NASA: Black hole’s Death Star-like beam appears to make stars explode
The beam of light is 3,000 light years long and is traveling through space at almost the speed of light.
The beam of light is 3,000 light years long and is traveling through space at almost the speed of light.
NOAA orders next generation of hurricane hunter aircraft
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced recently it awarded a contract to Georgia-based Lockheed Martin Aeronautics for two specialized C-130J Hercules aircraft. The planes are expected to join NOAA’s fleet by 2030.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced recently it awarded a contract to Georgia-based Lockheed Martin Aeronautics for two specialized C-130J Hercules aircraft. The planes are expected to join NOAA’s fleet by 2030.
Rare 'ring of fire' eclipse to dazzle Easter Island, parts of South America
An annular solar eclipse, known as the "ring of fire," will be visible on Wednesday, primarily over the Pacific, with Easter Island, parts of Argentina, and Chile in its path.
An annular solar eclipse, known as the "ring of fire," will be visible on Wednesday, primarily over the Pacific, with Easter Island, parts of Argentina, and Chile in its path.
SpaceX launches rescue mission for 2 stranded NASA astronauts
SpaceX has launched a rescue mission for the two stuck astronauts at the International Space Station.
SpaceX has launched a rescue mission for the two stuck astronauts at the International Space Station.
VIDEO: Bear charges at man in his own garage
Alex Gold said he has seen bears before, but never as close as this.
Alex Gold said he has seen bears before, but never as close as this.
VIDEO: Octopus seen 'punching' fish to corral them while hunting for food
Video from a new study shows multiple examples of octopuses using their tentacles to punch fish.
Video from a new study shows multiple examples of octopuses using their tentacles to punch fish.
Crews rescue ‘badly’ burned bear from Nevada wildfire
As crew members continued to battle the Davis Fire in Western Nevada, they rescued a bear found with severe burns.
As crew members continued to battle the Davis Fire in Western Nevada, they rescued a bear found with severe burns.
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS puts on show in space before possible big show on Earth
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS has been tantalizing astronomers on Earth for several months since its discovery last year.
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS has been tantalizing astronomers on Earth for several months since its discovery last year.
Earth is getting a temporary second moon this fall
Earth will soon have a visitor — and not of the extraterrestrial kind. Astronomers found a small asteroid that will orbit our planet this fall, becoming a "mini-moon" temporarily.
Earth will soon have a visitor — and not of the extraterrestrial kind. Astronomers found a small asteroid that will orbit our planet this fall, becoming a "mini-moon" temporarily.
Wisconsin bear attack: Boy shoots, kills animal mauling father
A 12-year-old boy shot and killed a wounded black bear as it was mauling his father near their hunting cabin in the thick western Wisconsin woods.
A 12-year-old boy shot and killed a wounded black bear as it was mauling his father near their hunting cabin in the thick western Wisconsin woods.
Hiker mauled by bear, hospitalized with ‘extensive’ injuries: official
A 45-year-old man hiking alone in Alberta, Canada, was mauled by a bear late Friday morning, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) confirmed to Fox News Digital Saturday.
A 45-year-old man hiking alone in Alberta, Canada, was mauled by a bear late Friday morning, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) confirmed to Fox News Digital Saturday.
Partial lunar eclipse and supermoon combo coming: When to see it
Stargazers are in for a treat as a partial lunar eclipse and a supermoon will occur simultaneously.
Stargazers are in for a treat as a partial lunar eclipse and a supermoon will occur simultaneously.
See it: Snake barfs up two other snakes, including rattlesnake, after found in Georgia
Those squeamish photos show a burly, 4-foot-long eastern indigo snake that had eaten not just one, but two other snakes – including a rattlesnake.
Those squeamish photos show a burly, 4-foot-long eastern indigo snake that had eaten not just one, but two other snakes – including a rattlesnake.
WATCH: SpaceX's Polaris Dawn crew completes first private spacewalk
Jared Isaacman, CEO of Shift4 integrated payment processing solutions, participated in the first ever private spacewalk by a group of astronauts who left a SpaceX capsule after a delay of a few hours, testing a new line of spacesuits in the company's riskiest mission yet.
Jared Isaacman, CEO of Shift4 integrated payment processing solutions, participated in the first ever private spacewalk by a group of astronauts who left a SpaceX capsule after a delay of a few hours, testing a new line of spacesuits in the company's riskiest mission yet.
A record number of human beings are now in orbit
For the first time, there are 19 human beings orbiting the planet. They represent three different countries and are aboard three different spacecraft.
For the first time, there are 19 human beings orbiting the planet. They represent three different countries and are aboard three different spacecraft.
Florida man arrested for keeping alligators in his backyard swimming pool, FWC says
A Florida man has been arrested after he was caught keeping alligators and several freshwater slider turtles on his property, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
A Florida man has been arrested after he was caught keeping alligators and several freshwater slider turtles on his property, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn rocket visible in sky over DC region during Tuesday’s launch
People across the Washington D.C. region were treated to spectacular views of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket early Tuesday morning.
People across the Washington D.C. region were treated to spectacular views of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket early Tuesday morning.
Polaris Dawn live updates: SpaceX launches 4 private astronauts for historic spacewalk mission Tuesday morning
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 5:23 a.m. ET carrying four Polaris Dawn mission private astronauts to low-Earth orbit from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Tuesday morning.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 5:23 a.m. ET carrying four Polaris Dawn mission private astronauts to low-Earth orbit from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Tuesday morning.
Watch: Rare 'flying spaghetti monsters' spotted in recent deep sea expedition
Twenty possible new species were discovered during this expedition along Chile's Nazca Ridge, according to researchers.
Twenty possible new species were discovered during this expedition along Chile's Nazca Ridge, according to researchers.
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft returns to Earth without astronauts
The troubled Boeing Starliner spacecraft parachuted into the New Mexico desert overnight, without the astronauts it carried to the International Space Station in early June.
The troubled Boeing Starliner spacecraft parachuted into the New Mexico desert overnight, without the astronauts it carried to the International Space Station in early June.