NASA's most requested photo, the ‘Blue Marble', turns 50
It’s an iconic photo of our home planet: The wispy white clouds and ice caps swirling with the blues and tans of the land and sea – all standing in stark contrast to the blackness of space. But you may not know the full story behind this unique view of Earth.
It’s an iconic photo of our home planet: The wispy white clouds and ice caps swirling with the blues and tans of the land and sea – all standing in stark contrast to the blackness of space. But you may not know the full story behind this unique view of Earth.
Mountain lion drags dog from Sonoma County home: Video
A mountain lion was euthanized last weekend after terrorizing a Sonoma County home. The lion dragged the dog outside, then returned a day later and killed two goats, the homeowner said.
A mountain lion was euthanized last weekend after terrorizing a Sonoma County home. The lion dragged the dog outside, then returned a day later and killed two goats, the homeowner said.
Full cold moon 2022: When you can see it across America
The "cold moon" will be at its fullest just after 11 p.m. EST Wednesday, and you'll have a little bit more time to gaze at it since daylight saving time ended last month. The event is also known as the 'long night moon' or the 'moon before yule.'
The "cold moon" will be at its fullest just after 11 p.m. EST Wednesday, and you'll have a little bit more time to gaze at it since daylight saving time ended last month. The event is also known as the 'long night moon' or the 'moon before yule.'
NASA's Orion spacecraft offers last breathtaking views of the moon as it begins journey home
NASA's Orion spacecraft zoomed behind the moon once more, providing stunning views again of Earth and our planetary neighbor, before firing up its engines Monday to set it on course for Earth in the final stages of the Artemis 1 mission.
NASA's Orion spacecraft zoomed behind the moon once more, providing stunning views again of Earth and our planetary neighbor, before firing up its engines Monday to set it on course for Earth in the final stages of the Artemis 1 mission.
‘New to science’: At least 2 minerals discovered in meteorite that crashed in Somalia
The minerals have been named after the town of El Ali, where the meteorite crashed in Somalia, and “elkinstantonite,” after planetary scientist Lindy Elkins-Tanton.
The minerals have been named after the town of El Ali, where the meteorite crashed in Somalia, and “elkinstantonite,” after planetary scientist Lindy Elkins-Tanton.
Why are earliest sunsets upon us now despite being more than 2 weeks from winter solstice?
The earliest and latest sunrises and sunsets don’t coincide with the solstices -- here's why.
The earliest and latest sunrises and sunsets don’t coincide with the solstices -- here's why.
Coyote attacks toddler outside Woodland Hills home
A toddler was bitten by a coyote in Woodland Hills. Experts say the attack could be related to people feeding coyotes in the area.
A toddler was bitten by a coyote in Woodland Hills. Experts say the attack could be related to people feeding coyotes in the area.
Mom fights off raccoon attacking young daughter waiting for school bus
The whole thing was captured on her home surveillance video — including when she grabbed the raccoon by the scruff and flung it across the yard.
The whole thing was captured on her home surveillance video — including when she grabbed the raccoon by the scruff and flung it across the yard.
Watch: Heroic mom saves young daughter from rabid raccoon attack
Video shows the little girl repeatedly trying to kick the raccoon off her leg before her mom steps in.
Video shows the little girl repeatedly trying to kick the raccoon off her leg before her mom steps in.
Population increase for endangered red squirrels in Arizona
The latest survey shows another increase in the population of the endangered Mount Graham red squirrel in the Pinaleno Mountains of southeastern Arizona, according to authorities.
The latest survey shows another increase in the population of the endangered Mount Graham red squirrel in the Pinaleno Mountains of southeastern Arizona, according to authorities.
Watch: Minnesota bull moose captured on trail cameras
Researchers say moose are not common in the area, but over the past few years they've captured "quite a few bulls on camera."
Researchers say moose are not common in the area, but over the past few years they've captured "quite a few bulls on camera."
4 lion cubs saved from Ukraine war arrive at Minnesota sanctuary
Four lion cubs that were orphaned during the war in Ukraine have arrived safely at a Minnesota animal sanctuary that has pledged to provide them a permanent home.
Four lion cubs that were orphaned during the war in Ukraine have arrived safely at a Minnesota animal sanctuary that has pledged to provide them a permanent home.
Elon Musk 'confident' in Neuralink microchip device, expects to begin human trials in six months
Elon Musk says the Neuralink implant was created with hopes of giving disabled patients the ability to speak and move again.
Elon Musk says the Neuralink implant was created with hopes of giving disabled patients the ability to speak and move again.
CDC says more US cities will begin testing for polio among sewage
Testing first began earlier this year in New York after a man was diagnosed with paralytic polio outside the city.
Testing first began earlier this year in New York after a man was diagnosed with paralytic polio outside the city.
'RAWR!': Tyrannosaurus rex footprint discovered in remote Alaska national park
A colossal and ancient footprint discovered in a remote Alaska national park on November 28 turned out to be a Tyrannosaurus rex footprint.
A colossal and ancient footprint discovered in a remote Alaska national park on November 28 turned out to be a Tyrannosaurus rex footprint.
Flight team begins tracking right whales migrating along East Coast
Calving season for North Atlantic right whales has begun, and as the endangered species migrates down the U.S. East Coast, researchers with Clearwater Marine Aquarium are tracking their every move.
Calving season for North Atlantic right whales has begun, and as the endangered species migrates down the U.S. East Coast, researchers with Clearwater Marine Aquarium are tracking their every move.
Pilot survives plane crash, walks 6 miles to make call
Authorities said the pilot had to walk several miles to find a spot with good cell service.
Authorities said the pilot had to walk several miles to find a spot with good cell service.
Pilot, passenger rescued after small plane crashes into power lines in Montgomery County
Two people were rescued early Monday morning hours after a plane crashed and was suspended in the air from power lines in Montgomery County Sunday night.
Two people were rescued early Monday morning hours after a plane crashed and was suspended in the air from power lines in Montgomery County Sunday night.
Montgomery County Plane Crash: Photos show miraculous rescue after aircraft crashes into power lines
The pilot and passenger of a small plane that crashed into power lines Sunday in the Gaithersburg area of Montgomery County miraculously escaped with their lives.
The pilot and passenger of a small plane that crashed into power lines Sunday in the Gaithersburg area of Montgomery County miraculously escaped with their lives.
International Space Station crew gets belated Thanksgiving treats from SpaceX launch
After a weather-related postponement, a SpaceX cargo ship blasted into space this past weekend with an extra special something on board.
After a weather-related postponement, a SpaceX cargo ship blasted into space this past weekend with an extra special something on board.