Is Martian dust dangerous? New study reveals long-term health risks for astronauts

New research from the University of Colorado Boulder reveals how breathing in Martian dust could lead to serious health problems for astronauts, from lung damage to thyroid disease.

Dolphin in North Carolina dies after ingesting plastic bag

A bottlenose dolphin was found dead in North Carolina, with a necropsy revealing a knotted plastic bag in its stomach as the likely cause of death.

Were they stuck? NASA’s Starliner astronauts finally weigh in

Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, in their first public comments since returning to Earth, tell FOX News about their thoughts when they found out their short test flight was going to be a lot longer.

See it: Partial solar eclipse puts on a show across New England, Europe

Only the far Northeastern U.S. and parts of eastern Canada were in the right spot to see at least part of the sun obscured by the moon as the sun rose Saturday morning.

Dinosaur-era wasp may have snatched its prey: ‘Truly fascinating’

Researchers uncovered an ancient wasp with a Venus flytrap-like structure in 99-million-year-old amber. Here's what they have learned about the new species.

Sunrise partial solar eclipse happens Saturday for parts of US

Cities along the I-95 corridor will see a partial eclipse, but it begins before sunrise for places such as Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Washington, which leaves just a few minutes to see this celestial show before it's over.

Ongoing geomagnetic storm increases chances to see Northern Lights again Wednesday

On Tuesday, aurora lights were seen as far south as Central Illinois. Northern lights are possible again on Wednesday as G2 (moderate) geomagnetic storming is forecast.

Tardigrades may hold clues to cancer care, study finds

NIH-supported researchers have developed a new method using a protein from tardigrades to help protect healthy tissue during cancer radiation therapy, showing early promise in lab tests.

New Bigg's orca calf spotted in WA waters

Photos from the Pacific Whale Watch Association show a new calf they have been tracking in Puget Sound.

New Bigg's orca calf spotted in WA waters
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There has been a new orca calf spotted in our waters. New photos from the Pacific Whale Watch Association show a new calf they have been tracking in Puget Sound. It is not a southern resident whale, but rather a transient, or sometimes known as a Bigg's, orca. Unlike southern residents who are dependent on salmon, Bigg's prey on mammals like seals and even other whales.

Watch: SpaceX spy satellite launch leaves otherworldly spiral in the sky

Monday’s SpaceX launch was carrying a classified satellite to space, but the secret payload was not the cause of an unusual glowing spiral seen in the skies of Europe.

Deadly toxic algae bloom causing sea lions to become sick, violent

Toxic algae bloom is wreaking havoc on the Southern California coast, especially in local sea lions, causing seizures, stillbirths, even violence.

How to look back on 10 billion years of cosmic history

The European Space Agency’s Euclid mission launched in 2023 with a goal of studying what is known as the "dark universe."

NJ man's lawsuit claims crew forced him out of plane bathroom, exposing his genitalia

A New Jersey man sued United Airlines and Homeland Security, claiming they forcibly removed him from a bathroom during a flight, exposing his genitalia while he was dealing with constipation.

Northern Lights likely across the north Saturday night amid Geomagnetic Storm Watch

A solar flare erupted from the sun on Friday and is zooming across space, forecast to reach Earth Saturday night and could trigger a geomagnetic storm upon arrival.

Possible breakthrough in delaying Alzheimer's
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For the first time, scientists say there is enough evidence that removing sticky protein plaques years before symptoms appear could postpone the disease.

Breakthrough epilepsy gene therapy happening in Seattle
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The team at the Allen Institute in Seattle, along with researchers at Seattle Children's Research Institute are bringing hope to families facing the devastation of Dravet Syndrome.