Scientists say COVID-19 mutation more contagious than original strain is increasing at ‘alarming rate’
Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory say they have identified 14 new mutations of the novel coronavirus that first originated in Wuhan, China in hopes of creating an early warning system to reveal new strains that may render future vaccines ineffective.
Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory say they have identified 14 new mutations of the novel coronavirus that first originated in Wuhan, China in hopes of creating an early warning system to reveal new strains that may render future vaccines ineffective.
May 7 ‘Flower Moon’ will be last supermoon of 2020
The last supermoon of 2020 will be visible on May 7.
The last supermoon of 2020 will be visible on May 7.
Meteor shower from Halley's comet to peak this week — here's how you might be able to view it
The meteor shower is expected to peak on the mornings of May 5 and 6, 2020, but will also coincide with a supermoon on May 7.
The meteor shower is expected to peak on the mornings of May 5 and 6, 2020, but will also coincide with a supermoon on May 7.
NASA selects 3 companies to design, develop human landers to bring astronauts back to the moon
Blue Origin, Dynetics, and SpaceX have been selected to design and develop human landers to take the first woman and the next man to the moon by 2024.
Blue Origin, Dynetics, and SpaceX have been selected to design and develop human landers to take the first woman and the next man to the moon by 2024.
While we're at home, wildlife enjoy the great outdoors during coronavirus pandemic
If it feels like you’re seeing more wildlife lately, it’s not your imagination. Wildlife officials have been fielding calls from people with questions about animals they’re seeing, sometimes in unexpected places.
If it feels like you’re seeing more wildlife lately, it’s not your imagination. Wildlife officials have been fielding calls from people with questions about animals they’re seeing, sometimes in unexpected places.
Adventurous penguin meets Oregon Zoo otters
The closure of Oregon Zoo has allowed Humboldt penguin Nacho to get to know his fellow residents.
The closure of Oregon Zoo has allowed Humboldt penguin Nacho to get to know his fellow residents.
Mile-long asteroid to make close approach to Earth on April 29, NASA says
The mile-long asteroid will safely pass by Earth, the space agency said.
The mile-long asteroid will safely pass by Earth, the space agency said.
Glowing dolphins spotted in Newport Beach
The Pacific Ocean is providing a spectacular living light show off Newport Beach these days.
The Pacific Ocean is providing a spectacular living light show off Newport Beach these days.
Vulnerable sea turtles flourishing during coronavirus restrictions in Florida
In an April 18 Facebook post, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center said that its staff had discovered 79 leatherback and loggerhead turtle nests on a 9.5-mile stretch of beach that encompasses Juno Beach.
In an April 18 Facebook post, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center said that its staff had discovered 79 leatherback and loggerhead turtle nests on a 9.5-mile stretch of beach that encompasses Juno Beach.
As people stay home, Earth turns wilder and cleaner
The world has experienced positive environmental effects as people have stayed home due to COVID-19.
The world has experienced positive environmental effects as people have stayed home due to COVID-19.
COVID-19 lockdown made it easy for these penguins to venture through an empty South African town
A group of adorable penguins were captured taking a stroll through an empty neighborhood in Cape Town, South Africa, as people stayed home due to COVID-19 lockdown orders.
A group of adorable penguins were captured taking a stroll through an empty neighborhood in Cape Town, South Africa, as people stayed home due to COVID-19 lockdown orders.
NASA, SpaceX set May target date for first American space mission since 2011
After almost nine years, astronauts may soon blast off from American soil once again.
After almost nine years, astronauts may soon blast off from American soil once again.
Yosemite National Park sees abundance of wildlife as coronavirus keeps tourists away
California’s Yosemite National Park has seen an abundance of wildlife reclaim the area as the COVID-19 pandemic keeps the normally bustling throngs of tourists away.
California’s Yosemite National Park has seen an abundance of wildlife reclaim the area as the COVID-19 pandemic keeps the normally bustling throngs of tourists away.
The moon will line up with Jupiter, Saturn and Mars this week in dazzling sky show
Stargazers are in for a special treat this week with the rare opportunity of basking in the glory of an astronomical alignment eons in the making as the moon lines up with Saturn, Mars and Jupiter.
Stargazers are in for a special treat this week with the rare opportunity of basking in the glory of an astronomical alignment eons in the making as the moon lines up with Saturn, Mars and Jupiter.
April’s ‘Super Pink Moon’ will light up the night sky as the first supermoon of spring
NASA said the “Super Pink Moon” will be full at 10:35 p.m. EDT on April 7.
NASA said the “Super Pink Moon” will be full at 10:35 p.m. EDT on April 7.
Parking lots closed at local parks to minimize crowds amid COVID-19 pandemic
"Stay-at-home" orders and strict social distancing remains in place across the country and Northern Virginia is no exception as playgrounds and parks remain closed.
"Stay-at-home" orders and strict social distancing remains in place across the country and Northern Virginia is no exception as playgrounds and parks remain closed.
Disney, Kennedy Space Center offering free online activities for kids during school closures
Entertainment options are slim, but luckily for parents, some area attractions are coming to the rescue.
Entertainment options are slim, but luckily for parents, some area attractions are coming to the rescue.
Apollo 15 astronaut Al Worden, who circled moon, dies at 88
The astronaut flew to the moon in 1971 and appeared on episodes of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood."
The astronaut flew to the moon in 1971 and appeared on episodes of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood."
100 coronavirus questions answered by world-leading virologist Peter Piot
Professor Peter Piot, a world-leading virologist and the director of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, answered 100 questions about the coronavirus during an interview with TEDMED Foundation Director Jay Walker.
Professor Peter Piot, a world-leading virologist and the director of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, answered 100 questions about the coronavirus during an interview with TEDMED Foundation Director Jay Walker.
Fairfax County middle school student wins national contest to name NASA's next Mars rover
Perseverance — that's officially the new name of NASA's next Mars rover!
Perseverance — that's officially the new name of NASA's next Mars rover!