NASA's next Mars rover is brawniest and brainiest one yet
Set to rocket away this week from Florida, The spacecraft named Perseverance is NASA's brawniest and brainiest Martian rover yet.
Set to rocket away this week from Florida, The spacecraft named Perseverance is NASA's brawniest and brainiest Martian rover yet.
Double meteor showers to light up the night sky this week in the wake of comet NEOWISE
A pair of meteor showers are set to peak on the night of Tuesday, July 28. The Southern delta Aquariids and the alpha Capricornids should both be visible.
A pair of meteor showers are set to peak on the night of Tuesday, July 28. The Southern delta Aquariids and the alpha Capricornids should both be visible.
Red squirrel launches itself at grey squirrel in viral photo
A photographer has captured a remarkable image of a red squirrel just before it attacks a grey squirrel for getting too close, British news agency South West News Service reports.
A photographer has captured a remarkable image of a red squirrel just before it attacks a grey squirrel for getting too close, British news agency South West News Service reports.
Some, including Arizona residents, receiving random seeds from China
Agriculture officials are asking people to not plant these seeds, as they could wreak havoc on the environment.
Agriculture officials are asking people to not plant these seeds, as they could wreak havoc on the environment.
Humans are mutating COVID-19 virus, but it is fighting back, scientists say
Researchers say that SARS-CoV-2 is being mutated by human proteins that degrade it, although “natural selection” of the virus is enabling it to bounce back.
Researchers say that SARS-CoV-2 is being mutated by human proteins that degrade it, although “natural selection” of the virus is enabling it to bounce back.
Mote scientists join expedition to investigate gulf's mysterious 'blue holes'
For decades, blue holes have been a sort of sea legend, places that fishermen know hold abundant fish and where scuba divers have gone to explore. A Mote Marine team is among those hoping to learn more about these mysteries.
For decades, blue holes have been a sort of sea legend, places that fishermen know hold abundant fish and where scuba divers have gone to explore. A Mote Marine team is among those hoping to learn more about these mysteries.
Couple captures stellar engagement photos under comet NEOWISE
The stars seem to have aligned for one New York couple, as they were visited by the comet NEOWISE on their engagement night.
The stars seem to have aligned for one New York couple, as they were visited by the comet NEOWISE on their engagement night.
China launches ambitious attempt to land rover on Mars
China has launched its most ambitious Mars mission yet in an attempt to join the United States in successfully landing a spacecraft on the red planet.
China has launched its most ambitious Mars mission yet in an attempt to join the United States in successfully landing a spacecraft on the red planet.
Phoenix's Desert Botanical Garden hosts Comet NEOWISE viewing
The Valley's Desert Botanical Garden is hosting a watch party of Comet NEOWISE on July 22 and 23. Space is limited for the physically distanced event.
The Valley's Desert Botanical Garden is hosting a watch party of Comet NEOWISE on July 22 and 23. Space is limited for the physically distanced event.
Dazzling comet will make closest approach to Earth July 23 — here’s how to watch
In March, the comet was faint, but this month, the comet is relatively easy to observe with binoculars or a telescope. This comet continues to brighten, and is becoming visible to the naked eye.
In March, the comet was faint, but this month, the comet is relatively easy to observe with binoculars or a telescope. This comet continues to brighten, and is becoming visible to the naked eye.
Silent spread of coronavirus keeps scientists grasping for clues
Researchers have exposed the frightening likelihood of silent spread of the virus by asymptomatic and presymptomatic carriers. But how major a role seemingly healthy people play in swelling the ranks of those infected remains unanswered — and at the top of the scientific agenda.
Researchers have exposed the frightening likelihood of silent spread of the virus by asymptomatic and presymptomatic carriers. But how major a role seemingly healthy people play in swelling the ranks of those infected remains unanswered — and at the top of the scientific agenda.
‘Meat of the future’: KFC to ‘3D bioprint’ meat using ‘animal flesh cells’
KFC has partnered with a Russian bioprinting company to bring 3D printed chicken nuggets to the table.
KFC has partnered with a Russian bioprinting company to bring 3D printed chicken nuggets to the table.
US secures 100 million doses of Pfizer, BioNTech experimental coronavirus vaccine
The U.S. government has reached a $1.95 billion deal with Pfizer and BioNTech for 100 million doses of their experimental COVID-19 vaccine once it obtains Food and Drug Administration approval.
The U.S. government has reached a $1.95 billion deal with Pfizer and BioNTech for 100 million doses of their experimental COVID-19 vaccine once it obtains Food and Drug Administration approval.
SpaceX breaks space shuttle's record for rocket turnaround time
The ANASIS-II satellite blasted off from breezy Cape Canaveral at 5:30 p.m. atop a Falcon 9 rocket – but not just any Falcon 9 rocket. This particular booster was the same one that hoisted two astronauts on the first-ever flight of a private crewed spacecraft to the space station.
The ANASIS-II satellite blasted off from breezy Cape Canaveral at 5:30 p.m. atop a Falcon 9 rocket – but not just any Falcon 9 rocket. This particular booster was the same one that hoisted two astronauts on the first-ever flight of a private crewed spacecraft to the space station.
Animal rescue organization warns of PPE risks to wildlife after gull found tangled in face mask
A gull was rescued after it was discovered with a disposable surgical face mask tangled around its legs in Chelmsford, England.
A gull was rescued after it was discovered with a disposable surgical face mask tangled around its legs in Chelmsford, England.
UK coronavirus vaccine prompts immune response in early test
Scientists at Oxford University say their experimental coronavirus vaccine has been shown in an early trial to prompt a protective immune response in hundreds of people who got the shot.
Scientists at Oxford University say their experimental coronavirus vaccine has been shown in an early trial to prompt a protective immune response in hundreds of people who got the shot.
‘Wear a mask’: Doctor demonstrates how prolonged mask-wearing does not lead to carbon dioxide retention
Dr. Tanya Selak, an anesthetist based in Australia, posted a video after having worn a mask for six hours to debunk the idea that face masks can lead to breathing in more CO2.
Dr. Tanya Selak, an anesthetist based in Australia, posted a video after having worn a mask for six hours to debunk the idea that face masks can lead to breathing in more CO2.
United Arab Emirates spacecraft blasts off from Japan to begin 7-month journey to Mars
A United Arab Emirates spacecraft has begun its journey to Mars in what is the Arab world’s first interplanetary mission.
A United Arab Emirates spacecraft has begun its journey to Mars in what is the Arab world’s first interplanetary mission.
'Hey buddy, there's a shark right there!': Off-duty police officer pulls boy away from shark
An off-duty Cocoa police officer pulled a boy away from a shark to safety. The incident was caught on camera.
An off-duty Cocoa police officer pulled a boy away from a shark to safety. The incident was caught on camera.
Arizona Game and Fish drone helping efforts to monitor endangered ferret species
The custom-built drone, designed by Arizona State University, is a new tool used by Arizona Game & Fish to monitor the Black-Footed Ferrets. FOX 10 Photojournalist Brian Kae has more.
The custom-built drone, designed by Arizona State University, is a new tool used by Arizona Game & Fish to monitor the Black-Footed Ferrets. FOX 10 Photojournalist Brian Kae has more.