Debris from SpaceX rocket that lit up night sky found on private property in Washington
Some debris from a SpaceX rocket that lit up the Pacific Northwest sky last week has been recovered from private property in central Washington state.
Some debris from a SpaceX rocket that lit up the Pacific Northwest sky last week has been recovered from private property in central Washington state.
Skyscraper-sized Asteroid Apophis won’t make contact with Earth for over 100 years, scientists say
Asteroid Apophis, which was believed to be on a potential collision course for Earth, is no longer going to be an issue for our big blue planet for another 100 years, scientists say.
Asteroid Apophis, which was believed to be on a potential collision course for Earth, is no longer going to be an issue for our big blue planet for another 100 years, scientists say.
Worm Moon: 1st full moon of spring 2021 to light up night sky this weekend
March’s full Worm Moon will reach peak illumination on Sunday, March 28. But it will actually appear full for about three days.
March’s full Worm Moon will reach peak illumination on Sunday, March 28. But it will actually appear full for about three days.
As bald eagle populations climb, Maryland’s Conowingo Dam offers stunning views of national bird
Once teetering on the brink of extinction, the bald eagle - the national symbol of the United States - is now thriving across the county.
Once teetering on the brink of extinction, the bald eagle - the national symbol of the United States - is now thriving across the county.
VIDEO: Pod of orcas spotted during rare sighting off Texas coast
Footage shared by Sam Hardeman, a fishing vessel captain, shows adult killer whales breaching the waters with juvenile orcas.
Footage shared by Sam Hardeman, a fishing vessel captain, shows adult killer whales breaching the waters with juvenile orcas.
Pfizer begins phase 1 study of oral COVID-19 treatment drug
Pfizer announced Monday that it has begun the phase 1 study of an oral antiviral drug to treat SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Pfizer announced Monday that it has begun the phase 1 study of an oral antiviral drug to treat SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Small piece of Wright brothers' 1st aircraft to fly again on Mars
With the blessing of the Wright family, NASA included a tiny piece of fabric from the 1903 Wright Flyer I on an experimental helicopter set to take flight soon on Mars.
With the blessing of the Wright family, NASA included a tiny piece of fabric from the 1903 Wright Flyer I on an experimental helicopter set to take flight soon on Mars.
New River Gorge: Sprawling 73,000-acre national park and preserve the 1st of its kind on the East Coast
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, located in West Virginia, received its dual status in January 2021 which gives the nearly 73,000-acre area federal protection as well as defends the wildlife and ecosystem from being destroyed by manmade means.
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, located in West Virginia, received its dual status in January 2021 which gives the nearly 73,000-acre area federal protection as well as defends the wildlife and ecosystem from being destroyed by manmade means.
9-year-old Minnesota boy survives shark attack in Miami
A Minnesota boy vacationing in Florida with his family survived a shark attack Sunday in Miami Beach.
A Minnesota boy vacationing in Florida with his family survived a shark attack Sunday in Miami Beach.
‘There’s so much more to learn about our planet’: Researchers name top 10 marine species discovered in 2020
The World Register of Marine Species, or WoRMS, named its top 10 marine species out of nearly 2,000 discovered in 2020.
The World Register of Marine Species, or WoRMS, named its top 10 marine species out of nearly 2,000 discovered in 2020.
NASA's Mars helicopter completes tests, nears historic flight
A flight zone has been selected for the helicopter to deploy.
A flight zone has been selected for the helicopter to deploy.
Biden picks former Fla. senator who flew in space to lead NASA
As a senator, Bill Nelson always made it clear that space was his passion. Now, it will be his day job.
As a senator, Bill Nelson always made it clear that space was his passion. Now, it will be his day job.
The largest ‘potentially hazardous asteroid’ of 2021 will pass by Earth on March 21
The largest asteroid to pass by our planet in 2021 will be at its closest on Sunday, providing astronomers a rare chance to see the giant rock that formed at the dawn of our solar system.
The largest asteroid to pass by our planet in 2021 will be at its closest on Sunday, providing astronomers a rare chance to see the giant rock that formed at the dawn of our solar system.
Dino Safari drive-thru experience now open at National Harbor
Are you a dinosaur lover? If so, you’re in for a treat as Dino Safari officially invades National Harbor starting Thursday.
Are you a dinosaur lover? If so, you’re in for a treat as Dino Safari officially invades National Harbor starting Thursday.
Endangered right whales having a baby boom off East Coast
North Atlantic right whales are having the species' best season for new babies in several years. The endangered whales are vulnerable to ship strikes and entanglement in fishing gear.
North Atlantic right whales are having the species' best season for new babies in several years. The endangered whales are vulnerable to ship strikes and entanglement in fishing gear.
'Dude, I just need you to exit the car, please!': Snake hitches ride, terrifies woman
A Florida woman was terrified to find that a snake had hitched a ride on her car as she drove through town. The close encounter was one to remember.
A Florida woman was terrified to find that a snake had hitched a ride on her car as she drove through town. The close encounter was one to remember.
Lava rains from the sky during latest eruption of Italy’s Mount Etna
Video captured a fiery spectacle when Italy's Mount Etna volcano, located in eastern Sicily, erupted causing lava to rain from the sky.
Video captured a fiery spectacle when Italy's Mount Etna volcano, located in eastern Sicily, erupted causing lava to rain from the sky.
WOW! School of blacktip sharks spotted swimming near Florida beach
Photographer Paul Dabill used a drone camera to capture the amazing sight in front of Singer Island on Wednesday.
Photographer Paul Dabill used a drone camera to capture the amazing sight in front of Singer Island on Wednesday.
Humans are likely cause of shift in Atlantic hurricane cycles, climate study suggests
The new study found that humans — not nature — are likely the primary cause of changes in Atlantic hurricane patterns.
The new study found that humans — not nature — are likely the primary cause of changes in Atlantic hurricane patterns.
Australian man’s cereal contains a serpent surprise
An Australian man got a slithering surprise when he poured some cereal for breakfast.
An Australian man got a slithering surprise when he poured some cereal for breakfast.