Boeing Starliner spacecraft docks at ISS with NASA astronauts after dramatic approach

After 24 hours of spaceflight, Boeing Starliner began approaching the International Space Station for docking, but a series of malfunctions with thrusters delayed the docking.

Inflammatory bowel disease: 'Major cause of IBD' discovered by researchers

IBD, the umbrella term for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, impacts millions of people worldwide. Researchers say they have found a “major cause" of the disease and treatment using existing drugs.

Boeing’s Starliner capsule launches on mission full of firsts

Here’s a list of all the “firsts" that Boeing and NASA expect to accomplish now that two astronauts are finally flying aboard the Starliner capsule.

Boeing Starliner experiencing helium leaks after 2 astronauts launched to space station from Florida

Nearly 12 hours after Boeing successfully launched two astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) from Florida aboard its Starliner spacecraft, NASA said its teams had identified three helium leaks on the spacecraft.

June skygazing highlights: Strawberry Moon, summertime planet parade

June is the start of meteorological summer, which is a great time to be outside for some stargazing. Here are some celestial events to give you a reason to look up.

NASA has a new game plan for Hubble Space Telescope to resume science observations

NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope stopped collecting science at the end of May after part of its directional system returned faulty data. Teams will begin transitioning to use only one out of three gyroscopes, reducing the telescope's efficiency.

Rare juvenile T. rex fossil unearthed by 3 boys, now on display at Denver museum

A juvenile T. rex fossil, discovered by a group of children during a hike near Marmarth, North Dakota, is now on display at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.

Bear meets sprinkler in northern MN — and it's hilarious: Video

A black bear wandered into a yard in northern Minnesota and encountered a sprinkler — the outcome was adorable and hilarious. 

Plant hidden in Vermont for 108 years rediscovered thanks to botanist's keen eye

What's all the commotion about this tiny herb? Vermont Fish & Wildlife said that the significance of this discovery lies in where it was found again.

'Planet parade' time: Guide to the 6-planet alignment in June

Skywatchers are in for a treat on June 3, 2024, when a rare alignment of six planets will be visible in the pre-dawn sky.

Boeing Starliner launch scrubbed minutes before takeoff

Boeing’s Starliner capsule launch was scrubbed minutes before it was scheduled to take off from Cape Canaveral.

8 Black men removed from American Airlines flight for 'body odor,' lawsuit claims

American Airlines is facing a discrimination lawsuit after eight Black men - all of whom had flown separately - were removed from a flight over "body odor" complaints.

Philly northern lights forecast: Is another opportunity to view northern lights possible?

Will the Delaware Valley have another opportunity to see the Northern Lights Friday night? The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, released information Thursday regarding that very possibility.

Giant pandas returning to DC’s National Zoo

Two new giant pandas are coming to D.C.’s National Zoo from China. The Smithsonian's National Zoo made the announcement Wednesday, a little more than six months after sending its three pandas back to China.