1st annual space piracy conference aims to combat space crime and smuggling
The First Annual Space Piracy Conference, scheduled for early next year by the Center for the Study of Space Crime, Policy, and Governance (CSCPG), will gather experts to address growing concerns of space crime and smuggling, discussing risks and solutions from various perspectives.
The First Annual Space Piracy Conference, scheduled for early next year by the Center for the Study of Space Crime, Policy, and Governance (CSCPG), will gather experts to address growing concerns of space crime and smuggling, discussing risks and solutions from various perspectives.
'Planet parade' not quite happening June 3, NASA says. Here’s when instead.
NASA shared a viewing note about the so-called “planet parade” that has been hyped up to grace the sky on June 3.
NASA shared a viewing note about the so-called “planet parade” that has been hyped up to grace the sky on June 3.
Extreme solar storms took tractors in circles while farmers were planting crops
Some farmers had to suspend operations during the most extreme geomagnetic storm in 20 years.
Some farmers had to suspend operations during the most extreme geomagnetic storm in 20 years.
If you hate airplane turbulence, here are the best places to sit
At some point this summer, TSA expects more than 3 million passengers to pass through checkpoints in one day.
At some point this summer, TSA expects more than 3 million passengers to pass through checkpoints in one day.
Plant hidden in Vermont for 108 years rediscovered thanks to botanist's keen eye
What's all the commotion about this tiny herb? Vermont Fish & Wildlife said that the significance of this discovery lies in where it was found again.
What's all the commotion about this tiny herb? Vermont Fish & Wildlife said that the significance of this discovery lies in where it was found again.
'Planet parade' time: Guide to the 6-planet alignment in June
Skywatchers are in for a treat on June 3, 2024, when a rare alignment of six planets will be visible in the pre-dawn sky.
Skywatchers are in for a treat on June 3, 2024, when a rare alignment of six planets will be visible in the pre-dawn sky.
'Can my pet eat cicadas?' Expert reveals what to do if your dog or cat gets hold of this insect
Ingesting cicadas could cause gastrointestinal upset and allergic reactions in certain pets, a vet tech says.
Ingesting cicadas could cause gastrointestinal upset and allergic reactions in certain pets, a vet tech says.
See it: Catfish 'the size of a 6th grader' tops state record after pulled from Oklahoma reservoir
Flathead catfish are frequently found in Oklahoma waters, and the massive specimen legally caught by Bradly Courtright on the Pine Creek Reservoir was nearly 40 years old.
Flathead catfish are frequently found in Oklahoma waters, and the massive specimen legally caught by Bradly Courtright on the Pine Creek Reservoir was nearly 40 years old.
Northern lights could return to US with another geomagnetic storm
NOAA has issued another geomagnetic storm watch through this weekend.
NOAA has issued another geomagnetic storm watch through this weekend.
Giant pandas returning to DC’s National Zoo
Two new giant pandas are coming to D.C.’s National Zoo from China. The Smithsonian's National Zoo made the announcement Wednesday, a little more than six months after sending its three pandas back to China.
Two new giant pandas are coming to D.C.’s National Zoo from China. The Smithsonian's National Zoo made the announcement Wednesday, a little more than six months after sending its three pandas back to China.
Alligator found taking bites out of woman in Houston, police investigating
Houston police say an alligator was found taking bites out of a woman near Clear Lake on Tuesday morning.
Houston police say an alligator was found taking bites out of a woman near Clear Lake on Tuesday morning.
SpaceX says it's ready for Starship's fourth test flight from Texas
If the FAA grants SpaceX its modified launch license, the company said it could attempt the fourth test flight of Starship and the Super Heavy booster as soon as June 5 from its launch site in Boca Chica, Texas.
If the FAA grants SpaceX its modified launch license, the company said it could attempt the fourth test flight of Starship and the Super Heavy booster as soon as June 5 from its launch site in Boca Chica, Texas.
Allergist shares tips on how to treat bug bites and stings
Summer in the South means lots of sunshine, long, hot days and, Atlanta allergist Dr. Kasey Lanier says, a rise in insect stings and bites.
Summer in the South means lots of sunshine, long, hot days and, Atlanta allergist Dr. Kasey Lanier says, a rise in insect stings and bites.
‘Dumped pet lions’ rescued, start new life in Africa
Six young lions were rescued from the illegal wildlife trade in Kuwait.
Six young lions were rescued from the illegal wildlife trade in Kuwait.
Endangered crowned lemur born at Zoo Atlanta has died
Zoo Atlanta is reporting that the baby crowned lemur born on May 20 has died.
Zoo Atlanta is reporting that the baby crowned lemur born on May 20 has died.
Star nursery, far-off galaxies revealed in stunning new images from Euclid’s telescope
The new images were shared by the European Space Agency’s Euclid observatory.
The new images were shared by the European Space Agency’s Euclid observatory.
Moon will 'kiss' Saturn on May 31 and other summer sky events to watch
On May 31, sky lovers can witness a stunning celestial event as the Moon will appear to "kiss" Saturn in the southeastern sky just before dawn, offering a rare and captivating visual spectacle for amateur astronomers and stargazers, with several other noteworthy celestial events occurring this year.
On May 31, sky lovers can witness a stunning celestial event as the Moon will appear to "kiss" Saturn in the southeastern sky just before dawn, offering a rare and captivating visual spectacle for amateur astronomers and stargazers, with several other noteworthy celestial events occurring this year.
NASA assessing when Boeing's Starliner could be ready to launch with astronauts
Boeing continues to troubleshoot a new issue with its Starliner spacecraft before the company tries again to launch two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station.
Boeing continues to troubleshoot a new issue with its Starliner spacecraft before the company tries again to launch two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station.
California sea lion hops into UCLA rowers' boat
A malnourished sea lion pup hopped into a UCLA rower's boat, surprising the crew and nuzzling some of the athletes.
A malnourished sea lion pup hopped into a UCLA rower's boat, surprising the crew and nuzzling some of the athletes.
‘Planet Parade’ 2024: watch guide for 6 planets aligned on June 3
On June 3, 2024, skywatchers can witness a rare "planet parade" of six planets—Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune—aligning in the pre-dawn sky, visible near the eastern horizon about 20 minutes before sunrise.
On June 3, 2024, skywatchers can witness a rare "planet parade" of six planets—Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune—aligning in the pre-dawn sky, visible near the eastern horizon about 20 minutes before sunrise.