'No chance of' Moon landing for Peregrine lander after mission-critical spaceflight issues

Astrobotic said the new goal is to get Peregrine as close to lunar distance as possible before it loses power and the ability to maintain a sun-pointing position. The spacecraft carrying NASA science is expected to have enough power through Wednesday.

Greece unveils the location of Alexander the Great's crowning, after a 16-year restoration

The Palace of Aigai in northern Greece was fully reopened Friday following a 16-year renovation that cost more than 20 million euros ($22 million) and included financial support from the European Union.

NASA Artemis moon landing delayed until at least 2026

Astronauts will have to wait until next year before flying to the moon and at least two years before landing on it.

Watch: Rare 'critically endangered' whitetip shark captured on camera in Cayman Islands

A rare and critically endangered whitetip shark was captured on an underwater camera off the coast of the Cayman Islands by scientists involved in the Blue Belt’s Global Ocean Wildlife Analysis Network project.

Florida deputy rescues injured bobcat without becoming lunch

A Florida deputy from the Lee County Sheriff's Office, identified as Deputy Lopez, made an unconventional rescue on January 7 when he spotted an injured bobcat.

Man finds iPhone 'perfectly intact' that likely fell 16,000 feet from Alaska Airlines flight

The man said the iPhone was found still in airplane mode and open to a baggage claim number for Alaska Airlines flight 1282, which suffered an inflight blowout and was forced to make an emergency landing.

FAA temporarily grounds Boeing 737-9 planes after panel blows out mid-flight

Passengers recalled the terrifying moments when an Alaska Airlines plane window and piece of fuselage blew out mid-flight, causing a child's shirt to be ripped off and forcing an emergency landing.

Astronomers reveal what Uranus and Neptune really look like

For years, Neptune was shown to be “too blue" but researchers with the University of Oxford used modeling to show Uranus and Neptune are closer in color.

Man charged with punching flight attendant on Dallas flight also allegedly kicked officer in the groin

A man accused of punching a flight attendant later kicked a police officer in the groin and spit on officers who were removing him from the plane in Texas, according to a newly released report by an FBI agent.

Astrobotic aims for first commercial Moon landing with launch Monday carrying NASA science

NASA is heading back to the Moon as soon as this Monday, but this time, the agency is flying commercial with Astrobotic, a Pittsburgh-based company aiming to become the first private business to land on the Moon.

Pancake ice mesmerizes on Lake Superior

A very cool sight was spotted on the banks of Lake Superior on New Year's Day and it's an indication that the Great Lakes will, hopefully, freeze soon.

Man arrested for stealing airplane from North Las Vegas airport, flying to California

A 40-year-old man, Damian Zukaitis, was arrested in Nevada after allegedly stealing a 2020 Kitfox airplane from North Las Vegas airport on December 30. He flew the aircraft to the Barstow, California, area, where he landed on a roadway near Barstow-Daggett Airport.

Mystery solved! Researchers crack code on why your urine is yellow

Researchers have cracked the code behind the yellow hue of urine. In a groundbreaking discovery, they identified the microbial enzyme responsible for this color.

Quadrantid meteor shower peak to bring chances of fireballs

The annual Quadrantid meteor shower peaks this week, and it's considered one of the best of the year. Here's how to catch a glimpse.

NASA spacecraft captures stunning photos of volcanoes on Jupiter's moon Io

The Juno spacecraft's recent thrilling journey was one of two scheduled flybys that promised to offer a unique opportunity to witness the marvels of Jupiter's volcanically active moon, Io. According to NASA, the flyby was the closest that any spacecraft has made to Io in over 20 years.