Invasive Joro spider won't leave Georgia any time soon, study shows
Remember the Joro spider? Researchers from the University of Georgia say the East Asian yellow and blue arachnids are likely to spread again – and it won't be easy to get rid of them.
Remember the Joro spider? Researchers from the University of Georgia say the East Asian yellow and blue arachnids are likely to spread again – and it won't be easy to get rid of them.
Geomagnetic storm could create Northern Lights display across northern US -- if only the clouds would go away
Materials from the Sun hitting Earth's atmosphere could create a vivid Northern Lights display for parts of the upper Midwest and northern U.S. early this week.
Materials from the Sun hitting Earth's atmosphere could create a vivid Northern Lights display for parts of the upper Midwest and northern U.S. early this week.
Chernobyl’s mutant wolves developing resistance to cancer, study says
Wolves in Chernobyl’s radiation zone appear to have developed a resistance to cancer after being exposed to high levels of radiation in the wake of the nuclear disaster 35 years ago, according to a new study.
Wolves in Chernobyl’s radiation zone appear to have developed a resistance to cancer after being exposed to high levels of radiation in the wake of the nuclear disaster 35 years ago, according to a new study.
Grandmother soars toward dream of pilot license: 'I like being able to go where I want'
Dorsay Einung, a soon-to-be 63-year-old grandmother from Nebraska, is defying age and gender barriers by pursuing her dream of obtaining a pilot's license.
Dorsay Einung, a soon-to-be 63-year-old grandmother from Nebraska, is defying age and gender barriers by pursuing her dream of obtaining a pilot's license.
Stingray pregnancy shocks aquarium, shark lab in NC: 'We have no male'
A stingray's pregnancy could be a miraculous birth: The aquarium and shark lab where she lives has no male stingrays.
A stingray's pregnancy could be a miraculous birth: The aquarium and shark lab where she lives has no male stingrays.
ESA to use laser beams in space to study gravitational waves
During the LISA mission, three spacecraft will fly in formation, forming a triangle connected by laser beams to detect gravitational waves.
During the LISA mission, three spacecraft will fly in formation, forming a triangle connected by laser beams to detect gravitational waves.
NASA announces potentially habitable ‘super-Earth,’ only 137 light-years away
"Super-Earth" only 137 light-years away from our planet could be potentially habitable, NASA says.
"Super-Earth" only 137 light-years away from our planet could be potentially habitable, NASA says.
Where you are likely to see the April total eclipse based on cloud-cover forecasts
A total solar eclipse will happen over a large swath of the U.S. this April, but cloud cover could spoil the views for millions if the weather doesn't cooperate. That's where historical weather comes in handy.
A total solar eclipse will happen over a large swath of the U.S. this April, but cloud cover could spoil the views for millions if the weather doesn't cooperate. That's where historical weather comes in handy.
Here are the top 10 deadliest national parks, according to research
The serene landscapes of our national parks feature a plethora of mountainous landscapes, pristine beaches and lush forests, but there are some deadly risks associated with visiting. Outdoor clothing brand KÜHL looked at different criteria and came up with a list of the top 10 deadliest national parks.
The serene landscapes of our national parks feature a plethora of mountainous landscapes, pristine beaches and lush forests, but there are some deadly risks associated with visiting. Outdoor clothing brand KÜHL looked at different criteria and came up with a list of the top 10 deadliest national parks.
40 years ago, he became the first one-man spacecraft
Astronaut Bruce McCandless drifted away from the space shuttle and into history. The photo of his untethered spacewalk became one of the most iconic images of the decade.
Astronaut Bruce McCandless drifted away from the space shuttle and into history. The photo of his untethered spacewalk became one of the most iconic images of the decade.
Another whale found dead at Assateague Island; offshore wind projects causing concern
Maryland state officials discovered a deceased whale off the state's Atlantic coast last week, marking the second beached whale carcass discovered in the area in three weeks.
Maryland state officials discovered a deceased whale off the state's Atlantic coast last week, marking the second beached whale carcass discovered in the area in three weeks.
Shark fossils from Alabama, Kentucky national park lead to discovery of new species
The discovery was made at Mammoth Cave National Park in southern Kentucky.
The discovery was made at Mammoth Cave National Park in southern Kentucky.
Skyscraper-size asteroid expected to pass by Earth Friday
There’s no risk of it hitting our planet since it will pass seven times the distance from Earth to the moon.
There’s no risk of it hitting our planet since it will pass seven times the distance from Earth to the moon.
Guardians' home opener on collision course with solar eclipse in Cleveland
By the time the first pitch is thrown at the Guardians' home opener on April 8, fans will have seen something more unusual than a no-hitter, more rare than a perfect game and astronomically more exciting than an unassisted triple play.
By the time the first pitch is thrown at the Guardians' home opener on April 8, fans will have seen something more unusual than a no-hitter, more rare than a perfect game and astronomically more exciting than an unassisted triple play.
Syphilis reaches 1950s levels in US, while other STD rates show mixed trends
The U.S. syphilis epidemic isn't abating, with the rate of infectious cases rising 9% in 2022, according to a new federal government report on sexually transmitted diseases in adults.
The U.S. syphilis epidemic isn't abating, with the rate of infectious cases rising 9% in 2022, according to a new federal government report on sexually transmitted diseases in adults.
Telescope captures stunning images of not 1 but 19 spiral galaxies
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope was launched on Christmas Day 2021. Images possibly reveal billions of stars outside of our Milky Way galaxy.
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope was launched on Christmas Day 2021. Images possibly reveal billions of stars outside of our Milky Way galaxy.
The only other time a space shuttle was stacked in California
When the space shuttle program was initially developed, NASA expected to fly dozens of missions per year, not just from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, but also from a launch site on the West Coast.
When the space shuttle program was initially developed, NASA expected to fly dozens of missions per year, not just from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, but also from a launch site on the West Coast.
Boeing withdraws safety exemption request amid growing scrutiny after 737 Max incident
Boeing is retracting a request for a safety exemption crucial for certifying its new 737 Max 7 model following an alarming incident where a door plug blew out on a 737 Max 9 mid-flight.
Boeing is retracting a request for a safety exemption crucial for certifying its new 737 Max 7 model following an alarming incident where a door plug blew out on a 737 Max 9 mid-flight.
Here's what the Pentagon's former UFO hunter learned on the job
The Pentagon official who led efforts to centralize UFO investigations has some harsh words for some members of Congress.
The Pentagon official who led efforts to centralize UFO investigations has some harsh words for some members of Congress.
UGA dorm bat infestation: Officials work to fill holes, gaps at Oglethorpe House
Bats at the University of Georgia have been making their homes in some of the student dorms as the start of spring semester gets underway.
Bats at the University of Georgia have been making their homes in some of the student dorms as the start of spring semester gets underway.