Plane headed to Dulles makes emergency landing outside airport
An airplane traveling to Dulles International Airport was forced to make an emergency landing Tuesday in Loudoun County.
An airplane traveling to Dulles International Airport was forced to make an emergency landing Tuesday in Loudoun County.
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.
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.
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.
Tickets cost $450,000 and all reservations will require a $150,000 deposit to secure a spot, according to the company.
Woman appears to be cured of HIV after using new treatment, NIH says
The woman appears to be HIV-free following a new transplant method using umbilical cord blood.
The woman appears to be HIV-free following a new transplant method using umbilical cord blood.
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.
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.
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.
Polaris Dawn: Billionaire who led Inspiration4 crew announces 3 new private SpaceX missions
Billionaire Jared Isaacman announced plans for three more private SpaceX flights, including the first crewed launch of Starship.
Billionaire Jared Isaacman announced plans for three more private SpaceX flights, including the first crewed launch of Starship.
NASA's James Webb telescope sends back 1st images, including selfie
NASA's new space telescope has captured its first starlight and even taken a selfie of its giant, gold mirror.
NASA's new space telescope has captured its first starlight and even taken a selfie of its giant, gold mirror.
Koalas listed as endangered species in parts of Australia
Koalas inhabiting the states of New South Wales, Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory will be listed as endangered, according to the Australian Government.
Koalas inhabiting the states of New South Wales, Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory will be listed as endangered, according to the Australian Government.
SpaceX’s Elon Musk says 1st orbital Starship flight could happen in March
SpaceX's Elon Musk says the first orbital flight of his towering Starship could come in another month or two.
SpaceX's Elon Musk says the first orbital flight of his towering Starship could come in another month or two.
FAA: 28 planes hit with lasers near SEA this week
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after crews from nearly three dozen flights reported getting hit with a laser near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport within the last three weeks.
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after crews from nearly three dozen flights reported getting hit with a laser near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport within the last three weeks.
'Never felt so helpless': Moose attacks Iditarod sled dog team for nearly an hour
A bull moose in Alaska attacked the sled dog team training for the upcoming Iditarod race. Four animals were injured but are now recovering.
A bull moose in Alaska attacked the sled dog team training for the upcoming Iditarod race. Four animals were injured but are now recovering.
Crocodile with tire stuck around neck for 6 years is finally freed
A wild crocodile with a motorcycle tire stuck around its neck since 2016 has finally been freed thanks to an Indonesian bird catcher’s tireless effort.
A wild crocodile with a motorcycle tire stuck around its neck since 2016 has finally been freed thanks to an Indonesian bird catcher’s tireless effort.
SpaceX: Geomagnetic storm damaged latest batch of Starlink satellites
SpaceX believes up to 40 satellites will reenter or have already entered the Earth’s atmosphere but there’s no risk of any debris hitting the ground.
SpaceX believes up to 40 satellites will reenter or have already entered the Earth’s atmosphere but there’s no risk of any debris hitting the ground.
White House science adviser Eric Lander resigns over staff mistreatment
President Joe Biden’s top science adviser Dr. Eric Lander has resigned after the White House confirmed that an internal investigation found credible evidence that he mistreated his staff.
President Joe Biden’s top science adviser Dr. Eric Lander has resigned after the White House confirmed that an internal investigation found credible evidence that he mistreated his staff.
Certain colors attract mosquitoes, study shows
Researchers from the University of Washington believe yellow fever mosquitoes are attracted to certain colors—including red, orange, black and cyan.
Researchers from the University of Washington believe yellow fever mosquitoes are attracted to certain colors—including red, orange, black and cyan.
FAA: Laser strikes against aircraft hit record numbers
The FAA said it handed out $120,000 in fines for laser strikes in 2021.
The FAA said it handed out $120,000 in fines for laser strikes in 2021.
CAR-T cell therapy: Patients cancer-free 10 years later, doctors say
After just 30 days following the CAR-T cell therapy, both patients were in remission and even 10 years later, both patients have remained cancer-free.
After just 30 days following the CAR-T cell therapy, both patients were in remission and even 10 years later, both patients have remained cancer-free.
Scientists regrow amputated frog legs, leaving hope for humans
Researchers from Tufts and Harvard universities said they were able to regrow a functional frog leg and said the experiment will be tested in mammals next.
Researchers from Tufts and Harvard universities said they were able to regrow a functional frog leg and said the experiment will be tested in mammals next.



















