Volcanic ash from Mexican volcano spotted over Florida

Popocatépetl is Mexico’s most active volcano and has been erupting for decades about 45 miles southeast of Mexico City.

Famous Alaska volcano sees seismic unrest after more than 30-year slumber

Several small earthquakes have been detected around Mt. Spurr this past week, prompting the Alaska Volcano Observatory to raise the volcano's alert level to "yellow" from the base green.

NASA astronaut released from hospital after 'medical issue' during splashdown

The SpaceX Dragon crew members completed a 235-day mission, 232 days of which were spent aboard the International Space Station conducting scientific research.

Should elephants be considered people? A Colorado court may decide

An animal rights group has asked the court to decide whether five elephants that have lived at the same Colorado zoo for decades are considered persons under the law.

Time is running out to see Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS before it disappears for possibly forever

The comet made its first documented pass by Earth this month and is likely to disappear from our night sky for 80,000 years -- that is, if it survives its voyage around the solar system.

GM tries to ramp up demand for EVs at North Texas event

General Motors is doing what it can to get more people behind the wheel of electric vehicles, saying it is the mobility of the future.

Trio of meteor showers to light up night sky in November

The Leonids and Southern and Northern Taurids meteor showers each reach their peaks sometime throughout November.

Microbial life may exist in Martian frozen water pools, study finds

Although evidence of life on Mars hasn’t yet been discovered during any of NASA's robotic missions, scientists believe it could be a different story in small pools of water under the surface.

October supermoon appears over North Texas sky

This month’s supermoon, also called the “Hunter’s Moon," peaked on Thursday morning.

New drug could extend a dog's lifespan
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Could one daily pill extend your loyal canine's life? That's what this trial hopes to find out, and it's looking for more participants.

Shine bright like a gem: Topaz Exhibit at Perot Museum
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A dazzling new exhibit at the Perot Museum. The newest exhibit features more than 100 gems from every corner of the world.

Rare comet spotted in North Texas sky

A once-in-80,000-year comet was spotted in the North Texas sky this weekend. If you missed it, you'll have more chances.

SpaceX Starship launch: Mechanical arms catch Super Heavy rocket booster

SpaceX’s Starship rocket completed its boldest test flight yet with the help of “chopsticks," the monstrous metal arms that caught the rocket booster back at the launch pad.

Most anticipated comet of the year makes closest approach to Earth this weekend

Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas made its closest pass to Earth this weekend, but weather permitting, it should be visible to the naked eye until the end of October. Here's what to know.

Watch magical moment man proposes under dreamy purple aurora

The geomagnetic storm this week helped make the aurora incredibly vibrant, and brought Northern Light displays to much of the northern U.S.

Caught on camera: Lightning bolt blasts bald eagle from tree

It's like something out of a movie: Video shows two birds perched on a dying cottonwood tree in Colorado. Suddenly, the nest explodes and both birds are knocked unconscious.