Rare drone video of narwhals finally reveals how 'unicorns of the sea' use their tusks

New video taken in the remote Canadian High Arctic sheds light on how narwhals use their famous spiral tusks, which are essentially long teeth, to hunt and play with their food.

SpaceX Starship's 8th test flight scrubbed

On Monday, SpaceX called off its attempt to launch Starship’s 8th test flight.

Blue Ghost lunar lander touches down on moon for NASA delivery

Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander aced a touchdown on the moon Sunday to deliver experiments and supplies for NASA.

These cities are most likely to see an explosion in disease-spreading pests: study

Ticks, mosquitoes, cockroaches and rodents pose serious health risks, experts say. Here’s where you’re most likely to see pest problems in coming months.

Lunar lander launches from Florida on NASA mission
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On Wednesday, NASA and SpaceX successfully launched the Intuitive Machines IM-2 mission from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It aims to deliver multiple payloads, including NASA?s Lunar Trailblazer, to detect water on the Moon. The lander, named Athena, will take an eight-day journey to the Moon's South Pole, where it will conduct studies on subsurface materials and volatile substances. Data collected from the mission could inform future Artemis program missions and commercial lunar activities.

Earth is in the clear: Asteroid 2024 YR4 impact chances drop to nearly zero

Earthlings can keep their plans seven years from now after scientists have officially declared Asteroid 2024 YR4 is not a threat to our planet.

Stunning video shows inside of shark's mouth as it chews on diver's camera

Divers off the Bahamas were treated to an up-close view of the inside of a shark’s mouth when the shark swallowed a camera, providing stunning video.

Astronomers discover largest superstructure in cosmos

A team of international astronomers has discovered something that could reshape our understanding of outer space.

New coronavirus discovered in Chinese bats: What we know

This new virus reportedly can bind to humans in a comparable manner to the virus that causes COVID-19.

Judge extends temporary block to NIH research funding cuts

A federal judge is continuing to block the Trump administration’s drastic cuts in medical research funding.

Elon Musk responds after former space station commander calls him a “liar"

A high-flying war of words is underway after SpaceX CEO Elon Musk claimed two NASA astronauts had been stranded in space for political reasons.

Alaska’s Mount Spurr being closely watched for signs of an explosive eruption

Mount Spurr is part of the Ring of Fire, located in southern Alaska. The mountain is a stratovolcano, which means it has steep slopes and is known for its explosive eruptions. The last major eruption occurred in 1992, which caused a significant disruption in air travel across the Pacific Ocean.

Deep-sea neutrino telescope detects ghost particle of 'enormous energy'

Scientists have detected the most energetic neutrino ever observed using a deep-sea telescope. The discovery could provide new insights into cosmic accelerators.

Why chances of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth just dropped by half

Asteroid 2024 YR4 continues to keep us on our toes as astronomers work to determine its potential threat to our planet. The latest update is good news because, according to NASA, the chances of a 2032 Earth impact have dropped.

See the rare ‘doomsday’ fish that washed up in Mexico

A rare oarfish, often called the "doomsday fish," was spotted in Mexico—just days after another deep-sea creature, a deep-sea anglerfish, made a rare appearance in daylight.