Nearly 80% of Amazon rainforest shows signs of loss, study finds
Scientists have long been warning that extreme weather would cause calamity in the future but it appears that the future is already here.
Scientists have long been warning that extreme weather would cause calamity in the future but it appears that the future is already here.
Invasive Joro spiders could take over East Coast, study says
The Joro spider was compared to its close cousin, the gold silk spider, and scientists found that the Joro is able to withstand colder temperatures, opening up the opportunity for the species to spread beyond the southeast.
The Joro spider was compared to its close cousin, the gold silk spider, and scientists found that the Joro is able to withstand colder temperatures, opening up the opportunity for the species to spread beyond the southeast.
Space junk to smash into moon at 5,800 mph this week
Scientists expect the 3 tons of space junk from a leftover rocket will carve out a hole 33 feet to 66 feet across and send moon dust flying across its surface.
Scientists expect the 3 tons of space junk from a leftover rocket will carve out a hole 33 feet to 66 feet across and send moon dust flying across its surface.
GOES-T weather satellite launches, carrying hope of better forecasts
A powerful new weather satellite, promising better forecasts for everything to hurricanes to wildfires, is on its way to orbit after a Tuesday afternoon launch from Florida.
A powerful new weather satellite, promising better forecasts for everything to hurricanes to wildfires, is on its way to orbit after a Tuesday afternoon launch from Florida.
Yellowstone, America's 1st national park, turns 150
On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone became America’s first national park and inspired a national parks movement around the world.
On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone became America’s first national park and inspired a national parks movement around the world.
Canadian space agency shares satellite image of Earth internet says resembles a cat
The Canadian Space Agency posted a satellite photo of a region the internet concluded resembles a cat.
The Canadian Space Agency posted a satellite photo of a region the internet concluded resembles a cat.
Russian invasion of Ukraine puts US-space collaboration in question
President Joe Biden announced new sanctions Thursday targeting Russian financial and technology sectors, including its space program.
President Joe Biden announced new sanctions Thursday targeting Russian financial and technology sectors, including its space program.
Life may indeed flash before our eyes when we die, brain wave study suggests
After studying the first-ever recording of a dying human brain, scientists say life’s memorable moments may indeed flash before our eyes when we die.
After studying the first-ever recording of a dying human brain, scientists say life’s memorable moments may indeed flash before our eyes when we die.
'Superbly preserved' pterosaur fossil discovered in Scotland
Scientists say the fossil of a 170-million-year-old pterosaur, billed as the world’s best-preserved skeleton of the prehistoric winged reptile, has been found on the Isle of Skye in Scotland.
Scientists say the fossil of a 170-million-year-old pterosaur, billed as the world’s best-preserved skeleton of the prehistoric winged reptile, has been found on the Isle of Skye in Scotland.
Plane headed to Dulles makes emergency landing outside airport
An airplane traveling to Dulles International Airport was forced to make an emergency landing Tuesday in Loudoun County.
An airplane traveling to Dulles International Airport was forced to make an emergency landing Tuesday in Loudoun County.
Snow moon 2022: February's full moon lights up sky — here's when to see it
February’s full snow moon in 2022 peaks on Feb. 16 but there are storms in the forecast for some parts of the U.S. Here’s the best time to see it.
February’s full snow moon in 2022 peaks on Feb. 16 but there are storms in the forecast for some parts of the U.S. Here’s the best time to see it.
US sea levels will rise rapidly in the next 30 years, report warns
A federal report warns that America's coasts will be hit hard by ever faster sea level rise between now and the year 2050.
A federal report warns that America's coasts will be hit hard by ever faster sea level rise between now and the year 2050.
Virgin Galactic reopens spaceflight ticket sales
Tickets cost $450,000 and all reservations will require a $150,000 deposit to secure a spot, according to the company.
Tickets cost $450,000 and all reservations will require a $150,000 deposit to secure a spot, according to the company.
Woman appears to be cured of HIV after using new treatment, NIH says
The woman appears to be HIV-free following a new transplant method using umbilical cord blood.
The woman appears to be HIV-free following a new transplant method using umbilical cord blood.
Lifting weights for 3 seconds a day increases muscle strength, study suggests
Researchers wanted to figure out the minimum amount of exercise needed to actually improve a person’s strength, hoping it will lead to a healthier lifestyle and overall advancement in exercise.
Researchers wanted to figure out the minimum amount of exercise needed to actually improve a person’s strength, hoping it will lead to a healthier lifestyle and overall advancement in exercise.
Video captures flock of birds suddenly falling from the sky in Mexico
A flock of yellow-headed blackbirds suddenly dropped from the sky on a street in Mexico, but the reason behind the mysterious fall remains unclear.
A flock of yellow-headed blackbirds suddenly dropped from the sky on a street in Mexico, but the reason behind the mysterious fall remains unclear.
Polaris Dawn: Billionaire who led Inspiration4 crew announces 3 new private SpaceX missions
Billionaire Jared Isaacman announced plans for three more private SpaceX flights, including the first crewed launch of Starship.
Billionaire Jared Isaacman announced plans for three more private SpaceX flights, including the first crewed launch of Starship.
NASA's James Webb telescope sends back 1st images, including selfie
NASA's new space telescope has captured its first starlight and even taken a selfie of its giant, gold mirror.
NASA's new space telescope has captured its first starlight and even taken a selfie of its giant, gold mirror.
Koalas listed as endangered species in parts of Australia
Koalas inhabiting the states of New South Wales, Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory will be listed as endangered, according to the Australian Government.
Koalas inhabiting the states of New South Wales, Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory will be listed as endangered, according to the Australian Government.
SpaceX’s Elon Musk says 1st orbital Starship flight could happen in March
SpaceX's Elon Musk says the first orbital flight of his towering Starship could come in another month or two.
SpaceX's Elon Musk says the first orbital flight of his towering Starship could come in another month or two.