First SpaceX Falcon Heavy launches from Florida in three years, creating double sonic booms
The first SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket to launch in three years soared above a thick blanket of fog Tuesday morning sending a top-secret U.S. national security mission to space.
The first SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket to launch in three years soared above a thick blanket of fog Tuesday morning sending a top-secret U.S. national security mission to space.
‘Planet killer’ asteroids close to Earth discovered hiding in sun’s glare, study finds
Two of the three asteroids that were discovered earned the title of “planet killers” because of their sheer size. If either of them impacted a planet, such as Earth, it would cause a mass extinction event.
Two of the three asteroids that were discovered earned the title of “planet killers” because of their sheer size. If either of them impacted a planet, such as Earth, it would cause a mass extinction event.
Not from a horror film: When insects turn into ‘zombies’
This horror may seem like the stuff of nightmares, but for many insects and the parasites that turn them into “zombies,” this is just another day in the natural world.
This horror may seem like the stuff of nightmares, but for many insects and the parasites that turn them into “zombies,” this is just another day in the natural world.
China slams reported plan for US B-52 bombers in Australia
The United States is preparing to deploy up to six nuclear-capable B-52 bombers in northern Australia, a news report said Monday, prompting China to accuse the U.S. of undermining regional peace and stability.
The United States is preparing to deploy up to six nuclear-capable B-52 bombers in northern Australia, a news report said Monday, prompting China to accuse the U.S. of undermining regional peace and stability.
Injured deer euthanized after breaking window, trashing North Carolina high school
The deer reportedly lost one of its antlers.
The deer reportedly lost one of its antlers.
Say cheese! Sun showcases smiley appearance
The sun is showcasing a very smiley jack-o'-lantern appearance just in time for Halloween.
The sun is showcasing a very smiley jack-o'-lantern appearance just in time for Halloween.
Shark photobombs a shot by leaping into the air behind an unwitting surfer
Surfer Tyler Warren was catching some waves on the Southern California coast when Jordan Anast photographed the photobombing shark behind the surfer.
Surfer Tyler Warren was catching some waves on the Southern California coast when Jordan Anast photographed the photobombing shark behind the surfer.
Hear and see the 'rare' impacts after large meteoroid hits Mars
Scientists revealed Thursday that two of its Mars robots recorded a sizable quake, leaving a crater bigger than any ever recorded in the solar system.
Scientists revealed Thursday that two of its Mars robots recorded a sizable quake, leaving a crater bigger than any ever recorded in the solar system.
Streak of light over Arizona sky came from SpaceX launch
Viewers across Arizona - from Queen Creek to Tucson - reported seeing the rocket streak across the sky, hundreds of miles away from the launch site.
Viewers across Arizona - from Queen Creek to Tucson - reported seeing the rocket streak across the sky, hundreds of miles away from the launch site.
Dead spiders successfully turned into creepy claw machines, experiment shows
Researchers said the dead spider mechanical grippers were able to lift more than 130% of their own body weight.
Researchers said the dead spider mechanical grippers were able to lift more than 130% of their own body weight.
No, scientists didn't 3D-model Mary's husband, Joseph — that's Andre the Giant
A viral tweet this week claimed scientists at Stanford University had reconstructed a 3D model of how Joseph, the husband of Mary, might have looked.
A viral tweet this week claimed scientists at Stanford University had reconstructed a 3D model of how Joseph, the husband of Mary, might have looked.
Discovery could 'dramatically narrow' search for life on other planets
A new study says an Earth-like planet orbiting an M dwarf star, the most common type of star in our universe, appears to have no atmosphere. The finding could cause a major shift in the search for life.
A new study says an Earth-like planet orbiting an M dwarf star, the most common type of star in our universe, appears to have no atmosphere. The finding could cause a major shift in the search for life.
Watch: Fireball shoots across Arizona night sky amid Orionid meteor shower
Meteor activity is high right now due to the Orionid meteor shower, which occurs when the Earth passes through debris left behind from Hailey's Comet.
Meteor activity is high right now due to the Orionid meteor shower, which occurs when the Earth passes through debris left behind from Hailey's Comet.
Missing Indonesian grandmother eaten alive by 22-foot python
A search party located the python and found the missing woman inside after dissecting the reptile.
A search party located the python and found the missing woman inside after dissecting the reptile.
Watch: Fireball explodes in Earth’s atmosphere during meteor shower, producing glow
It happened during the Orionids meteor shower over Nova Scotia.
It happened during the Orionids meteor shower over Nova Scotia.
NASA scientists working on ground missions in preparation to put American boots back on the moon
Research teams are working to develop a new pressurized moon rover in Arizona.
Research teams are working to develop a new pressurized moon rover in Arizona.
NASA astronauts training in Flagstaff ahead of Artemis mission
As part of the Artemis I mission, astronauts are getting some training at a place that officials say recreates the Moon's surface, in northern Arizona.
As part of the Artemis I mission, astronauts are getting some training at a place that officials say recreates the Moon's surface, in northern Arizona.
Sheriff: Hunter accidentally shoots himself during grizzly bear attack
This is the second bear attack in Wyoming in a week.
This is the second bear attack in Wyoming in a week.
Gold's Gym owner, 5 others feared dead after plane crashes off Costa Rica
Costa Rican authorities said Sunday that the bodies of one adult and one child were found but had not yet been identified.
Costa Rican authorities said Sunday that the bodies of one adult and one child were found but had not yet been identified.
Watch what a polar bear has to do to move across ice sheets in the Arctic
Video shows the polar bear, the largest carnivore species on the planet, acting as playfully as man’s best friend.
Video shows the polar bear, the largest carnivore species on the planet, acting as playfully as man’s best friend.