‘Heartbeat’ radio signal detected billions of light-years from Earth

Fast radio bursts (FRB) are usually one-offs so astronomers are particularly intrigued by this most recent FRB which has a consistent burst similar to that of a beating heart.

NASA shares full set of James Webb Space Telescope images in 'new era' of astronomy

The first full set of James Webb Space Telescope images were revealed, showing a foamy blue and orange shot of a dying star and other parts of the universe seen in a new light.

First color James Webb Space Telescope image reveals 13-billion-year-old galaxies

President Joe Biden revealed the first color image from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Monday, resulting from the massive $10 billion observatory looking back into the universe 13 billion years to reveal some of the first galaxies that formed.

Secretive robot spaceplane breaks own record: 781 days in space

The military’s classified X-37B mini-shuttle has once again broken its own record for longest space mission, and there's no telling how much longer it may go.

MSU targeting 'total destruction' of PFAS with new plasma technology

The bonds that make up PFAS are among the strongest in the world. To permanently destroy them, one researcher says the key are temperatures that reach 30,000 degrees Celsius.

Bear cub rescued after getting head stuck in plastic jug

The misadventure began when a mother bear and three cubs knocked over a garbage can in a Connecticut town. One of the cubs that stuck its head in the trash came out with a clear plastic jar caught on it.

Bison gores man near Old Faithful at Yellowstone National Park, officials say

It was Yellowstone’s second reported incident this year of a visitor getting too close to the animal, and the bison “responding to the perceived threat,” officials said.

11-year-old girl catches huge carp with her bare hands in Lake Minnetonka

Maddie Freese, 11, participates in kids' fishing tournaments but has never pulled off a catch like the one she did on Tuesday when she dove into shallow water of Lake Minnetonka and bear-hugged a carp.

Is it OK to drink coffee while pregnant? Yes (in moderation), genetic study suggests

The study used genetics to analyze coffee-drinking behavior. It suggests that consuming java in moderation does not increase the risk of miscarriage, stillbirth or premature birth.

Watch: Black bear stalks family along Canadian trail

A young family recorded a scary encounter with a black bear during a hiking trip last week in Whistler, but their quick thinking kept things from getting worse.

Man sues American Airlines after mistaken identity lands him in jail for 17 days

Michael Lowe spent 17 days in a crowded jail cell, alternating between sleeping on a concrete floor and a metal bunk. He had no idea why he was behind bars.

Scientists explain how some dogs can remember their favorite toys

Most of man’s best friends recognize toys by sight or smell — but some particularly gifted dogs can associate their favorite toy with words.