NASA sample shows asteroid Bennu could have come from small ocean world
Asteroid Bennu contains all the indigents that helped our solar system form.
Asteroid Bennu contains all the indigents that helped our solar system form.
From orbit, NASA maps streets where extreme heat will burn you in seconds
NASA is using data from the space station to map out the hottest streets in one major city, where touching pavement could lead to burns in minutes or even seconds.
NASA is using data from the space station to map out the hottest streets in one major city, where touching pavement could lead to burns in minutes or even seconds.
Earth just had two near-misses with asteroids
Earth narrowly avoided two near-misses with asteroids 2024 MK and 2011 UL21, providing valuable data for planetary defense, NASA reported.
Earth narrowly avoided two near-misses with asteroids 2024 MK and 2011 UL21, providing valuable data for planetary defense, NASA reported.
Red Rocks UFO: Workers say strange object hovered over Colorado concert venue
A UFO sighting at Red Rocks was reported to the National UFO Reporting Center, with employees saying they watched a “large, disc-shaped craft” vanish into thin air.
A UFO sighting at Red Rocks was reported to the National UFO Reporting Center, with employees saying they watched a “large, disc-shaped craft” vanish into thin air.
Coyote killed at Golden Gate Park confirmed as animal in attack on girl
A coyote that attacked a 5-year-old girl at Golden Gate Park was among those euthanized by wildlife officers over the weekend.
A coyote that attacked a 5-year-old girl at Golden Gate Park was among those euthanized by wildlife officers over the weekend.
Charlotte the stingray, pregnant fish despite no male companion, has died
Charlotte, a stingray that got pregnant at a North Carolina aquarium despite not having shared a tank with a male of her species, has died.
Charlotte, a stingray that got pregnant at a North Carolina aquarium despite not having shared a tank with a male of her species, has died.
3 coyotes killed at Golden Gate Park after girl attacked
California wildlife officials said they are testing the remains of three coyotes to determine if one of them bit a child in San Francisco last week.
California wildlife officials said they are testing the remains of three coyotes to determine if one of them bit a child in San Francisco last week.
Sacred white bison calf from Yellowstone not seen since birth
Yellowstone National Park officials say a rare white buffalo sacred to Native Americans has not been seen since its birth on June 4.
Yellowstone National Park officials say a rare white buffalo sacred to Native Americans has not been seen since its birth on June 4.
Boa thought to be male gives birth to 14 snakes by extremely rare virgin birth phenomenon
Ronaldo, a 13-year-old Brazilian rainbow boa, was believed to be male and had not been in contact with any other snakes for at least nine years, according to researchers.
Ronaldo, a 13-year-old Brazilian rainbow boa, was believed to be male and had not been in contact with any other snakes for at least nine years, according to researchers.
Tahoe man acted as 'middleman' in international amphibian smuggling ring: Feds
A Northern California man has pleaded guilty for his part in an international amphibian smuggling ring, federal authorities said.
A Northern California man has pleaded guilty for his part in an international amphibian smuggling ring, federal authorities said.
NASA taps SpaceX to help destroy International Space Station at the end of its life
The commercially-operated space station will replace the current government-funded space station in the next decade.
The commercially-operated space station will replace the current government-funded space station in the next decade.
Northern lights return to California but here's why you likely won't see them
The stunning Northern lights are returning to California on Thursday but there may be a very good reason why you likely won't be able to see them.
The stunning Northern lights are returning to California on Thursday but there may be a very good reason why you likely won't be able to see them.
Over 1,000 new species added to ‘red list,’ threatened with extinction
Pressures from climate change, invasive species and human activity such as illicit trade are blamed for the increase.
Pressures from climate change, invasive species and human activity such as illicit trade are blamed for the increase.
Coyote visits San Francisco's Pink Triangle
A coyote made an appearance at San Francisco's Pink Triangle atop Twin Peaks on Monday.
A coyote made an appearance at San Francisco's Pink Triangle atop Twin Peaks on Monday.
Shark bites teenager's leg in attack at North Carolina beach
A teen is recovering after being bitten by a shark at a North Carolina beach over the weekend.
A teen is recovering after being bitten by a shark at a North Carolina beach over the weekend.
Popular Tahoe beach destination facing overcrowding will soon require reservation
One of Tahoe’s most popular destinations for tourists, known for its pristine, sandy beaches and access to crystal clear waters, will soon be requiring reservations due to massive overcrowding and traffic congestion.
One of Tahoe’s most popular destinations for tourists, known for its pristine, sandy beaches and access to crystal clear waters, will soon be requiring reservations due to massive overcrowding and traffic congestion.
San Francisco's Camp Mather is 100 years old
A family camp attended by generations of San Franciscans, including one who later became a Supreme Court justice, is celebrating a milestone 100th anniversary.
A family camp attended by generations of San Franciscans, including one who later became a Supreme Court justice, is celebrating a milestone 100th anniversary.
Hiker rescued after going missing for 10 days in Santa Cruz Mountains
A man who went missing in the Santa Cruz Mountains was found this week, according to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office.
A man who went missing in the Santa Cruz Mountains was found this week, according to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office.
NASA astronauts still aboard ISS as engineers fix leak on Boeing Starliner
NASA has delayed the Boeing Starliner’s return to Earth, forcing two astronauts to remain aboard the International Space Station with an unspecified return date.
NASA has delayed the Boeing Starliner’s return to Earth, forcing two astronauts to remain aboard the International Space Station with an unspecified return date.
Fort Worth man offered $200M to buy Virgin Orbit. He had less than $1 in his bank account, SEC claims
The SEC claims the North Texas man actually had less than $1 in his bank account when he made the offer, falsely claimed he had an SMU law degree and lied about having investments "in over 13 space companies."
The SEC claims the North Texas man actually had less than $1 in his bank account when he made the offer, falsely claimed he had an SMU law degree and lied about having investments "in over 13 space companies."