Photos: Lunar lander gets rare view of eclipse from the moon

While Earthlings were watching the moon turn blood red during Friday morning’s lunar eclipse, a robotic lander on the moon was looking back and getting a very different – and very rare – view.

Watch: Snowboarder outruns avalanche on Mount Washington

Footage from an observatory captures the snowboarder's near encounter with the avalanche in New Hampshire.

March's 'Blood Moon' lunar eclipse happens tonight: How to see it

A total lunar eclipse will take place during tonight's Worm Moon, making it a "Blood Worm Moon." Here's how to see it.

Alaska’s Mount Spurr could erupt in weeks, scientists warn

Scientists warn that Alaska’s Mount Spurr is showing signs of increased activity and could erupt in the coming weeks or months. An eruption could lead to widespread ashfall in Anchorage and surrounding areas, potentially disrupting flights at one of the world’s busiest cargo airports.

SpaceX astronaut launch scrubbed due to technical issue

Two astronauts – whose one-week trip to the space station turned into a nine-month-long politically charged saga – will be spending at least one more day in space.

5 years since COVID-19 declared a global pandemic
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Tuesday marks five years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. On this day in 2020, the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic, triggering lockdowns across the world.

Labradors’ overeating gene may explain human obesity risk, researchers say

A gene linked to obesity in Labradors is the same one found in humans, scientists say. The discovery could help researchers understand how genes influence appetite and weight gain.

Billions of buzzing cicadas will emerge across multiple states this spring

The last time this brood of cicadas saw the sun, President George W. Bush was nearing the end of his presidency and Apple was about to launch the App Store.

SpaceX Starship's 8th test flight scrubbed

On Monday, SpaceX called off its attempt to launch Starship’s 8th test flight.

Blue Ghost lunar lander touches down on moon for NASA delivery

Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander aced a touchdown on the moon Sunday to deliver experiments and supplies for NASA.