How to look back on 10 billion years of cosmic history

The European Space Agency’s Euclid mission launched in 2023 with a goal of studying what is known as the "dark universe."

NJ man's lawsuit claims crew forced him out of plane bathroom, exposing his genitalia

A New Jersey man sued United Airlines and Homeland Security, claiming they forcibly removed him from a bathroom during a flight, exposing his genitalia while he was dealing with constipation.

NASA astronauts delayed in space for 9 months won’t get overtime pay

NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore spent nine months stuck in space after a Boeing Starliner failure. Despite the risks, they earned no hazard pay or overtime—just their standard government salary.

Partial solar eclipse happens March 29; here's who can see it

Cities along the I-95 corridor will see a partial eclipse, but it begins before sunrise for places including Boston, New York, and Philadelphia, which leaves only a few minutes to see this celestial show before it's over.

Video: Dolphins swim near SpaceX's Dragon capsule with Crew-9 inside, moments after splashdown

A very Florida welcome home for NASA and SpaceX's Crew-9. Some curious dolphins seemingly wanted to give a personal “welcome home" to the Crew-9 astronauts, moments after they splashed down off the coast of Florida on Tuesday afternoon.

NASA's long-overdue astronauts return to Earth

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

Study shows how microplastic pollution is impacting plant growth

A new study finds that microplastic pollution reduces plant photosynthesis, threatening global food security and worsening climate change. Researchers warn this could lead to major crop losses and disrupt ecosystems.

Photos: Lunar lander gets rare view of eclipse from the moon

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.

Watch: Snowboarder outruns avalanche on Mount Washington

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

March's 'Blood Moon' lunar eclipse happens tonight: How to see it

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

Young California condor dies from lead poisoning, tribe confirms

The Yurok Tribe of Northern California say that, according to a pathology report, a California condor's cause of death was lead poisoning. 

SpaceX astronaut launch scrubbed due to technical issue

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.

Great Lakes shipwreck discovered 132 years later reveals tragic story

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

US butterfly populations declining at 'catastrophic' rate—experts warn it's a 'bad sign for us'

A new study finds butterfly populations in the US have dropped 22% since 2000 due to pesticides, habitat loss, and climate change. Scientists warn the decline could have major consequences for ecosystems.