West Texas hunter finds mammoth tusk on ranch
Researchers uncovered a mammoth tusk in West Texas after a deer hunter discovered it on a ranch.
This 'fish doorbell' cam from the Netherlands is attracting millions
The Dutch city of Utrecht has installed a “fish doorbell” that lets online viewers alert officials when fish are stuck at a lock, helping them migrate to spawning grounds. The livestream project has drawn millions of viewers worldwide.
NASA astronauts delayed in space for 9 months won’t get overtime pay
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore spent nine months stuck in space after a Boeing Starliner failure. Despite the risks, they earned no hazard pay or overtime—just their standard government salary.
Partial solar eclipse happens March 29; here's who can see it
Cities along the I-95 corridor will see a partial eclipse, but it begins before sunrise for places including Boston, New York, and Philadelphia, which leaves only a few minutes to see this celestial show before it's over.
Dolphins greet Crew-9 capsule after landing on Earth
Earth has an adorable 'welcome committee'!
Dogs of science; Wisconsin puppy mill could face criminal charges
A factory farm west of Madison that breeds beagle puppies for use in scientific experiments is facing both criminal and disciplinary investigations for mistreatment of animals.
NASA's long-overdue astronauts return to Earth
Two astronauts, who spent more than nine months in orbit after a bungled Boeing test flight, have finally said goodbye to their orbiting home.
Photos: Lunar lander gets rare view of eclipse from the moon
While Earthlings were watching the moon turn blood red during Friday morning’s lunar eclipse, a robotic lander on the moon was looking back and getting a very different – and very rare – view.
Watch: Snowboarder outruns avalanche on Mount Washington
Footage from an observatory captures the snowboarder's near encounter with the avalanche in New Hampshire.
March's 'Blood Moon' lunar eclipse happens tonight: How to see it
A total lunar eclipse will take place during tonight's Worm Moon, making it a "Blood Worm Moon." Here's how to see it.
Alaska’s Mount Spurr could erupt in weeks, scientists warn
Scientists warn that Alaska’s Mount Spurr is showing signs of increased activity and could erupt in the coming weeks or months. An eruption could lead to widespread ashfall in Anchorage and surrounding areas, potentially disrupting flights at one of the world’s busiest cargo airports.
SpaceX astronaut launch scrubbed due to technical issue
Two astronauts – whose one-week trip to the space station turned into a nine-month-long politically charged saga – will be spending at least one more day in space.
Great Lakes shipwreck discovered 132 years later reveals tragic story
Using a remotely operated vehicle, teams were able to find the wreck of the Western Reserve steamship, which sank on Aug. 30, 1892.
Launch this week clears way for Starliner astronauts to return home 9 months later than planned
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore arrived on the space station in June on Boeing Starliner, but Starliner returned to Earth without its crew.
Watch: Dolphins catch waves with California surfers, wowing onlookers
Spectacular video shows the moment a pod of dolphins joined a group of surfers off the California coast.
Billions of buzzing cicadas will emerge across multiple states this spring
The last time this brood of cicadas saw the sun, President George W. Bush was nearing the end of his presidency and Apple was about to launch the App Store.
Blood Moon total lunar eclipse happens next week. Here's how you can see it
Unlike a solar eclipse, a total lunar eclipse can be viewed with the naked eye.
Athena lunar lander declared dead after landing sideways
Athena, the private lunar lander that touched down on the moon Thursday, has been declared dead.
Intuitive Machines' second moon lander touches down but could be on its side – again
Another historic U.S. robotic moon landing happened Thursday, but whether the lander is sitting upright on the surface remains unclear.
US stops sharing global air quality data, raising concerns among scientists
The US government will stop sharing air quality data from its embassies and consulates, citing funding cuts. Scientists warn the move will hinder global air pollution research and leave many nations without reliable data.