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Beam Rider: New 'Self-Centering' Laser Sail Could Enable Interstellar Travel
By Charles Q. Choi published
Spacecraft could fly to distant stars using sails with surfaces similar to those of CDs and DVDs to help them stay centered on laser beams, a new study finds.
Scientists Chat Interstellar Probe Project in New York City
By Doris Elin Urrutia published
Sending scientific instruments to the edge of the heliosphere, or the sun's region of influence, is like going to the edge of the fish bowl.
Science @ the Oscars: Kavli Google+ Hangout Explores 'Interstellar,' 'Theory of Everything'
By Elizabeth Howell last updated
'Theory of Everything,' 'Interstellar' Nominated for 5 Oscars Each
By Miriam Kramer last updated
The two big space movies of 2014 — "The Theory of Everything" and "Interstellar" — have both been nominated for five Academy Awards.
'Interstellar,' 'Theory of Everything' Up for 10 Oscars Sunday
By Mike Wall last updated
Is Interstellar Travel Really Possible?
By Paul Sutter published
Interstellar flight is a real pain in the neck.
BepiColombo Spacecraft Snaps Selfies En Route to Mercury
By Passant Rabie published
Road-trip selfies are a must, especially when you're on your way to another planet.
Breakthrough Needed? Starshot Interstellar-Flight Project Faces Challenges
By Mike Wall published
It's still unclear if the bold interstellar-flight project Breakthrough Starshot can actually work.
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