NASA captures photos of Moon crater caused by SpaceX rocket part
A newly released image shows the brand-new crater on the Moon caused by a stray upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. On Tuesday, NASA showed off the image, which was captured by its Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO).
A newly released image shows the brand-new crater on the Moon caused by a stray upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. On Tuesday, NASA showed off the image, which was captured by its Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO).
National Geographic photographer brings science into focus at Berkeley's Wonder Lab
Mark Unger has built a career capturing moments most people never get to see, from the up-close diversity of moths to the rare sight of a lobster breaking free of its shell.
Mark Unger has built a career capturing moments most people never get to see, from the up-close diversity of moths to the rare sight of a lobster breaking free of its shell.
Man busted after customs uncovers bizarre cargo hidden inside 22 pairs of socks
A man was arrested at a Tokyo airport after authorities discovered about 200 lizards stuffed inside 22 pairs of socks in his suitcase, according to reports.
A man was arrested at a Tokyo airport after authorities discovered about 200 lizards stuffed inside 22 pairs of socks in his suitcase, according to reports.
GLP-1 drugs show promise in treating common hormonal disorder
Researchers are investigating whether GLP-1 medications might double as an effective new treatment for the hormonal disorder PMOS.
Researchers are investigating whether GLP-1 medications might double as an effective new treatment for the hormonal disorder PMOS.
Pennsylvania family makes prehistoric discovery while searching for seashells on the Jersey Shore
A Pennsylvania family stumbled upon a rare find while shelling on the beach in Sea Isle City, New Jersey.
A Pennsylvania family stumbled upon a rare find while shelling on the beach in Sea Isle City, New Jersey.
2 American Airlines planes averted potential disaster in Phoenix
Multiple media reports state that two American Airlines planes that shared the same flight number almost got into a crash over Phoenix, but some quick thinking from air traffic control managed to prevent a catastrophe.
Multiple media reports state that two American Airlines planes that shared the same flight number almost got into a crash over Phoenix, but some quick thinking from air traffic control managed to prevent a catastrophe.
Great white shark pulls lifeguard underwater at popular family beach destination on the East Coast
A lifeguard is recovering after a great white shark pulled him underwater near a popular family beach destination in Maine over the weekend, local officials said.
A lifeguard is recovering after a great white shark pulled him underwater near a popular family beach destination in Maine over the weekend, local officials said.
New details shed light on Jackie the bald eagle's final days, unanswered questions
Newly released details from wildlife officials reveal the medical timeline, key treatments, and legal protocols surrounding the death of Big Bear's famous bald eagle, Jackie.
Newly released details from wildlife officials reveal the medical timeline, key treatments, and legal protocols surrounding the death of Big Bear's famous bald eagle, Jackie.
Look up tonight: Perseid meteor shower to put on a celestial show - How to see it
The Perseid meteor shower peaks Wednesday night into Thursday morning — and this year's new moon phase offers perfectly dark skies for optimal viewing.
The Perseid meteor shower peaks Wednesday night into Thursday morning — and this year's new moon phase offers perfectly dark skies for optimal viewing.
Sugar-based plastics could offer solution to microplastic pollution
Researchers are investigating new ways to produce plant-based plastics from sugar, aiming to offer a sustainable alternative that could help reduce global microplastic pollution.
Researchers are investigating new ways to produce plant-based plastics from sugar, aiming to offer a sustainable alternative that could help reduce global microplastic pollution.
NORAD F-16s intercept two aircraft near Trump’s Bedminster Golf Club
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said F-16 fighter jets intercepted two general aviation aircraft over Bedminster, New Jersey.
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said F-16 fighter jets intercepted two general aviation aircraft over Bedminster, New Jersey.
A solar eclipse is coming Wednesday: What to know and how to watch
A total solar eclipse is taking place Aug. 12, and though it won’t be totally visible from the U.S., several northern states will be able to see a partial solar eclipse, NASA said.
A total solar eclipse is taking place Aug. 12, and though it won’t be totally visible from the U.S., several northern states will be able to see a partial solar eclipse, NASA said.
FAA orders inspections of hundreds of Boeing 737 Max jets over potential cracking
The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered inspections of certain Boeing 737 Max aircraft over concerns about potential fuselage cracking.
The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered inspections of certain Boeing 737 Max aircraft over concerns about potential fuselage cracking.
Vaccine could prevent some forms of colon cancer
Scientists are developing new treatments designed to train your immune system to destroy early colon growths long before they can develop into tumors.
Scientists are developing new treatments designed to train your immune system to destroy early colon growths long before they can develop into tumors.
These gene-edited beagles could provide hope for dog-loving allergy sufferers
For the first time, scientists have successfully used gene-editing technology to eliminate a primary allergy-causing protein in two dogs, Bailey the beagle and her twin Alfie.
For the first time, scientists have successfully used gene-editing technology to eliminate a primary allergy-causing protein in two dogs, Bailey the beagle and her twin Alfie.
Part of stray SpaceX rocket crashes into moon as predicted
The SpaceX Falcon rocket’s upper stage, a cylinder more than 40 feet long, crashed into the moon at 5,400-mph.
The SpaceX Falcon rocket’s upper stage, a cylinder more than 40 feet long, crashed into the moon at 5,400-mph.
Massive great hammerhead shark found dead on North Carolina beach
A 14-foot great hammerhead shark washed ashore on the north end of Carolina Beach, North Carolina, on Sunday.
A 14-foot great hammerhead shark washed ashore on the north end of Carolina Beach, North Carolina, on Sunday.
Leonardo DiCaprio, Jeff Bezos commit $200 million to save endangered species
Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos are joining forces in an effort to help save some of the world's rarest animals.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos are joining forces in an effort to help save some of the world's rarest animals.
Watch: Bison chases child at Yellowstone National Park during terrifying close encounter
A Bison at Yellowstone National Park suddenly chased a child during a close encounter caught on camera.
A Bison at Yellowstone National Park suddenly chased a child during a close encounter caught on camera.
Bear safety this summer
It's been a busy summer for Lake Tahoe but not just for people, for the bears, as well. South Lake Tahoe police say there's been an increase of bear calls, so far, this year. Alexia Ronning, CDFW Environmental Scientist and Tahoe bear specialist, gives insight.
It's been a busy summer for Lake Tahoe but not just for people, for the bears, as well. South Lake Tahoe police say there's been an increase of bear calls, so far, this year. Alexia Ronning, CDFW Environmental Scientist and Tahoe bear specialist, gives insight.