Over 1,000 pounds of space debris crash in south Kenyan village
The object was determined to be a separation ring from a rocket, weighing over 1,000 pounds and eight feet in diameter.
The object was determined to be a separation ring from a rocket, weighing over 1,000 pounds and eight feet in diameter.
Orca Tahlequah seen pushing second dead calf in WA waters
Southern resident orca Tahlequah is suffering the loss of yet another calf. Here's where she and her deceased calf have been spotted.
Southern resident orca Tahlequah is suffering the loss of yet another calf. Here's where she and her deceased calf have been spotted.
Where and when to see the Quadrantids, the first meteor shower of 2025
When and how to watch the Quadrantid meteor shower, offering prime viewing conditions under a slim crescent moon.
When and how to watch the Quadrantid meteor shower, offering prime viewing conditions under a slim crescent moon.
Northern Lights forecast: Some US states could view aurora borealis for New Year's
It’s possible that some upper U.S. states could again get the chance to see the Northern Lights as the world rings in 2025. Here's what to know.
It’s possible that some upper U.S. states could again get the chance to see the Northern Lights as the world rings in 2025. Here's what to know.
Former President Jimmy Carter to be buried at national park named in his honor
The 39th president will be buried at Jimmy Carter National Historical Park next to his wife, Rosalynn Carter.
The 39th president will be buried at Jimmy Carter National Historical Park next to his wife, Rosalynn Carter.
Rare Black Moon to rise as 2024 comes to an end
The Black Moon, which is also sometimes called an invisible Moon, will rise on Dec. 30. The Moon will gradually become more visible as it heads to the first-quarter stage by Jan. 6.
The Black Moon, which is also sometimes called an invisible Moon, will rise on Dec. 30. The Moon will gradually become more visible as it heads to the first-quarter stage by Jan. 6.
Grieving orca who carried dead calf in 2018 now seen with newborn
An orca that captured the world’s attention in 2018 after she carried her dead newborn calf for weeks appears to be a new mother again, bringing a sign of hope to researchers.
An orca that captured the world’s attention in 2018 after she carried her dead newborn calf for weeks appears to be a new mother again, bringing a sign of hope to researchers.
Once thought extinct, over 1,300 rare snails released on remote island in bold conservation effort
Chester Zoo has reintroduced 1,329 critically endangered Desertas Island land snails to Bugio Island in the Atlantic as part of a major conservation effort.
Chester Zoo has reintroduced 1,329 critically endangered Desertas Island land snails to Bugio Island in the Atlantic as part of a major conservation effort.
What is Kessler Syndrome and the potential consequences for Earth of growing space debris?
What to know about the growing threat of space debris as satellites multiply and experts warn of potential orbital disaster.
What to know about the growing threat of space debris as satellites multiply and experts warn of potential orbital disaster.
Space calendar 2025: When to look up at the night sky
A month-by-month guide to meteor showers, eclipses and planet viewing opportunities visible across the U.S. in 2025.
A month-by-month guide to meteor showers, eclipses and planet viewing opportunities visible across the U.S. in 2025.
It's official: Biden signs new law, designates bald eagle as 'national bird'
The bald eagle has officially been named the U.S. national bird.
The bald eagle has officially been named the U.S. national bird.
Burt, saltwater reptile star of ‘Crocodile Dundee,’ dies at over 90 years old
Burt, a saltwater crocodile who starred in “Crocodile Dundee," has died at more than 90 years old.
Burt, a saltwater crocodile who starred in “Crocodile Dundee," has died at more than 90 years old.
Northern giant hornet declared eradicated in WA, US, officials confirm
The multiyear eradication campaign began in 2019.
The multiyear eradication campaign began in 2019.
Ocean heat wave known as 'The Blob' blamed for killing half the population of bird species
The new study suggested that 4 million seabirds died following unusually warm conditions in the northeastern Pacific Ocean between 2014 and 2016.
The new study suggested that 4 million seabirds died following unusually warm conditions in the northeastern Pacific Ocean between 2014 and 2016.
Gov. Hochul announces federal drone detection system for NY
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Sunday that the federal government is deploying a drone detection system to the state to aid in investigations into recent drone sightings.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Sunday that the federal government is deploying a drone detection system to the state to aid in investigations into recent drone sightings.
PHOTOS: Georgia Aquarium helping 8 stranded loggerhead sea turtles
On Thursday, Georgia Aquarium welcomed 8 loggerhead sea turtles in need of a temporary home for rehabilitation after being stranded.
On Thursday, Georgia Aquarium welcomed 8 loggerhead sea turtles in need of a temporary home for rehabilitation after being stranded.
2024 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards winner is a squirrel in a precarious position
A squirrel that found itself in a precarious position was the inspiration for this year’s Nikon Comedy Wildlife photo awards winner.
A squirrel that found itself in a precarious position was the inspiration for this year’s Nikon Comedy Wildlife photo awards winner.
Geminid meteor shower peaks this week: Here's your skygazing forecast
The Geminid meteor shower's peak activity happens this week, when 120 meteors per hour are possible under the right conditions.
The Geminid meteor shower's peak activity happens this week, when 120 meteors per hour are possible under the right conditions.
Monarch butterfly: Should they be given federal protections?
Depending on where they live in the U.S., some monarch butterfly populations could face extinction by 2080 if they aren’t extended federal protections, one expert said.
Depending on where they live in the U.S., some monarch butterfly populations could face extinction by 2080 if they aren’t extended federal protections, one expert said.
Drone or flying car? Expert weighs in after mystery sightings prompt investigation in New Jersey
What is that in the sky? Mystery drone sightings in Delaware County, Philadelphia and New Jersey have prompted many questions and an expert says due to the shape and size of the object in the sky, it could even be a flying car!
What is that in the sky? Mystery drone sightings in Delaware County, Philadelphia and New Jersey have prompted many questions and an expert says due to the shape and size of the object in the sky, it could even be a flying car!