Possible obesity treatment for women identified by researchers based on how bodies store fat
Researchers have identified a potential way to battle the health effects of obesity and type 2 diabetes in women after zeroing in on a gene that determines how their bodies use and store fat.
Researchers have identified a potential way to battle the health effects of obesity and type 2 diabetes in women after zeroing in on a gene that determines how their bodies use and store fat.
March full moon 2022: 'Worm moon' to ring in the arrival of spring
March’s full moon — called the “worm moon” — is set to reach peak illumination this week. Here's when to see it at its brightest.
March’s full moon — called the “worm moon” — is set to reach peak illumination this week. Here's when to see it at its brightest.
Watch: Trailcam spots python defending eggs from hungry bobcat
Biologists say they have now documented "antagonistic" interactions between a Florida bobcat and a python at the Big Cypress National Preserve in the Everglades.
Biologists say they have now documented "antagonistic" interactions between a Florida bobcat and a python at the Big Cypress National Preserve in the Everglades.
NASA: Bright star, galaxies captured in latest James Webb telescope optical testing
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope captured a mesmerizing image of the cosmos with a very bright star at its center and a couple dozen galaxies and additional stars surrounding it.
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope captured a mesmerizing image of the cosmos with a very bright star at its center and a couple dozen galaxies and additional stars surrounding it.
New planets could begin to form around binary star system, astronomers say
Two young stars and a bunch of baby planets: Astronomers are beginning to see the start of what could be three very alien solar systems forming around a binary star.
Two young stars and a bunch of baby planets: Astronomers are beginning to see the start of what could be three very alien solar systems forming around a binary star.
How long will it take to regain the hour of morning daylight lost to daylight saving time?
You might have been greeted by darkness when your alarm clock rang early Monday morning, even if you woke up to the sun already shining in your window on Friday.
You might have been greeted by darkness when your alarm clock rang early Monday morning, even if you woke up to the sun already shining in your window on Friday.
NASA to roll out Artemis-1 moon rocket to launch pad for critical test
Preparations are underway in Florida as NASA plans to roll out the Space Launch System, its 322-foot-tall moon rocket, to the launchpad for the first time this week.
Preparations are underway in Florida as NASA plans to roll out the Space Launch System, its 322-foot-tall moon rocket, to the launchpad for the first time this week.
Pete Davidson blasting off to space on Blue Origin's 4th suborbital human flight
"Saturday Night Live" star Pete Davidson will be among those catching a ride to the edge of space on Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket, scheduled to launch March 23.
"Saturday Night Live" star Pete Davidson will be among those catching a ride to the edge of space on Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket, scheduled to launch March 23.
Nearly 80% of Amazon rainforest shows signs of loss, study finds
Scientists have long been warning that extreme weather would cause calamity in the future but it appears that the future is already here.
Scientists have long been warning that extreme weather would cause calamity in the future but it appears that the future is already here.
Invasive Joro spiders could take over East Coast, study says
The Joro spider was compared to its close cousin, the gold silk spider, and scientists found that the Joro is able to withstand colder temperatures, opening up the opportunity for the species to spread beyond the southeast.
The Joro spider was compared to its close cousin, the gold silk spider, and scientists found that the Joro is able to withstand colder temperatures, opening up the opportunity for the species to spread beyond the southeast.
Space junk to smash into moon at 5,800 mph this week
Scientists expect the 3 tons of space junk from a leftover rocket will carve out a hole 33 feet to 66 feet across and send moon dust flying across its surface.
Scientists expect the 3 tons of space junk from a leftover rocket will carve out a hole 33 feet to 66 feet across and send moon dust flying across its surface.
GOES-T weather satellite launches, carrying hope of better forecasts
A powerful new weather satellite, promising better forecasts for everything to hurricanes to wildfires, is on its way to orbit after a Tuesday afternoon launch from Florida.
A powerful new weather satellite, promising better forecasts for everything to hurricanes to wildfires, is on its way to orbit after a Tuesday afternoon launch from Florida.
Yellowstone, America's 1st national park, turns 150
On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone became America’s first national park and inspired a national parks movement around the world.
On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone became America’s first national park and inspired a national parks movement around the world.
Canadian space agency shares satellite image of Earth internet says resembles a cat
The Canadian Space Agency posted a satellite photo of a region the internet concluded resembles a cat.
The Canadian Space Agency posted a satellite photo of a region the internet concluded resembles a cat.
Russian invasion of Ukraine puts US-space collaboration in question
President Joe Biden announced new sanctions Thursday targeting Russian financial and technology sectors, including its space program.
President Joe Biden announced new sanctions Thursday targeting Russian financial and technology sectors, including its space program.
Life may indeed flash before our eyes when we die, brain wave study suggests
After studying the first-ever recording of a dying human brain, scientists say life’s memorable moments may indeed flash before our eyes when we die.
After studying the first-ever recording of a dying human brain, scientists say life’s memorable moments may indeed flash before our eyes when we die.
'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.
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.
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.