Skies clear in time for Crew-3 launch; 4 astronauts blast off to space station
The Crew-3 mission lifted off Wednesday evening after a day of rain, the Falcon 9 rocket cutting through the broken clouds before finally disappearing for good and leaving only a lingering rumble rolling across the Florida coast.
The Crew-3 mission lifted off Wednesday evening after a day of rain, the Falcon 9 rocket cutting through the broken clouds before finally disappearing for good and leaving only a lingering rumble rolling across the Florida coast.
Eiffel Tower-sized asteroid to fly past Earth next month
A massive asteroid is expected to whiz by Earth next month, and scientists say it won’t pose any threat to the planet. It’s the latest in a string of huge asteroids that have flown past Earth over the past few weeks.
A massive asteroid is expected to whiz by Earth next month, and scientists say it won’t pose any threat to the planet. It’s the latest in a string of huge asteroids that have flown past Earth over the past few weeks.
Maine lobsterman scores 1-in-100 million catch: an ultra-rare cotton candy lobster
A lobsterman in Maine hauled in an incredibly rare "cotton candy" lobster -- the odds of catching one are about 1 in 100 million.
A lobsterman in Maine hauled in an incredibly rare "cotton candy" lobster -- the odds of catching one are about 1 in 100 million.
Cell process may explain why coronavirus variants are more infectious, NIH study shows
NIH scientists believe they have discovered why the coronavirus alpha and delta variants have an easier time infecting host cells and hope the discovery will lead to more effective treatment.
NIH scientists believe they have discovered why the coronavirus alpha and delta variants have an easier time infecting host cells and hope the discovery will lead to more effective treatment.
NASA says next astronaut moon landing will be in 2025 at earliest
NASA won't be putting astronauts back on the moon until at least 2025.
NASA won't be putting astronauts back on the moon until at least 2025.
Heinz launches ketchup using tomatoes grown in ‘Mars-like conditions’ into space
The “Marz Edition” ketchup is part of the Kraft Heinz Company’s larger goal to learn how to grow food in difficult environments while studying the possibilities of long-term food production outside of Earth.
The “Marz Edition” ketchup is part of the Kraft Heinz Company’s larger goal to learn how to grow food in difficult environments while studying the possibilities of long-term food production outside of Earth.
Sen. Gillibrand introduces amendment to Defense bill establishing office to study UFOs
The proposed office would annually assess potential national security threats from UFOs
The proposed office would annually assess potential national security threats from UFOs
NASA SpaceX Crew-2 splashes down near Pensacola
The astronauts from the U.S., France, and Japan should have been back Monday morning, but high wind in the recovery zone delayed their homecoming.
The astronauts from the U.S., France, and Japan should have been back Monday morning, but high wind in the recovery zone delayed their homecoming.
Shocking human tail surgically removed from newborn
Only approximately 40 cases of real human tails have ever been reported, according to the Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports.
Only approximately 40 cases of real human tails have ever been reported, according to the Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports.
VIDEO: Astronaut becomes China's first woman to walk in space
China Manned Space Engineering Network posted video to Weibo showing Wang Yaping leaving and re-entering the module, along with fellow astronaut Zhai Zhigang.
China Manned Space Engineering Network posted video to Weibo showing Wang Yaping leaving and re-entering the module, along with fellow astronaut Zhai Zhigang.
Water in Barton Creek at Sculpture Falls safe to swim in, officials say
Officials say it's now safe to play in the water near Sculpture Falls after samples taken in September showed levels of a toxin produced by blue-green algae.
Officials say it's now safe to play in the water near Sculpture Falls after samples taken in September showed levels of a toxin produced by blue-green algae.
Northern lights illuminate sky near Denali National Park
Video was posted that showed the pink and green waves dazzling the night sky over Healy, a city southwest of Fairbanks and northwest of Denali National Park and Preserve, according to the source.
Video was posted that showed the pink and green waves dazzling the night sky over Healy, a city southwest of Fairbanks and northwest of Denali National Park and Preserve, according to the source.
Vice President Kamala Harris to convene 1st National Space Council meeting Dec. 1
During her visit to the Goddard Space Center in Maryland, Vice President Kamala Harris shared the work already being done by NASA’s Landsat 9, which aims to monitor the “health” of the planet.
During her visit to the Goddard Space Center in Maryland, Vice President Kamala Harris shared the work already being done by NASA’s Landsat 9, which aims to monitor the “health” of the planet.
No toilet for returning SpaceX crew, stuck using diapers
The astronauts who will depart the International Space Station as early as this weekend will be stuck using diapers on the way home because of their capsule’s broken toilet.
The astronauts who will depart the International Space Station as early as this weekend will be stuck using diapers on the way home because of their capsule’s broken toilet.
Iowa study: 82.5% of deer tested positive for COVID-19
When researchers in Iowa first began testing deer for COVID-19 in April of 2020, they didn’t find any signs of the virus for months. That changed in the fall when the first positives popped up in September and October.
When researchers in Iowa first began testing deer for COVID-19 in April of 2020, they didn’t find any signs of the virus for months. That changed in the fall when the first positives popped up in September and October.
American Airlines delays COVID-19 vaccine mandate following Biden's updated deadline
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements released Thursday call for companies with 100 or more employees to be vaccinated by Jan. 4 or be tested weekly.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements released Thursday call for companies with 100 or more employees to be vaccinated by Jan. 4 or be tested weekly.
Uranus will shine its brightest, may be visible to naked eye in night sky
Your best bet of seeing the planet will be in the evening hours on Nov. 4 and 5. Plus, you may see a meteor or two.
Your best bet of seeing the planet will be in the evening hours on Nov. 4 and 5. Plus, you may see a meteor or two.
SpaceX crew launch bumped to next week; astronaut on mend
SpaceX’s next crew flight is off until at least next week, as NASA debates whether to bring astronauts back from the International Space Station before launching their replacements.
SpaceX’s next crew flight is off until at least next week, as NASA debates whether to bring astronauts back from the International Space Station before launching their replacements.
Millions of red crabs cover streets on Australia’s Christmas Island
The annual red crab migration has begun on Australia’s Christmas Island and millions of crabs have taken over the streets as they make their way to the ocean to breed.
The annual red crab migration has begun on Australia’s Christmas Island and millions of crabs have taken over the streets as they make their way to the ocean to breed.
Bay Area woman battling cancer survives bear attack while visiting Tahoe
An East Bay woman survived being mauled by a bear in North Lake Tahoe over the weekend. She said she wanted to share her story as a warning to others.
An East Bay woman survived being mauled by a bear in North Lake Tahoe over the weekend. She said she wanted to share her story as a warning to others.