U.S. Air Force uncovers ancient campsite on New Mexico base: 'Marks a pivotal moment'
United States Air Force (USAF) service members recently discovered an ancient campsite that dates back over 8,000 years, according to officials.
NASA to send drone-like lander to explore Saturn’s moon, Titan
The rotorcraft lander, named Dragonfly, is set to launch in July 2028.
This US airport was named the busiest in the world; see the full list
The list reflects the busiest airports in 2023 and several U.S.-based airports made the top 10.
Florida girl, 12, hooks multiple fishing records in a few short months: 'On a roll'
Julia, who's just 12 years old, landed two state records and three world records (with one pending) while fishing off the Florida Keys earlier this year.
NASA confirms mystery object that crashed through Florida home came from space station
A strange item that hurtled through a Naples man's home was a piece of space hardware discarded from the International Space Station, NASA confirmed on Monday.
NASA seeks new ideas for Mars sample return mission due to budget constraints
The current Mars sample return plan would cause NASA to take funds from other planned missions. The space agency is seeking an alternate plan for getting Mars samples back in the 2030s and for less than $7 billion.
How loud do cicadas get?
Certain species of cicadas in North America can produce calls reaching levels of around 100 decibels or higher, akin to the noise produced by a lawnmower or a passing jet aircraft.
Total eclipse of the heart: Couple gets engaged on special Delta flight to totality
A New York City man proposed in one of the most epic ways imaginable, possibly outshadowing the largest shadow of the year.
Pelicans, dolphin compete for fish in Florida
An amazing scene unfolded in Florida as a group of pelicans and a dolphin competed to catch a fish in the crystal-clear waters of Honeymoon Island.
6 things to know about the first space shuttle flight
Back on April 12, 1981, the space shuttle roared to life for the first time. Columbia lifted off from Kennedy Space Center carrying two astronauts – a moonwalker, John Young, and a rookie, Bob Crippen.
Charlotte the stingray: Aquarium gives update on fish with virgin pregnancy
Charlotte the stingray, pregnant despite having no male companion, “continues to be healthy," according to a new update from aquarium staff.
US, Japan announce joint venture for Moon exploration
The pressurized rover will be in addition to one in development by U.S. companies that is expected to be in operation by 2030. The last lunar vehicle to be used on the Moon happened during the Apollo 17 mission in 1972.
Humpback whale found dead in surf on Long Beach Island
Wildlife rescuers on New Jersey's Long Beach Island say a humpback whale was found dead in the surf on Thursday.
Video spots fireball lighting up New Jersey sky. Did you see it?
Dozens of people in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and even New York, reported seeing a bright fireball in the sky early Wednesday morning.
Allegheny woodrat: Elusive ‘species of concern’ captured on West Virginia trail cam
The Allegheny woodrat was described as both “federally threatened and downright adorable" by the U.S. Forest Service - Monongahela National Forest.
Unmarked graves reveal George Washington family secrets
A DNA examination of remains in unmarked graves uncovered a mystery surrounding President George Washington’s family tree.
Delta IV Heavy rocket successfully launches for final time from Florida
A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Delta IV Heavy rocket successfully launched the NROL-70 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) for the final time on Tuesday afternoon. The rocket launched at 12:53 p.m. from Space Launch Complex-37 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Central Florida.
Astronauts get eerie view of Moon’s shadow as it trudges across Earth during solar eclipse
The astronauts living and working on the International Space Station orbit the Earth about every 90 minutes, witnessing 16 sunrises and sunsets day, along with up to five eclipses a year.
Peter Higgs, physicist who theorized Higgs boson particle, dies at 94
Peter Higgs, the Nobel prize-winning physicist who theorized the “God particle,” has died.
2024 Solar Eclipse brought Philadelphia together for epic celestial spectacle
Though Philadelphia may not have been in the "path of totality", Monday's solar eclipse brought many people outside.