The April solar eclipse is one month away: What to know now

The next solar eclipse should be visible from most of the U.S. Many people have started preparing already, but many more have not. Here’s what you need to know.

United Airlines flight makes emergency landing at LAX

A United Airlines flight was diverted to LAX after the aircraft lost a tire during takeoff from San Francisco.

Fossil of ‘nightmarish’ sea reptile found in Morocco

The giant sea lizard had dagger-like teeth and was just one of the many apex predators hunting our oceans 66 million years ago.

SpaceX prepares for third Starship test flight from Texas

Space fans have about a week to prepare themselves for the excitement of yet another SpaceX Starship Super Heavy test flight from East Texas.

Whale that vanished from Atlantic over 200 years ago spotted off Massachusetts: 'Shouldn't exist'

Scientists from the New England Aquarium (NEA) in Boston were flying off the coast of Nantucket on Friday when they saw a leviathan that has been extinct for over 200 years: a gray whale.

Las Vegas’ Bellagio helps rescue yellow-billed loon from its fountain

The Bellagio in Las Vegas had to pause its fountain show, as it worked with officials to rescue a yellow-billed loon who “found comfort" in the water.

White shark breaks records with historic journey from South Carolina to Mexico

A white shark, LeeBeth, recently made a historic journey from South Carolina to Mexico, marking the furthest westward tracking of a white shark in the Gulf of Mexico.

DC Cherry Blossoms: Small green buds mark start of stage 1 on way to peak bloom

The famous Japanese cherry blossom trees surrounding Washington, D.C.’s Tidal Basin and National Mall have reached stage one of development as they move toward peak bloom.

How much bigger is a supermoon, really?

In 2024, there are four supermoons to look forward to, and they happen four months in a row.

March Napness: Contest underway to find the sleepiest sanctuary bear

You’ve heard of March Madness and Fat Bear Week, but are you ready for March Napness? As hibernating season comes to an end, the search is on for the sleepiest sanctuary bear.

How to watch the total solar eclipse with NASA

April’s solar eclipse will be hard to miss. If you’re anywhere within a large swath of the U.S., all you’ll need to do is look up. But if you want to watch this once-in-a-lifetime celestial event with experts, NASA is ready for you.