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.
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.
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.
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.
Space Force's mysterious X-37B plane returns to Earth after 434 days in orbit
The unmanned Boeing-made plane landed safely at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
The unmanned Boeing-made plane landed safely at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
How to see rare blood moon: Total lunar eclipse on March 13-14
There is a total lunar eclipse on the horizon, and Washington residents will be able to see it.
There is a total lunar eclipse on the horizon, and Washington residents will be able to see it.
Athena lunar lander declared dead after landing sideways
Athena, the private lunar lander that touched down on the moon Thursday, has been declared dead.
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.
Another historic U.S. robotic moon landing happened Thursday, but whether the lander is sitting upright on the surface remains unclear.
US butterfly populations declining at 'catastrophic' rate—experts warn it's a 'bad sign for us'
A new study finds butterfly populations in the US have dropped 22% since 2000 due to pesticides, habitat loss, and climate change. Scientists warn the decline could have major consequences for ecosystems.
A new study finds butterfly populations in the US have dropped 22% since 2000 due to pesticides, habitat loss, and climate change. Scientists warn the decline could have major consequences for ecosystems.
Watch: Baby bald eagles hatch in nest of beloved Big Bear, CA bird couple
The chicks are the latest batch of babies from eagle mom Jackie and eagle dad Shadow, who have been together in the Big Bear Valley nest since 2018.
The chicks are the latest batch of babies from eagle mom Jackie and eagle dad Shadow, who have been together in the Big Bear Valley nest since 2018.
Watch: Baby bald eagles hatch in nest of beloved Big Bear bird couple
In this video, Bald Eagles Jackie and Shadow welcome their second chick this year in Big Bear Valley, California. (Courtesy: Friends of Big Bear Valley)
In this video, Bald Eagles Jackie and Shadow welcome their second chick this year in Big Bear Valley, California. (Courtesy: Friends of Big Bear Valley)
Scientists create mice with woolly mammoth-like fur through genetic engineering
Extinction is still forever. But scientists at a biotech company are trying what they say is the next best thing to restoring ancient beasts.
Extinction is still forever. But scientists at a biotech company are trying what they say is the next best thing to restoring ancient beasts.
NASA astronauts prepare to return to Earth
Two NASA astronauts who have been stuck in space for months are prepare to return to Earth.
Two NASA astronauts who have been stuck in space for months are prepare to return to Earth.
WA seismic activity prompting new eruption plan for Mount Adams, Mount St. Helens
Recent increased seismic activity at Mt. Adams has brought state, tribal, and federal leaders together to reassess their eruption plans.
Recent increased seismic activity at Mt. Adams has brought state, tribal, and federal leaders together to reassess their eruption plans.
Killer whales amaze Seattle onlookers with a rarely seen bird hunt
A pod of orcas swam close to shore and amazed onlookers in Seattle by treating the whale watchers to the rare sight of the apex predators hunting a bird.
A pod of orcas swam close to shore and amazed onlookers in Seattle by treating the whale watchers to the rare sight of the apex predators hunting a bird.
SpaceX Starship's 8th test flight scrubbed
On Monday, SpaceX called off its attempt to launch Starship’s 8th test flight.
On Monday, SpaceX called off its attempt to launch Starship’s 8th test flight.
Pod of orcas spotted in Seattle's Elliott Bay
A pod of killer whales swam really close to the shore in Seattle's Elliott Bay on Sunday.
A pod of killer whales swam really close to the shore in Seattle's Elliott Bay on Sunday.
Blue Ghost lunar lander touches down on moon for NASA delivery
Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander aced a touchdown on the moon Sunday to deliver experiments and supplies for NASA.
Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander aced a touchdown on the moon Sunday to deliver experiments and supplies for NASA.
Here are the women taking Blue Origin's star-studded all-female space flight
The crew will launch into space for this historic flight on Blue Origin’s New Shephard rocket.
The crew will launch into space for this historic flight on Blue Origin’s New Shephard rocket.
These cities are most likely to see an explosion in disease-spreading pests: study
Ticks, mosquitoes, cockroaches and rodents pose serious health risks, experts say. Here’s where you’re most likely to see pest problems in coming months.
Ticks, mosquitoes, cockroaches and rodents pose serious health risks, experts say. Here’s where you’re most likely to see pest problems in coming months.
Rare 7-planet parade happens this week. Here's how you can see it
The best time to see the planets will be shortly after sunset on Friday.
The best time to see the planets will be shortly after sunset on Friday.



















