How the Titanic was taken down by a mirage

Unusual atmospheric conditions led to a most historic end for the star-crossed White Star liner.

Space weather alert: G2 geomagnetic storm watch in effect, auroras possible

Don’t expect massive power outages this week, but do expect to see beautiful northern lights after a significant solar flare erupted from a location on the sun’s surface previously believed to be inactive.

Dolphin dies after reportedly being harassed by Texas beachgoers

Officials say the dolphin was "pushed back to the sea, where beachgoers tried to swim with and ride the sick animal."

Geopolitics leads Boeing to downgrade dozens of jet orders

Boeing says global geopolitical concerns are a big reason why it is dropping more than 100 planes from its backlog of pending orders.

Baby eel value returns to pre-pandemic levels despite challenges

Fishermen are selling the baby eels for $2,110 per pound at docks, the Maine Department of Marine Resources reported Monday, up from a low of $525 per pound in 2020.

SpaceX, USAID deliver 5,000 Starlink terminals to Ukraine

Some 5,000 Starlink terminals, which are designed to provide high-speed broadband internet, have been delivered to aid Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia.

Artemis 1: NASA to test moon rocket Tuesday after 2 delays

The countdown test is the last major milestone before the Artemis 1 mission's long-awaited launch debut.

Nissan and NASA teaming up for 'game changing' electric car batteries

Nissan said the new state battery will replace lithium-ion batteries now in use. This new battery is also stable enough to be used in pacemakers.

Total solar eclipse 2024: next eclipse to stretch from Mexico to Maine

There’s another total solar eclipse coming to North America in 2024. This time, the moon’s shadow will be roughly 115 miles wide and sweep from Texas to Maine.

Dolphins' playful social habits form bonds, but spread virus

While friendly close contact is essential to dolphin social bonds, sharing space and air can also quickly spread disease.

Wind energy company kills at least 150 eagles in US, pleads guilty

The company pleaded guilty to criminal charges and was ordered to pay over $8 million in fines and restitution after at least 150 eagles were killed at its wind farms in eight states.