Sun will not set until August in northern Alaska
The sun rose over Utqiaġvik, Alaska, at 2:58 a.m. AKDT on Tuesday and will not set again until August 2.
The sun rose over Utqiaġvik, Alaska, at 2:58 a.m. AKDT on Tuesday and will not set again until August 2.
UFO debate: House panel to hold public hearing on ‘unidentified aerial phenomena'
“The purpose of this hearing is to give the public an opportunity to hear directly from subject matter experts and leaders in the Intelligence Community on one of the greatest mysteries of our time,” said Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., and chairman of the House Intelligence Committee.
“The purpose of this hearing is to give the public an opportunity to hear directly from subject matter experts and leaders in the Intelligence Community on one of the greatest mysteries of our time,” said Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., and chairman of the House Intelligence Committee.
James Webb telescope beams back stunningly clear images in latest test
NASA's new space telescope is in the home stretch of testing.
NASA's new space telescope is in the home stretch of testing.
Meet the manikins that will hitch a ride on NASA’s moon rocket
If the Artemis I mission is a success, it could pave the way for human exploration of Mars by 2025
If the Artemis I mission is a success, it could pave the way for human exploration of Mars by 2025
Scientists create message to beam into outer space but say humanity isn’t ready yet
The message would contain images of the male and female forms, where Earth is located, and even include mathematical operations.
The message would contain images of the male and female forms, where Earth is located, and even include mathematical operations.
NASA astronaut who has feuded with Russian space director shares tweets on how to disable Russian tanks
Retired U.S. astronaut Scott Kelly, who has publicly sparred with the head of Russia’s space agency, recently shared a Twitter thread containing advice on how to disable Russian tanks.
Retired U.S. astronaut Scott Kelly, who has publicly sparred with the head of Russia’s space agency, recently shared a Twitter thread containing advice on how to disable Russian tanks.
Pig heart transplanted into patient was infected with pig virus, health officials say
The transplant patient ended up dying two months later, though doctors are not conclusively saying whether or not the virus led to the patient’s death.
The transplant patient ended up dying two months later, though doctors are not conclusively saying whether or not the virus led to the patient’s death.
Wild turkey spotted near Anacostia Metro Station in DC
Another wild turkey sighting has been reported in D.C. – this time it happened Wednesday near the Anacostia Metro Station.
Another wild turkey sighting has been reported in D.C. – this time it happened Wednesday near the Anacostia Metro Station.
'We're ready to go': Boeing says it has resolved Starliner issue partly caused by Florida humidity
After its last attempt nine months ago, Boeing managers say they are ready to launch the CST-100 Starliner to the International Space Station and back.
After its last attempt nine months ago, Boeing managers say they are ready to launch the CST-100 Starliner to the International Space Station and back.
Assateague Island horse moved to Texas after becoming "extremely aggressive," officials say
National Park Service officials say a wild horse who has become "extremely aggressive" with staff and visitors at Assateague Island National Seashore in Maryland has been relocated to a Texas wildlife sanctuary.
National Park Service officials say a wild horse who has become "extremely aggressive" with staff and visitors at Assateague Island National Seashore in Maryland has been relocated to a Texas wildlife sanctuary.
1st solar eclipse of 2022 appears in southern skies
The first solar eclipse of 2022 appeared in southern skies Saturday. Here’s when another partial one is expected later this year — and when the big total eclipse is coming to America that everyone’s been waiting for.
The first solar eclipse of 2022 appeared in southern skies Saturday. Here’s when another partial one is expected later this year — and when the big total eclipse is coming to America that everyone’s been waiting for.
SpaceX launches 53 Starlink satellites on rocket used for first private astronaut mission
Falcon 9 launches from Cape Canaveral sending more Starlink satellites into orbit.
Falcon 9 launches from Cape Canaveral sending more Starlink satellites into orbit.
Couple gets married on flight to Vegas: 'Any turbulence, I want to weather it with you'
A couple headed to Las Vegas to elope weren’t about to let travel troubles stop them from celebrating their big day.
A couple headed to Las Vegas to elope weren’t about to let travel troubles stop them from celebrating their big day.
Watch: NASA’s Mars sample return test survives after smashing into Utah desert
Samples from Mars are expected to return to Earth in 2033.
Samples from Mars are expected to return to Earth in 2033.
Wreckage on Mars is not a flying saucer — NASA explains
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a...UFO?
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a...UFO?
Hawaii's stray cats pose major threat to protected species: Why visitors should be cautious
The majority of wild and feral cats throughout the Hawaiian Islands tend to hunt certain protected species of wildlife and also spread disease, experts say.
The majority of wild and feral cats throughout the Hawaiian Islands tend to hunt certain protected species of wildlife and also spread disease, experts say.
Pilot shortage could impact summer travel plans
While air travel demand continues to soar, a growing pilot shortage will force airlines to ground flights during one of the busiest travel seasons of the year.
While air travel demand continues to soar, a growing pilot shortage will force airlines to ground flights during one of the busiest travel seasons of the year.
Potentially rabid fox captured in Arlington neighborhood
A disoriented fox showing signs consistent with rabies was captured and removed from an Arlington neighborhood by animal control officers Tuesday.
A disoriented fox showing signs consistent with rabies was captured and removed from an Arlington neighborhood by animal control officers Tuesday.
Surviving space weather: How a coronal mass ejection could knock out power grids, internet
Here’s everything you need to know to survive a potentially devastating coronal mass ejection.
Here’s everything you need to know to survive a potentially devastating coronal mass ejection.
Oreology: Scientists study why Oreo creme can’t split evenly on both cookies
It’s not just your imagination. You cannot split the creme evenly between both cookies of an Oreo 100% of the time because science says so.
It’s not just your imagination. You cannot split the creme evenly between both cookies of an Oreo 100% of the time because science says so.