Planet-hunting NASA satellite captures a star being ripped apart by a black hole
For the first time, NASA’s planet-hunting Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) was able to watch the “cataclysmic phenomenon” of a star being torn apart by a black hole from beginning to end. Using follow-up observations from telescopes, astronomers were able to capture unprecedented data about the star-destroying events known as tidal disruptions.
For the first time, NASA’s planet-hunting Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) was able to watch the “cataclysmic phenomenon” of a star being torn apart by a black hole from beginning to end. Using follow-up observations from telescopes, astronomers were able to capture unprecedented data about the star-destroying events known as tidal disruptions.
9-year-old Minnesota boy takes wrong turn on 5K race, wins 10K race instead
A 9-year-old boy from St. Cloud, Minnesota was born to run. In fact, after making a wrong turn during a 5K run, he accidentally won a 10K in Sartell a week and a half ago.
A 9-year-old boy from St. Cloud, Minnesota was born to run. In fact, after making a wrong turn during a 5K run, he accidentally won a 10K in Sartell a week and a half ago.
Toddler’s infectious laugh during ABC's lesson with dad goes viral: 'Is he laughing with me or at me'
Children learn play and this little guy had the perfect playmate teaching him the alphabets
Children learn play and this little guy had the perfect playmate teaching him the alphabets
How you can send former President Jimmy Carter a birthday message as he turns 95
Not too many presidents have lived into their 90's.
Not too many presidents have lived into their 90's.
5-year-old boy with rare form of MD becomes Pinellas Park firefighter
A five-year-old boy with a rare form of muscular dystrophy had his dream of becoming a firefighter come true thanks to the Pinellas Park Fire Department.
A five-year-old boy with a rare form of muscular dystrophy had his dream of becoming a firefighter come true thanks to the Pinellas Park Fire Department.
Large gator captured next to alligator warning sign at Tampa park
On Sunday, one large gator decided to hang out right next to one of those signs at Rowlett Park in Tampa.
On Sunday, one large gator decided to hang out right next to one of those signs at Rowlett Park in Tampa.
Northern Lights illuminate sky over Finland
Residents of Finland reported seeing a spectacular northern lights show over parts of the country Friday night.
Residents of Finland reported seeing a spectacular northern lights show over parts of the country Friday night.
California woman born with congenital amputation dresses as Cinderella with glass arm
If "a dream is a wish that your heart makes," one California woman's wish to celebrate differences as a body-positive congenital amputee has come true. The avid cosplayer recently dressed as Cinderella proudly wore a glass arm in lieu of the princess's famed lost slipper in a series of pictures that have gone viral on social media.
If "a dream is a wish that your heart makes," one California woman's wish to celebrate differences as a body-positive congenital amputee has come true. The avid cosplayer recently dressed as Cinderella proudly wore a glass arm in lieu of the princess's famed lost slipper in a series of pictures that have gone viral on social media.
Texas school bus driver mows grass outside vacant home so kids don't have to stand in weeds
A school bus driver in Texas is being praised for going above and beyond for the students on his route.
A school bus driver in Texas is being praised for going above and beyond for the students on his route.
Target hosting free 'Paw Patrol' trick-or-treat event this October
Parents and kids will all feel like winners thanks to Target’s Paw Patrol Trick-or-Treat event.
Parents and kids will all feel like winners thanks to Target’s Paw Patrol Trick-or-Treat event.
Mom orders Instant Pot-themed birthday cake for 2-year-old 'obsessed' with the appliance
Kristyn Miller’s son Jaxon was turning 2, and instead of a more traditional birthday cake, Kristyn decided to get something that really spoke to her son’s unique interests: an Instant Pot.
Kristyn Miller’s son Jaxon was turning 2, and instead of a more traditional birthday cake, Kristyn decided to get something that really spoke to her son’s unique interests: an Instant Pot.
Baby on board: Airline introduces child seat map to allow passengers to avoid sitting next to babies
The company's child seat map feature during the booking process shows customers the seats where tickets have already been purchased for young children.
The company's child seat map feature during the booking process shows customers the seats where tickets have already been purchased for young children.
Delicious mystery solved: Egg and ice cream vocalists revealed on ‘The Masked Singer’ Season 2
The Season 2 premiere of FOX’s masked celebrity singing competition “The Masked Singer” had its first two big reveals.
The Season 2 premiere of FOX’s masked celebrity singing competition “The Masked Singer” had its first two big reveals.
Woman says she was stopped by squirrel, who tugged on her leg and led her to help its injured baby
Police in Virginia had high praise for a local animal whisperer who said a squirrel led her down a trail, even going so far as to tug at her leg to help its injured baby.
Police in Virginia had high praise for a local animal whisperer who said a squirrel led her down a trail, even going so far as to tug at her leg to help its injured baby.
‘I’ve created a monster’: Labradoodle inventor calls the breed his ‘big regret’
If you are the owner of the very popular and adorable labradoodle breed, you might be thinking that bringing this lovable pooch into your home was a great idea. But the actual man who invented the dog nearly 30 years ago calls the breed his “big regret.”
If you are the owner of the very popular and adorable labradoodle breed, you might be thinking that bringing this lovable pooch into your home was a great idea. But the actual man who invented the dog nearly 30 years ago calls the breed his “big regret.”
Shakira, Jennifer Lopez announce Super Bowl 2020 halftime show on social media
Football fans will have a chance to get loud with Jennifer Lopez and Shakira at the Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime in 2020, it was announced Thursday.
Football fans will have a chance to get loud with Jennifer Lopez and Shakira at the Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime in 2020, it was announced Thursday.
Pumpkin spice favored over chocolate by nearly half of Americans, study finds
The popularity of pumpkin spice is no secret with all kinds of popular brands creating their own twist on the Fall-favorite spice mixture.
The popularity of pumpkin spice is no secret with all kinds of popular brands creating their own twist on the Fall-favorite spice mixture.
Apple warns of iOS 13 bug which lets third-party keyboards access your data without permission
Apple discovered a bug in its iOS 13 and iPadOS which poses a potential security threat to users who have installed certain keyboard apps on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.
Apple discovered a bug in its iOS 13 and iPadOS which poses a potential security threat to users who have installed certain keyboard apps on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.
'OK' hand gesture added to hate symbols database
The "OK" hand gesture, a mass killer's bowl-style haircut and an anthropomorphic moon wearing sunglasses are among 36 new entries in a Jewish civil rights group's online database of hate symbols used by white supremacists and other far-right extremists.
The "OK" hand gesture, a mass killer's bowl-style haircut and an anthropomorphic moon wearing sunglasses are among 36 new entries in a Jewish civil rights group's online database of hate symbols used by white supremacists and other far-right extremists.
Plane passenger opens emergency exit for 'a breath of fresh air'
You’re not supposed to do that!
You’re not supposed to do that!