Air and Space Museum celebrating 50th anniversary with new galleries
Five new galleries will open on July 1, featuring interactive exhibits, WWII aircraft, the Hubble Space Telescope and more.
Five new galleries will open on July 1, featuring interactive exhibits, WWII aircraft, the Hubble Space Telescope and more.
VIDEO: Coyote chases toddler in Southern California neighborhood
Terrifying footage shows a coyote chasing a toddler outside the family's home in Pasadena.
Terrifying footage shows a coyote chasing a toddler outside the family's home in Pasadena.
Blood Moon March 2026: Total lunar eclipse times and viewing guide
A rare total lunar eclipse — often called a Blood Moon — will be visible in the early morning hours of March 3, 2026. Here’s what East Coast skywatchers need to know.
A rare total lunar eclipse — often called a Blood Moon — will be visible in the early morning hours of March 3, 2026. Here’s what East Coast skywatchers need to know.
6 planets align in the sky this week: Here’s what to know
Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Uranus, Saturn and Neptune will be visible in the night sky this week. Here's what you need to know.
Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Uranus, Saturn and Neptune will be visible in the night sky this week. Here's what you need to know.
4 new astronauts reach ISS after NASA's first medical evacuation
Four new astronauts reached the International Space Station this weekend after NASA’s first medical emergency last month.
Four new astronauts reached the International Space Station this weekend after NASA’s first medical emergency last month.
Lake Erie ice crack forming: See video
Satellite imagery revealed a massive crack ripping across frozen Lake Erie as ice levels surge.
Satellite imagery revealed a massive crack ripping across frozen Lake Erie as ice levels surge.
Musk says SpaceX shifting focus to 'self-growing city' on moon before Mars push
Elon Musk said Sunday that SpaceX is shifting its near-term priorities away from Mars and toward building what he described as a "self-growing city" on the moon, citing faster timelines and strategic urgency.
Elon Musk said Sunday that SpaceX is shifting its near-term priorities away from Mars and toward building what he described as a "self-growing city" on the moon, citing faster timelines and strategic urgency.
NASA rocket to conduct 'CT scan' of Northern Lights
NASA is launching a rocket mission from Alaska to do a CT scan of sorts on Northern Lights.
NASA is launching a rocket mission from Alaska to do a CT scan of sorts on Northern Lights.
WATCH: Coyote eyes off-leash dogs at Montrose Beach
A video showing a coyote watching off-leash dogs at Montrose Beach is getting attention as people share more coyote sightings online across Chicago.
A video showing a coyote watching off-leash dogs at Montrose Beach is getting attention as people share more coyote sightings online across Chicago.
Watch: Green auroras ripple over Earth from orbit, creating dazzling glow
Footage released by NASA on Wednesday reveals striking green aurora ribbons illuminating our planet.
Footage released by NASA on Wednesday reveals striking green aurora ribbons illuminating our planet.
NASA seeking summer college interns - how to apply for an out-of-this-world work experience
Every day, NASA explores the unknown in air and space, innovates for the benefit of humanity, and inspires the world through discovery. College students looking for a chance to make a difference can apply for the NASA summer 2026 college intern session.
Every day, NASA explores the unknown in air and space, innovates for the benefit of humanity, and inspires the world through discovery. College students looking for a chance to make a difference can apply for the NASA summer 2026 college intern session.
Rare giant phantom jellyfish caught on deep sea video off Argentina's coast
A recent deep sea exploration off Argentina's coast revealed an incredible video of a giant jellyfish that can grow to be as large as a school bus.
A recent deep sea exploration off Argentina's coast revealed an incredible video of a giant jellyfish that can grow to be as large as a school bus.
Asian elephant calf born at National Zoo for first time in nearly 25 years
The National Zoo in Washington, D.C., is celebrating the birth of a very special addition to the family this month! A female Asian elephant, which is an endangered species, was welcomed into the world at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute at 1:15 a.m. Monday.
The National Zoo in Washington, D.C., is celebrating the birth of a very special addition to the family this month! A female Asian elephant, which is an endangered species, was welcomed into the world at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute at 1:15 a.m. Monday.
Former 'The Voice' contestant dies at 26 after snake bit her in her sleep
Former "The Voice Nigeria" contestant Ifunanya Nwangene has died after she was bitten by a snake while she was asleep at her home.
Former "The Voice Nigeria" contestant Ifunanya Nwangene has died after she was bitten by a snake while she was asleep at her home.
Remembering Space Shuttle Columbia
On Feb. 1, 2003, NASA was once again dealing with tragedy when Space Shuttle Columbia and her crew of seven astronauts were lost after the shuttle broke apart during reentry.
On Feb. 1, 2003, NASA was once again dealing with tragedy when Space Shuttle Columbia and her crew of seven astronauts were lost after the shuttle broke apart during reentry.
Spanish scientists cure pancreatic cancer in mice in medical breakthrough
In a recent study, a team of scientists discovered that a treatment using different medications was found to be effective to eliminate pancreatic cancer in mice.
In a recent study, a team of scientists discovered that a treatment using different medications was found to be effective to eliminate pancreatic cancer in mice.
NASA pushes back Artemis II 'wet dress rehearsal' due to Florida cold weather
NASA has pushed back the Artemis II wet dress rehearsal to Feb. 2 due to cold weather in Florida.
NASA has pushed back the Artemis II wet dress rehearsal to Feb. 2 due to cold weather in Florida.
Why the next full moon is called the 'Snow Moon' — and how to see it
The 2026 'Snow Moon,' February’s full moon, peaks Sunday, Feb. 1. Named for winter’s snowier months, it will be visible at moonrise with easy viewing for skywatchers.
The 2026 'Snow Moon,' February’s full moon, peaks Sunday, Feb. 1. Named for winter’s snowier months, it will be visible at moonrise with easy viewing for skywatchers.
Space shuttle Challenger explosion remembered, 40 years later
The space shuttle Challenger explosion was a defining moment of the 1980s. Whether you were watching on TV or in person, chances are, you remember exactly where you were and how you felt.
The space shuttle Challenger explosion was a defining moment of the 1980s. Whether you were watching on TV or in person, chances are, you remember exactly where you were and how you felt.
'Doomsday Clock' moves to 85 seconds to midnight as global tensions rise
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved its Doomsday Clock closer to catastrophe, setting it at 85 seconds to midnight, citing escalating global threats.
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved its Doomsday Clock closer to catastrophe, setting it at 85 seconds to midnight, citing escalating global threats.