More than pretty photos: The science behind colorful sunrises and sunsets
Have you ever wondered why the sun puts on a breathtaking show of colors in the morning and at dusk? The bountiful hues of reds, oranges and pinks at sunrise and sunset are certainly something worth treasuring each day, and you can thank science for that.
Have you ever wondered why the sun puts on a breathtaking show of colors in the morning and at dusk? The bountiful hues of reds, oranges and pinks at sunrise and sunset are certainly something worth treasuring each day, and you can thank science for that.
How long will it take to regain the hour of morning daylight lost to daylight saving time?
You might have been greeted by darkness when your alarm clock rang early Monday morning, even if you woke up to the sun already shining in your window on Friday.
You might have been greeted by darkness when your alarm clock rang early Monday morning, even if you woke up to the sun already shining in your window on Friday.
NASA to roll out Artemis-1 moon rocket to launch pad for critical test
Preparations are underway in Florida as NASA plans to roll out the Space Launch System, its 322-foot-tall moon rocket, to the launchpad for the first time this week.
Preparations are underway in Florida as NASA plans to roll out the Space Launch System, its 322-foot-tall moon rocket, to the launchpad for the first time this week.
Pete Davidson blasting off to space on Blue Origin's 4th suborbital human flight
"Saturday Night Live" star Pete Davidson will be among those catching a ride to the edge of space on Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket, scheduled to launch March 23.
"Saturday Night Live" star Pete Davidson will be among those catching a ride to the edge of space on Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket, scheduled to launch March 23.
Phoenix Lights: UFO sighting happened 25 years ago
March 13 marks the 25th anniversary of when thousands of Arizona residents witnessed a string of lights move across the sky.
March 13 marks the 25th anniversary of when thousands of Arizona residents witnessed a string of lights move across the sky.
Video shows close encounter between Australian man and sneaky venomous snake
A snake sneakily climbed up to a deck to surprise a man relaxing out the back of his home in Gippsland, Victoria.
A snake sneakily climbed up to a deck to surprise a man relaxing out the back of his home in Gippsland, Victoria.
New data offers more clues about Pilgrim-era shipwreck
The most in-depth scientific analysis of a shipwreck found on Cape Cod more than 150 years ago has provided the best evidence yet that the timbers are from a vessel that stranded on the peninsula in 1626, an episode described in detail by the leader of the Pilgrims.
The most in-depth scientific analysis of a shipwreck found on Cape Cod more than 150 years ago has provided the best evidence yet that the timbers are from a vessel that stranded on the peninsula in 1626, an episode described in detail by the leader of the Pilgrims.
Ticks survive 27 years in a lab, 8 without food, study shows
Scientists found a group of ticks that survived in a laboratory for 27 years including eight without food.
Scientists found a group of ticks that survived in a laboratory for 27 years including eight without food.
Phoenix area high school selected for Space Force JROTC program
Shadow Mountain High School is the first school in Arizona to have a Space Force JROTC program. The school has converted its Air Force JROTC program into a program for the Space Force.
Shadow Mountain High School is the first school in Arizona to have a Space Force JROTC program. The school has converted its Air Force JROTC program into a program for the Space Force.
Astra reveals electrical issue caused first Florida launch to fail
After Astra's first rocket launch from Florida failed to deliver NASA payloads to orbit, the company says an initial investigation reveals an electrical issue was the cause of the mishap.
After Astra's first rocket launch from Florida failed to deliver NASA payloads to orbit, the company says an initial investigation reveals an electrical issue was the cause of the mishap.
How meteorologists determine if a tornado is to blame for storm damage
The National Weather Service uses survey teams to get a first-hand look at suspected tornado damage.
The National Weather Service uses survey teams to get a first-hand look at suspected tornado damage.
Elon Musk says Starlink won't block Russian state media in Ukraine: 'Sorry to be a free speech absolutist'
Elon Musk overnight said "some governments" had asked SpaceX to block Russian state media on its Starlink internet satellites but said, "We will not do so unless at gunpoint."
Elon Musk overnight said "some governments" had asked SpaceX to block Russian state media on its Starlink internet satellites but said, "We will not do so unless at gunpoint."
Invasive Joro spiders could take over East Coast, study says
The Joro spider was compared to its close cousin, the gold silk spider, and scientists found that the Joro is able to withstand colder temperatures, opening up the opportunity for the species to spread beyond the southeast.
The Joro spider was compared to its close cousin, the gold silk spider, and scientists found that the Joro is able to withstand colder temperatures, opening up the opportunity for the species to spread beyond the southeast.
NASA will fly your name to the Moon and back on Artemis I mission
NASA will let you send your name on a flight around the Moon and back.
NASA will let you send your name on a flight around the Moon and back.
'Excited delirium' theory used in Antioch death is racist and unscientific, new report concludes
The Physician for Human Rights unequivocally states that "excited delirium" has racist and unscientific origins and points to a death in Antioch, Calif., as a recent example of just that.
The Physician for Human Rights unequivocally states that "excited delirium" has racist and unscientific origins and points to a death in Antioch, Calif., as a recent example of just that.
Boeing donates $2 million to Ukraine relief efforts
Boeing announced on Thursday that it will be donating $2 million to support humanitarian response efforts in Ukraine.
Boeing announced on Thursday that it will be donating $2 million to support humanitarian response efforts in Ukraine.
Axiom-1 crew to conduct 'meaningful research' in space as first all-private mission to ISS
Axiom-1, made up of an American, Canadian and Israeli crew, will become the first to dock at the ISS as an all-private mission.
Axiom-1, made up of an American, Canadian and Israeli crew, will become the first to dock at the ISS as an all-private mission.
Launch stalemate: Russia holding UK satellites made in Florida hostage
Russia orders OneWeb to cut out UK government as an investor before launch.
Russia orders OneWeb to cut out UK government as an investor before launch.
Biden bans Russian aircrafts from US airspace
"I am announcing that we will join our allies in closing off American airspace to all Russian flights, further isolating Russia and adding an additional squeeze on their economy," President Joe Biden said.
"I am announcing that we will join our allies in closing off American airspace to all Russian flights, further isolating Russia and adding an additional squeeze on their economy," President Joe Biden said.
Space junk to smash into moon at 5,800 mph this week
Scientists expect the 3 tons of space junk from a leftover rocket will carve out a hole 33 feet to 66 feet across and send moon dust flying across its surface.
Scientists expect the 3 tons of space junk from a leftover rocket will carve out a hole 33 feet to 66 feet across and send moon dust flying across its surface.