NASA’s Webb snaps new pic of ‘Sombrero galaxy’
A side-by-side comparison of the photo with its predecessor from the Hubble telescope shows how clearer the newer telescope is, allowing us to see the so-called “Sombrero galaxy" like never before.
A side-by-side comparison of the photo with its predecessor from the Hubble telescope shows how clearer the newer telescope is, allowing us to see the so-called “Sombrero galaxy" like never before.
Astronauts’ Thanksgiving message: "We’re grateful for our nation"
The astronauts aboard the space station showed off their out-of-this-world Thanksgiving feast, but they also had a very down-to-earth message of thanks on this holiday.
The astronauts aboard the space station showed off their out-of-this-world Thanksgiving feast, but they also had a very down-to-earth message of thanks on this holiday.
Which came first, the chicken or the egg? We may have an answer
Scientists in Europe believe they may have finally solved the long-debated question of which came first: the chicken or the egg.
Scientists in Europe believe they may have finally solved the long-debated question of which came first: the chicken or the egg.
Geomagnetic Storm Watch issued for Thanksgiving, Black Friday: Where Northern Lights could be visible
Displays of Northern Lights are possible on Thanksgiving and Black Friday for some of the U.S. after NOAA's space weather forecasters say charged particles from the Sun will create geomagnetic storm conditions.
Displays of Northern Lights are possible on Thanksgiving and Black Friday for some of the U.S. after NOAA's space weather forecasters say charged particles from the Sun will create geomagnetic storm conditions.
Giraffes could gain endangered species protections under US proposal
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed adding giraffes to the endangered species list.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed adding giraffes to the endangered species list.
New monster tarantula species is 'hairy giant among dwarves'
Biologists have discovered a new tarantula species in Cuba that is bigger and hairier than other spiders in its genus.
Biologists have discovered a new tarantula species in Cuba that is bigger and hairier than other spiders in its genus.
Astronomers take the first close-up picture of a dying star outside of Milky Way
Known as WOH G64, the star is 2,000 times larger than the Sun and classified as a red supergiant, scientists said.
Known as WOH G64, the star is 2,000 times larger than the Sun and classified as a red supergiant, scientists said.
What to know about the stadium-sized asteroid zooming by Earth Thanksgiving week
The asteroid is going to safely pass by Earth on Nov. 26, and astronomers say it’s one of many near-Earth objects (NEO).
The asteroid is going to safely pass by Earth on Nov. 26, and astronomers say it’s one of many near-Earth objects (NEO).
Odd smell coming from Russian spacecraft docked at space station
A Russian Progress spacecraft delivering nearly three tons of supplies to the International Space Station also brought an unwanted smell when cosmonauts opened the hatch.
A Russian Progress spacecraft delivering nearly three tons of supplies to the International Space Station also brought an unwanted smell when cosmonauts opened the hatch.
Lost penguin’s 2,000-mile journey to Australia ends with return to Southern Ocean
The emperor penguin, dubbed Gus, had somehow swam over 2,000 miles from his icy home and was found on a sun-drenched beach in Denmark, Western Australia, earlier this month.
The emperor penguin, dubbed Gus, had somehow swam over 2,000 miles from his icy home and was found on a sun-drenched beach in Denmark, Western Australia, earlier this month.
Earth’s ‘mini moon’ is disappearing this week
The recently discovered object, known as 2024 PT5, has been tagging alongside Earth since September. Here’s what to know about it.
The recently discovered object, known as 2024 PT5, has been tagging alongside Earth since September. Here’s what to know about it.
Snake found slithering inside Hawaii Christmas tree shipment
Shop workers unloading a supply of Christmas trees in Hawaii found an unexpected visitor hiding within the shipment.
Shop workers unloading a supply of Christmas trees in Hawaii found an unexpected visitor hiding within the shipment.
No 'chopsticks' catch this time for SpaceX's Starship rocket
SpaceX launched its Starship mega-rocket on another uncrewed test flight from South Texas on Tuesday, but despite the presence of the president-elect, couldn’t quite duplicate some of the previous flight’s success.
SpaceX launched its Starship mega-rocket on another uncrewed test flight from South Texas on Tuesday, but despite the presence of the president-elect, couldn’t quite duplicate some of the previous flight’s success.
Watch: Great white shark swims close to Australian surfers
A group of surfers had a close encounter with a great white shark off the coast of Emerald Beach, New South Wales, on November 13.
A group of surfers had a close encounter with a great white shark off the coast of Emerald Beach, New South Wales, on November 13.
Pentagon says there's ‘no verifiable evidence’ of extraterrestrial technology, beings or activity
The Department of Defense said UAPs were mainly balloons, birds, drones, satellites and aircraft.
The Department of Defense said UAPs were mainly balloons, birds, drones, satellites and aircraft.
Record-breaking mega coral visible from space is possibly 300 years old
The gigantic standalone coral is about 600 feet in circumference and has grown uninterrupted for three centuries, according to National Geographic Society.
The gigantic standalone coral is about 600 feet in circumference and has grown uninterrupted for three centuries, according to National Geographic Society.
Icelandic videographer captures mesmerizing volcanic lava flow, prompting 'fascinating' skepticism
Icelandic videographer Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove captured breathtaking footage of lava flowing across snow in Sundhnukagigar, near Grindavik, following a volcanic eruption in February.
Icelandic videographer Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove captured breathtaking footage of lava flowing across snow in Sundhnukagigar, near Grindavik, following a volcanic eruption in February.
Catch the last supermoon of 2024 this week – here’s when to look up
This week’s supermoon will be the fourth and final one of the year, marking a rare celestial event.
This week’s supermoon will be the fourth and final one of the year, marking a rare celestial event.
Emperor penguin found in Australia, thousands of miles from home
The penguin, found malnourished far from its Antarctic home, is being cared for by a wildlife expert.
The penguin, found malnourished far from its Antarctic home, is being cared for by a wildlife expert.
Escaped monkeys update: More than half safely recovered, several still on the loose
Officials in South Carolina have recaptured over half of the 43 Rhesus macaques that escaped from the Alpha Genesis research facility in Yemassee last week.
Officials in South Carolina have recaptured over half of the 43 Rhesus macaques that escaped from the Alpha Genesis research facility in Yemassee last week.