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.

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.

NTSB: 2022 Dallas air show crash caused by lack of planning

New details have been released about the deadly crash during a WWII-era air show in Dallas in 2022. Investigators revealed what they believe led up to the mid-air collision.

Self-driving robots in Dallas for Uber Eats deliveries
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The company says the delivery robots will be active in Dallas within the next few days. And unlike human delivery drivers, you aren't expected to tip.

Fossilized feces, vomit reveal how dinosaurs dominated Earth

Researchers believe that fossilized feces and vomit from dinosaurs can shed light on how the ancient creatures evolved to become a dominant force on Earth.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.