Skyscraper-size asteroid expected to pass by Earth Friday
There’s no risk of it hitting our planet since it will pass seven times the distance from Earth to the moon.
'Firefall' returns to Yosemite in 2024: Here’s how you can see 'fire' in the sky
If you love nature and being outdoors, you may want to travel to Yosemite National Park in California by the end of February to try and catch a glimpse of the mesmerizing "Firefall."
Laser strikes against aircraft have surged to a new record, FAA says
Laser strikes aimed at aircraft including airline planes surged 41% last year to a record high, according to federal officials.
VIDEO: Kodiak bear cubs found on Florida road, take deputy by surprise
A Florida deputy was in for quite a surprise when she got an unsuspecting early morning emergency call.
Syphilis reaches 1950s levels in US, while other STD rates show mixed trends
The U.S. syphilis epidemic isn't abating, with the rate of infectious cases rising 9% in 2022, according to a new federal government report on sexually transmitted diseases in adults.
Telescope captures stunning images of not 1 but 19 spiral galaxies
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope was launched on Christmas Day 2021. Images possibly reveal billions of stars outside of our Milky Way galaxy.
Boeing withdraws safety exemption request amid growing scrutiny after 737 Max incident
Boeing is retracting a request for a safety exemption crucial for certifying its new 737 Max 7 model following an alarming incident where a door plug blew out on a 737 Max 9 mid-flight.
Watch again: SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully launches NG-20 mission to ISS from Florida
SpaceX successfully launched Northrop Grumman’s 20th Commercial Resupply Services mission (NG-20) to the International Space Station (ISS) from Florida Tuesday afternoon.
Here's what the Pentagon's former UFO hunter learned on the job
The Pentagon official who led efforts to centralize UFO investigations has some harsh words for some members of Congress.
How to photograph the moon with your cellphone
With a few tricks to improve your cellphone photography skills, you can capture the glowing moon in all its glory.
Gatorland makes history with birth of extremely rare white alligator; only 8 in the world
It's also the first-ever alligator of its kind to be born in human care and makes Gatorland the owner of the largest collection of rare leucistic alligators in the world.
NASA's Ingenuity helicopter takes final flight on Mars
NASA's Ingenuity Mars helicopter was widely acclaimed to be the "Wright Brothers moment" of space exploration. Officials made the unexpected announcement this week that its mission has ended.
First-ever successful IVF pregnancy in rhinos could save species from extinction
There are only two northern white rhinos left in the world and this recent scientific development could save them from extinction.
Full Wolf Moon: When to see the first full moon of 2024 this week
The first full Moon of 2024 will light up the night's sky on Thursday if weather conditions are clear.
Farting passenger delays American Airlines flight to Austin, redditor says
A flight from Phoenix to Austin was delayed after a passenger purposely passed gas and was removed from the flight, according to a person who posted in the Austin subreddit.
Map: Here's where the double broods of cicadas will emerge in 2024
For the first time in 221 years, two different broods of cicadas will emerge simultaneously – and some states will be lucky enough to see both groups.
Delta Boeing plane loses nose tire moments before takeoff: 'Rolled off the runway'
A Delta Air Lines flight aboard a Boeing aircraft lost its nose tire moments before it was supposed to take off from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Saturday, according to air traffic control audio posted online.
See the asteroid sample a NASA spacecraft took 7 years to bring back to Earth
NASA's OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample canister is no longer holding up science after the curation team at Johnson Space Center removed two fasteners preventing access to the full sample from asteroid Bennu.
Solar eclipse 2024: These U.S. cities are in the path of totality
More than 31 million people live in the path of the Great North American Solar Eclipse, and millions more are expected to flood towns in its path. Here's where you can see it.
Study: Men are better at navigating directions than women but not for the reasons you think
Researchers found that women and men have the same potential for navigational skills and it all depends on the persons' experiences growing up that set them up for their future.