ESA's Comet Interceptor will be 1st mission to visit 'pristine' object
The mission, called Comet Interceptor, will be the first mission to visit the cosmic object.
How the military’s new X-65 plane might revolutionize aircraft design
The experimental new X-plane is designed to not have any external parts to improve weight issues and make it more aerodynamic.
Scientists photograph ‘lost bird,’ not seen for decades, during expedition in Africa
According to the American Bird Conservancy, the yellow-crested helmetshrike had not been seen in nearly two decades. It had never been photographed.
How much bigger is a supermoon, really?
In 2024, there are four supermoons to look forward to, and they happen four months in a row.
Daylight saving time 2024: When is it and what to know about springing forward
As daylight saving time approaches, many Americans are left wondering: Will we ever stop changing our clocks twice a year?
March Napness: Contest underway to find the sleepiest sanctuary bear
You’ve heard of March Madness and Fat Bear Week, but are you ready for March Napness? As hibernating season comes to an end, the search is on for the sleepiest sanctuary bear.
‘Thousands of whales disappeared,’ likely starved to death amid strong heatwave: study
Researchers found a decline of nearly 7,000 whales between 2012 and 2021, which coincided with a massive marine heatwave sometimes referred to as “the blob."
Scientists, isolated in Antarctic lab for months, began to develop their own accent
Scientists say if humans end up colonizing the moon or Mars, a new accent will surely develop over generations there as well.
How to watch the total solar eclipse with NASA
April’s solar eclipse will be hard to miss. If you’re anywhere within a large swath of the U.S., all you’ll need to do is look up. But if you want to watch this once-in-a-lifetime celestial event with experts, NASA is ready for you.
Lunar lander sends final images from the moon before being put to sleep
The company plans to put the lander to “sleep” later Wednesday, then see if it can be awakened in three weeks, once lunar night ends.
One of world’s smallest fish makes sound as loud as gunshot, scientists find
The fish, known as Danionella cerebrum, is smaller than a grape and is transparent
Odysseus moon lander: More pictures sent back with only hours left until it dies
The toppled moon lander, Odysseus, managed to send back more images Tuesday. The lander is expected to die by early Wednesday.
Delta adds second flight for viewing total solar eclipse on April 8
The company is adding a second flight for the path of totality, which will depart from Dallas-Fort Worth and arrive in Detroit at the same time as the other already-sold-out flight.
Watch: Bear trio gets evicted from building in California's Lake Tahoe
A family of three bears had bear-ly moved into a building in California’s Lake Tahoe when they got the boot.
Delta adds 2nd flight for 2024 solar eclipse viewing
Did you miss your chance to see April's total solar eclipse from the skies? Delta is giving astronomy lovers another chance with a second special flight.
Death Valley Dark Sky Festival 2024 slated for 1st weekend in March
The Death Valley Dark Sky Festival is free but some reservations may be required ahead of time for certain auditorium talks.
Joro spiders known for giant webs poised to invade more US cities, study warns
Joro spiders have been found in new research to be even more "urban tolerant" than previously believed, setting these creatures up to invade even more U.S. cities.
Balloon over US was likely hobbyist, officials says
The small balloon discovered flying over the U.S. Friday was likely a hobbyist balloon, officials said.
911 call of cougar attacks near Fall City released, 1 cyclist injured
Audio from several 911 calls have been released from a terrifying cougar attack north of Snoqualmie, capturing the moments a group of friends tried to pin the creature down with their bicycles.
US lands on the moon: Odysseus 'Odie' is on its side but ‘alive and well’
NASA and Intuitive Machines hope to receive more data and photos in the coming days.