Video shows Arecibo Observatory cables snapping, triggering collapse
Video released by the National Science Foundation shows the exact moment the cables on the second-largest radio telescope in the world snapped, causing the subsequent collapse of the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico.
Video released by the National Science Foundation shows the exact moment the cables on the second-largest radio telescope in the world snapped, causing the subsequent collapse of the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico.
Meteor causes fireball and loud boom over NY, several other states
A large bang heard over central New York on Wednesday afternoon was likely caused by the sonic boom from a meteor falling to the earth.
A large bang heard over central New York on Wednesday afternoon was likely caused by the sonic boom from a meteor falling to the earth.
Video: Sharks attack school of fish off New York City beach
Drone footage shows a school of bunker fish twisting and turning as some sharks give chase.
Drone footage shows a school of bunker fish twisting and turning as some sharks give chase.
China successfully lands spacecraft on moon to bring rocks back to Earth
The China National Space Administration says Chang'e 5 successfully landed at its designated site shortly after 11 p.m., or 1500 GMT, Tuesday after making a powered descent from its orbiter.
The China National Space Administration says Chang'e 5 successfully landed at its designated site shortly after 11 p.m., or 1500 GMT, Tuesday after making a powered descent from its orbiter.
Tennessee baby born from embryo frozen more than 27 years ago
Molly Everette Gibson was born in October 2020 from an embryo that had been frozen and stored since 1992.
Molly Everette Gibson was born in October 2020 from an embryo that had been frozen and stored since 1992.
Damaged Arecibo radio telescope in Puerto Rico collapses
The Arecibo Observatory telescope's 900-ton receiver platform and the Gregorian dome fell onto the northern portion of the vast reflector dish more than 400 feet below.
The Arecibo Observatory telescope's 900-ton receiver platform and the Gregorian dome fell onto the northern portion of the vast reflector dish more than 400 feet below.
Mountain lion caught on camera near Rowlett in rare sighting
Biologists confirm the sighting from last week and say it’s highly unlikely the elusive animal will ever be seen again in an urban area.
Biologists confirm the sighting from last week and say it’s highly unlikely the elusive animal will ever be seen again in an urban area.
Mysterious object that could be 1960s rocket booster will fly past Earth today: how to view it
A mysterious space object that has been captured by Earth's orbit and is widely believed to be a rocket booster from the 1960s is now viewable to skygazers as it gets closer to the planet.
A mysterious space object that has been captured by Earth's orbit and is widely believed to be a rocket booster from the 1960s is now viewable to skygazers as it gets closer to the planet.
Gorillas enjoy morning playtime at Zoo Atlanta
A family of gorillas was spotted in its behind-the-scenes night area on November 27 full of energy as the primates prepared for their day.
A family of gorillas was spotted in its behind-the-scenes night area on November 27 full of energy as the primates prepared for their day.
Statewide mask mandates stimulate the economy, study suggests
A study from the University of Utah found that when statewide mask mandates were implemented, as opposed to mandates issued and enforced at the local level, COVID-19 cases decreased and economic activity increased.
A study from the University of Utah found that when statewide mask mandates were implemented, as opposed to mandates issued and enforced at the local level, COVID-19 cases decreased and economic activity increased.
Winners of NASA essay contest will witness 1st Artemis deep space exploration launch in 2021
The three grand prize winners for the NASA and Future Engineers Artemis Moon Pod essay contest will attend the first launch of NASA’s Artemis 1 mission, which will be the foundation for human deep space exploration.
The three grand prize winners for the NASA and Future Engineers Artemis Moon Pod essay contest will attend the first launch of NASA’s Artemis 1 mission, which will be the foundation for human deep space exploration.
Video shows dolphin leaping alongside foil boarder off southwest Florida coast
A dolphin decided to join in the fun as a man went foil boarding off the coast of southwest Florida over the weekend.
A dolphin decided to join in the fun as a man went foil boarding off the coast of southwest Florida over the weekend.
NASA starts assembling Artemis Space Launch System rocket
Artemis I mission is scheduled for next year, with astronauts returning to the moon as soon as 2024.
Artemis I mission is scheduled for next year, with astronauts returning to the moon as soon as 2024.
13-foot massive alligator snatches duck from hunters in Central Florida
Kevin Stipe, one of the owners of PRO HUNT, encountered the dinosaur-sized alligator while duck hunting in Leesburg.
Kevin Stipe, one of the owners of PRO HUNT, encountered the dinosaur-sized alligator while duck hunting in Leesburg.
New model projects US COVID-19 cases could double in 2 months
A new model from a study conducted by Washington University in St. Louis projects that if the U.S. continues handling the pandemic as it has, cases could double in just two months.
A new model from a study conducted by Washington University in St. Louis projects that if the U.S. continues handling the pandemic as it has, cases could double in just two months.
'It's working!' Video shows wildlife crossing bridge built for them to get across highway safely
The bridge, built in 2018, is located over I-80 near Salt Lake City.
The bridge, built in 2018, is located over I-80 near Salt Lake City.
Owl found in Rockefeller Christmas tree has been set free
The Ravensbeard Wildlife Center took in the owl, named Rockefeller, and treated her for dehydration after she hadn't had food or water in 3 days.
The Ravensbeard Wildlife Center took in the owl, named Rockefeller, and treated her for dehydration after she hadn't had food or water in 3 days.
Squirrel gets drunk after eating fermented pears outside Minnesota woman's home
A woman in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota got a video of a squirrel outside her home who accidentally got a little tipsy from eating fermented pears.
A woman in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota got a video of a squirrel outside her home who accidentally got a little tipsy from eating fermented pears.
SpaceX pushes Starlink launch to Tuesday due to weather worries
SpaceX plans to launch another batch of Starlink satellites into orbit on Tuesday..
SpaceX plans to launch another batch of Starlink satellites into orbit on Tuesday..
Jupiter and Saturn are about to do something not seen for nearly 800 years
The rare occurrence will happen after sunset on Dec. 21, 2020, the start of the winter solstice.
The rare occurrence will happen after sunset on Dec. 21, 2020, the start of the winter solstice.


















