Watch: Dazzling time-lapse of developing neurons wins Nikon's annual video contest
The annual Nikon Small World photo and video contests recognize excellence in microphotography – or life under the microscope.
3 astronauts back on Earth after being stuck in space for a year
One of the astronauts that returned to Earth Wednesday is a NASA astronaut, who now holds the record for the longest U.S. spaceflight as a result of the unexpected extended stay.
Video: Rare ‘Dumbo’ octopus spotted during deep sea expedition
Researchers were conducting an expedition in the North Pacific Ocean to explore unseen deep-sea habitats.
Dolphin that shared a tank with Tokitae at Miami Seaquarium moves to SeaWorld San Antonio
A Pacific white-sided dolphin who shared a tank with Tokitae – also known as Lolita – at the Miami Seaquarium until she died last month has been moved to SeaWorld San Antonio, where he will live with others of his species, officials said Monday.
NASA planning new spacecraft that will deorbit International Space Station
NASA said the station will be deorbited in a controlled manner to avoid populated areas.
Northern Lights activity to increase, include auroras further south due to escalating Sun activity
Skygazers in the northern U.S. will want to stay tuned for more aurora light forecasts in the coming years as peak solar activity is expected in 2025 during the Solar Cycle 25.
NASA reveals latest weapon to 'search the heavens' for UFOs, aliens
According to a NASA study, artificial intelligence will be key if NASA tries to find scientifically provable alien life and the existence of UFOs.
Watch: NASA's first asteroid samples land in Utah desert
Scientists believe the capsule holds at least a cup of rubble from the carbon-rich asteroid known as Bennu, but won’t know for sure until the container is opened.
Fall is here: Drone video captures stunning Utah foliage
Just in time for the first day of fall, a drone photographer in Utah shared stunning video of leaves turning vibrant as the seasons change.
Colorado woman recalls horrifying moose attack: 'Broke three of my vertebrae'
Chris Ray said after the moose attack, she managed to pick herself up to walk back home.
NASA OSIRIS-REx spacecraft ready for special delivery of asteroid sample in Utah on Sunday
NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft is scheduled to drop off rocks, dust and dirt it collected from the asteroid Bennu in 2020.
Orca Tokitae's remains return home to Washington, Lummi Nation to scatter ashes in Salish Sea
The remains of the beloved orca Tokitae have returned to her native Washington state and the Lummi Nation held a private event to commemorate her homecoming.
Watch: Fishing group witnesses orca attack, leaving otter pup orphaned
The group saw one of the orcas perform “an impressive tail slap," launching both baby and mother otter into the air.
Alaska fisherman hooks and cooks blue-fleshed fish: ‘Mother Nature is incredible’
Weighing only up to 2 lbs., rock greenlings may not sound like an impressive catch. But once you see one, it’s clear these little fish are worthy of the chase. Would you eat it?
Tokitae's ashes to be returned to Lummi Nation
After years of fighting, the last orca in captivity was set to return home to the waters of Western Washington. Instead, members of the Lummi Nation are preparing a funeral.
James Webb telescope captures colorful bursts of gas, dust in new image
The star is a few tens of thousands of years old, a baby compared to our sun which is estimated to be about 4.5 billion years old.
Recreational boaters to see new rules for Southern Resident killer whales soon
New legislation aimed at giving Southern Resident killer whales more space to swim, hunt and gather in the Salish Sea is fast-approaching.
Dazzling auroras could be on display from Seattle to Boston Tuesday during geomagnetic storm watch
Auroras lights could be visible low on the horizon for the U.S. Northern Tier, including in Seattle, Great Falls, Des Moines, Minneapolis, Chicago and Boston. Here's why.