Watch: Man torches termite swarms with DIY flamethrower
After about a minute of unsuccessful swatting, Kenny Bellau reached for "something a little more lethal."
After about a minute of unsuccessful swatting, Kenny Bellau reached for "something a little more lethal."
Future space missions should be conducted with all-female crew, study suggests
New research conducted by the European Space Agency suggests that female astronauts may be more “efficient” in space than their male counterparts.
New research conducted by the European Space Agency suggests that female astronauts may be more “efficient” in space than their male counterparts.
USC doctors looking to perform world's first bladder transplant
Doctors have currently launched a clinical trial to enroll a potential participant for this historic operation, the school reported.
Doctors have currently launched a clinical trial to enroll a potential participant for this historic operation, the school reported.
Study shows promising results with experimental skin patch to treat toddlers highly allergic to peanuts
A new study finds an experimental skin patch shows promise to treat toddlers who are highly allergic to peanuts.
A new study finds an experimental skin patch shows promise to treat toddlers who are highly allergic to peanuts.
Are black holes a danger to us?
The amount of mass a black hole can contain is likened to a star 10 times more massive than our sun squeezed into a sphere about as wide as New York City, according to NASA.
The amount of mass a black hole can contain is likened to a star 10 times more massive than our sun squeezed into a sphere about as wide as New York City, according to NASA.
Oceans could lurk beneath icy surface of four of Uranus' moons, study shows
This study is the first to detail the evolution of the interior makeup and structure of all five large moons – Ariel, Umbriel, Titania, Oberon and Miranda, according to NASA.
This study is the first to detail the evolution of the interior makeup and structure of all five large moons – Ariel, Umbriel, Titania, Oberon and Miranda, according to NASA.
NASA developing a snake-like robot to slither over one of Saturn’s 83 moons
The 16-foot-long robot has been used to examine glaciers and volcanoes to put its capabilities to the test.
The 16-foot-long robot has been used to examine glaciers and volcanoes to put its capabilities to the test.
Mystery deepens as fanged fish wash up on Oregon beaches
Unusual-looking deep-sea lancetfish have been washing ashore on Oregon beaches recently, baffling experts as to why.
Unusual-looking deep-sea lancetfish have been washing ashore on Oregon beaches recently, baffling experts as to why.
Scientists discover star devouring planet for first time and think Earth could suffer same fate
The star began to grow in size after running out of fuel, which decreased the distance between it and the neighboring planet, eventually consuming it entirely, according to NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
The star began to grow in size after running out of fuel, which decreased the distance between it and the neighboring planet, eventually consuming it entirely, according to NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Flower moon 2023: When to see the brightest full moon in May
The flower moon was named by Native Americans in the northern and eastern U.S., according to NASA. They observed flowers in abundance during this springtime full moon, which inspired the name “flower moon."
The flower moon was named by Native Americans in the northern and eastern U.S., according to NASA. They observed flowers in abundance during this springtime full moon, which inspired the name “flower moon."
Look out for these astronomical events in May
April showers bring May flowers, and apparently, that's the case for the full moon this month too. Here are the celestial shows to look out for this month.
April showers bring May flowers, and apparently, that's the case for the full moon this month too. Here are the celestial shows to look out for this month.
Park rangers: 70-year-old man fends off cougar attack with rock
The unidentified man told authorities that he was hiking through some trees when a cougar jumped out and knocked him to the ground.
The unidentified man told authorities that he was hiking through some trees when a cougar jumped out and knocked him to the ground.
Scientists discover 3 new sea worms that glow in the dark
The newly-discovered bioluminescent Polycirrus worms were named after creatures from Japanese folklore and an influential marine biologist.
The newly-discovered bioluminescent Polycirrus worms were named after creatures from Japanese folklore and an influential marine biologist.
NASA extracts oxygen from lunar soil simulant for the first time
NASA scientists have successfully extracted oxygen from simulated lunar soil.
NASA scientists have successfully extracted oxygen from simulated lunar soil.
Virginia wildlife experts investigating spread of 'zombie deer disease'
Wildlife experts in Virginia are investigating the spread of "zombie deer disease," an infection that is contagious and always fatal that has been detected with increasing frequency in Virginia and other states.
Wildlife experts in Virginia are investigating the spread of "zombie deer disease," an infection that is contagious and always fatal that has been detected with increasing frequency in Virginia and other states.
Pass the bib: Watch as study simulates black holes eating galaxy stars like messy toddlers
These black holes are like toddlers eating Sunday brunch – they take a few bites, then fling the remains across the galaxy, a new study has found.
These black holes are like toddlers eating Sunday brunch – they take a few bites, then fling the remains across the galaxy, a new study has found.
UAE spacecraft takes close-up photos of Mars' little moon Deimos
The United Arab Emirates' Amal spacecraft flew within 62 miles of Mars' little moon last month and sent back the most detailed photos yet.
The United Arab Emirates' Amal spacecraft flew within 62 miles of Mars' little moon last month and sent back the most detailed photos yet.
Hawaii officials block off popular Waikiki beach to protect newly born endangered seal pup
Officials have closed off a popular beach in Hawaii after an endangered seal recently gave birth to her newborn pup.
Officials have closed off a popular beach in Hawaii after an endangered seal recently gave birth to her newborn pup.
Wendy's is offering free food while Mercury is in retrograde
The fast food chain is offering free food deals every day while Mercury is in retrograde from April 21 - May 14.
The fast food chain is offering free food deals every day while Mercury is in retrograde from April 21 - May 14.
Alligator found in NYC park with swallowed bathtub stopper dies, zoo says
“This was a tragic case of animal abuse," the Bronx Zoo said of the alligator, which was found suffering from severe weight loss, anemia, and other conditions.
“This was a tragic case of animal abuse," the Bronx Zoo said of the alligator, which was found suffering from severe weight loss, anemia, and other conditions.