Massive comet to make closest approach to Earth in July — Here’s how to see it
Comet C/2017 K2 (PanSTARRS) will make its closest approach to earth in July. Here’s what to know and how you can best see it.
Comet C/2017 K2 (PanSTARRS) will make its closest approach to earth in July. Here’s what to know and how you can best see it.
Toppled cactus appears to 'hug' car following storm in northwestern Arizona
The photo, which was tweeted out by Dana Solano, shows a cactus toppled onto a car after a storm in the Lake Havasu City area. The tweet included the caption 'why I was late to work lol.'
The photo, which was tweeted out by Dana Solano, shows a cactus toppled onto a car after a storm in the Lake Havasu City area. The tweet included the caption 'why I was late to work lol.'
Arizona Game and Fish looking for homes for hundreds of tortoises
About 200 captive desert tortoises are in need of homes. Arizona Game and Fish Department has various shapes and sizes up for adoption. It's a big commitment because they live to be 80 to 100 years old. FOX 10 Photojournalist Brian Kae has more on what you need to know about these possible pets.
About 200 captive desert tortoises are in need of homes. Arizona Game and Fish Department has various shapes and sizes up for adoption. It's a big commitment because they live to be 80 to 100 years old. FOX 10 Photojournalist Brian Kae has more on what you need to know about these possible pets.
Earth’s asteroid defense may work better than previously believed, new simulation shows
Ahead of International Asteroid Day (June 30), scientists have released new simulations that show NASA’s DART asteroid defense test could work better than previously indicated.
Ahead of International Asteroid Day (June 30), scientists have released new simulations that show NASA’s DART asteroid defense test could work better than previously indicated.
Ancient microbial life on Earth could help us recognize life on other planets, scientists say
“Understanding how organisms here have changed with time and in different environments is going to teach us crucial things about how to search for and recognize life elsewhere,” one astrobiologist explained.
“Understanding how organisms here have changed with time and in different environments is going to teach us crucial things about how to search for and recognize life elsewhere,” one astrobiologist explained.
Bison gores man near Old Faithful at Yellowstone National Park, officials say
It was Yellowstone’s second reported incident this year of a visitor getting too close to the animal, and the bison “responding to the perceived threat,” officials said.
It was Yellowstone’s second reported incident this year of a visitor getting too close to the animal, and the bison “responding to the perceived threat,” officials said.
Grizzly bear mauls hiker after ‘surprise encounter’ in Wyoming park
Wildlife officials said the situation happened so quickly that the hiker couldn’t use his bear spray.
Wildlife officials said the situation happened so quickly that the hiker couldn’t use his bear spray.
SpaceX rocket moves through Arizona
The 185-foot SpaceX rocket arrived on June 27 but stayed off the roads until 2 a.m. to help prevent traffic issues. The rocket is moving extremely slowly and is being escorted by the Arizona Department of Public Safety, along with local police. The rocket's final destination is the New Mexico border.
The 185-foot SpaceX rocket arrived on June 27 but stayed off the roads until 2 a.m. to help prevent traffic issues. The rocket is moving extremely slowly and is being escorted by the Arizona Department of Public Safety, along with local police. The rocket's final destination is the New Mexico border.
Tako, the Giant Pacific octopus at OdySea Aquarium, enters final phase of her life
Tako, a Giant Pacific octopus at OdySea Aquarium in Scottsdale is entering the final phase of her life. The process is known as "senescence." She's begun laying thousands of eggs and is in the process of dying. This is completely natural. For now, OdySea has opted to keep Tako on exhibit, in a familiar and safe environment. It's also an opportunity to educate guests about this natural process.
Tako, a Giant Pacific octopus at OdySea Aquarium in Scottsdale is entering the final phase of her life. The process is known as "senescence." She's begun laying thousands of eggs and is in the process of dying. This is completely natural. For now, OdySea has opted to keep Tako on exhibit, in a familiar and safe environment. It's also an opportunity to educate guests about this natural process.
Grand Canyon won't seek volunteers to kill bison this fall
The park used skilled volunteers selected through a highly competitive lottery last year to kill bison, part of a toolset to downsize the herd that's been trampling meadows and archaeological sites on the Grand Canyon's North Rim.
The park used skilled volunteers selected through a highly competitive lottery last year to kill bison, part of a toolset to downsize the herd that's been trampling meadows and archaeological sites on the Grand Canyon's North Rim.
With NASA's moon rocket testing complete a summer Artemis-1 launch is within reach
First available launch date in late August is still a possibility, NASA managers say.
First available launch date in late August is still a possibility, NASA managers say.
Flight instructor, student killed in Utah plane crash
Utah State University said the occupants were part of the school’s aviation program.
Utah State University said the occupants were part of the school’s aviation program.
11-year-old girl catches huge carp with her bare hands in Lake Minnetonka
Maddie Freese, 11, participates in kids' fishing tournaments but has never pulled off a catch like the one she did on Tuesday when she dove into shallow water of Lake Minnetonka and bear-hugged a carp.
Maddie Freese, 11, participates in kids' fishing tournaments but has never pulled off a catch like the one she did on Tuesday when she dove into shallow water of Lake Minnetonka and bear-hugged a carp.
World's biggest bacterium found in Caribbean mangrove swamp
Scientists have discovered the world’s largest bacterium in a Caribbean mangrove swamp.
Scientists have discovered the world’s largest bacterium in a Caribbean mangrove swamp.
Out of this world: NASA shares images of Mars’ diverse landscape
Over the past year, NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover captured stunningly clear images of the Red Planet’s diverse landscape.
Over the past year, NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover captured stunningly clear images of the Red Planet’s diverse landscape.
NASA wants its moon dust, cockroaches from Apollo 11 mission pulled from auction
The material from the experiment, including a vial with about 40 milligrams of moon dust and three cockroach carcasses, was expected to sell for at least $400,000.
The material from the experiment, including a vial with about 40 milligrams of moon dust and three cockroach carcasses, was expected to sell for at least $400,000.
Stellar alignment! 5 planets line up for a nightly show in June
Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn will stretch across the sky before sunrise in June
Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn will stretch across the sky before sunrise in June
Shark attacks swimmer off California coast
A swimmer was seriously injured in a shark attack on the central California coast on Wednesday, police said.
A swimmer was seriously injured in a shark attack on the central California coast on Wednesday, police said.
You can help NASA ID different types of storms in Jupiter’s atmosphere
All it takes is a few minutes to set up a free account, and then you can become a planetary scientist from your computer or phone.
All it takes is a few minutes to set up a free account, and then you can become a planetary scientist from your computer or phone.
Sharks swimming closer to crowded beaches than previously thought, study says
"We were surprised to find that the sharks we tracked spent so much time near the lights and sounds of the busy city, often close to shore, no matter the time of day," the study author said.
"We were surprised to find that the sharks we tracked spent so much time near the lights and sounds of the busy city, often close to shore, no matter the time of day," the study author said.