The coronal mass ejection sent out an M1 class, or medium, solar flare from the north-east of the Sun that will hit NASA's Solar-Terrestrial Relations Observatory (STEREO B) spacecraft, the Spitzer space telescope and the rover, as well as possibly glancing off Venus and Mars, according to SpaceWeather.com.
In space, no one can hear you quote Charles Dickens, so forgive a tired but apt reference: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” The 54-year history of space exploration since Sputnik has had chapters that were thrilling, tragic, disappointing, and inspiring. The one now beginning may be the most frustratingly paradoxical, however.
Like most seniors about to graduate, Briana Yoder said she's not very confident about her understanding of personal finance.
Children dream of sleeping in the backyard. On Friday, Ball State students will relive that dream.
Goals made by the Student Government Association's month-old executive slate worried many in the organization's senate meeting Wednesday afternoon.
LOS ANGELES - Dick Clark stood as an avatar of rock 'n' roll virtually from its birth and, until his death Wednesday at age 82, as a cultural touchstone for boomers and their grandkids alike.
ORLANDO, Florida - The Florida judge presiding over the Trayvon Martin shooting case removed herself Wednesday after the attorney for defendant George Zimmerman argued she had a possible conflict of interest relating to her husband.
Persistence and perseverance were hot topics on Wednesday afternoon in Pruis Hall.
VISTA, Calif. - A body found in Southern California is a Marine's wife who disappeared five days ago, authorities said Wednesday.
This year's Late Nite Carnival will feature roaming entertainment including jugglers and contortionists, the event organizer said.
University Republicans hosted a congressional debate at Pruis Hall. The group's president says it's important for students to get involved in politics at the local level.
INDIANAPOLIS - Gov. Mitch Daniels endorsed presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney on Wednesday, saying he would do whatever he's asked to help the former Massachusetts governor defeat President Barack Obama in November.
Claiming more than 36,000 lives annually, suicide is the second-leading cause of death for college students and the third-leading cause of death for youth between the ages of 15 and 24.
Celebrating independent record stores for the fifth straight year, Village Green Records once again will take part in National Record Store Day, offering two days of free performances.
Popcorn and bumper cars are replacing some of campus' commuter parking this weekend.
From today until May 5, only 18 days remain until graduation. For those seniors who may be worried about what the future might hold, informational sessions are being offered to address concerns about what comes after graduation.
A closed-door encounter between two college acquaintances. Both have been drinking. One says she was raped; the other insists it was consensual. There are no other witnesses.
Students can meet employers in a nontraditional way during a virtual career fair hosted today by Career Development Professionals of Indiana, Inc.
