Possible hints of life spotted in Venus' clouds, astronomers say
Astronomers looking at the atmosphere in neighboring Venus see something that might just be a sign of life.
Astronomers looking at the atmosphere in neighboring Venus see something that might just be a sign of life.
'Completely preserved' Ice Age cave bear found in Arctic Russia
The carcass was discovered with its teeth and even its nose in tact. A preliminary analysis indicated that the bear lived 22,000 to 39,500 years ago.
The carcass was discovered with its teeth and even its nose in tact. A preliminary analysis indicated that the bear lived 22,000 to 39,500 years ago.
Fighter pilot says UFO he chased in 2004 committed 'act of war'
A former U.S. Navy fighter pilot spoke this month about what he says was an encounter with a “Tic Tac”-shaped UFO and believes the flying object committed an “act of war.”
A former U.S. Navy fighter pilot spoke this month about what he says was an encounter with a “Tic Tac”-shaped UFO and believes the flying object committed an “act of war.”
Fires, hurricanes, triple-digit heat: Think 2020′s disasters are wild? Experts see worse in future
A record amount of California is burning, spurred by a nearly 20-year mega-drought. To the north, parts of Oregon that don’t usually catch fire are in flames.
A record amount of California is burning, spurred by a nearly 20-year mega-drought. To the north, parts of Oregon that don’t usually catch fire are in flames.
Honeybee venom destroyed breast cancer cells, study finds
Venom from honeybees rapidly destroyed triple-negative breast cancer, a type of cancer that has limited treatment options, and HER2-enriched breast cancer cells, according to a study published in the journal npj Precision Oncology.
Venom from honeybees rapidly destroyed triple-negative breast cancer, a type of cancer that has limited treatment options, and HER2-enriched breast cancer cells, according to a study published in the journal npj Precision Oncology.
'It's the biggest bang since the Big Bang': Black holes collide into never-before-seen size
Astrophysicists detected the signal from a long ago violent collision of two black holes that created a new one of a size that had never been seen before.
Astrophysicists detected the signal from a long ago violent collision of two black holes that created a new one of a size that had never been seen before.
Hurricane Laura captured in stunning pictures from space
NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy has photographed Hurricane Laura from his vantage point on the International Space Station.
NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy has photographed Hurricane Laura from his vantage point on the International Space Station.
Jeanette Epps to become first Black female astronaut on ISS in 2021
NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps will make history next year when she becomes the first Black female astronaut to be a crew member of the International Space Station, the space agency announced on Tuesday.
NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps will make history next year when she becomes the first Black female astronaut to be a crew member of the International Space Station, the space agency announced on Tuesday.
Mama bear carries 3 cubs on her back to swim across Wisconsin lake
Boaters in Wisconsin watched in awe as a mama bear swam across a lake -- carrying her three cubs on her back the entire way.
Boaters in Wisconsin watched in awe as a mama bear swam across a lake -- carrying her three cubs on her back the entire way.
Mushroom blossoms taking over your yard? Here's why
Heavy rainfall and humidity across the region has created favorable conditions for mushrooms to blossom in excess.
Heavy rainfall and humidity across the region has created favorable conditions for mushrooms to blossom in excess.
Dramatic photos: Rare lightning show streaks across Northern California skies
Already on Monday, a second round of lightning strikes was already hitting areas including Sonoma, Rohnert Park and the San Mateo County coastline.
Already on Monday, a second round of lightning strikes was already hitting areas including Sonoma, Rohnert Park and the San Mateo County coastline.
Dwarf planet Ceres is a ‘water-rich world’ with sea beneath its surface, NASA images show
Located in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, Ceres was discovered to have a deep reservoir of salt-enriched water that stretches for hundreds of miles.
Located in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, Ceres was discovered to have a deep reservoir of salt-enriched water that stretches for hundreds of miles.
‘It actually happened!’ Weather enthusiast finds the end of a rainbow
He appeared to have found the end of a rainbow on top of an antenna tower in Ontario.
He appeared to have found the end of a rainbow on top of an antenna tower in Ontario.
Perseids, the best meteor shower of the year, will peak next week — here’s how to watch
The most dazzling meteor shower of the year will peak from Aug. 11 until Aug. 13.
The most dazzling meteor shower of the year will peak from Aug. 11 until Aug. 13.
Bears struck and killed by speeding drivers in Yosemite National Park
Officials at Yosemite National Park are urging drivers to slow down, because four bears have been struck by vehicles in recent weeks.
Officials at Yosemite National Park are urging drivers to slow down, because four bears have been struck by vehicles in recent weeks.
SpaceX capsule and NASA crew make 1st splashdown in 45 years
Two NASA astronauts returned to Earth on Sunday in a dramatic, retro-style splashdown, their capsule parachuting into the Gulf of Mexico to close out an unprecedented test flight by Elon Musk's SpaceX company.
Two NASA astronauts returned to Earth on Sunday in a dramatic, retro-style splashdown, their capsule parachuting into the Gulf of Mexico to close out an unprecedented test flight by Elon Musk's SpaceX company.
Egypt tells Elon Musk pyramids were not built by aliens, invite him to visit
Egyptians urged Elon Musk to visit Egypt and to further research the pyramids after he appeared to claim that the ancient structures were built by aliens, according to reports.
Egyptians urged Elon Musk to visit Egypt and to further research the pyramids after he appeared to claim that the ancient structures were built by aliens, according to reports.
'On our way to Mars': NASA rover will look for signs of life
The biggest, most sophisticated Mars rover ever built is on its way to the red planet.
The biggest, most sophisticated Mars rover ever built is on its way to the red planet.
Young alligator takes a stroll on South Carolina beach
Pawleys Island police reported an “unusual visitor to the beach” on July 28, in the shape of a juvenile alligator taking a stroll across the sand.
Pawleys Island police reported an “unusual visitor to the beach” on July 28, in the shape of a juvenile alligator taking a stroll across the sand.
Researchers say they’re 1 step closer to delaying aging process, possibly extending human lifespan
Researchers at UC San Diego have identified an aging circuit that could allow for genetically engineered prolonged life.
Researchers at UC San Diego have identified an aging circuit that could allow for genetically engineered prolonged life.