Former NASA scientist behind Mars Viking program says life was discovered on planet 43 years ago
Gilbert V. Levin, principal investigator on NASA Viking missions to Mars in the 1970s, says he’s convinced life was discovered on the red planet nearly four decades ago.
Gilbert V. Levin, principal investigator on NASA Viking missions to Mars in the 1970s, says he’s convinced life was discovered on the red planet nearly four decades ago.
Montana fishermen catch live bobcat in fishing net on lake
A family said they spotted a young bobcat thrashing in the water while they were fishing.
A family said they spotted a young bobcat thrashing in the water while they were fishing.
‘Gains to America’: 1 third of US Nobel Prize winners in physics, chemistry, medicine are immigrants
Immigrants have been awarded 35 percent of the Nobel Prizes won by Americans in chemistry, medicine and physics since 1901, the National Foundation for American Policy reported in a policy brief released this year.
Immigrants have been awarded 35 percent of the Nobel Prizes won by Americans in chemistry, medicine and physics since 1901, the National Foundation for American Policy reported in a policy brief released this year.
New Mexico forecast to lead US in pecan production in 2019
New Mexico is expected to lead the U.S. in pecan production this year as growers prepare for the upcoming harvest.
New Mexico is expected to lead the U.S. in pecan production this year as growers prepare for the upcoming harvest.
Asteroid will make its closest approach to Earth in more than a century Monday night
According to NASA’s JPL, the giant space rock known as 2019 TA7 will skim past Earth at a distance of roughly 930,000 miles, making its closest approach to Earth in nearly 115 years.
According to NASA’s JPL, the giant space rock known as 2019 TA7 will skim past Earth at a distance of roughly 930,000 miles, making its closest approach to Earth in nearly 115 years.
Hawaii family grows world’s heaviest avocado at 5.6 pounds, makes 'a whole bunch of guacamole'
The avocado received a Guinness World Record for the world's heaviest avocado. The average avocado weighs about 6 ounces.
The avocado received a Guinness World Record for the world's heaviest avocado. The average avocado weighs about 6 ounces.
Man securing home after curious bear enters through sliding glass door
A bear walked right into a Florida home and checked things out, while the family was upstairs.
A bear walked right into a Florida home and checked things out, while the family was upstairs.
Bear cub makes parkour-style escape down staircase after breaking into California home
A bear family broke into the house in Homewood, located just outside of Tahoe City.
A bear family broke into the house in Homewood, located just outside of Tahoe City.
Alexei Leonov, 1st human to walk in space, dies in Moscow
Alexei Leonov, the legendary Soviet cosmonaut who became the first human to walk in space 54 years ago — and who nearly didn't make it back into his space capsule — has died in Moscow at 85.
Alexei Leonov, the legendary Soviet cosmonaut who became the first human to walk in space 54 years ago — and who nearly didn't make it back into his space capsule — has died in Moscow at 85.
NASA shows off new spacesuits as return to the Moon gets closer
NASA is showing off its new design of spacesuits.
NASA is showing off its new design of spacesuits.
Enormous lion terrifies photographer with loud roar — then smiles at him
A cheeky lion roared at a photographer, then flashed him a grin.
A cheeky lion roared at a photographer, then flashed him a grin.
Satellite launched from airplane over Atlantic Ocean will study atmosphere
It was a unique launch for NASA on Thursday evening, as the space agency sent a special satellite designed to study the Earth's upper atmosphere into orbit.
It was a unique launch for NASA on Thursday evening, as the space agency sent a special satellite designed to study the Earth's upper atmosphere into orbit.
Carcasses of 5 bulls found mysteriously mutilated, drained of blood on Oregon ranch
Five bulls were found dead and drained of blood on a ranch in Oregon. There was no indication they had been shot, attacked by predators or eaten poisonous plants.
Five bulls were found dead and drained of blood on a ranch in Oregon. There was no indication they had been shot, attacked by predators or eaten poisonous plants.
Invasive fish found in Gwinnett County
The invasive northern snakehead, which can breathe out of water, turned up at a private pond.
The invasive northern snakehead, which can breathe out of water, turned up at a private pond.
Meet the ‘Queen of Corpulence’: ‘Holly’ crowned 2019 ‘Fat Bear Week’ champion
A winner has officially been announced for Alaska’s Katmai National Park & Reserve fifth annual “Fattest Bear” of Brooks River competition featuring the park’s heftiest bears.
A winner has officially been announced for Alaska’s Katmai National Park & Reserve fifth annual “Fattest Bear” of Brooks River competition featuring the park’s heftiest bears.
California man encounters massive great white shark off coast of Catalina Island
A California man came face to face with a great white shark and lived to tell the tale.
A California man came face to face with a great white shark and lived to tell the tale.
Massive, bright orange ‘Hunter’s Moon’ will take over sky this Sunday
Yes, it’s already fall. Don’t believe it? Just look up at the sky and bask in the glow of the bright orange “Hunter’s Moon” that is sure to be a treat for stargazers this weekend.
Yes, it’s already fall. Don’t believe it? Just look up at the sky and bask in the glow of the bright orange “Hunter’s Moon” that is sure to be a treat for stargazers this weekend.
'Absolutely nuts': Squirrels hide more than 200 walnuts under hood of Pennsylvania couple's SUV
A Pittsburgh area man said they discovered the stored walnuts after his wife called to say the vehicle smelled like it was burning.
A Pittsburgh area man said they discovered the stored walnuts after his wife called to say the vehicle smelled like it was burning.
Madrid to cull nearly 12,000 invasive parakeets over threats to environment, public safety
Madrid’s city council on Monday announced plans to rid the Spanish capital of thousands of invasive parakeets through “ethical culling” and sterilization of eggs.
Madrid’s city council on Monday announced plans to rid the Spanish capital of thousands of invasive parakeets through “ethical culling” and sterilization of eggs.
Delta flies 120 girls to NASA with all-women crew in bid to inspire female aviators
Delta celebrated International Girls in Aviation Day on Sunday with its fifth annual Women Inspiring our Next Generation (WING) Flight, which carried 120 girls ages 12 to 18 from Salt Lake City to NASA in Houston.
Delta celebrated International Girls in Aviation Day on Sunday with its fifth annual Women Inspiring our Next Generation (WING) Flight, which carried 120 girls ages 12 to 18 from Salt Lake City to NASA in Houston.