Denise Chow is a former Space.com staff writer who then worked as assistant managing editor at Live Science before moving to NBC News as a science reporter, where she focuses on general science and climate change. She spent two years with Space.com, writing about rocket launches and covering NASA's final three space shuttle missions, before joining the Live Science team in 2013. A Canadian transplant, Denise has a bachelor's degree from the University of Toronto, and a master's degree in journalism from New York University. At NBC News, Denise covers general science and climate change.
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After one month on Mars, NASA's Curiosity rover is shifting into Martian science gear.

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It took some improvised tools for two astronauts to repair the space station's power system.

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Today's spacewalk was the sixth for Sunita Williams and the second for Akihiko Hoshide.

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Today's spacewalk is expected to last approximately 6.5 hours.

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Space station astronauts Sunita Williams and Akihiko Hoshide will venture outside for the second time in six days.

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Two astronauts were unable to install a replacement power unit during a lengthy spacewalk today.

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The astronauts struggled with a series of stuck bolts while completing their spacewalk.

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The astronauts are expected to spend 6.5 hours working on the exterior of the space station.

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NASA astronaut Sunita Williams and Japanese astronaut Akihiko Hoshide will conduct the spacewalk.

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A National Science Foundation committee recommends discontinuing funding for several iconic telescopes.

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The video takes a different spin on LMFAO's hit song "Sexy and I Know It."

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The decadal survey was sponsored by NASA and the National Science Foundation.

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A gitch has delayed the Dawn probe's trip from asteroid Vesta to Ceres.

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The Russian spacewalk will take place on Aug. 20, and the NASA spacewalk is scheduled to occur on Aug. 30.

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NASA astronaut Sunita Williams will compete in the Nautica Malibu Triathlon from the space station.

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The expedition was carried out to retrieve a sunken film capsule in the Pacific Ocean.

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The software transition will prepare Curiosity for its mission on the surface of Mars.

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New Mars photos and video from NASA's Curiosity rover capture the Red Planet's stark beauty.

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The new photos show crisp views of the Curiosity rover's surroundings on the Red Planet.

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The company, called Uwingu, is hoping to raise millions of dollars for research and educational projects.

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Here's how NASA's newest Mars rover will land on the Red Planet.

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NASA hopes to use the Curiosity rover's landing to build awareness about Red Planet exploration.

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The Curiosity rover is slated to touch down on Mars on the night of Aug. 5.
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