NASA assessing when Boeing's Starliner could be ready to launch with astronauts
Boeing continues to troubleshoot a new issue with its Starliner spacecraft before the company tries again to launch two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station.
‘Planet Parade’ 2024: watch guide for 6 planets aligned on June 3
On June 3, 2024, skywatchers can witness a rare "planet parade" of six planets—Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune—aligning in the pre-dawn sky, visible near the eastern horizon about 20 minutes before sunrise.
Spirit, Frontier get rid of change and cancelation fees
Two major airlines in the U.S. announced changes to their policies in recent days after Biden has been cracking down on so-called “junk fees.”
Rare 40-ton whale skull discovered on North Carolina beach
A massive whale skull, believed to belong to a 40-ton humpback whale, washed ashore on Hatteras Island in North Carolina, attracting significant interest from both beachgoers and marine biologists.
Would-be moose photographer kicked to death by mother protecting her newborn calves
An Alaska man's photography outing took a deadly turn when he tried to snap some pictures of a pair of newborn moose calves.
These sea creatures could inspire new underwater robots, study finds
The tiny creatures propel themselves through water similar to the way a spacecraft fires thrusters to move in space.
Japan grappling with invasive raccoon population
Japan's raccoon infestation has gotten considerably worse over the last decade, multiple Japanese news sources are reporting.
Watch: Rare deep-sea squid lunges at camera
The footage shows the rare squid latching onto a free-fall baited camera.
May's full Flower Moon happening soon: What to know
The Full Flower Moon is unique astronomical event best viewed from regions like the southeastern U.S., parts of Central America, and northeastern South America.
What can we learn from fire ants? Maybe a lot
Experts say black fire ants arrived in the U.S. in 1918 and red fire ants in the 1930s, leading to a massive population increase, with five times more ants per acre than in South America, and they're infamous for their bites and stings.
Boeing whistleblower John Barnett's cause of death revealed
A Charleston, South Carolina, coroner released the cause and manner of death for Boeing whistleblower John Barnett.
Endangered Species Day 2024: 10 of the world’s most endangered animals revealed
Currently, more than 41,000 species have been assessed to be under threat of extinction, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
Canadian wildfires pose recurring threat to DC, Maryland, Virginia air quality
Right now, wildfires are burning across Canada, and over the course of the summer, that could be problematic for the District, Maryland, and Virginia.
Maryland rockfish season begins May 16 – with regulations
Maryland rockfish season begins May 16, but with regulations, the state’s Department of Natural Resources announced.
Cicadas are on the menu for this stay-at-home dad's YouTube channel
A South Carolina man's interest in the noisy insects led to the unlikely creation of his unique entrées.
Colorado angler helps authorities crack down on gigantic invasive fish: 'Highly unusual'
Colorado authorities recently announced that they've recovered massive invasive fish from a local pond – all thanks to a local fishing enthusiast.
You can fish in Maryland without a license on these 3 days
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is offering three license-free fishing days for all state residents and visitors this spring and summer.
Killer whales attack and sink sailing boat off Gibraltar
An unknown number of orcas rammed a sailing yacht in Moroccan waters in the Strait of Gibraltar on Sunday morning, causing it to later sink, the latest attack in a trend that has been terrifying sailors in the region for the past four years.
Video shows moment Delta plane catches fire at Sea-Tac, passengers evacuate using slides
A new video has captured the moment the front of a Delta plane burst into flames after landing at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport earlier in May.
Solar storm: X8.7 solar flare erupts in largest of sun cycle
On Tuesday, the sun unleashed another powerful solar flare. The NWS discussed whether the intense solar storm will impact activities on Earth.