TSA to extend mask mandate for travelers through January 2022

The Transportation Security Administration will extend a mask mandate on public transportation through Jan. 18, 2022, according to a TSA spokesperson.

NIH scientists develop faster, less costly COVID-19 test

NIH scientists discovered a new COVID-19 test technique that may reduce test time and cost while increasing efficiency.

Perseid meteor shower peaks: When, where and how to watch

NASA warns that the next Perseid meteor shower may not be visible until 2024. The agency expects the sky in 2022 and 2023 will not be ideal during the Perseids’ peak.

Delta, American Airlines, Southwest will not mandate COVID-19 vaccine for employees

Three major U.S. airlines will not be requiring their employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine but will offer additional paid time off and cash as incentives for those that do.

Bennu asteroid: Earth's chances of collision with space rock slim, NASA says

Scientists have fine-tuned the path of the asteroid Bennu and say the odds of it smacking into Earth are higher than previously thought but still quite low.

AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine nasal spray effective in animals, NIH says

NIH researchers are currently testing a nasal spray version of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine that has proven effective in hamsters and monkeys.

China's migrating elephant herd may be finally heading home

The herd of elephants that made international headlines after wandering the populated streets of China may be finally heading home.

Tampa boy had nightmare in middle of the night, but wasn't scared when real gator arrived at home

A Tampa mom was already wide-awake Sunday morning after her son woke up from a nightmare. Then, they heard scratching noises at the front door, but her son didn't seem to be frightened by the surprise visitor.

Pregnant woman stranded at LAX after Spirit Airlines cancels hundreds of flights

What was supposed to be a nearly two-hour direct flight from Cleveland to Atlanta has turned into a four-day nightmare for a pregnant woman in her third trimester. Now, she finds herself stranded at LAX.

Bezos offers to cover $2B in NASA costs in exchange for moon mission contract

Jeff Bezos offered to cover $2 billion in NASA costs in exchange for Blue Origin to gain a lunar-lander contract to help put astronauts on the moon.