NASA has 36 projects you can help with right now

NASA is inviting the public to take part in 36 “citizen science” projects that let volunteers contribute to real scientific discoveries.

J-Pod's extended stay in Puget Sound, WA brings new calf, unusual movements

J-Pod, a group of Southern Resident killer whales, was recently spotted in Puget Sound for seven consecutive days, marking a period of unusual and hopeful activity for the endangered population.

WA's annual Discover Pass price is going up. Here's what to know

Washington’s annual Discover Pass will rise from $30 to $45 on Oct. 1, its first price increase since 2011, to provide essential funding for state parks and recreation lands.

The world's smelliest flower in bloom at Amazon Spheres

The Amazon Spheres are displaying a corpse flower that is in bloom, which smells exactly like the name-- a decaying corpse.

NASA launching 3 new spacecrafts including IMAP
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NASA to launch three new spacecrafts Tuesday morning that will map space, weather and the sun's influence across our solar system.

Yellowstone National Park trail shut down after first bear attack in 4 years

Grizzly bears and black bears coexist in Yellowstone, according to the National Park Service, and it's unclear which one was involved in the attack.

Life on Mars: What we know after NASA's announcement

NASA scientists say a rock sample collected by the Perseverance rover in Jezero Crater may contain the strongest signs yet of ancient microbial life on Mars, though more analysis is needed before drawing firm conclusions.

Study reveals pre-CTE damage in brains of even young contact-sport athletes

An NIH-funded study of athletes under 51 found repeated head impacts can cause early neuron loss and brain inflammation years before CTE is detectable.

Newborn killer whale calf found dead near San Juan Islands
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The southern resident killer whale population has suffered another loss after a dead newborn calf was spotted near the San Juan Islands.

Southern resident orca pushes dead calf through WA waters

The fragile southern resident killer whale population suffers another blow this week as onlookers spot a dead calf in the waters.

New findings hint to potential life on Mars
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NASA's Mars rover has found what appears to be its strongest evidence yet for ancient life on the planet.

Rocks found by NASA's Mars rover offer strongest hints yet of past life

Rocks found on Mars may provide the strongest evidence yet of past life on the Red Planet, but more testing is needed to back up those findings.

Hikers on psychedelic mushrooms rescued after getting lost in NY mountains

A hiking trip took a “trippy" turn that ended with a group having to be rescued from a popular mountain destination in New York State last month.