Shattered comet adds layer of mystery to Monday night’s meteor shower
A comet that broke apart 27 years ago is adding some intrigue to what is usually a rather modest meteor shower.
A comet that broke apart 27 years ago is adding some intrigue to what is usually a rather modest meteor shower.
Newest J Pod calf is a female, offering hope for endangered Southern resident population
The Center for Whale Research confirmed on May 26 that the new calf born to the J Pod is a female, offering a glimmer of hope for the endangered Southern resident orca population.
The Center for Whale Research confirmed on May 26 that the new calf born to the J Pod is a female, offering a glimmer of hope for the endangered Southern resident orca population.
Remote-controlled crab-like robot is the smallest ever, university says
The robot is just a half-millimeter wide and can fit on the tip of a ballpoint pen.
The robot is just a half-millimeter wide and can fit on the tip of a ballpoint pen.
Scientists will set 1,000 traps for murder hornets this year
Scientists will set about 1,000 traps this year in their quest to wipe out the Asian giant hornet in Washington, the state Department of Agriculture said Tuesday.
Scientists will set about 1,000 traps this year in their quest to wipe out the Asian giant hornet in Washington, the state Department of Agriculture said Tuesday.
Boeing docks crew capsule to International Space Station in test do-over
With only a test dummy aboard, Boeing’s astronaut capsule pulled up and parked at the International Space Station for the first time Friday, a huge achievement for the company after years of false starts.
With only a test dummy aboard, Boeing’s astronaut capsule pulled up and parked at the International Space Station for the first time Friday, a huge achievement for the company after years of false starts.
Boeing's Starliner capsule blasts off on space station test flight – again
Boeing's new space taxi barely survived its first test flight back in 2019. Now, the company hopes Thursday's long-awaited launch will help them catch up to rival SpaceX.
Boeing's new space taxi barely survived its first test flight back in 2019. Now, the company hopes Thursday's long-awaited launch will help them catch up to rival SpaceX.
NASA Mars lander losing power due to dust accumulation
Since landing on Mars in 2018, InSight has detected more than 1,300 marsquakes.
Since landing on Mars in 2018, InSight has detected more than 1,300 marsquakes.
Noise pollution harms endangered orcas, scientists are rushing to find solutions
Scientists are rushing to learn more information about noise pollution in our local waters, while more vessels are projected to travel the Salish Sea in the coming years.
Scientists are rushing to learn more information about noise pollution in our local waters, while more vessels are projected to travel the Salish Sea in the coming years.
Total lunar eclipse's 'blood moon' delights across the US
Did you stay up to see the “blood moon” in last night’s total lunar eclipse?
Did you stay up to see the “blood moon” in last night’s total lunar eclipse?
After 2-year delay, Boeing Starliner ready to complete final test before launching NASA astronauts
NASA managers said they are confident that Boeing is ready to complete the final test of its Starliner spacecraft after two years of delays before it can launch astronauts.
NASA managers said they are confident that Boeing is ready to complete the final test of its Starliner spacecraft after two years of delays before it can launch astronauts.
Baby giraffe at San Diego Zoo fitted with braces after being born with limb condition
The calf was born on Feb. 1 with her front limb bending the wrong way. Staff feared she could die if they didn’t immediately correct the condition.
The calf was born on Feb. 1 with her front limb bending the wrong way. Staff feared she could die if they didn’t immediately correct the condition.
Total lunar eclipse 2022: When and where you can watch it this weekend
NASA said stargazers across North America won’t need any special equipment to view the event.
NASA said stargazers across North America won’t need any special equipment to view the event.
Plants successfully sprout from lunar soil for the 1st time ever
Scientists for the first time have grown plants in soil from the moon collected by NASA’s Apollo astronauts.
Scientists for the first time have grown plants in soil from the moon collected by NASA’s Apollo astronauts.
Huge black hole at galaxy's center seen in first-ever images
Using telescopes worldwide, astronomers have captured the first image of the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way.
Using telescopes worldwide, astronomers have captured the first image of the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way.
Passenger with no experience lands small plane in Florida after pilot has medical emergency
In the audio, the passenger tells air traffic control: "I’ve got a serious situation here. My pilot has gone incoherent. I have no idea how to fly the airplane."
In the audio, the passenger tells air traffic control: "I’ve got a serious situation here. My pilot has gone incoherent. I have no idea how to fly the airplane."
'Most intense' solar flare captured on stunning imagery
On Tuesday, a strong solar flare erupted from the sun, sending energy across the galaxy, which made for spectacular imagery of the invisible light.
On Tuesday, a strong solar flare erupted from the sun, sending energy across the galaxy, which made for spectacular imagery of the invisible light.
Sun will not set until August in northern Alaska
The sun rose over Utqiaġvik, Alaska, at 2:58 a.m. AKDT on Tuesday and will not set again until August 2.
The sun rose over Utqiaġvik, Alaska, at 2:58 a.m. AKDT on Tuesday and will not set again until August 2.
Research on noise pollution in Puget Sound underway
Work to track underwater noise pollution continues of Puget Sound as endangered southern resident orcas continue to struggle.
Work to track underwater noise pollution continues of Puget Sound as endangered southern resident orcas continue to struggle.
UFO debate: House panel to hold public hearing on ‘unidentified aerial phenomena'
“The purpose of this hearing is to give the public an opportunity to hear directly from subject matter experts and leaders in the Intelligence Community on one of the greatest mysteries of our time,” said Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., and chairman of the House Intelligence Committee.
“The purpose of this hearing is to give the public an opportunity to hear directly from subject matter experts and leaders in the Intelligence Community on one of the greatest mysteries of our time,” said Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., and chairman of the House Intelligence Committee.
James Webb telescope beams back stunningly clear images in latest test
NASA's new space telescope is in the home stretch of testing.
NASA's new space telescope is in the home stretch of testing.