Science

A factory farm west of Madison that breeds beagle puppies for use in scientific experiments is facing both criminal and disciplinary investigations for mistreatment of animals.

Two astronauts, who spent more than nine months in orbit after a bungled Boeing test flight, have finally said goodbye to their orbiting home.

While Earthlings were watching the moon turn blood red during Friday morning’s lunar eclipse, a robotic lander on the moon was looking back and getting a very different – and very rare – view.

Footage from an observatory captures the snowboarder's near encounter with the avalanche in New Hampshire.

A total lunar eclipse will take place during tonight's Worm Moon, making it a "Blood Worm Moon." Here's how to see it.

Scientists warn that Alaska’s Mount Spurr is showing signs of increased activity and could erupt in the coming weeks or months. An eruption could lead to widespread ashfall in Anchorage and surrounding areas, potentially disrupting flights at one of the world’s busiest cargo airports.

Two astronauts – whose one-week trip to the space station turned into a nine-month-long politically charged saga – will be spending at least one more day in space.

Using a remotely operated vehicle, teams were able to find the wreck of the Western Reserve steamship, which sank on Aug. 30, 1892.

NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore arrived on the space station in June on Boeing Starliner, but Starliner returned to Earth without its crew.

Spectacular video shows the moment a pod of dolphins joined a group of surfers off the California coast.

The last time this brood of cicadas saw the sun, President George W. Bush was nearing the end of his presidency and Apple was about to launch the App Store.

Unlike a solar eclipse, a total lunar eclipse can be viewed with the naked eye.

Athena, the private lunar lander that touched down on the moon Thursday, has been declared dead.

Another historic U.S. robotic moon landing happened Thursday, but whether the lander is sitting upright on the surface remains unclear.

The US government will stop sharing air quality data from its embassies and consulates, citing funding cuts. Scientists warn the move will hinder global air pollution research and leave many nations without reliable data.

Extinction is still forever. But scientists at a biotech company are trying what they say is the next best thing to restoring ancient beasts.

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

SpaceX called off its attempt to launch its Starship rocket on March 3.

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