‘New to science’: At least 2 minerals discovered in meteorite that crashed in Somalia
The minerals have been named after the town of El Ali, where the meteorite crashed in Somalia, and “elkinstantonite,” after planetary scientist Lindy Elkins-Tanton.
The minerals have been named after the town of El Ali, where the meteorite crashed in Somalia, and “elkinstantonite,” after planetary scientist Lindy Elkins-Tanton.
Watch: Minnesota bull moose captured on trail cameras
Researchers say moose are not common in the area, but over the past few years they've captured "quite a few bulls on camera."
Researchers say moose are not common in the area, but over the past few years they've captured "quite a few bulls on camera."
Waukesha County Lake Keesus gator head dragged in by cat
Burnt Toast's catch on Lake Keesus in Waukesha County Sunday gave new meaning to the phrase, "Look what the cat dragged in..."
Burnt Toast's catch on Lake Keesus in Waukesha County Sunday gave new meaning to the phrase, "Look what the cat dragged in..."
DNA tests help holocaust survivors reconnect with family torn apart in World War II
The New York-based Center for Jewish History is launching a project offering DNA testing kits for free to Holocaust survivors and their children.
The New York-based Center for Jewish History is launching a project offering DNA testing kits for free to Holocaust survivors and their children.
'RAWR!': Tyrannosaurus rex footprint discovered in remote Alaska national park
A colossal and ancient footprint discovered in a remote Alaska national park on November 28 turned out to be a Tyrannosaurus rex footprint.
A colossal and ancient footprint discovered in a remote Alaska national park on November 28 turned out to be a Tyrannosaurus rex footprint.
Flight team begins tracking right whales migrating along East Coast
Calving season for North Atlantic right whales has begun, and as the endangered species migrates down the U.S. East Coast, researchers with Clearwater Marine Aquarium are tracking their every move.
Calving season for North Atlantic right whales has begun, and as the endangered species migrates down the U.S. East Coast, researchers with Clearwater Marine Aquarium are tracking their every move.
International Space Station crew gets belated Thanksgiving treats from SpaceX launch
After a weather-related postponement, a SpaceX cargo ship blasted into space this past weekend with an extra special something on board.
After a weather-related postponement, a SpaceX cargo ship blasted into space this past weekend with an extra special something on board.
'Shocking' technique could bring fresher, healthier juice
A team of UGA scientists are working with 20,000 volts of electricity to try and create a safer - and tastier - orange juice.
A team of UGA scientists are working with 20,000 volts of electricity to try and create a safer - and tastier - orange juice.
Europe's space agency picks first disabled astronaut recruit
John McFall, a 41-year-old British former Paralympian who lost his right leg in a motorcycle accident when he was 19, called his selection “a real turning point and mark in history.”
John McFall, a 41-year-old British former Paralympian who lost his right leg in a motorcycle accident when he was 19, called his selection “a real turning point and mark in history.”
You can now watch live views from Orion as capsule swings around the moon
With its deep-space data relay network performing better than expected, NASA has set up a live video stream from the Orion capsule as it heads toward lunar orbit.
With its deep-space data relay network performing better than expected, NASA has set up a live video stream from the Orion capsule as it heads toward lunar orbit.
Artemis I capsule buzzes moon; last big step before lunar orbit
As NASA’s Orion capsule swung out from behind the moon Monday, onboard cameras sent back a picture of Earth — a blue dot surrounded by blackness.
As NASA’s Orion capsule swung out from behind the moon Monday, onboard cameras sent back a picture of Earth — a blue dot surrounded by blackness.
Fossil of car-sized sea turtle, likely one of the largest ever, unearthed in Spain
This massive sea turtle existed more than 70 million years ago and could have reached a body length of up to about 12 feet, researchers said.
This massive sea turtle existed more than 70 million years ago and could have reached a body length of up to about 12 feet, researchers said.
James Webb telescope's new image unveils a new star form, displaying ‘fiery hourglass’
The top half of the "hourglass" reveals clouds of gas and dust in shades of orange and bronze, while clouds on the bottom half are awash in blues and lavenders.
The top half of the "hourglass" reveals clouds of gas and dust in shades of orange and bronze, while clouds on the bottom half are awash in blues and lavenders.
The Leonid meteor shower peaks tonight. Brave the cold for the best sky show of the season
The West Coast will benefit from a large dome of high pressure helping to provide clear skies for the Leonid meteor Shower. However, much of the U.S. is facing cold temperatures that will make sky gazing a winter sport.
The West Coast will benefit from a large dome of high pressure helping to provide clear skies for the Leonid meteor Shower. However, much of the U.S. is facing cold temperatures that will make sky gazing a winter sport.
Millions of red crabs invade streets amid annual migration on Australia’s Christmas Island
Millions of red crabs have emerged from their burrows and the rainforests on Australia's Christmas Island to begin their annual migration to the ocean, leading to quite a surreal scene.
Millions of red crabs have emerged from their burrows and the rainforests on Australia's Christmas Island to begin their annual migration to the ocean, leading to quite a surreal scene.
Check out these crazy deep sea creatures discovered by Australian researchers
“We have discovered an amazing number of potentially new species living in this remote marine park,” the institute’s chief scientist Dr. Tim O’Hara said.
“We have discovered an amazing number of potentially new species living in this remote marine park,” the institute’s chief scientist Dr. Tim O’Hara said.
Artemis I launch: A not-so-small step towards NASA’s next giant leap
Nearly 50 years after the last men walked on the moon, NASA is one step closer to sending the first woman. The Artemis I mission blasted off early Wednesday on an ambitious test flight of the agency’s new moon rocket and capsule.
Nearly 50 years after the last men walked on the moon, NASA is one step closer to sending the first woman. The Artemis I mission blasted off early Wednesday on an ambitious test flight of the agency’s new moon rocket and capsule.
Technical issues challenge NASA ahead of latest moon rocket launch
NASA says a risky repair job appears to have fixed the hydrogen fuel leak that threatened to delay a third attempt to send the Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft on a test flight known as Artemis I, and liftoff could be minutes away.
NASA says a risky repair job appears to have fixed the hydrogen fuel leak that threatened to delay a third attempt to send the Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft on a test flight known as Artemis I, and liftoff could be minutes away.
These recycled space shuttle parts are now powering Artemis I to space
The Artemis I mission’s rocket engines and boosters have direct ties to Columbia, Challenger and each of the other shuttles, and even one of the original Mercury 7 astronauts.
The Artemis I mission’s rocket engines and boosters have direct ties to Columbia, Challenger and each of the other shuttles, and even one of the original Mercury 7 astronauts.
Artemis I’s LEGO astronauts: On a mission to inspire
Call it one small step for tiny astronauts. There may not be a human crew aboard NASA’s Artemis I mission, but there will be four small LEGO astronauts keeping an eye on the Orion capsule’s flight to the moon.
Call it one small step for tiny astronauts. There may not be a human crew aboard NASA’s Artemis I mission, but there will be four small LEGO astronauts keeping an eye on the Orion capsule’s flight to the moon.