Water frost found on Mars' volcanoes in 'significant first,' scientists say
The water frost on Mars' volcanoes is only about as thick as a human hair, but it’s a lot of water – the equivalent of 60 Olympic-sized swimming pools, researchers found.
The water frost on Mars' volcanoes is only about as thick as a human hair, but it’s a lot of water – the equivalent of 60 Olympic-sized swimming pools, researchers found.
Rare white bison calf spotted in Yellowstone National Park could fulfill prophecy
A Montana photographer has a picture she definitely will not forget after snapping a photo of a rare – and, potentially, sacred – white bison calf in Yellowstone National Park.
A Montana photographer has a picture she definitely will not forget after snapping a photo of a rare – and, potentially, sacred – white bison calf in Yellowstone National Park.
Python swallows woman whole in Indonesia
A missing woman was found eaten alive by a massive python after locals cut her body out of the snake in Indonesia.
A missing woman was found eaten alive by a massive python after locals cut her body out of the snake in Indonesia.
Shark attack off Hawaii's Oahu island leaves woman seriously hurt
Also Friday, reported back-to-back shark attacks led authorities to temporarily close beaches to swimmers in Walton County, on the Florida Panhandle.
Also Friday, reported back-to-back shark attacks led authorities to temporarily close beaches to swimmers in Walton County, on the Florida Panhandle.
Watch: Vermont bear rescued after weeks-long ordeal with head stuck in bucket
For about a month, residents of Enosburgh had been regularly encountering a bear with an old metal milk can firmly stuck around its neck, Vermont Fish & Wildlife said.
For about a month, residents of Enosburgh had been regularly encountering a bear with an old metal milk can firmly stuck around its neck, Vermont Fish & Wildlife said.
William Anders: The astronaut who captured the famous 'Earthrise' photo
Retired astronaut William Anders, who passed away in a plane crash on Friday, captured the iconic "Earthrise" photo during the Apollo 8 mission on December 24, 1968, providing a new perspective on Earth's beauty and fragility and becoming a symbol of the environmental movement.
Retired astronaut William Anders, who passed away in a plane crash on Friday, captured the iconic "Earthrise" photo during the Apollo 8 mission on December 24, 1968, providing a new perspective on Earth's beauty and fragility and becoming a symbol of the environmental movement.
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center changes visitor policies after viral video of giraffe grabbing toddler
Effective immediately, Fossil Rim says it will no longer allow guests to ride through the park in truck beds. The child’s mother said she does not blame the park or the giraffe for what happened.
Effective immediately, Fossil Rim says it will no longer allow guests to ride through the park in truck beds. The child’s mother said she does not blame the park or the giraffe for what happened.
Boeing Starliner spacecraft docks at ISS with NASA astronauts after dramatic approach
After 24 hours of spaceflight, Boeing Starliner began approaching the International Space Station for docking, but a series of malfunctions with thrusters delayed the docking.
After 24 hours of spaceflight, Boeing Starliner began approaching the International Space Station for docking, but a series of malfunctions with thrusters delayed the docking.
Inflammatory bowel disease: 'Major cause of IBD' discovered by researchers
IBD, the umbrella term for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, impacts millions of people worldwide. Researchers say they have found a “major cause" of the disease and treatment using existing drugs.
IBD, the umbrella term for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, impacts millions of people worldwide. Researchers say they have found a “major cause" of the disease and treatment using existing drugs.
VIDEO: Giraffe tosses toddler at Texas wildlife park
A toddler trying to feed a giraffe at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Glen Rose was lifted in the air by the animal.
A toddler trying to feed a giraffe at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Glen Rose was lifted in the air by the animal.
Russian cosmonaut becomes first person to spend 1,000 days in space
Oleg Kononenko set the record while making five journeys to the International Space Station dating back to 2008.
Oleg Kononenko set the record while making five journeys to the International Space Station dating back to 2008.
Boeing’s Starliner capsule launches on mission full of firsts
Here’s a list of all the “firsts" that Boeing and NASA expect to accomplish now that two astronauts are finally flying aboard the Starliner capsule.
Here’s a list of all the “firsts" that Boeing and NASA expect to accomplish now that two astronauts are finally flying aboard the Starliner capsule.
Boeing Starliner experiencing helium leaks after 2 astronauts launched to space station from Florida
Nearly 12 hours after Boeing successfully launched two astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) from Florida aboard its Starliner spacecraft, NASA said its teams had identified three helium leaks on the spacecraft.
Nearly 12 hours after Boeing successfully launched two astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) from Florida aboard its Starliner spacecraft, NASA said its teams had identified three helium leaks on the spacecraft.
June skygazing highlights: Strawberry Moon, summertime planet parade
June is the start of meteorological summer, which is a great time to be outside for some stargazing. Here are some celestial events to give you a reason to look up.
June is the start of meteorological summer, which is a great time to be outside for some stargazing. Here are some celestial events to give you a reason to look up.
Bison gores 83-year-old woman in Yellowstone National Park
An 83-year-old woman was gored and seriously injured by a bison in Yellowstone National Park.
An 83-year-old woman was gored and seriously injured by a bison in Yellowstone National Park.
'Planet parade' not quite happening June 3, NASA says. Here’s when instead.
NASA shared a viewing note about the so-called “planet parade” that has been hyped up to grace the sky on June 3.
NASA shared a viewing note about the so-called “planet parade” that has been hyped up to grace the sky on June 3.
Extreme solar storms took tractors in circles while farmers were planting crops
Some farmers had to suspend operations during the most extreme geomagnetic storm in 20 years.
Some farmers had to suspend operations during the most extreme geomagnetic storm in 20 years.
Plant hidden in Vermont for 108 years rediscovered thanks to botanist's keen eye
What's all the commotion about this tiny herb? Vermont Fish & Wildlife said that the significance of this discovery lies in where it was found again.
What's all the commotion about this tiny herb? Vermont Fish & Wildlife said that the significance of this discovery lies in where it was found again.
'Planet parade' time: Guide to the 6-planet alignment in June
Skywatchers are in for a treat on June 3, 2024, when a rare alignment of six planets will be visible in the pre-dawn sky.
Skywatchers are in for a treat on June 3, 2024, when a rare alignment of six planets will be visible in the pre-dawn sky.
Boeing Starliner launch scrubbed minutes before takeoff
Boeing’s Starliner capsule launch was scrubbed minutes before it was scheduled to take off from Cape Canaveral.
Boeing’s Starliner capsule launch was scrubbed minutes before it was scheduled to take off from Cape Canaveral.