Coyote snatches small dog from Delco backyard
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Police are warning residents in Delaware County to be aware of their pets after a coyote snatched a small dog from a Marple Township backyard, leaving a family heartbroken.

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.

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.

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.