Endangered black rhinoceros calf born at Florida zoo
Zoo Miami has welcomed the newest member of its family: an endangered black rhinoceros calf.
Zoo Miami has welcomed the newest member of its family: an endangered black rhinoceros calf.
Small piece of Wright brothers' 1st aircraft to fly again on Mars
With the blessing of the Wright family, NASA included a tiny piece of fabric from the 1903 Wright Flyer I on an experimental helicopter set to take flight soon on Mars.
With the blessing of the Wright family, NASA included a tiny piece of fabric from the 1903 Wright Flyer I on an experimental helicopter set to take flight soon on Mars.
New River Gorge: Sprawling 73,000-acre national park and preserve the 1st of its kind on the East Coast
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, located in West Virginia, received its dual status in January 2021 which gives the nearly 73,000-acre area federal protection as well as defends the wildlife and ecosystem from being destroyed by manmade means.
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, located in West Virginia, received its dual status in January 2021 which gives the nearly 73,000-acre area federal protection as well as defends the wildlife and ecosystem from being destroyed by manmade means.
‘There’s so much more to learn about our planet’: Researchers name top 10 marine species discovered in 2020
The World Register of Marine Species, or WoRMS, named its top 10 marine species out of nearly 2,000 discovered in 2020.
The World Register of Marine Species, or WoRMS, named its top 10 marine species out of nearly 2,000 discovered in 2020.
NASA's Mars helicopter completes tests, nears historic flight
A flight zone has been selected for the helicopter to deploy.
A flight zone has been selected for the helicopter to deploy.
Lava spews as Iceland volcano comes to life for first time in 6,000 years
The Fagradals Mountain volcano had been dormant for 6,000 years, and this is the first volcanic eruption in this area of the country in nearly 800 years.
The Fagradals Mountain volcano had been dormant for 6,000 years, and this is the first volcanic eruption in this area of the country in nearly 800 years.
Biden picks former Fla. senator who flew in space to lead NASA
As a senator, Bill Nelson always made it clear that space was his passion. Now, it will be his day job.
As a senator, Bill Nelson always made it clear that space was his passion. Now, it will be his day job.
The largest ‘potentially hazardous asteroid’ of 2021 will pass by Earth on March 21
The largest asteroid to pass by our planet in 2021 will be at its closest on Sunday, providing astronomers a rare chance to see the giant rock that formed at the dawn of our solar system.
The largest asteroid to pass by our planet in 2021 will be at its closest on Sunday, providing astronomers a rare chance to see the giant rock that formed at the dawn of our solar system.
Reports: Former Sen. Bill Nelson could be next NASA administrator
Jim Bridenstine announced after the 2020 election that he will not stay in his role as head of the space agency under the Biden Administration.
Jim Bridenstine announced after the 2020 election that he will not stay in his role as head of the space agency under the Biden Administration.
Northern Lights dance across the skies above Alaska's Glacier Bay National Park
The Northern Lights danced and shimmered across the starry night sky above Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska, putting on a spectacular light show.
The Northern Lights danced and shimmered across the starry night sky above Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska, putting on a spectacular light show.
Manta ray photobombs Florida surfer in viral photo
“One in a million chances of catching this photo!” said one viewer.
“One in a million chances of catching this photo!” said one viewer.
Internet buzzes over viral video from Austin-area beekeeper
Erika Thompson of Texas Beeworks is drawing quite the buzz online with a viral video of her removing bees from a property.
Erika Thompson of Texas Beeworks is drawing quite the buzz online with a viral video of her removing bees from a property.
Endangered songbirds are losing their chance to learn mating calls, putting species at risk
Male songbirds usually learn their tunes from adult mentors. But when aspiring crooners lack proper role models, they hit all the wrong notes — and have less success attracting mates.
Male songbirds usually learn their tunes from adult mentors. But when aspiring crooners lack proper role models, they hit all the wrong notes — and have less success attracting mates.
Endangered right whales having a baby boom off East Coast
North Atlantic right whales are having the species' best season for new babies in several years. The endangered whales are vulnerable to ship strikes and entanglement in fishing gear.
North Atlantic right whales are having the species' best season for new babies in several years. The endangered whales are vulnerable to ship strikes and entanglement in fishing gear.
Tune in for the Earth-to-space call between California students and astronauts aboard ISS
NASA astronauts aboard ISS will answer pre-recorded questions sent from California students, giving them an in-depth look into life hovering over Earth.
NASA astronauts aboard ISS will answer pre-recorded questions sent from California students, giving them an in-depth look into life hovering over Earth.
Climbers capture dangerously close video of active Klyuchevskoy volcano spewing steam, ash
Video shows dangerously close footage of the very active Klyuchevskoy volcano in Siberia.
Video shows dangerously close footage of the very active Klyuchevskoy volcano in Siberia.
Liftoff! SpaceX launches 22nd batch of Starlink satellites into orbit
SpaceX says Starlink can deliver high-speed broadband Internet to locations where access has been unreliable or completely unavailable.
SpaceX says Starlink can deliver high-speed broadband Internet to locations where access has been unreliable or completely unavailable.
March 13, 2021 marks the 24th Anniversary of the mysterious Phoenix Lights
The lights remain a mystery to this day. In 1997, a string of bright white lights hung over the Valley and to this day, there's no way to be sure what exactly they were.
The lights remain a mystery to this day. In 1997, a string of bright white lights hung over the Valley and to this day, there's no way to be sure what exactly they were.
Young giraffe enjoys the outdoors for the first time at Indianapolis Zoo
Spring will soon be in the air, and a young giraffe at the Indianapolis Zoo couldn’t contain his excitement.
Spring will soon be in the air, and a young giraffe at the Indianapolis Zoo couldn’t contain his excitement.
Spacewalkers take extra safety precautions for toxic ammonia
Spacewalking astronauts had to take extra safety precautions Saturday after possibly getting toxic ammonia on their suits from the International Space Station's external cooling system.
Spacewalking astronauts had to take extra safety precautions Saturday after possibly getting toxic ammonia on their suits from the International Space Station's external cooling system.