Moon will eclipse Mars next week; here's how and when to see it
It’s not every day the moon moves in front of a bright planet, but the likely once-in-a-lifetime event for some parts of the U.S. is happening soon.
It’s not every day the moon moves in front of a bright planet, but the likely once-in-a-lifetime event for some parts of the U.S. is happening soon.
NASA: Asteroid will miss but come close to Earth
NASA said Wednesday that this newly discovered asteroid will zoom 2,200 miles above the southern tip of South America.
NASA said Wednesday that this newly discovered asteroid will zoom 2,200 miles above the southern tip of South America.
Radio signal 9 billion light-years away: What it means and where it came from
Astronomers said it marked the first time this type of radio signal has been detected at such a large distance. "It’s the equivalent to a look-back in time of 8.8 billion years."
Astronomers said it marked the first time this type of radio signal has been detected at such a large distance. "It’s the equivalent to a look-back in time of 8.8 billion years."
Scientists have reversed the aging process in mice: Are humans next?
Harvard study shows physiological effects of aging possible in mice
Harvard study shows physiological effects of aging possible in mice
Dinosaur fossils unearthed in Chile may give insight into deadly asteroid strike
The new fossils are from birds and killer dinosaurs, such as the megaraptor, and provide clues about their life before — and after — the fatal asteroid strike.
The new fossils are from birds and killer dinosaurs, such as the megaraptor, and provide clues about their life before — and after — the fatal asteroid strike.
Virginia rocket launch to be visible to much of East Coast
A rocket launch set for Monday, January 23 in Virginia will be visible to much of the east coast of the United States, according to NASA. The launch was rescheduled to Tuesday, January 24th and can be streamed below.
A rocket launch set for Monday, January 23 in Virginia will be visible to much of the east coast of the United States, according to NASA. The launch was rescheduled to Tuesday, January 24th and can be streamed below.
First Native American woman in space steps out on spacewalk
Nicole Mann, a Marine colonel and test pilot, rocketed into orbit last fall with SpaceX, becoming the first Native American woman in space. She is a member of the Wailacki of the Round Valley Indian Tribes in Northern California.
Nicole Mann, a Marine colonel and test pilot, rocketed into orbit last fall with SpaceX, becoming the first Native American woman in space. She is a member of the Wailacki of the Round Valley Indian Tribes in Northern California.
You can name a cockroach after your ex and watch it be fed to an animal at Texas zoo
The San Antonio Zoo’s popular Valentine’s Day fundraiser is back for its fourth year, turning heartache into a positive for wildlife.
The San Antonio Zoo’s popular Valentine’s Day fundraiser is back for its fourth year, turning heartache into a positive for wildlife.
Greenland is the warmest it's been in more than 1000 years, ice core data shows
Scientists say warming in Greenland in the past may have been masked by local weather variability. But not any more. Climate change is blowing that away.
Scientists say warming in Greenland in the past may have been masked by local weather variability. But not any more. Climate change is blowing that away.
Watch: Boston Dynamics robot shows off eerily human-like moves in new video
The robot helps a construction worker in a simulated site get his tool bag before pulling off an impressive parkour-style flip as the cherry on top.
The robot helps a construction worker in a simulated site get his tool bag before pulling off an impressive parkour-style flip as the cherry on top.
Michigan wolf survey shows steady population that's moving east
Michigan's wolf population may have reached capacity, biologists say after seeing little change in the number of wolves. However, the carnivores aren't staying still.
Michigan's wolf population may have reached capacity, biologists say after seeing little change in the number of wolves. However, the carnivores aren't staying still.
‘The Last of Us’ zombie fungal parasite is real and causes ants to commit suicide
If you thought fictional zombies walking around on film were scary, the condition that turns creatures into mindless eating machines actually exists in nature.
If you thought fictional zombies walking around on film were scary, the condition that turns creatures into mindless eating machines actually exists in nature.
NASA finds second Earth-sized planet orbiting in habitable zone of its star
The planet, called TOI 700 e, is about 95% of Earth’s size, is likely rocky, and could have liquid water on its surface, NASA said.
The planet, called TOI 700 e, is about 95% of Earth’s size, is likely rocky, and could have liquid water on its surface, NASA said.
Bright green comet may become visible to naked eye later this month
C/2022 E3 (ZTF) hasn’t come so close to Earth since the last ice age, experts say. Here’s how you may be able to see it later this month.
C/2022 E3 (ZTF) hasn’t come so close to Earth since the last ice age, experts say. Here’s how you may be able to see it later this month.
Old NASA satellite falls harmlessly from sky off Alaska coast
After almost 40 years circling Earth, a retired NASA science satellite plunged harmlessly through the atmosphere off the coast of Alaska, NASA reported Monday.
After almost 40 years circling Earth, a retired NASA science satellite plunged harmlessly through the atmosphere off the coast of Alaska, NASA reported Monday.
Two-thirds of glaciers could disappear by 2100, study finds
he study in Thursday’s journal Science examined all of the globe’s 215,000 land-based glaciers.
he study in Thursday’s journal Science examined all of the globe’s 215,000 land-based glaciers.
Donate your body to science and get a free resting place at a Metro Detroit cemetery
Donate your body to medical research and receive a free final resting place at a Rochester cemetery.
Donate your body to medical research and receive a free final resting place at a Rochester cemetery.
Celestial events to look out for in 2023
Don’t walk, run outside and stare at the sky during these days.
Don’t walk, run outside and stare at the sky during these days.
A look back at 2022’s most pivotal moments of space exploration
This year saw dozens of rocket launches and space science milestones that will help us better understand Earth and our universe.
This year saw dozens of rocket launches and space science milestones that will help us better understand Earth and our universe.
Massive gathering of Redhead ducks, other birds spotted in Straits of Mackinac
Avid birders frequently look for rarities when they're counting birds - usually the species that don't normally show up. This year, a different kind of excitement took hold.
Avid birders frequently look for rarities when they're counting birds - usually the species that don't normally show up. This year, a different kind of excitement took hold.