Monster star Betelgeuse recovers after blowing its top
The agency said astronomers used the Hubble and other telescopes to figure out the star blew off a huge chunk of its surface in 2019.
The agency said astronomers used the Hubble and other telescopes to figure out the star blew off a huge chunk of its surface in 2019.
Sonic boom: Hear the sounds of a meteor breaking up over Utah
Experts say if an object travels faster than the speed of sound, it can cause a shockwave and a sonic boom.
Experts say if an object travels faster than the speed of sound, it can cause a shockwave and a sonic boom.
Melting ice is likely causing Earth to spin faster; Here’s why that’s a problem for timekeepers
The retired Naval Observatory director of time explains why timekeepers around the world are still trying to figure out how to incorporate the increasing speed recorded over the past five years.
The retired Naval Observatory director of time explains why timekeepers around the world are still trying to figure out how to incorporate the increasing speed recorded over the past five years.
Sturgeon full moon: Last supermoon of 2022 rises Thursday
The last supermoon of the year, also known as the Sturgeon Moon, happens Thursday night and coincides with the peak of the Perseid meteor shower.
The last supermoon of the year, also known as the Sturgeon Moon, happens Thursday night and coincides with the peak of the Perseid meteor shower.
Perseid meteor shower peak: When and where you can see it
The Perseid meteor shower returns every year between July and August, offering sky-gazers a chance to enjoy the last weeks of the sweltering season outside, looking up at the night sky.
The Perseid meteor shower returns every year between July and August, offering sky-gazers a chance to enjoy the last weeks of the sweltering season outside, looking up at the night sky.
10 years and counting: NASA’s Curiosity continues its exploration of Mars
NASA's first rover on Mars landed in 1997. Since the 1990s, there have been four other rovers that have launched to the Red Planet.
NASA's first rover on Mars landed in 1997. Since the 1990s, there have been four other rovers that have launched to the Red Planet.
American, Japanese and Russian astronaut crew prepare to launch with SpaceX
Astronauts from three countries are scheduled to launch on the SpaceX Crew-5 mission to the space station this fall, and for the first time since NASA began launching from U.S. soil again, a Russian cosmonaut will be joining the crew.
Astronauts from three countries are scheduled to launch on the SpaceX Crew-5 mission to the space station this fall, and for the first time since NASA began launching from U.S. soil again, a Russian cosmonaut will be joining the crew.
Over 20 great white shark sightings reported off Cape Cod this week, forcing beach closures
Shark activity along the beaches of the U.S. Northeast has increased in recent years amid a rising seal population and conservation efforts, experts say.
Shark activity along the beaches of the U.S. Northeast has increased in recent years amid a rising seal population and conservation efforts, experts say.
Pig organs partially revived an hour after death in 'stunning' research
The Yale researchers said that the findings may help extend the health of human organs during surgery and expand the availability of donor organs.
The Yale researchers said that the findings may help extend the health of human organs during surgery and expand the availability of donor organs.
Invasive spotted lanternfly found in Loudoun County
Officials in Loudoun County, Virginia are reminding residents to be on the lookout for the spotted lanternfly, an invasive species of insect that can wreak havoc on plant life and cause issues for property owners.
Officials in Loudoun County, Virginia are reminding residents to be on the lookout for the spotted lanternfly, an invasive species of insect that can wreak havoc on plant life and cause issues for property owners.
'The world lost a beautiful, faith-filled soul': Colorado boy remembered after deadly rattlesnake bite
It’s been an arduous journey to surrender for Lindsey Currat. The Colorado mother prayed for five days under the care of trauma doctors, begging God to give her son back, heal him and perform a miracle.
It’s been an arduous journey to surrender for Lindsey Currat. The Colorado mother prayed for five days under the care of trauma doctors, begging God to give her son back, heal him and perform a miracle.
Virgin Galactic to build ‘astronaut campus’ for future commercial space travel
The company said it will train future civilian astronauts in New Mexico ahead of their spaceflight.
The company said it will train future civilian astronauts in New Mexico ahead of their spaceflight.
Visitors to world's tallest tree could face $5,000 fine, up to 6 months in jail
Park officials say increased visitors to Hyperion in Northern California have resulted in “degradation of the tree’s base,” trash and human waste in the surrounding area, and more issues.
Park officials say increased visitors to Hyperion in Northern California have resulted in “degradation of the tree’s base,” trash and human waste in the surrounding area, and more issues.
Boeing to resume delivery of 787 Dreamliners after FAA clearance
Issues with the 787 started in 2020 when small gaps were found between panels of the fuselage that are made of carbon composite material.
Issues with the 787 started in 2020 when small gaps were found between panels of the fuselage that are made of carbon composite material.
Debris from uncontrolled, 23-ton Chinese rocket falls to Earth
China decided not to guide the booster back through the atmosphere.
China decided not to guide the booster back through the atmosphere.
Moon caves might provide year-round comfortable temperatures for astronauts living on the moon
If astronauts could breathe on the moon without a spacesuit, these lava tubes would be ideal for a light sweater.
If astronauts could breathe on the moon without a spacesuit, these lava tubes would be ideal for a light sweater.
Video captures 'endless river of bats' pouring from cave in Mexico
According to a tourism website, the cave is known locally as "Cueva de Los Murciélagos," which translates to "Cave of the Bats,"
According to a tourism website, the cave is known locally as "Cueva de Los Murciélagos," which translates to "Cave of the Bats,"
Watch: Breaching whale jumps out of ocean and lands on top of a Massachusetts fishing boat
The video shows a boat anchored off of Plymouth, Massachusetts when a large whale breaches the water and crashes onto the boat's bow.
The video shows a boat anchored off of Plymouth, Massachusetts when a large whale breaches the water and crashes onto the boat's bow.
Scientists send stem cells to space in hopes of curing MS and Parkinson's disease
A team of scientists is working on research that is quite literally out of this world.
A team of scientists is working on research that is quite literally out of this world.
Diner discovers 100-million-year-old dinosaur footprints at restaurant in China
Paleontologists went to the restaurant and used a 3D scanner to confirm that it was the tracks of two brontosauruses from the early Cretaceous period.
Paleontologists went to the restaurant and used a 3D scanner to confirm that it was the tracks of two brontosauruses from the early Cretaceous period.