Florida company wants to start offering balloon rides to the edge of space
A company wants to use an advanced balloon to fly customers from Earth’s surface in Alaska to the highest reaches of the planet’s atmosphere.
A company wants to use an advanced balloon to fly customers from Earth’s surface in Alaska to the highest reaches of the planet’s atmosphere.
Fisherman in India accidentally catches endangered dolphin, carries it to safety
When you catch an endangered animal, it’s only right to set it free.
When you catch an endangered animal, it’s only right to set it free.
'Cupid,' the 15-year-old giraffe, passes away at Florida's Lion Country Safari
Staff members at a Florida drive-through safari are mourning the loss of one of their wildlife friends.
Staff members at a Florida drive-through safari are mourning the loss of one of their wildlife friends.
Get set for July 4 buck moon, partial lunar eclipse: NASA’s top tips for July skywatchers
Skywatchers are in for a treat on July 4, when the buck moon, or July full moon, rises in the sky. There will also be a partial lunar eclipse.
Skywatchers are in for a treat on July 4, when the buck moon, or July full moon, rises in the sky. There will also be a partial lunar eclipse.
More than a thousand starfish wash up on South Carolina beaches
Shannon Turbeville was walking the beach on Fripp Island on a Sunday evening when she stumbled upon a not-so-typical sight — more than 1,000 starfish cluttered the sand.
Shannon Turbeville was walking the beach on Fripp Island on a Sunday evening when she stumbled upon a not-so-typical sight — more than 1,000 starfish cluttered the sand.
Mystery of how flying snakes move is solved by scientists
The snakes move along tree branches and, sometimes, to reach another tree, they launch themselves into the air and glide down at an angle.
The snakes move along tree branches and, sometimes, to reach another tree, they launch themselves into the air and glide down at an angle.
Launch of NASA Mars rover delayed again, 2 weeks left to fly
If the Perseverance rover isn't on its way by mid-August, it will have to wait until 2022 when Earth and Mars are back in proper alignment, costing NASA close to $500 million for the delay alone.
If the Perseverance rover isn't on its way by mid-August, it will have to wait until 2022 when Earth and Mars are back in proper alignment, costing NASA close to $500 million for the delay alone.
‘This is what space smells like’: NASA-designed scent to be made into out-of-this-world perfume
A Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign was recently launched for Eau de Space, a novel fragrance based on a scent commissioned by NASA that promises a whiff of outer space.
A Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign was recently launched for Eau de Space, a novel fragrance based on a scent commissioned by NASA that promises a whiff of outer space.
Successful SpaceX launch of U.S. Space Force GPS satellite
On Tuesday, SpaceX launched a new U.S. Space Force GPS satellite into orbit atop a Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral.
On Tuesday, SpaceX launched a new U.S. Space Force GPS satellite into orbit atop a Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral.
Wisconsin family saves bear with plastic tub stuck on head
A Wisconsin family boating on a lake in Chippewa County saved a black bear swimming with its head stuck in a plastic container on Saturday, June 27.
A Wisconsin family boating on a lake in Chippewa County saved a black bear swimming with its head stuck in a plastic container on Saturday, June 27.
Full Buck Moon: Lunar eclipse will occur on July 4
U.S. residents reveling in Independence Day festivities will get a prime-time view of a penumbral lunar eclipse that is expected to take over the night sky starting at 11:04 p.m. EDT.
U.S. residents reveling in Independence Day festivities will get a prime-time view of a penumbral lunar eclipse that is expected to take over the night sky starting at 11:04 p.m. EDT.
‘Lunar Loo Challenge’: NASA offering $20,000 for best astronaut toilet design
The challenge comes ahead of NASA’s 2024 flight to the moon, which aims to land the first woman and next man on the lunar surface.
The challenge comes ahead of NASA’s 2024 flight to the moon, which aims to land the first woman and next man on the lunar surface.
Deputies: Man smacked Zebra, posted to social media
Deputies in Troup County released two photos from a social media account that investigators show a young man smacking a zebra in the face.
Deputies in Troup County released two photos from a social media account that investigators show a young man smacking a zebra in the face.
Massive spider found clinging to Texas home: 'I was terrified!'
On June 19, the couple found the eight-legged unwelcomed guest, which appeared to be bigger than the size of a human hand, crawling on the back patio door of their San Antonio home.
On June 19, the couple found the eight-legged unwelcomed guest, which appeared to be bigger than the size of a human hand, crawling on the back patio door of their San Antonio home.
Spacewalking astronaut loses mirror, newest space junk
A spacewalking astronaut has added to the millions of pieces of junk orbiting the Earth.
A spacewalking astronaut has added to the millions of pieces of junk orbiting the Earth.
NASA names DC headquarters after its first Black female engineer, Mary W. Jackson
NASA announced Wednesday that the agency will name its D.C. headquarters building after "Hidden Figure" Mary W. Jackson. She was the first Black female engineer at NASA.
NASA announced Wednesday that the agency will name its D.C. headquarters building after "Hidden Figure" Mary W. Jackson. She was the first Black female engineer at NASA.
Watch: Curious manatee joins beachgoers on Father's Day
A lone manatee was seen slowly moving about a Florida beach, but those enjoying the same waters didn't seem to notice.
A lone manatee was seen slowly moving about a Florida beach, but those enjoying the same waters didn't seem to notice.
Swimmer caught on camera catching shark off Delaware coast
A swimmer was recorded over the weekend catching and displaying a shark at Cape Henlopen State Park Beach in Delaware.
A swimmer was recorded over the weekend catching and displaying a shark at Cape Henlopen State Park Beach in Delaware.
‘Extremely alarming’ swarms of locusts plague eastern Africa, western Asia amid COVID-19 pandemic
Swarms of locusts are wreaking havoc on crops throughout eastern Africa and western Asia amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Swarms of locusts are wreaking havoc on crops throughout eastern Africa and western Asia amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Virgin Galactic inks NASA deal for commercial space flights
Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc. has agreed to a deal with NASA to boost commercial human spaceflight to the International Space Station and develop a “robust economy” in space.
Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc. has agreed to a deal with NASA to boost commercial human spaceflight to the International Space Station and develop a “robust economy” in space.