GOES-T weather satellite launches, carrying hope of better forecasts
A powerful new weather satellite, promising better forecasts for everything to hurricanes to wildfires, is on its way to orbit after a Tuesday afternoon launch from Florida.
A powerful new weather satellite, promising better forecasts for everything to hurricanes to wildfires, is on its way to orbit after a Tuesday afternoon launch from Florida.
ULA launches GOES-T weather satellite into orbit
An essential piece of forecasting technology launched from Florida's coast in the form of a high-tech weather satellite that can map lightning and track wildfires from above.
An essential piece of forecasting technology launched from Florida's coast in the form of a high-tech weather satellite that can map lightning and track wildfires from above.
Yellowstone, America's 1st national park, turns 150
On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone became America’s first national park and inspired a national parks movement around the world.
On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone became America’s first national park and inspired a national parks movement around the world.
Fire in the sky: Yosemite’s 'Firefall' draws thousands to witness nature’s magnificent spectacle
At the end of February, the setting sun hits Horsetail Fall at an angle that illuminates the top of the waterfall, making the flowing water look molten.
At the end of February, the setting sun hits Horsetail Fall at an angle that illuminates the top of the waterfall, making the flowing water look molten.
Canadian space agency shares satellite image of Earth internet says resembles a cat
The Canadian Space Agency posted a satellite photo of a region the internet concluded resembles a cat.
The Canadian Space Agency posted a satellite photo of a region the internet concluded resembles a cat.
World’s largest plane Antonov An-225 'destroyed' in Ukraine-Russian conflict
The world’s largest plane, an Antonov-225 "Mriya," has been “destroyed” in Ukraine during fighting with Russian troops, officials said.
The world’s largest plane, an Antonov-225 "Mriya," has been “destroyed” in Ukraine during fighting with Russian troops, officials said.
Russian invasion of Ukraine puts US-space collaboration in question
President Joe Biden announced new sanctions Thursday targeting Russian financial and technology sectors, including its space program.
President Joe Biden announced new sanctions Thursday targeting Russian financial and technology sectors, including its space program.
Life may indeed flash before our eyes when we die, brain wave study suggests
After studying the first-ever recording of a dying human brain, scientists say life’s memorable moments may indeed flash before our eyes when we die.
After studying the first-ever recording of a dying human brain, scientists say life’s memorable moments may indeed flash before our eyes when we die.
GOES-T weather satellite ready for liftoff next week from Florida
An essential piece of forecasting technology is preparing to launch from Florida's coast in less than a week in the form of a high-tech weather satellite that can map lightning and track wildfires from above.
An essential piece of forecasting technology is preparing to launch from Florida's coast in less than a week in the form of a high-tech weather satellite that can map lightning and track wildfires from above.
'Superbly preserved' pterosaur fossil discovered in Scotland
Scientists say the fossil of a 170-million-year-old pterosaur, billed as the world’s best-preserved skeleton of the prehistoric winged reptile, has been found on the Isle of Skye in Scotland.
Scientists say the fossil of a 170-million-year-old pterosaur, billed as the world’s best-preserved skeleton of the prehistoric winged reptile, has been found on the Isle of Skye in Scotland.
Fisherman bitten by shark near Bahamas rescued by Coast Guard
A fisherman who was bitten by a shark near the Bahamas was pulled to safety by a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew after his mates tightened a tourniquet around his arm.
A fisherman who was bitten by a shark near the Bahamas was pulled to safety by a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew after his mates tightened a tourniquet around his arm.
Hive thefts rise as beekeepers aid California's most valuable crop
As almond trees start to bloom, so begin beehive thefts that have become so prevalent that beekeepers are now turning to GPS tracking devices, surveillance cameras and other anti-theft technology to protect their precious colonies.
As almond trees start to bloom, so begin beehive thefts that have become so prevalent that beekeepers are now turning to GPS tracking devices, surveillance cameras and other anti-theft technology to protect their precious colonies.
Liftoff! SpaceX launches Starlink mission on Presidents Day
The goal of Starlink is to create a network that will help provide internet services to those who are not yet connected and to provide reliable and affordable internet across the globe.
The goal of Starlink is to create a network that will help provide internet services to those who are not yet connected and to provide reliable and affordable internet across the globe.
Sydney shark attack: Swimmer dies after suffering 'catastrophic injuries' from great white
A swimmer off of a Sydney beach in Australia died after being attacked by a 15-foot great white shark. It was Sydney’s first fatal shark attack since 1963.
A swimmer off of a Sydney beach in Australia died after being attacked by a 15-foot great white shark. It was Sydney’s first fatal shark attack since 1963.
Snow moon 2022: February's full moon lights up sky — here's when to see it
February’s full snow moon in 2022 peaks on Feb. 16 but there are storms in the forecast for some parts of the U.S. Here’s the best time to see it.
February’s full snow moon in 2022 peaks on Feb. 16 but there are storms in the forecast for some parts of the U.S. Here’s the best time to see it.
US sea levels will rise rapidly in the next 30 years, report warns
A federal report warns that America's coasts will be hit hard by ever faster sea level rise between now and the year 2050.
A federal report warns that America's coasts will be hit hard by ever faster sea level rise between now and the year 2050.
Virgin Galactic reopens spaceflight ticket sales
Tickets cost $450,000 and all reservations will require a $150,000 deposit to secure a spot, according to the company.
Tickets cost $450,000 and all reservations will require a $150,000 deposit to secure a spot, according to the company.
Woman appears to be cured of HIV after using new treatment, NIH says
The woman appears to be HIV-free following a new transplant method using umbilical cord blood.
The woman appears to be HIV-free following a new transplant method using umbilical cord blood.
Lifting weights for 3 seconds a day increases muscle strength, study suggests
Researchers wanted to figure out the minimum amount of exercise needed to actually improve a person’s strength, hoping it will lead to a healthier lifestyle and overall advancement in exercise.
Researchers wanted to figure out the minimum amount of exercise needed to actually improve a person’s strength, hoping it will lead to a healthier lifestyle and overall advancement in exercise.
Video captures flock of birds suddenly falling from the sky in Mexico
A flock of yellow-headed blackbirds suddenly dropped from the sky on a street in Mexico, but the reason behind the mysterious fall remains unclear.
A flock of yellow-headed blackbirds suddenly dropped from the sky on a street in Mexico, but the reason behind the mysterious fall remains unclear.