Artemis II set to send humans to orbit the moon in 2024 after historic rocket launch exceeds expectations
Artemis I mission launched on Nov. 16, 2022 and then returned on Dec. 11, 2022. Uncrewed, it tested the Orion spacecraft and the SLS rocket, the most powerful rocket ever used.
Artemis I mission launched on Nov. 16, 2022 and then returned on Dec. 11, 2022. Uncrewed, it tested the Orion spacecraft and the SLS rocket, the most powerful rocket ever used.
Female trailblazers in STEM get their own Barbie dolls
Careers in STEM make up nearly half of the U.S. workforce, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. But women are still vastly underrepresented.
Careers in STEM make up nearly half of the U.S. workforce, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. But women are still vastly underrepresented.
Worm moon: When to see March’s full moon
The time has come for March’s full moon to light up the night’s sky, and if conditions are clear, it could be visible for several nights.
The time has come for March’s full moon to light up the night’s sky, and if conditions are clear, it could be visible for several nights.
Studies confirm NASA can stop asteroids from hitting Earth
University of Maryland researchers were part of a team led by the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab, which played a big part in confirming that DART actually worked.
University of Maryland researchers were part of a team led by the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab, which played a big part in confirming that DART actually worked.
Pet 7-foot gator removed from Texas home
A woman stole the alligator while she was volunteering at a zoo and raised the reptile as a pet for more than 20 years.
A woman stole the alligator while she was volunteering at a zoo and raised the reptile as a pet for more than 20 years.
Time zone debate hits the moon; world asks what time is it really on the lunar body?
A joint international effort is underway to set a time zone on the moon. The natural satellite makes a complete orbit around Earth every 27 days, but the moon takes nearly 30 days to complete a full lunar day.
A joint international effort is underway to set a time zone on the moon. The natural satellite makes a complete orbit around Earth every 27 days, but the moon takes nearly 30 days to complete a full lunar day.
Giant bug found at an Arkansas Walmart identified as a Jurassic-era insect
The giant lacewing was commonly found in eastern North America but mysteriously disappeared in the 1950s.
The giant lacewing was commonly found in eastern North America but mysteriously disappeared in the 1950s.
Watch: Officer helps raccoon whose head gets stuck in jar
It happened during the officer's “midnight shift” in Oak Grove, Missouri, recently.
It happened during the officer's “midnight shift” in Oak Grove, Missouri, recently.
Flamingos form cliques within their flocks, new study finds
"On Wednesdays we wear pink," says a popular flamingo, likely.
"On Wednesdays we wear pink," says a popular flamingo, likely.
Bald eagle dies after ingesting poison, prompting calls for change from advocates
It's believed the eagle ate a rodent that had ingested a rodenticide poison.
It's believed the eagle ate a rodent that had ingested a rodenticide poison.
Watch: Fishermen spot sharks in huge feeding frenzy off Louisiana coast
The video captures sharks surrounding a boat as they feast on fish with their fins flailing as the fishermen get doused with water.
The video captures sharks surrounding a boat as they feast on fish with their fins flailing as the fishermen get doused with water.
On this day in history, March 1, 1872, majestic Yellowstone becomes America's first national park
It was the first national park in the United States and, to most people around the world, the first known on the planet.
It was the first national park in the United States and, to most people around the world, the first known on the planet.
Bullfrogs for dinner? Utah wildlife officials want you to catch – and eat – this invasive species
“Target the big ones — they have the most meat,” Lee Kay, a grounds supervisor at Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, said.
“Target the big ones — they have the most meat,” Lee Kay, a grounds supervisor at Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, said.
SpaceX, NASA astronaut launch to ISS called off after last-minute technical trouble
The countdown was halted with just two minutes remaining until liftoff from Kennedy Space Center.
The countdown was halted with just two minutes remaining until liftoff from Kennedy Space Center.
Stunning video shows Mercury passing by the sun
A satellite had a front-row seat as Mercury moved around the giant star.
A satellite had a front-row seat as Mercury moved around the giant star.
Watch: Lion, tiger react to snow in California
Bitterly cold temperatures in California have dropped snow levels as low as 1,000 to 1,500 feet.
Bitterly cold temperatures in California have dropped snow levels as low as 1,000 to 1,500 feet.
Beavers reclaiming land on abandoned island in Detroit River
Beaver sightings in Southeast Michigan have risen over the past few years. A trail camera captured one fortifying its den on Stony Island.
Beaver sightings in Southeast Michigan have risen over the past few years. A trail camera captured one fortifying its den on Stony Island.
James Webb telescope finds massive galaxies dating back to beginning of universe
Astronomers have discovered what appear to be massive galaxies dating back to within 600 million years of the Big Bang.
Astronomers have discovered what appear to be massive galaxies dating back to within 600 million years of the Big Bang.
Japanese startup announces balloon flights taking passengers up to space
In the tour's unveiling Tuesday, the company said it has developed an airtight two-seat cabin and a balloon capable of rising to a 15-mile altitude.
In the tour's unveiling Tuesday, the company said it has developed an airtight two-seat cabin and a balloon capable of rising to a 15-mile altitude.
Watch: Rarely-seen giant Pacific octopus spotted swimming in Oregon tide pool
The giant Pacific octopus is the largest octopus species on the planet.
The giant Pacific octopus is the largest octopus species on the planet.