Escaped monkeys update: More than half safely recovered, several still on the loose

Officials in South Carolina have recaptured over half of the 43 Rhesus macaques that escaped from the Alpha Genesis research facility in Yemassee last week.

Solar flares directed at Earth through Election Day create geomagnetic storm potential

Geomagnetic storming of this magnitude is common on NOAA’s 5-level scale. However, several sunspot regions on the Sun are likely to continue blasting out solar flares with possible Earth-directed components.

Diamond dust could play a role in climate control efforts, study suggests

Recent research suggests that injecting solid particles into the atmosphere may significantly mitigate stratospheric warming, as the rate continues to climb around the globe.

More northern lights could come as sun hits solar maximum, NASA says

The northern lights may put on a dazzling display over the next couple of years as the sun enters its solar maximum, a period of heightened activity that occurs about every 11 years.

See the most terrifying displays in our galaxy from NASA

The "Galaxy of Horrors" is an array of vintage-style horror movie-themed posters to show us what nightmares exist in space.

60 rare Siamese crocodiles hatch in Cambodia’s Cardamom National Park

Sixty critically endangered Siamese crocodiles hatched in Cambodia’s Cardamom National Park this summer, marking the largest wild breeding record of the species this century.

'Halloween comet' breaks apart after nearing sun

Scientists called this comet a true "sungrazer" because it passed within 1% of Earth's distance to the Sun.

Northern Lights over DC, Maryland, Virginia: Tips to see the aurora borealis

Parts of the northern United States, including the D.C. region, could be in for a Northern Lights show tonight after charged particles were sent blasting from the Sun toward Earth in association with a strong solar flare.

Volcanic ash from Mexican volcano spotted over Florida

Popocatépetl is Mexico’s most active volcano and has been erupting for decades about 45 miles southeast of Mexico City.

Famous Alaska volcano sees seismic unrest after more than 30-year slumber

Several small earthquakes have been detected around Mt. Spurr this past week, prompting the Alaska Volcano Observatory to raise the volcano's alert level to "yellow" from the base green.

NASA astronaut released from hospital after 'medical issue' during splashdown

The SpaceX Dragon crew members completed a 235-day mission, 232 days of which were spent aboard the International Space Station conducting scientific research.

NASA SpaceX Crew-8: 1 astronaut remains in hospital after ‘medical issue’

One of the SpaceX Crew-8 astronauts remains in stable condition at the hospital but no additional information was released to protect their medical privacy, NASA said.

Time is running out to see Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS before it disappears for possibly forever

The comet made its first documented pass by Earth this month and is likely to disappear from our night sky for 80,000 years -- that is, if it survives its voyage around the solar system.

Trio of meteor showers to light up night sky in November

The Leonids and Southern and Northern Taurids meteor showers each reach their peaks sometime throughout November.

Microbial life may exist in Martian frozen water pools, study finds

Although evidence of life on Mars hasn’t yet been discovered during any of NASA's robotic missions, scientists believe it could be a different story in small pools of water under the surface.

Photos: Hunter's Moon shines brightest Thursday night in Supermoon spectacular

A Supermoon is gracing our skies on Thursday night, and it's going to be a showstopper. The Hunter's Moon, the largest full moon of the year, will shine brightest after sunset.