The first object in the universe was a protostar, say researchers who developed their theory using advanced computer simulation. It was small but grew very quickly, and composed very differently from our sun.

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station have manoeuvred a new Japanese robot arm for the first time while crew mates prepared for the final spacewalk of US shuttle Discovery's two-week mission.

A new research center combining the tools of chemistry and astronomy will use the unique laboratory of interstellar space to free the study of basic chemistry from the restrictive bonds of Earth. The Center for Chemistry of the Universe will allow scienti

In another frustrating foul-up on the path towards converting Soviet-era military missiles into cash-paying satellite launchers, a military-industrial team in Moscow has announced the 'indefinite suspension' of plans to launch an earth resources survey

The UA's Micro-Air Vehicle Team tied for first place in developing the world's tiniest and most capable spy plane, the university announced Tuesday. The UA competed with 15 teams, one of which from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, in Agra, Ind