L.A. Times - News — As the Martian rover falls silent for good, JPL scientists mourn Spirit's loss and celebrate its remarkable achievements that continued for years beyond its expected lifetime.It was supposed to roam the surface of Mars for only three months and cover... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Oasis star Noel Gallagher and Badly Drawn Boy singer Damon Gough are set to take the stage at City’s sold-out homecoming party.The M.E.N. understands Burnage-born Gallagher, a lifelong Blue, is currently in discussions with the club. And officials ... more info

L.A. Times - News — NASA's glory decade began with Alan Shepard's launch into space. A trip to the moon followed a few years later.In early May 1961 — 50 years ago — the Cold War was at its hottest, and the United States needed a victory, an impressive one. more info

Guardian Music — (Dramatico)Paris-based Nigerian vocalist Bukola "Asa" Elemide is adept at weaving varicoloured musical tapestries: her second album mixes soul, reggae, lyrics in English and Yoruba – and a cover photo by fashionable Frenchman Jean-Baptiste Mondino,... more info

Altsounds — Renowned for fusing her Nigerian roots with contemporary soulful pop, on her internationally acclaimed self-titled debut album *Asa* proved herself to be an intelligent and socially conscious individual using her musical talents to address social and... more info

L.A. Times - News — CAPE CANAVERAL – Pilot Eric Boe brought space shuttle Discovery in for a graceful landing at Kennedy Space Center just before noon today, ending a 13-day mission as well as the orbiter's 27-year career. It was also the first step in the end of the ... more info

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Altsounds — Zomes is the solo guise of Asa Osborne, guitarist of the legendary band Lungfish, and Earth Grid is his second album and first release on Thrill Jockey Records. Zomes distills the ideas and towering cyclical melodies of Lungfish to their essence. D... more info

L.A. Times - News — NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory plans to layoff about 200 employees amid federal cutbacks. more info

Guardian Music — Our music team pick the songs or albums, old or new, they just can't turn offMatana Roberts Live in London Young Chicago saxophonist Matana Roberts combines the free-tonal eloquence of the city's sax legends such as Fred Anderson and Von Freeman with... more info