August cracks record for hottest month ever recorded
August set a record for sweltering temperatures, which climate scientists attribute in part to factors like human-driven climate change and a strong El Nino pattern.
August set a record for sweltering temperatures, which climate scientists attribute in part to factors like human-driven climate change and a strong El Nino pattern.
Possible meteor spotted over parts of Maryland
A possible meteor lit up the early‑morning sky over parts of Maryland on Wednesday, with several people reporting a bright fireball around 2:50 a.m. over Charles County.
A possible meteor lit up the early‑morning sky over parts of Maryland on Wednesday, with several people reporting a bright fireball around 2:50 a.m. over Charles County.
Look up to see the ISS using NASA's 'Spot The Station' app: Here’s how
NASA’s free "Spot The Station" app tells users when and where they can see the International Space Station from their location.
NASA’s free "Spot The Station" app tells users when and where they can see the International Space Station from their location.
Bodies of 4 recovered after plane goes missing in Bahamas
Family members say the bodies of four people aboard a small plane that disappeared shortly after taking off from the Bahamas have been recovered.
Family members say the bodies of four people aboard a small plane that disappeared shortly after taking off from the Bahamas have been recovered.
Tahoe bear deaths: Mama bear tried to get her dead cub up, drag it off the road, witnesses say
Six bears have died on Tahoe roads in the last two weeks, a local non-profit said. In one case, a mama bear was seen trying to get her dead cub up and drag her baby off the road, witnesses recalled.
Six bears have died on Tahoe roads in the last two weeks, a local non-profit said. In one case, a mama bear was seen trying to get her dead cub up and drag her baby off the road, witnesses recalled.
Watch: Mystery animal attacks man in New Hampshire parking lot
A mystery animal attacked a man in a Lebanon, New Hampshire, parking lot, surveillance video released by police shows.
A mystery animal attacked a man in a Lebanon, New Hampshire, parking lot, surveillance video released by police shows.
Possible weight loss treatment that doesn’t require eating less shows promise, study finds
A new potential weight loss treatment could provide many of the benefits of GLP-1 medications while avoiding some of the potential risks that come with eating less.
A new potential weight loss treatment could provide many of the benefits of GLP-1 medications while avoiding some of the potential risks that come with eating less.
Saturn’s south pole has a giant 10-sided cloud mystery, scientists say
Scientists have discovered a massive, 10-sided wave pattern swirling through the icy ammonia clouds above Saturn’s south pole.
Scientists have discovered a massive, 10-sided wave pattern swirling through the icy ammonia clouds above Saturn’s south pole.
Raccoon found in Charles County tests positive for rabies
The Charles County Department of Health says a raccoon found in Port Tobacco has tested positive for rabies. Officials say the animal tested positive on August 31 and was located in the vicinity of Mary Drive and Shirley Boulevard.
The Charles County Department of Health says a raccoon found in Port Tobacco has tested positive for rabies. Officials say the animal tested positive on August 31 and was located in the vicinity of Mary Drive and Shirley Boulevard.
September skywatching guide: Harvest Moon, bright Venus, fall equinox and more ahead
September brings plenty of reasons to look to the skies. From a meteor shower and bright Venus to the official change of seasons and the year's Harvest Moon, an impressive lineup awaits stargazers this month.
September brings plenty of reasons to look to the skies. From a meteor shower and bright Venus to the official change of seasons and the year's Harvest Moon, an impressive lineup awaits stargazers this month.
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman telescope launches: What will it do?
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman telescope has launched into space to help scientists study the universe like never before.
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman telescope has launched into space to help scientists study the universe like never before.
President Trump awards Artemis II crew Congressional Space Medal of Honor
President Donald J. Trump presented the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the historic Artemis II crew during a ceremony at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston on Friday morning.
President Donald J. Trump presented the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the historic Artemis II crew during a ceremony at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston on Friday morning.
US Space Academy: What we know about President Trump’s announcement
President Donald Trump announced the creation of the U.S. Space Academy on Friday. Here's what it is and what we know.
President Donald Trump announced the creation of the U.S. Space Academy on Friday. Here's what it is and what we know.
Americans split on whether UFOs have Earthly explanations, poll finds
Americans are increasingly doubtful that unidentified flying objects represent actual evidence that extraterrestrial beings have visited our planet. Nearly half of all Americans believe all UFO sightings have logical explanations of human activity, a new study found.
Americans are increasingly doubtful that unidentified flying objects represent actual evidence that extraterrestrial beings have visited our planet. Nearly half of all Americans believe all UFO sightings have logical explanations of human activity, a new study found.
President Trump to visit Houston to award Artemis II crew Congressional Space Medal of Honor
President Donald J. Trump will be traveling to Houston to present the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the historic Artemis II crew.
President Donald J. Trump will be traveling to Houston to present the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the historic Artemis II crew.
Peekachu, rescued beluga whale at Shedd Aquarium, dies suddenly
Peekachu, one of eight beluga whales recently rescued from a closed Canadian marine park and brought to Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, died suddenly Tuesday evening.
Peekachu, one of eight beluga whales recently rescued from a closed Canadian marine park and brought to Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, died suddenly Tuesday evening.
Tree-of-heaven is a spotted lanternfly magnet. Here’s why you shouldn’t just cut it down
The spotted lanternfly’s favorite tree may be growing along a Northeast roadside or in your own backyard. Here’s how to spot tree-of-heaven and why cutting it down can backfire.
The spotted lanternfly’s favorite tree may be growing along a Northeast roadside or in your own backyard. Here’s how to spot tree-of-heaven and why cutting it down can backfire.
SpaceX launch spotted over DC region Tuesday
A SpaceX launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida was visible over the Washington, D.C., region shortly after its early‑morning blastoff Tuesday.
A SpaceX launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida was visible over the Washington, D.C., region shortly after its early‑morning blastoff Tuesday.
Deep partial lunar eclipse to be visible across DC, Maryland and Virginia on August 27
A deep partial lunar eclipse will be visible across Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia beginning late the night of August 27 and continuing into the early morning hours of August 28.
A deep partial lunar eclipse will be visible across Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia beginning late the night of August 27 and continuing into the early morning hours of August 28.
American Airlines flight lands safely at DFW after smoke reported from passenger’s device
An American Airlines flight landed safely at DFW Airport Friday evening after smoke was reported coming from a passenger's device during landing.
An American Airlines flight landed safely at DFW Airport Friday evening after smoke was reported coming from a passenger's device during landing.