'Superbly preserved' pterosaur fossil discovered in Scotland

Scientists say the fossil of a 170-million-year-old pterosaur, billed as the world’s best-preserved skeleton of the prehistoric winged reptile, has been found on the Isle of Skye in Scotland.

Fisherman bitten by shark near Bahamas rescued by Coast Guard

A fisherman who was bitten by a shark near the Bahamas was pulled to safety by a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew after his mates tightened a tourniquet around his arm.

Boat launched by New Hampshire students in 2020 lands in Norway

A 6-foot-long boat launched in 2020 by New Hampshire students and containing photos, fall leaves, acorns and state quarters has been found over 400 days later by a sixth grader in Norway.

Liftoff! SpaceX launches Starlink mission on Presidents Day

The goal of Starlink is to create a network that will help provide internet services to those who are not yet connected and to provide reliable and affordable internet across the globe.

Large opal sells for nearly $144K at Alaska auction

The opal, dubbed the “Americus Australis,” weighs more than 11,800 carats, according to the auction house Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals.

Snow moon 2022: February's full moon lights up sky  — here's when to see it

February’s full snow moon in 2022 peaks on Feb. 16 but there are storms in the forecast for some parts of the U.S. Here’s the best time to see it.

US sea levels will rise rapidly in the next 30 years, report warns

A federal report warns that America's coasts will be hit hard by ever faster sea level rise between now and the year 2050.

Virgin Galactic reopens spaceflight ticket sales

Tickets cost $450,000 and all reservations will require a $150,000 deposit to secure a spot, according to the company.

Lifting weights for 3 seconds a day increases muscle strength, study suggests

Researchers wanted to figure out the minimum amount of exercise needed to actually improve a person’s strength, hoping it will lead to a healthier lifestyle and overall advancement in exercise.

Video captures flock of birds suddenly falling from the sky in Mexico

A flock of yellow-headed blackbirds suddenly dropped from the sky on a street in Mexico, but the reason behind the mysterious fall remains unclear.

Astra: Payloads failed to reach orbit following company's first Florida launch

Astra Space, Inc. launched its first rocket from Florida on Thursday marking a historic milestone for the Alameda, California-based company. However, just minutes into its flight, Astra announced that an issue prevented the payloads from being delivered into orbit.

Fisherman catches 33-pound squid in Hawaii setting internet on fire

Nikko Eterovich said the 33-pound squid was the biggest one he has ever caught. He said the squid's weight broke Hawaii's record.

Flying AirCar gets airworthiness certification

AirCar completed 70 hours of rigorous flight tests involving full range of flight and performance maneuvers as well as demonstrated static and dynamic stability.