World's largest plant to extract CO2 and turn it to stone opens in Iceland

The world's largest carbon capture facility, Mammoth, has begun operations in Iceland, using direct air capture technology to extract CO2 from the atmosphere and convert it into stone.

'Kittens' dropped off at Arizona Humane Society turned out to be something else

The Arizona Humane Society is warning people to be certain that baby animals are actually orphans before attempting to rescue them — and to be sure of the species of the animal.

Beer, whiskey taste best at these temperatures, science says

Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences found that temperature changes the molecular structure of water and ethanol in drinks like beer and whiskey, affecting taste; beer, for instance, tastes best at 41°F.

Animal shelter tells pets' stories of survival after tornado outbreak

Harrowing stories of survival are coming out of Nebraska after multiple EF-3 tornadoes ripped apart homes and separated pets from their families.

Significant challenges remain before NASA attempts to launch humans into space during future Artemis mission

NASA previously announced the earliest Artemis II could launch would be September 2025. The report said by launch date, NASA will have spent more than $55 billion on the program. Premature preparation of the Space Launch System could lead to increased delays beyond the 2025 launch date.

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks this weekend: Where and how to watch

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower, originating from comet 1P/Halley's debris, will reach its peak this weekend, offering stargazers a celestial spectacle with up to 50 shooting stars per hour.

Earth’s quasi-moon Asteroid Kamo'oalewa likely blasted out of this giant moon crater

Less than a decade after discovering a near-Earth asteroid with lunar origins, an international group of scientists says they have determined where this mysterious object came from on the moon's surface. 

Teacher captures images of 'very rare' bird never before seen in US

An amateur photographer captured a subject in Oregon last week that has bird lovers chirping — as it's said to be the first U.S. sighting of this particular species.

No 'jitters' for NASA astronauts preparing to launch on Boeing Starliner spacecraft

Two Navy test pilots who became NASA astronauts will take their ultimate flight Monday as they will be the first to launch on Boeing's Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station. 

North Carolina child says she hears 'monsters' in the wall, turns out to be 50K buzzing bees

A mother has gone viral on TikTok after she revealed that her little girl's complaint about hearing "monsters" inside her walls ended up being a swarm of 50,000 bees that somehow entered the family's home.