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.
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.
NASA brings asteroid samples back to Earth
Scientists estimate 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.
Scientists estimate 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.
13-foot alligator killed after human remains pulled out of waterway in Florida: Authorities
A death investigation is underway after an incident involving a 13-foot alligator near 134th Avenue North and 121st Street in Pinellas County, authorities said.
A death investigation is underway after an incident involving a 13-foot alligator near 134th Avenue North and 121st Street in Pinellas County, authorities said.
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.
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.
Port Washington flamingos, Lake Michigan hosts unusual sight
Beachgoers in Port Washington came across an unusual sight Friday, Sept. 22: flamingos.
Beachgoers in Port Washington came across an unusual sight Friday, Sept. 22: flamingos.
Billions exposed to harmful smoke pollution over past 2 decades, study says
On average, people were exposed to 9.9 days per year to some form of smoke pollution that could be potentially harmful to their health, the study said.
On average, people were exposed to 9.9 days per year to some form of smoke pollution that could be potentially harmful to their health, the study said.
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.
Chris Ray said after the moose attack, she managed to pick herself up to walk back home.
Covid test to be available for free on WH website
Biden administration announces $600M to produce COVID tests and will reopen website to order them starting next Monday. This comes as the U.S is seeing an increase of covid cases. LiveNOW from FOX host Jeane Franseen spoke to family medicine doctor, Jason Littleton about the new vaccine rollouts and what the Biden Administration is doing.
Biden administration announces $600M to produce COVID tests and will reopen website to order them starting next Monday. This comes as the U.S is seeing an increase of covid cases. LiveNOW from FOX host Jeane Franseen spoke to family medicine doctor, Jason Littleton about the new vaccine rollouts and what the Biden Administration is doing.
NASA spacecraft will deliver asteroid sample
Planet Earth is about to receive a special delivery — the biggest sample yet from an asteroid. A NASA spacecraft will fly by Earth on Sunday and drop off what is expected to be at least a cupful of rubble it grabbed from the asteroid Bennu, closing out a seven-year quest. The sample capsule will parachute into the Utah desert as its mothership, the Osiris-Rex spacecraft, zooms off for an encounter with another asteroid. Scientists anticipate getting about a half pound (250 grams) of pebbles and dust, much more than the teaspoon or so brought back by Japan from two other asteroids. No other country has fetched pieces of asteroids, preserved time capsules from the dawn of our solar system that can help explain how Earth — and life — came to be. Sunday’s landing concludes a 4 billion-mile (6.2-billion-kilometer) journey highlighted by the rendezvous with the carbon-rich Bennu, a unique pogo stick-style touchdown and sample grab, a jammed lid that sent some of the stash spilling into space, and now the return of NASA’s first asteroid samples. “I ask myself how many heart-pounding moments can you have in one lifetime because I feel like I might be hitting my limit,” said the University of Arizona’s Dante Lauretta, the mission’s lead scientist.
Planet Earth is about to receive a special delivery — the biggest sample yet from an asteroid. A NASA spacecraft will fly by Earth on Sunday and drop off what is expected to be at least a cupful of rubble it grabbed from the asteroid Bennu, closing out a seven-year quest. The sample capsule will parachute into the Utah desert as its mothership, the Osiris-Rex spacecraft, zooms off for an encounter with another asteroid. Scientists anticipate getting about a half pound (250 grams) of pebbles and dust, much more than the teaspoon or so brought back by Japan from two other asteroids. No other country has fetched pieces of asteroids, preserved time capsules from the dawn of our solar system that can help explain how Earth — and life — came to be. Sunday’s landing concludes a 4 billion-mile (6.2-billion-kilometer) journey highlighted by the rendezvous with the carbon-rich Bennu, a unique pogo stick-style touchdown and sample grab, a jammed lid that sent some of the stash spilling into space, and now the return of NASA’s first asteroid samples. “I ask myself how many heart-pounding moments can you have in one lifetime because I feel like I might be hitting my limit,” said the University of Arizona’s Dante Lauretta, the mission’s lead scientist.
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.
NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft is scheduled to drop off rocks, dust and dirt it collected from the asteroid Bennu in 2020.
OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample return test run in Utah
Video provided by NASA shows the rehearsal of the helicopter transport of the OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Capsule to a clean room area in Utah. The spacecraft is set to drop off a sample from asteroid Bennu on Sept. 24.
Video provided by NASA shows the rehearsal of the helicopter transport of the OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Capsule to a clean room area in Utah. The spacecraft is set to drop off a sample from asteroid Bennu on Sept. 24.
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.
The group saw one of the orcas perform “an impressive tail slap," launching both baby and mother otter into the air.
October solar eclipse 'ring of fire' will happen during Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is one of two locations where NASA will be hosting live coverage of the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 14. More than 500 balloons will take flight during the eclipse.
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is one of two locations where NASA will be hosting live coverage of the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 14. More than 500 balloons will take flight during the eclipse.
VIDEO: Black bear spotted at Disney World's Magic Kingdom released into Florida national forest
An adult female black bear who found her way into a tree near Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom on Monday has been released into the Ocala National Forest, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said.
An adult female black bear who found her way into a tree near Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom on Monday has been released into the Ocala National Forest, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said.
Swarm of bees kill Kentucky man moving potting soil bag from porch, coroner says
Beekeepers warn if you ever find yourself where bees are attacking you, the most important thing to do is protect your face and run indoors or get into a vehicle. Those who study bees' behaviors also warn not to fight the insects because they have the advantage of numbers and the gift of flight.
Beekeepers warn if you ever find yourself where bees are attacking you, the most important thing to do is protect your face and run indoors or get into a vehicle. Those who study bees' behaviors also warn not to fight the insects because they have the advantage of numbers and the gift of flight.
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?
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Florida beachgoers help get distressed, stranded shark back into the ocean
A mako shark that was stuck on a Pensacola, Florida beach was sent back into the ocean by beachgoers who worked tirelessly to free the predator.
A mako shark that was stuck on a Pensacola, Florida beach was sent back into the ocean by beachgoers who worked tirelessly to free the predator.
Watch: Boaters get incredible front-row seat to humpback whale feeding frenzy
"Discovery Channel, eat your heart out," the captain joked as the boat riders watched in awe.
"Discovery Channel, eat your heart out," the captain joked as the boat riders watched in awe.