Earth’s asteroid defense may work better than previously believed, new simulation shows

Ahead of International Asteroid Day (June 30), scientists have released new simulations that show NASA’s DART asteroid defense test could work better than previously indicated.

Ancient microbial life on Earth could help us recognize life on other planets, scientists say

“Understanding how organisms here have changed with time and in different environments is going to teach us crucial things about how to search for and recognize life elsewhere,” one astrobiologist explained.

Frontier Airlines adds cash to sweeten offer for Spirit merger

The Denver-based airline also raised the amount it would pay Miramar, Florida-based Spirit if antitrust regulators stop the deal.

Out of this world: NASA shares images of Mars’ diverse landscape

Over the past year, NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover captured stunningly clear images of the Red Planet’s diverse landscape.

NASA wants its moon dust, cockroaches from Apollo 11 mission pulled from auction

The material from the experiment, including a vial with about 40 milligrams of moon dust and three cockroach carcasses, was expected to sell for at least $400,000.

NASA set to launch rocket for student projects Friday in Virginia

The rocket will send information for various student projects, and these student projects will measure data as the rocket climbs to the edge of space.

Why are there so many cancelled flights? Here's what you should know about summer air travel disruptions

As travelers continue to deal with cancelled flights across the U.S., here's what you should know about what is causing so many flights to be delayed or cancelled entirely, and what companies are doing to help alleviate the problem.

NASA fully fuels Artemis-1 moon rocket for the first time, nearly completes launch dress rehearsal

During its fourth attempt this year, NASA successfully completed fueling its mega moon rocket with super-cold propellant that will eventually return humans to the moon as part of a launch dress rehearsal.

'It's unfair': Flight cancellations force local family to race against time for special gathering

A flight nightmare, as widespread flight cancellations caused major problems for a local family, forcing them to hit the road, in a race against time, for a special family gathering.

US flight cancellations top 1,000 on Friday as summer travel heats up

Airports with the most cancellations were LaGuardia and Newark Liberty in the NYC area, Charlotte Douglas International Airport, and Reagan Washington National outside D.C.