Watch: Snowboarder outruns avalanche on Mount Washington
Footage from an observatory captures the snowboarder's near encounter with the avalanche in New Hampshire.
Footage from an observatory captures the snowboarder's near encounter with the avalanche in New Hampshire.
March's 'Blood Moon' lunar eclipse happens tonight: How to see it
A total lunar eclipse will take place during tonight's Worm Moon, making it a "Blood Worm Moon." Here's how to see it.
A total lunar eclipse will take place during tonight's Worm Moon, making it a "Blood Worm Moon." Here's how to see it.
Alaska’s Mount Spurr could erupt in weeks, scientists warn
Scientists warn that Alaska’s Mount Spurr is showing signs of increased activity and could erupt in the coming weeks or months. An eruption could lead to widespread ashfall in Anchorage and surrounding areas, potentially disrupting flights at one of the world’s busiest cargo airports.
Scientists warn that Alaska’s Mount Spurr is showing signs of increased activity and could erupt in the coming weeks or months. An eruption could lead to widespread ashfall in Anchorage and surrounding areas, potentially disrupting flights at one of the world’s busiest cargo airports.
SpaceX astronaut launch scrubbed due to technical issue
Two astronauts – whose one-week trip to the space station turned into a nine-month-long politically charged saga – will be spending at least one more day in space.
Two astronauts – whose one-week trip to the space station turned into a nine-month-long politically charged saga – will be spending at least one more day in space.
Great Lakes shipwreck discovered 132 years later reveals tragic story
Using a remotely operated vehicle, teams were able to find the wreck of the Western Reserve steamship, which sank on Aug. 30, 1892.
Using a remotely operated vehicle, teams were able to find the wreck of the Western Reserve steamship, which sank on Aug. 30, 1892.
Where storms could spoil total lunar eclipse Thursday night
The Moon will appear to glow "blood red" on Thursday night and into Friday morning during the total lunar eclipse.
The Moon will appear to glow "blood red" on Thursday night and into Friday morning during the total lunar eclipse.
Labradors’ overeating gene may explain human obesity risk, researchers say
A gene linked to obesity in Labradors is the same one found in humans, scientists say. The discovery could help researchers understand how genes influence appetite and weight gain.
A gene linked to obesity in Labradors is the same one found in humans, scientists say. The discovery could help researchers understand how genes influence appetite and weight gain.
Launch this week clears way for Starliner astronauts to return home 9 months later than planned
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore arrived on the space station in June on Boeing Starliner, but Starliner returned to Earth without its crew.
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore arrived on the space station in June on Boeing Starliner, but Starliner returned to Earth without its crew.
Watch: Dolphins catch waves with California surfers, wowing onlookers
Spectacular video shows the moment a pod of dolphins joined a group of surfers off the California coast.
Spectacular video shows the moment a pod of dolphins joined a group of surfers off the California coast.
Billions of buzzing cicadas will emerge across multiple states this spring
The last time this brood of cicadas saw the sun, President George W. Bush was nearing the end of his presidency and Apple was about to launch the App Store.
The last time this brood of cicadas saw the sun, President George W. Bush was nearing the end of his presidency and Apple was about to launch the App Store.
Space Force's mysterious X-37B plane returns to Earth after 434 days in orbit
The unmanned Boeing-made plane landed safely at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
The unmanned Boeing-made plane landed safely at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
Blood Moon total lunar eclipse happens next week. Here's how you can see it
Unlike a solar eclipse, a total lunar eclipse can be viewed with the naked eye.
Unlike a solar eclipse, a total lunar eclipse can be viewed with the naked eye.
Athena lunar lander declared dead after landing sideways
Athena, the private lunar lander that touched down on the moon Thursday, has been declared dead.
Athena, the private lunar lander that touched down on the moon Thursday, has been declared dead.
Intuitive Machines' second moon lander touches down but could be on its side – again
Another historic U.S. robotic moon landing happened Thursday, but whether the lander is sitting upright on the surface remains unclear.
Another historic U.S. robotic moon landing happened Thursday, but whether the lander is sitting upright on the surface remains unclear.
US butterfly populations declining at 'catastrophic' rate—experts warn it's a 'bad sign for us'
A new study finds butterfly populations in the US have dropped 22% since 2000 due to pesticides, habitat loss, and climate change. Scientists warn the decline could have major consequences for ecosystems.
A new study finds butterfly populations in the US have dropped 22% since 2000 due to pesticides, habitat loss, and climate change. Scientists warn the decline could have major consequences for ecosystems.
Scientists create mice with woolly mammoth-like fur through genetic engineering
Extinction is still forever. But scientists at a biotech company are trying what they say is the next best thing to restoring ancient beasts.
Extinction is still forever. But scientists at a biotech company are trying what they say is the next best thing to restoring ancient beasts.
SpaceX Starship's 8th test flight scrubbed
On Monday, SpaceX called off its attempt to launch Starship’s 8th test flight.
On Monday, SpaceX called off its attempt to launch Starship’s 8th test flight.
Blue Ghost lunar lander touches down on moon for NASA delivery
Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander aced a touchdown on the moon Sunday to deliver experiments and supplies for NASA.
Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander aced a touchdown on the moon Sunday to deliver experiments and supplies for NASA.
Here are the women taking Blue Origin's star-studded all-female space flight
The crew will launch into space for this historic flight on Blue Origin’s New Shephard rocket.
The crew will launch into space for this historic flight on Blue Origin’s New Shephard rocket.
These cities are most likely to see an explosion in disease-spreading pests: study
Ticks, mosquitoes, cockroaches and rodents pose serious health risks, experts say. Here’s where you’re most likely to see pest problems in coming months.
Ticks, mosquitoes, cockroaches and rodents pose serious health risks, experts say. Here’s where you’re most likely to see pest problems in coming months.