NASA seeks new ideas for Mars sample return mission due to budget constraints

The current Mars sample return plan would cause NASA to take funds from other planned missions. The space agency is seeking an alternate plan for getting Mars samples back in the 2030s and for less than $7 billion.

How loud do cicadas get?

Certain species of cicadas in North America can produce calls reaching levels of around 100 decibels or higher, akin to the noise produced by a lawnmower or a passing jet aircraft.

Pelicans, dolphin compete for fish in Florida

An amazing scene unfolded in Florida as a group of pelicans and a dolphin competed to catch a fish in the crystal-clear waters of Honeymoon Island.

6 things to know about the first space shuttle flight

Back on April 12, 1981, the space shuttle roared to life for the first time. Columbia lifted off from Kennedy Space Center carrying two astronauts – a moonwalker, John Young, and a rookie, Bob Crippen.

When is the next solar eclipse in Texas?

After getting a taste of the total solar eclipse on Monday, many Texans are wondering when they will be able to see another.

Solar eclipse 2024: ISS, SpaceX share video from space

While millions of people across North America got to experience Monday's total solar eclipse from the ground, we are now seeing what it looked like from space.

ISS, SpaceX share video of eclipse from space
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While millions of people across North America got to experience Monday's total solar eclipse from the ground, we are now seeing it from a new angle.

Plano students watch the solar eclipse
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Lauren Przybyl talks about the watching the total solar eclipse with her kids on Monday.

Total eclipse dazzles North Texas
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Hundreds of thousands in North Texas watched as the Monday morning clouds parted, and for about four dazzling minutes, the moon blocked out the sun.

Moon movies: Cap off Eclipse Day with a movie night

The Great North American Eclipse has come and gone. But you can keep the moon mania going with a movie night.

Fort Worth crowd watches solar eclipse at museum
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The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History hosted hundreds of people to see the total solar eclipse.

Solar Eclipse 2024: Totality in Ennis from SKY 4
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SKY 4 flew above the crowd of thousands in Ennis, Texas. Thousands of people made the trip to the Texas town to experience the moment.

Thousands take in eclipse at Dallas Arboretum
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The total solar eclipse in North Texas was an emotional experience for some viewers. FOX 4's David Sentendrey talked to a few of them at the Dallas Arboretum.

World's largest edible Moon Pie served up in Irving during total solar eclipse

Thousands who gathered in Irving for the total solar eclipse enjoyed two treats: a stellar view of the celestial event and a slice of the world’s largest edible Moon Pie.

Solar Eclipse 2024: Crowd at UTA takes in eclipse
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Hundreds of people at University of Texas at Arlington watched the moment day turned to night. Some of the people in the crowd called the total solar eclipse one of the coolest things they had ever seen.

2024 eclipse: See photos of the celestial event

Millions of spectators along a narrow corridor stretching from Mexico to the U.S. to Canada witnessed the celestial event.