NASA’s Perseverance rover makes ‘unexpected’ discovery about volcanic lava on red planet
Perseverance arrived in February at Mars’ Jezero Crater — a former lakebed and river delta — in search of rocks that could contain evidence of past Martian life.
Perseverance arrived in February at Mars’ Jezero Crater — a former lakebed and river delta — in search of rocks that could contain evidence of past Martian life.
Xenobots, world’s first living robots, can reproduce, scientists say
Scientists said xenobots are able to self-replicate and while they currently serve no purpose to the human race it could be the pathway in treating cancer and health issues.
Scientists said xenobots are able to self-replicate and while they currently serve no purpose to the human race it could be the pathway in treating cancer and health issues.
Irving ISD high school's planetarium gets overdue renovation
In hopes of bringing science to life, Irving ISD recently completed a $250,000 renovation of its planetarium that was built the year before a man first landed on the moon. A lot has changed since then, and the school district decided its planetarium needed to change, too.
In hopes of bringing science to life, Irving ISD recently completed a $250,000 renovation of its planetarium that was built the year before a man first landed on the moon. A lot has changed since then, and the school district decided its planetarium needed to change, too.
How to watch: Geminid meteor shower to peak Monday night
If you’re outside overnight, look up. You might see a shooting star!
If you’re outside overnight, look up. You might see a shooting star!
Michael Strahan joins Jeff Bezos Blue Origin crew, NASA astronaut Alan Shephard’s daughter to space
Michael Strahan hurtled toward space with Jeff Bezos’ rocket company Blue Origin Saturday, sharing the ride with the daughter of America’s first astronaut and four others.
Michael Strahan hurtled toward space with Jeff Bezos’ rocket company Blue Origin Saturday, sharing the ride with the daughter of America’s first astronaut and four others.
FAA will no longer award commercial astronaut wings, starting 2022
The FAA said Friday it's clipping its astronaut wings because too many people are now launching into space.
The FAA said Friday it's clipping its astronaut wings because too many people are now launching into space.
Comet Leonard: See the ultrafast object before it disappears forever
Comet Leonard will sweep closest to Earth on December 12, passing about 21 million miles away.
Comet Leonard will sweep closest to Earth on December 12, passing about 21 million miles away.
Robotics company paying $200K for use of someone’s face, voice
The company anticipates it will take upwards of a year to decide on the perfect candidate.
The company anticipates it will take upwards of a year to decide on the perfect candidate.
NASA selects 10 new astronauts ahead of moon, Mars explorations
More than 12,000 applied for the coveted spots. The 10 selected are in their 30s and 40s, and face two years of training before becoming eligible for spaceflight.
More than 12,000 applied for the coveted spots. The 10 selected are in their 30s and 40s, and face two years of training before becoming eligible for spaceflight.
Antarctica observes total eclipse, next one expected in 2039
Saturday’s total eclipse was a rare event in Antarctica, only to have happened one other time in the last century.
Saturday’s total eclipse was a rare event in Antarctica, only to have happened one other time in the last century.
Scientists capture highest-resolution image of atoms
Cornell University researchers have recorded the highest-resolution image of atoms ever.
Cornell University researchers have recorded the highest-resolution image of atoms ever.
NASA confirms existence of 301 new planets outside our solar system
The discoveries were made thanks to a new AI learning method of differentiating between stars and planets far off in space.
The discoveries were made thanks to a new AI learning method of differentiating between stars and planets far off in space.
Adventurous wolf dies after being struck by vehicle in California after 1,000-mile journey
An adventurous California wolf who traveled from Oregon all the way down to Southern California has died after being struck by some type of vehicle. Known as OR-93, a radio-collared male wolf from Oregon, was found dead along Interstate 5 in Kern County.
An adventurous California wolf who traveled from Oregon all the way down to Southern California has died after being struck by some type of vehicle. Known as OR-93, a radio-collared male wolf from Oregon, was found dead along Interstate 5 in Kern County.
Astronauts enjoy Thanksgiving feast 250 miles above Earth aboard ISS
NASA’s Expedition 66 crew is spending Thanksgiving aboard the International Space Station this year and will enjoy a feast, not unlike the one they would have had on Earth.
NASA’s Expedition 66 crew is spending Thanksgiving aboard the International Space Station this year and will enjoy a feast, not unlike the one they would have had on Earth.
DOJ prioritizes prosecuting unruly airline passenger
The FAA said earlier this month that it had launched 950 investigations into passenger behavior on flights this year.
The FAA said earlier this month that it had launched 950 investigations into passenger behavior on flights this year.
NASA launches spacecraft to crash into asteroid next September
“This isn’t going to destroy the asteroid. It’s just going to give it a small nudge,” said mission official Nancy Chabot of Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, which is managing the project.
“This isn’t going to destroy the asteroid. It’s just going to give it a small nudge,” said mission official Nancy Chabot of Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, which is managing the project.
NASA looking for ideas for putting a nuclear reactor on the moon
If anyone has a good idea on how to put a nuclear fission power plant on the moon, the U.S. government wants to hear about it.
If anyone has a good idea on how to put a nuclear fission power plant on the moon, the U.S. government wants to hear about it.
Bald eagle swoops in to steal Florida man's shark
Every angler has a story to tell about their catch. But an amazing encounter with a bald eagle in Dunedin has one 'Utah man' now calling himself a 'Florida man' -- and it comes with an important lesson for anyone casting a line.
Every angler has a story to tell about their catch. But an amazing encounter with a bald eagle in Dunedin has one 'Utah man' now calling himself a 'Florida man' -- and it comes with an important lesson for anyone casting a line.
Thousands of giant sequoias killed in California wildfires
Lightning-sparked wildfires killed thousands of giant sequoias this year, adding to a staggering two-year death toll that accounts for up to nearly a fifth of Earth’s largest trees, officials said Friday.
Lightning-sparked wildfires killed thousands of giant sequoias this year, adding to a staggering two-year death toll that accounts for up to nearly a fifth of Earth’s largest trees, officials said Friday.
Longest partial lunar eclipse for 1,000 years to dazzle skywatchers on Nov. 19
During the event, most locations will see up to 97% of the moon slip into Earth’s shadow.
During the event, most locations will see up to 97% of the moon slip into Earth’s shadow.