US Space Academy: What we know about President Trump’s announcement
President Donald Trump announced the creation of the U.S. Space Academy on Friday. Here's what it is and what we know.
President Donald Trump announced the creation of the U.S. Space Academy on Friday. Here's what it is and what we know.
Partial lunar eclipse will be visible for parts of the US: Here’s what to know
Beginning on the evening of August 27, the moon will pass into Earth's shadow, creating a partial lunar eclipse.
Beginning on the evening of August 27, the moon will pass into Earth's shadow, creating a partial lunar eclipse.
Americans split on whether UFOs have Earthly explanations, poll finds
Americans are increasingly doubtful that unidentified flying objects represent actual evidence that extraterrestrial beings have visited our planet. Nearly half of all Americans believe all UFO sightings have logical explanations of human activity, a new study found.
Americans are increasingly doubtful that unidentified flying objects represent actual evidence that extraterrestrial beings have visited our planet. Nearly half of all Americans believe all UFO sightings have logical explanations of human activity, a new study found.
President Trump to visit Houston to award Artemis II crew Congressional Space Medal of Honor
President Donald J. Trump will be traveling to Houston to present the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the historic Artemis II crew.
President Donald J. Trump will be traveling to Houston to present the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the historic Artemis II crew.
Tree-of-heaven is a spotted lanternfly magnet. Here’s why you shouldn’t just cut it down
The spotted lanternfly’s favorite tree may be growing along a Northeast roadside or in your own backyard. Here’s how to spot tree-of-heaven and why cutting it down can backfire.
The spotted lanternfly’s favorite tree may be growing along a Northeast roadside or in your own backyard. Here’s how to spot tree-of-heaven and why cutting it down can backfire.
American Airlines flight lands safely at DFW after smoke reported from passenger’s device
An American Airlines flight landed safely at DFW Airport Friday evening after smoke was reported coming from a passenger's device during landing.
An American Airlines flight landed safely at DFW Airport Friday evening after smoke was reported coming from a passenger's device during landing.
Cheltenham police warn of 'aggressive' coyote spotted in Wyncote
Police in Cheltenham Township have issued an alert about an aggressive coyote seen roaming the Wyncote neighborhood, according to a post on the department’s Facebook page.
Police in Cheltenham Township have issued an alert about an aggressive coyote seen roaming the Wyncote neighborhood, according to a post on the department’s Facebook page.
8 dead after charter plane crashes in western Alaska
Eight passengers on board a charter plane were killed after the aircraft crashed in a remote part of western Alaska, according to military officials.
Eight passengers on board a charter plane were killed after the aircraft crashed in a remote part of western Alaska, according to military officials.
NASA captures photos of Moon crater caused by SpaceX rocket part
A newly released image shows the brand-new crater on the Moon caused by a stray upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. On Tuesday, NASA showed off the image, which was captured by its Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO).
A newly released image shows the brand-new crater on the Moon caused by a stray upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. On Tuesday, NASA showed off the image, which was captured by its Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO).
Man busted after customs uncovers bizarre cargo hidden inside 22 pairs of socks
A man was arrested at a Tokyo airport after authorities discovered about 200 lizards stuffed inside 22 pairs of socks in his suitcase, according to reports.
A man was arrested at a Tokyo airport after authorities discovered about 200 lizards stuffed inside 22 pairs of socks in his suitcase, according to reports.
GLP-1 drugs show promise in treating common hormonal disorder
Researchers are investigating whether GLP-1 medications might double as an effective new treatment for the hormonal disorder PMOS.
Researchers are investigating whether GLP-1 medications might double as an effective new treatment for the hormonal disorder PMOS.
Pennsylvania family makes prehistoric discovery while searching for seashells on the Jersey Shore
A Pennsylvania family stumbled upon a rare find while shelling on the beach in Sea Isle City, New Jersey.
A Pennsylvania family stumbled upon a rare find while shelling on the beach in Sea Isle City, New Jersey.
2 American Airlines planes averted potential disaster in Phoenix
Multiple media reports state that two American Airlines planes that shared the same flight number almost got into a crash over Phoenix, but some quick thinking from air traffic control managed to prevent a catastrophe.
Multiple media reports state that two American Airlines planes that shared the same flight number almost got into a crash over Phoenix, but some quick thinking from air traffic control managed to prevent a catastrophe.
Great white shark pulls lifeguard underwater at popular family beach destination on the East Coast
A lifeguard is recovering after a great white shark pulled him underwater near a popular family beach destination in Maine over the weekend, local officials said.
A lifeguard is recovering after a great white shark pulled him underwater near a popular family beach destination in Maine over the weekend, local officials said.
3rd beaver attack in Maryland prompts closures at Seneca Creek State Park
Portions of Seneca Creek State Park in Montgomery County are temporarily closed after a 10‑year‑old girl was bitten by a beaver, the third reported beaver attack in Maryland in less than a month.
Portions of Seneca Creek State Park in Montgomery County are temporarily closed after a 10‑year‑old girl was bitten by a beaver, the third reported beaver attack in Maryland in less than a month.
Look up tonight: Perseid meteor shower to put on a celestial show - How to see it
The Perseid meteor shower peaks Wednesday night into Thursday morning — and this year's new moon phase offers perfectly dark skies for optimal viewing.
The Perseid meteor shower peaks Wednesday night into Thursday morning — and this year's new moon phase offers perfectly dark skies for optimal viewing.
Sugar-based plastics could offer solution to microplastic pollution
Researchers are investigating new ways to produce plant-based plastics from sugar, aiming to offer a sustainable alternative that could help reduce global microplastic pollution.
Researchers are investigating new ways to produce plant-based plastics from sugar, aiming to offer a sustainable alternative that could help reduce global microplastic pollution.
Why spotted lanternflies remain a threat to Pennsylvania’s trees, crops and economy
Spotted lanternflies can damage Pennsylvania plants, agriculture and outdoor spaces. Here’s why state officials want residents to help slow their spread.
Spotted lanternflies can damage Pennsylvania plants, agriculture and outdoor spaces. Here’s why state officials want residents to help slow their spread.
NORAD F-16s intercept two aircraft near Trump’s Bedminster Golf Club
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said F-16 fighter jets intercepted two general aviation aircraft over Bedminster, New Jersey.
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said F-16 fighter jets intercepted two general aviation aircraft over Bedminster, New Jersey.
A solar eclipse is coming Wednesday: What to know and how to watch
A total solar eclipse is taking place Aug. 12, and though it won’t be totally visible from the U.S., several northern states will be able to see a partial solar eclipse, NASA said.
A total solar eclipse is taking place Aug. 12, and though it won’t be totally visible from the U.S., several northern states will be able to see a partial solar eclipse, NASA said.