Watch: 'Cutest, spikiest, tiniest crab’ takes the internet by storm

A juvenile king crab discovered during a deep-sea coral sampling operation in the Gulf of Mexico has become an internet sensation after NOAA Fisheries posted a video showcasing its unique appearance.

FAA orders 'mishap investigation' of SpaceX Starship explosion

The FAA has ordered SpaceX to investigate what caused on of the company's Starships to explode over Turks and Caicos Thursday.

Starship launches from SpaceX Texas location
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SpaceX launched their 7th test flight of the Starship space launch vehicle, which is planned to take human astronauts to Mars and the Moon. Watch the liftoff from Boca Chica, Texas and the successful recapture of the booster.

Comet pays once-in 160,000-year visit to Earth's nighttime skies

A recently discovered comet is making a bright debut to Earth this month, and with some effort, sky gazers might be able to see Comet ATLAS.

3rd patient gets Neuralink brain implant, Elon Musk says

Elon Musk said Neuralink hopes to implant the experimental devices in 20 to 30 more people this year.

Earth records hottest year ever in 2024

Earth recorded its hottest year ever in 2024, surpassing the critical 1.5-degree Celsius warming threshold, a benchmark tied to devastating climate impacts.

European spacecraft beams back new photos of Mercury

The European-Japanese BepiColombo spacecraft captured close-up images of Mercury’s north pole during its final flyby, offering new views of the planet’s surface.

La Nina climate pattern officially arrives; here's what it means for you

Even though La Niña is officially here, NOAA's Climate Prediction Center believes that it may not have a significant impact on weather patterns during the winter and spring.

NASA pitches cheaper, faster plan to bring Mars samples to Earth

NASA has unveiled two revamped plans to bring Mars samples to Earth in the 2030s, reducing costs by nearly half from its initial $11 billion proposal while expediting the timeline.

Whooping cough: Cases increased by 400% in 2024

The CDC said that cases of whooping cause increased across the United States, which indicated a return to more typical pre-COVID pandemic trends.

'Dinosaur highway' unearthed in England, dating back 166 million years

A worker's discovery of nearly 200 dinosaur tracks in a limestone quarry in Oxfordshire, England, has unveiled a 166-million-year-old "dinosaur highway."

Presidential Medal of Freedom list: Hillary Clinton, George Soros among recipients

Nineteen of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy and science were awarded the medal. Here’s the full list.

Top science breakthroughs of 2024: From Nobel winners to brain mapping

A look at the groundbreaking scientific discoveries in 2024 that could shape future innovations in medicine, technology and space exploration.

Over 1,000 pounds of space debris crash in south Kenyan village

The object was determined to be a separation ring from a rocket, weighing over 1,000 pounds and eight feet in diameter.