FAA: 28 planes hit with lasers near SEA this week

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after crews from nearly three dozen flights reported getting hit with a laser near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport within the last three weeks. 

Crocodile with tire stuck around neck for 6 years is finally freed

A wild crocodile with a motorcycle tire stuck around its neck since 2016 has finally been freed thanks to an Indonesian bird catcher’s tireless effort.

SpaceX: Geomagnetic storm damaged latest batch of Starlink satellites

SpaceX believes up to 40 satellites will reenter or have already entered the Earth’s atmosphere but there’s no risk of any debris hitting the ground.

White House science adviser Eric Lander resigns over staff mistreatment

President Joe Biden’s top science adviser Dr. Eric Lander has resigned after the White House confirmed that an internal investigation found credible evidence that he mistreated his staff.

Certain colors attract mosquitoes, study shows

Researchers from the University of Washington believe yellow fever mosquitoes are attracted to certain colors—including red, orange, black and cyan.

CAR-T cell therapy: Patients cancer-free 10 years later, doctors say

After just 30 days following the CAR-T cell therapy, both patients were in remission and even 10 years later, both patients have remained cancer-free.

Scientists regrow amputated frog legs, leaving hope for humans

Researchers from Tufts and Harvard universities said they were able to regrow a functional frog leg and said the experiment will be tested in mammals next.

After 4 days of delays, SpaceX satellite launch sets Florida twilight sky aglow

A SpaceX satellite launch lit up the Florida coast Monday evening, leaving a pulsing, swirling exhaust plume glowing in the sky before sonic booms announced the booster’s safe return to land.

'Lunar Cruiser': Toyota developing vehicle for the moon

Toyota says it's working with Japan’s space agency on a vehicle to explore the lunar surface, with ambitions to help people live on the moon by 2040 and eventually live on Mars

Marijuana smokers may be more impaired while driving than they think, study suggests

Participants in the study who were not given a placebo felt ready to drive an hour and a half after smoking marijuana, however, simulator data found reduced driving performance such as being unable to stay in their lane.

NASA targeting springtime launch for Artemis-1 moon rocket

NASA is preparing for a critical test of its next-generation moon rocket, the Space Launch System, ahead of the Artemis-1 launch this spring.

Rare DC snowy owl sighting draws crowds to Union Station

A rare snowy owl sighting in the nation's capital drew the attention of birdwatchers across the Washington, D.C. region again Wednesday as the elusive and solitary creature perched on the roof of Union Station.

Inflatable entertainment venue coming to the International Space Station

The International Space Station will be getting an upgrade to the orbiting laboratory in the form of an inflatable media studio and arena after an entertainment company selected Axiom Space to manufacture a new module.

Report: NASA running low on astronauts, creating challenges for future space travel

NASA’s Office of Inspector General released a report saying the U.S. could have several challenges in future space missions because of fewer astronauts and outdated training.

January Wolf Moon to light up sky Monday night

2022’s wolf moon is set to appear on Jan. 17 at 6:48 p.m. ET, according to NASA.