 12 months ago.
A VR version of the court will be recreated to conduct planned digs over two years.
The public have been warned not to get too close to the giant mammal which may become distressed.
Damage and disruption caused by Doris racked up a daily bill of £400m
The eclipse will be visible in the Southern Hemisphere on 26 February.
Patricia Espinosa is encouraged by the 'transformation' of oil and gas companies in the US.
Hollywood blockbuster tells the story of three black women involved in the 1960s space race - but IBTimes fills in the gaps.
Nasa has not sent people beyond low-Earth orbit since the final moon missions 40 years ago.
Friends and colleagues pay tribute to popular staff member at Wolverhampton University.
Four first-generation edited pigs have been created and they now have 30 offspring to test for resistance to the PRRS virus.
Pointillist techniques were identified in ancient artworks found in rock shelters in France.
The balloon carried instruments to measure solar flares, all of which seem to be unharmed by the landing.
Dedicated to the god Mithra, it is the first ever discovered on the island.
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Scientists have since identified it as a dugong, but do not know why it washed ashore.
Larger marine animals are expected to starve first as the seas warm and food scarcity increases.
Fours individuals had been buried at a medieval site in a crouched position.
The bones of the bird were discovered along the Waipara River in New Zealand's Canterbury region.