What is Kessler Syndrome and the potential consequences for Earth of growing space debris?
What to know about the growing threat of space debris as satellites multiply and experts warn of potential orbital disaster.
Space calendar 2025: When to look up at the night sky
A month-by-month guide to meteor showers, eclipses and planet viewing opportunities visible across the U.S. in 2025.
It's official: Biden signs new law, designates bald eagle as 'national bird'
The bald eagle has officially been named the U.S. national bird.
Burt, saltwater reptile star of ‘Crocodile Dundee,’ dies at over 90 years old
Burt, a saltwater crocodile who starred in “Crocodile Dundee," has died at more than 90 years old.
Eliminating daylight saving time could mean dramatic changes to sunrise, sunset times
Staying on standard time would mean a change for sunrise and sunset times. Here’s a look at when sunrise and sunset would be near you.
Northern giant hornet declared eradicated in WA, US, officials confirm
The multiyear eradication campaign began in 2019.
Archaeologists uncover earliest known evidence of Christianity north of the Alps: 'Unusual for this time'
Archaeologists have recently publicized the earliest known evidence of Christianity north of Italy, calling the discovery one of the "most significant testimonies of early Christianity."
NASA's Crew-10 launch date and Crew-9's return date pushed to no earlier than late March 2025
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 mission is now targeting no earlier than late March 2025 to send four crew members to the International Space Station, the agency announced.
'Santa Claus' sarcophagus believed to be discovered during excavation project
The sarcophagus belonging to Saint Nicholas, the man behind the legend of Santa Claus, is believed to have been uncovered in Turkey during an excavation. See the photos.
Ocean heat wave known as 'The Blob' blamed for killing half the population of bird species
The new study suggested that 4 million seabirds died following unusually warm conditions in the northeastern Pacific Ocean between 2014 and 2016.
Gov. Hochul announces federal drone detection system for NY
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Sunday that the federal government is deploying a drone detection system to the state to aid in investigations into recent drone sightings.
2024 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards winner is a squirrel in a precarious position
A squirrel that found itself in a precarious position was the inspiration for this year’s Nikon Comedy Wildlife photo awards winner.
Geminid meteor shower peaks this week: Here's your skygazing forecast
The Geminid meteor shower's peak activity happens this week, when 120 meteors per hour are possible under the right conditions.
Monarch butterfly: Should they be given federal protections?
Depending on where they live in the U.S., some monarch butterfly populations could face extinction by 2080 if they aren’t extended federal protections, one expert said.
Drone or flying car? Expert weighs in after mystery sightings prompt investigation in New Jersey
What is that in the sky? Mystery drone sightings in Delaware County, Philadelphia and New Jersey have prompted many questions and an expert says due to the shape and size of the object in the sky, it could even be a flying car!
High-fructose corn syrup could speed up tumor growth, study suggests
Researchers found that animal subjects that consumed large amounts of food with high-fructose corn syrup were susceptible to accelerated tumor growth in certain types of cancer.
NASA delays Artemis Moon landing to 2027 after Orion heat shield investigation
An investigation has led to another delay in the Artemis II mission around the moon.
Video: Florida bear caught on camera making sure the Grinch doesn’t steal Christmas
A bear wasn’t going to let the Grinch steal Christmas from a Florida family, so it stole the Grinch not once, but twice.
Aerial view of sharks hunting as a group wins science photography top prize
The unique image of the sharks claimed the top award and here are some of the other winners of this year's photography contest.
Jupiter is making its closest approach to Earth: Here's when it will be its brightest
This upcoming aerial spectacle occurs when the Earth positions itself between the Sun and Jupiter. Here’s how you can watch it.