Hawaii whale dies with stomach full of fishing nets, plastic bags

Over 35 million tons of plastic pollution is produced on Earth each year, and about a fourth of that ends up in the water, scientists say.

Can you smell snow?

Humidity and air pressure changes may allow you to smell a snowstorm before it begins.

We're seeing parts of the moon we've never seen before, thanks to ASU
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For the first time ever, we're seeing parts of the moon that have never been seen before. These particular areas could never be seen because they are permanently shadowed. FOX 10's Danielle Miller explains Arizona State's involvement in the project.

Green comet to become visible for some in a rare event
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Officials with NASA say for the first time in 50,000 years, a green comet will come within 26 million miles of Earth, and the comet may be visible with the naked eye in some parts of the world.

Remembering space shuttle Columbia, 20 years later

On a sleepy winter morning in 2003, most Americans had no idea that seven astronauts were gliding back to Earth after more than two weeks in space. But the whole nation would soon know that space shuttle Columbia was not going to make it home.

Western monarch butterfly population suffers due to atmospheric river storms

After the highest initial count in two decades around Thanksgiving, atmospheric river-fueled storms led to the loss of the iconic western monarch butterflies.

20 years since space shuttle Columbia Disaster

On February 1, 2003, seven astronauts were killed when the space shuttle Columbia broke apart during re-entry. 

Mountain lion bites boy in San Mateo County

A boy was taken to the hospital Tuesday after a mountain lion attack in unincorporated San Mateo County, sheriff's officials said. 

Why are we seeing more coyotes in the Phoenix area? Wildlife expert explains

If you've spotted a coyote in your neighborhood recently – you're not alone as people across the Valley are seeing them day and night. We have why, according to a wildlife expert.

Dead whale found at Lido Beach in Nassau County

Emergency crews were trying to figure out on Monday how to dispose of a large dead whale on a Long Island beach.

Mega moon rocket exceeded expectations; preparations underway for first crewed Artemis mission, NASA says

NASA engineers believe the agency’s most powerful rocket is ready to support crewed flight after undoing months of review and getting ever closer to a final report, which would pave the way for future space endeavors.

'Bear' on Mars captures internet's imagination

Is it a bear? A "doge"? The internet has mixed opinions about an image from NASA showing an animal's face on Mars.