Emperor penguins now listed as threatened species
Emperor penguins will now receive new protections under the Endangered Species Act after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says climate change is threatening to eradicate the species.
Emperor penguins will now receive new protections under the Endangered Species Act after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says climate change is threatening to eradicate the species.
November total lunar eclipse offers celestial highlight amongst meteor showers and glowing planets
In November, U.S. sky gazers will enjoy a lunar eclipse and a planet parade with a few ongoing meteor showers as highlights.
In November, U.S. sky gazers will enjoy a lunar eclipse and a planet parade with a few ongoing meteor showers as highlights.
November total lunar eclipse offers celestial highlight amongst meteor showers and glowing planets
North America will experience its last total lunar eclipse in November until 2025. According to NASA, the weather can impact how red the moon will look. The more dust and clouds in Earth’s atmosphere, the redder the moon will appear.
North America will experience its last total lunar eclipse in November until 2025. According to NASA, the weather can impact how red the moon will look. The more dust and clouds in Earth’s atmosphere, the redder the moon will appear.
First SpaceX Falcon Heavy launches from Florida in three years, creating double sonic booms
The first SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket to launch in three years soared above a thick blanket of fog Tuesday morning sending a top-secret U.S. national security mission to space.
The first SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket to launch in three years soared above a thick blanket of fog Tuesday morning sending a top-secret U.S. national security mission to space.
‘Planet killer’ asteroids close to Earth discovered hiding in sun’s glare, study finds
Two of the three asteroids that were discovered earned the title of “planet killers” because of their sheer size. If either of them impacted a planet, such as Earth, it would cause a mass extinction event.
Two of the three asteroids that were discovered earned the title of “planet killers” because of their sheer size. If either of them impacted a planet, such as Earth, it would cause a mass extinction event.
Not from a horror film: When insects turn into ‘zombies’
This horror may seem like the stuff of nightmares, but for many insects and the parasites that turn them into “zombies,” this is just another day in the natural world.
This horror may seem like the stuff of nightmares, but for many insects and the parasites that turn them into “zombies,” this is just another day in the natural world.
Halloween trick-or-treating canceled in Wyandotte neighborhood due to cockroach infestation
The city is trying to exterminate the roaches but “it will take some time."
The city is trying to exterminate the roaches but “it will take some time."
Say cheese! Sun showcases smiley appearance
The sun is showcasing a very smiley jack-o'-lantern appearance just in time for Halloween.
The sun is showcasing a very smiley jack-o'-lantern appearance just in time for Halloween.
Hear and see the 'rare' impacts after large meteoroid hits Mars
Scientists revealed Thursday that two of its Mars robots recorded a sizable quake, leaving a crater bigger than any ever recorded in the solar system.
Scientists revealed Thursday that two of its Mars robots recorded a sizable quake, leaving a crater bigger than any ever recorded in the solar system.
Dead spiders successfully turned into creepy claw machines, experiment shows
Researchers said the dead spider mechanical grippers were able to lift more than 130% of their own body weight.
Researchers said the dead spider mechanical grippers were able to lift more than 130% of their own body weight.
No, scientists didn't 3D-model Mary's husband, Joseph — that's Andre the Giant
A viral tweet this week claimed scientists at Stanford University had reconstructed a 3D model of how Joseph, the husband of Mary, might have looked.
A viral tweet this week claimed scientists at Stanford University had reconstructed a 3D model of how Joseph, the husband of Mary, might have looked.
Discovery could 'dramatically narrow' search for life on other planets
A new study says an Earth-like planet orbiting an M dwarf star, the most common type of star in our universe, appears to have no atmosphere. The finding could cause a major shift in the search for life.
A new study says an Earth-like planet orbiting an M dwarf star, the most common type of star in our universe, appears to have no atmosphere. The finding could cause a major shift in the search for life.
Watch: Fireball explodes in Earth’s atmosphere during meteor shower, producing glow
It happened during the Orionids meteor shower over Nova Scotia.
It happened during the Orionids meteor shower over Nova Scotia.
NASA scientists working on ground missions in preparation to put American boots back on the moon
Research teams are working to develop a new pressurized moon rover in Arizona.
Research teams are working to develop a new pressurized moon rover in Arizona.
Sheriff: Hunter accidentally shoots himself during grizzly bear attack
This is the second bear attack in Wyoming in a week.
This is the second bear attack in Wyoming in a week.
UFO study: NASA looks at what, or who, might be out in universe
A NASA team is conducting a first-of-its-kind study looking into UFOs and other unexplained sightings in the sky—some of which have happened here in Texas.
A NASA team is conducting a first-of-its-kind study looking into UFOs and other unexplained sightings in the sky—some of which have happened here in Texas.
Watch what a polar bear has to do to move across ice sheets in the Arctic
Video shows the polar bear, the largest carnivore species on the planet, acting as playfully as man’s best friend.
Video shows the polar bear, the largest carnivore species on the planet, acting as playfully as man’s best friend.
Video shows bison charging woman who got too close to herd at Texas state park
“He rammed my back, gored me and threw me into a mesquite bush where I laid for 50 minutes until help arrived," the woman said.
“He rammed my back, gored me and threw me into a mesquite bush where I laid for 50 minutes until help arrived," the woman said.
NASA announces members of its scientific team to study UFOs
NASA has selected 16 people who will spend nine months researching how much information is publicly available about UFOs, and how much more is needed to better understand unexplained sightings.
NASA has selected 16 people who will spend nine months researching how much information is publicly available about UFOs, and how much more is needed to better understand unexplained sightings.
Elon Musk’s Twitter, Starlink ventures could face US national security review: report
A national security review could further delay Elon Musk's $44 billion bid to acquire Twitter.
A national security review could further delay Elon Musk's $44 billion bid to acquire Twitter.