-
Bidder pays $1.5M for space trip with Leonardo DiCaprio
One fan of Leonardo DiCaprio has paid 1.5 million dollars for a trip into space with the actor, during a charity auction at the Cannes Film Festival on Thursday. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the winning bidder will get the chance to travel into space orbit on a Virgin Galactic spaceship in a seat next to DiCaprio, Us magazine reported. A portion of the proceeds from the auction will go ...
-
Hubble reveals Ring Nebulas true shape
New observations by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope have revealed the real shape of the Ring Nebula. The glowing gas shroud around an old, dying, Sun-like star is like a doughnut, scientists suggested. "The nebula is not like a bagel, but rather, it's like a jelly doughnut, because it's filled with material in the middle," said C. Robert O'Dell of Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn. ...
-
Ecuadorian satellite escapes collision with Russian rocket
Ecuador's first satellite avoided a direct collision with the remains of a Russian rocket, but whether the device is still operating remains unclear, the head of the country's EXA space agency told EFE. The US-based Joint Space Operations Center, which had alerted EXA to the possible threat to Pegaso, informed the Ecuadorian agency Thursday that the Russian wreckage did not hit the satellite ...
-
Rare birth of mega-galaxy captured by space telescope
Researchers in the US have captured rare images of the creation of a massive galaxy about 10 times the size of the Milky Way that was formed when two young galaxies collided 11 billion years ago, a study said. "Capturing the creation of this type of large, short-lived star body is extremely rare - the equivalent of discovering a missing link between winged dinosaurs and early birds," scientists ...
-
New Russian spacecraft reusable for up to five flights
Russia's new reusable spacecraft being developed by the Energia Rocket and Space Corporation will be able to make up to five space flights, the rocket maker said. The spacecraft's technical design has been finalised but is yet to be officially approved, Energia deputy general designer Alexander Chernyavsky said. The new reusable craft is to replace the Soyuz carrier rocket and is expected to ...
61.0°F Mostly Cloudy
Winds: Calm
Movie Review
Sweet Home Alabama
Director Andy Tennant's last film was 1999's Anna and the King, the florid tale of a refined 19th-century British woman who finds herself in the ancient Oriental kingdom of Siam, which is moving slowly into modernity. His latest, the romantic comedy Sweet Home Alabama, has essentially the same narrative crux, but in this case it's a refined 21st-century New Yorker who finds herself ... ...
On Facebook
-
UAE issues stamp to commemorate satellite
Emirates Post has issued a stamp to showcase the UAE's achievement in the field of science and technology, and to commemorate the "Y1A", the first multipurpose satellite by Yahsat. The satellite, a milestone for the nation, is designed to provide advanced satellite services to Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Central and South West Asia. The stamp is available in a denomination of four ...
-
Neuroscience V Rocket Science Which is best | Dean Burnett
When people want to emphasise how complicated something is, they compare it to either brain surgery or rocket science. But it's unlikely that two such different disciplines are equally challenging. One must be ...
-
VIDEO Mount Pavlof in Alaska erupts ash can be seen from space
Mount Pavlof, Alaska -- Alaska's Pavlof Volcano started erupting on May 13th and the ash cloud can be seen from the International Space Station. CNN -I-reporter Chris Owens, who's a pilot, flew within about a half-mile of the volcano and captured the plume on video. The outdoor TV program producer says he was scouting a location at the time. NASA says Pavlof's ash cloud went ...
-
This Anti-Gravity 3-D Printer Can Make Objects Anywhere—Even Space
Inventors Petr Novikov and Sasa Jokic designed it after trying to think of ways to implement 3-D printing with fibers, rather than the usual ...
-
Roaches have evolved to evade toxic traps
In the mid-1980s pest-control companies introduced roach-killing cocktails of food mixed with slow-acting toxins. Lured in by the food, the roaches ate the heady mix, then returned to their nests, only to die several hours later and spread the toxin when their nest-mates devoured their faeces and bodies. By 1993, however, the toxic bait was becoming ...
Making the news
We must define the nature and scope of this struggle, or else it will define us. Neither I, nor any President can promise the total defeat of terror. What we must do is dismantle networks that pose a direct danger.
Barack Obama
The U.S. president was speaking on his administration's counter terrorism policy.
Hotel Review
THE WESTIN, LOS ANGELES AIRPORT
This substantial hotel is easily accessed on Century Boulevarde. Driving in to the entrance area, the hotel main lobby greets ...
Keep readingRecord Your Vote
The Boy Scouts of America National Council has resolved to accept gay members. Do you agree with this policy?
Nashville Herald
Nashville Herald | Independent News Resource for Nashville, TnThe Nashville Herald is essentially a local Nashville newspaper, but with a national and international perspective, designed to provide readers with a one-stop shop for Nashville, national US, regional, and world news coverage, weather and sports information, with live updates on breaking business stories, and what's happening in the financial markets.
The biggest advantage we have is that we are an online newspaper, which means we are constantly refreshing our stories as more and more information comes to hand. Often when a story breaks the initial details are sketchy.
We and our sources around the world work hard to gather more information, verify facts, and provide a perspective of the major stories. Expert opinion often accompanies our articles to better inform readers, and provide a more complete understanding
of the news we deliver.
Financial markets and business reports are regular features as we pin down what's happening, and constantly refresh stock market indice readings, dollar currency rates, and breaking business news reports. Our world sports coverage is a priority, as is our regional news.
We like to think if you're looking for breaking news out of Nashville, Tennessee, the United States, or the world, you'll look for it first at the Nashville Herald.
- Friend of Boston bombers had confessed to 2011 triple murders claims FBI
- Drone strikes are legal and extend to US citizens as well, says Obama
- Kerry holds talks with Israeli and Palestinian officials
- Royalty Pharma takeover bid fails to find Elan ecceptance
- Lincolns life-saving note put up for 15000 dollars
- Diversion of flight fails to save passenger from Ireland
- More drivers fewer air travelers this Memorial Day weekend
- Minnesota resorts expect stronger summer than 2012
- Snapshot High of 71 + Twins blow lead + Highway bridge collapses + Boy Scouts end ban on gay marriage Video
- Pee-wee Herman shoots down Louisville festival planned in his honor
- Its sexist to ask women about age says Julianne Moore
- Narcissists woo women more easily
- Rural women imparted advanced training in handloom handicrafts in Manipur
- Doll making gains popularity among women in Tripura
- Greater attention needed for safe childbirths UN urges on inaugural Day to end obstetric fistula
Subscribe to our Newsletter
Get the latest Nashville Herald headlines delivered to your inbox.

