Look up: Northern lights could be visible for some upper states this week
A G2 geomagnetic storm watch from March 19–21 could bring northern lights to parts of the northern U.S.
A G2 geomagnetic storm watch from March 19–21 could bring northern lights to parts of the northern U.S.
39 live pythons discovered on tractor-trailer trying to cross into Mexico
Officers selected the driver for inspection and discovered 39 live pythons hidden inside the tractor-trailer.
Officers selected the driver for inspection and discovered 39 live pythons hidden inside the tractor-trailer.
Meteor with 'loud boom' seen in Ohio, Pennsylvania
A loud boom heard around Ohio and beyond Tuesday morning was caused by a meteor, according to the National Weather Service Office in Cleveland.
A loud boom heard around Ohio and beyond Tuesday morning was caused by a meteor, according to the National Weather Service Office in Cleveland.
Artemis II: What is the mission?
NASA’s Artemis II mission, the first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years, is scheduled to launch in February and will send four astronauts on a flyby around the moon.
NASA’s Artemis II mission, the first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years, is scheduled to launch in February and will send four astronauts on a flyby around the moon.
Astronomers discover rare evidence of 2 planets colliding, study shows
Researchers at the University of Washington found rare evidence of two planets colliding near a distant star.
Researchers at the University of Washington found rare evidence of two planets colliding near a distant star.
NASA’s 1,300-lb Van Allen Probe A to reenter, fall to Earth within hours
NASA’s 1,323-pound Van Allen Probe A is expected to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere nearly 14 years after its launch.
NASA’s 1,323-pound Van Allen Probe A is expected to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere nearly 14 years after its launch.
Dangerous asteroid no longer expected to hit the moon
For a brief time, "Asteroid 2024 YR4" was considered to be the most dangerous asteroid discovered in the last 20 years.
For a brief time, "Asteroid 2024 YR4" was considered to be the most dangerous asteroid discovered in the last 20 years.
Look up Sunday after sunset as Venus and Saturn meet in evening twilight
Don't forget to look up this weekend as Venus and Saturn will appear to be right next to each other in the night sky.
Don't forget to look up this weekend as Venus and Saturn will appear to be right next to each other in the night sky.
Las Vegas first responders conduct seven-hour rescue of injured climber stranded 600 feet up rock face
First responders carried out a seven-hour rescue after a climber was seriously injured while stranded roughly 600 feet up a steep rock face near Las Vegas.
First responders carried out a seven-hour rescue after a climber was seriously injured while stranded roughly 600 feet up a steep rock face near Las Vegas.
Look up tonight as six planets align in the night sky: How to see it
Six planets will align in the night sky on Saturday, Feb. 28, for a rare planetary parade. Here's how to see it.
Six planets will align in the night sky on Saturday, Feb. 28, for a rare planetary parade. Here's how to see it.
VIDEO: Coyote chases toddler in Southern California neighborhood
Terrifying footage shows a coyote chasing a toddler outside the family's home in Pasadena.
Terrifying footage shows a coyote chasing a toddler outside the family's home in Pasadena.
Muskrats are a pest to people and a solution to Michigan's invasive plant problem in wetlands
The muskrat doesn't get a lot of respect from people. But these pesky mammals are good for at least one thing: they "eat basically everything," a researcher said. And that has big implications for the Great Lakes most vital habitats.
The muskrat doesn't get a lot of respect from people. But these pesky mammals are good for at least one thing: they "eat basically everything," a researcher said. And that has big implications for the Great Lakes most vital habitats.
6 planets align in the sky this week: Here’s what to know
Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Uranus, Saturn and Neptune will be visible in the night sky this week. Here's what you need to know.
Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Uranus, Saturn and Neptune will be visible in the night sky this week. Here's what you need to know.
4 new astronauts reach ISS after NASA's first medical evacuation
Four new astronauts reached the International Space Station this weekend after NASA’s first medical emergency last month.
Four new astronauts reached the International Space Station this weekend after NASA’s first medical emergency last month.
Lake Erie ice crack forming: See video
Satellite imagery revealed a massive crack ripping across frozen Lake Erie as ice levels surge.
Satellite imagery revealed a massive crack ripping across frozen Lake Erie as ice levels surge.
Musk says SpaceX shifting focus to 'self-growing city' on moon before Mars push
Elon Musk said Sunday that SpaceX is shifting its near-term priorities away from Mars and toward building what he described as a "self-growing city" on the moon, citing faster timelines and strategic urgency.
Elon Musk said Sunday that SpaceX is shifting its near-term priorities away from Mars and toward building what he described as a "self-growing city" on the moon, citing faster timelines and strategic urgency.
NASA rocket to conduct 'CT scan' of Northern Lights
NASA is launching a rocket mission from Alaska to do a CT scan of sorts on Northern Lights.
NASA is launching a rocket mission from Alaska to do a CT scan of sorts on Northern Lights.
Michigan wants to fight invasive plant with non-native weevils
Should the state use non-native insects to fight an invasive plant? The biological control may be the best solution to killing a purple thistle that poisons the soil and attacks other plants.
Should the state use non-native insects to fight an invasive plant? The biological control may be the best solution to killing a purple thistle that poisons the soil and attacks other plants.
Watch: Green auroras ripple over Earth from orbit, creating dazzling glow
Footage released by NASA on Wednesday reveals striking green aurora ribbons illuminating our planet.
Footage released by NASA on Wednesday reveals striking green aurora ribbons illuminating our planet.
NASA seeking summer college interns - how to apply for an out-of-this-world work experience
Every day, NASA explores the unknown in air and space, innovates for the benefit of humanity, and inspires the world through discovery. College students looking for a chance to make a difference can apply for the NASA summer 2026 college intern session.
Every day, NASA explores the unknown in air and space, innovates for the benefit of humanity, and inspires the world through discovery. College students looking for a chance to make a difference can apply for the NASA summer 2026 college intern session.