Webb telescope detects possible signs of life on distant planet
Located about 120 light-years from Earth in the constellation Leo, K2-18 b lies within the habitable zone of a nearby star.
Located about 120 light-years from Earth in the constellation Leo, K2-18 b lies within the habitable zone of a nearby star.
Little burro rescued by Arizona DPS trooper after his mom is killed by a driver near Lake Pleasant
A day-old burro now lovingly named Rodger was rescued after his mom was struck and killed by a car near Lake Pleasant. We promise this story has a happy ending.
A day-old burro now lovingly named Rodger was rescued after his mom was struck and killed by a car near Lake Pleasant. We promise this story has a happy ending.
Lake Michigan waterspouts, people along shore capture sight
Waterspouts out over Lake Michigan were spotted Wednesday morning, Sept. 13.
Waterspouts out over Lake Michigan were spotted Wednesday morning, Sept. 13.
NASA's Mars rover instrument MOXIE generates enough oxygen for small dog
The Mars Oxygen In-Situ Resource Utilization Experiment, or MOXIE, is a microwave-sized device that takes unbreathable Martian air and turns it into oxygen humans – and dogs – rely on.
The Mars Oxygen In-Situ Resource Utilization Experiment, or MOXIE, is a microwave-sized device that takes unbreathable Martian air and turns it into oxygen humans – and dogs – rely on.
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio breaks US record for longest spaceflight
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio now holds the record for the longest U.S. spaceflight. Rubio surpassed the U.S. record of 355 days on Monday at the International Space Station.
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio now holds the record for the longest U.S. spaceflight. Rubio surpassed the U.S. record of 355 days on Monday at the International Space Station.
Rare 'Red Leader' X-wing Starfighter miniature from 'Star Wars' hits auction block at $400K
Star Wars enthusiasts have a unique opportunity as a historic relic from the iconic franchise, the "Red Leader" X-wing Starfighter filming miniature, is set to be auctioned by Heritage Auctions.
Star Wars enthusiasts have a unique opportunity as a historic relic from the iconic franchise, the "Red Leader" X-wing Starfighter filming miniature, is set to be auctioned by Heritage Auctions.
Grizzly bear that mauled Montana hunter goes missing, prompting all-out search
Officials have closed part of the Custer Gallatin National Forest in southwestern Montana after a hunter was severely mauled by a grizzly bear.
Officials have closed part of the Custer Gallatin National Forest in southwestern Montana after a hunter was severely mauled by a grizzly bear.
Watch: NOAA scientists find mysterious, shiny orb-like object on seafloor
Video from NOAA shows the vessel’s remotely operated arm carefully "tickle" the object before picking it up and sucking it into a vacuum-like tube.
Video from NOAA shows the vessel’s remotely operated arm carefully "tickle" the object before picking it up and sucking it into a vacuum-like tube.
New comet to sweep past Earth: How and when to see it
Stargazers should catch a glimpse of the comet as soon as possible — it will be another 400 years before it returns.
Stargazers should catch a glimpse of the comet as soon as possible — it will be another 400 years before it returns.
NASA releases first images from pollution-monitoring satellite in space
NASA has shared this week the first images from TEMPO, the agency’s first space-based instrument designed to continuously measure air quality over North America, and do so with the resolution of a few square miles.
NASA has shared this week the first images from TEMPO, the agency’s first space-based instrument designed to continuously measure air quality over North America, and do so with the resolution of a few square miles.
NASA spacecraft spots likely crash site of Russia's lunar lander
A NASA spacecraft around the moon has found the likely crash site of Russia's lost lunar lander.
A NASA spacecraft around the moon has found the likely crash site of Russia's lost lunar lander.
Pentagon to release declassified UFO photos, videos and reports on new website
The Pentagon on Thursday announced the launch of a new website with the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), which will provide the public with declassified information about UFOs, or what the government calls unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs).
The Pentagon on Thursday announced the launch of a new website with the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), which will provide the public with declassified information about UFOs, or what the government calls unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs).
Rare super blue moon spectacle treats stargazers worldwide to stunning scenes
The stunning astronomical phenomenon created an awe-inspiring setting that took center stage from the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, towering skyscrapers in Madrid and serene open fields of America's heartland.
The stunning astronomical phenomenon created an awe-inspiring setting that took center stage from the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, towering skyscrapers in Madrid and serene open fields of America's heartland.
Blue supermoon 2023: What to know, when to look up Wednesday night
Here’s what to know about the rare, exciting blue supermoon happening Wednesday night.
Here’s what to know about the rare, exciting blue supermoon happening Wednesday night.
Archaeologists in northern Peru unearth 3,000-year-old tomb believed to honor priest
Tomb was covered with six layers of ash mixed with black earth and was decorated with ceramic bowls and two seals
Tomb was covered with six layers of ash mixed with black earth and was decorated with ceramic bowls and two seals
Rare blue supermoon to appear this week: What to know
NASA says a Blue Moon refers not to its color but to any month with two full moons in the 29.5-day lunar cycle.
NASA says a Blue Moon refers not to its color but to any month with two full moons in the 29.5-day lunar cycle.
India becomes fourth country to land on the moon, first near the south pole
India’s successful moon landing comes just days after Russia’s Luna-25, which was aiming for the same lunar region, spun into an uncontrolled orbit and crashed.
India’s successful moon landing comes just days after Russia’s Luna-25, which was aiming for the same lunar region, spun into an uncontrolled orbit and crashed.
Russia's moon mission crash dents pride, reflects deeper problems with its space industry
Russian state television had hailed the spacecraft as the country’s triumphant entry into a new moon race, but since the crash, the broadcasters have tried to play down the loss of the robotic probe.
Russian state television had hailed the spacecraft as the country’s triumphant entry into a new moon race, but since the crash, the broadcasters have tried to play down the loss of the robotic probe.
James Webb Space Telescope captures new beauty of dying star
The ring nebula captured by James Webb Space Telescope's NIRCam is 2,500 light-years away and known as M57 and NHC6720. NIRCam's sensitivity captures new details of the structures within the celestial object.
The ring nebula captured by James Webb Space Telescope's NIRCam is 2,500 light-years away and known as M57 and NHC6720. NIRCam's sensitivity captures new details of the structures within the celestial object.
Innovative construction method designed by UM researchers uses sawdust, 3D printing
Researchers at the University of Michigan created a new way to model concrete that could be used in construction - and there's no waste involved.
Researchers at the University of Michigan created a new way to model concrete that could be used in construction - and there's no waste involved.