NASA Mars rover discovers weird string-like object that goes viral
An image of what appeared to be a clump string on Mars went viral last week. The photos were taken by the NASA Perseverance rover's Hazard Avoidance Cameras.
An image of what appeared to be a clump string on Mars went viral last week. The photos were taken by the NASA Perseverance rover's Hazard Avoidance Cameras.
3 killed after plane crashes into Napa County vineyard
A single engine plane crashed Friday morning in a Napa County vineyard. All three people on board were killed, officials said.
A single engine plane crashed Friday morning in a Napa County vineyard. All three people on board were killed, officials said.
Virginia man catches 66-pound blue catfish, breaks state record
The fish – which Jason Emmel caught with a bow and arrow in the Pamunkey River on Monday – was 3 feet, 6 inches long.
The fish – which Jason Emmel caught with a bow and arrow in the Pamunkey River on Monday – was 3 feet, 6 inches long.
Pennsylvania officer shoots 15-foot snake that wrapped itself around man's neck
Officers in Pennsylvania shot and killed a snake after they say it wrapped itself around a man's neck Wednesday afternoon.
Officers in Pennsylvania shot and killed a snake after they say it wrapped itself around a man's neck Wednesday afternoon.
An An, the world's oldest male giant panda, dies at age 35
The panda, named An An, lived most of his life at Ocean Park after he and a female panda were gifted to Hong Kong by China in 1999.
The panda, named An An, lived most of his life at Ocean Park after he and a female panda were gifted to Hong Kong by China in 1999.
Foster City authorizes the killing of 100 geese amid sanitation concerns
Foster City is moving forward with a plan to control the city's large Canada Goose by potentially culling the birds.
Foster City is moving forward with a plan to control the city's large Canada Goose by potentially culling the birds.
In Alabama, rare 400-pound spotted eagle ray jumps into boat, gives birth
"She was weighing the boat down," said April Jones of the spotted eagle ray that made a sudden appearance near Dauphin Island, Alabama.
"She was weighing the boat down," said April Jones of the spotted eagle ray that made a sudden appearance near Dauphin Island, Alabama.
Invasive pest ready to swarm and eat its way across America
The spotted lanternfly devours trees, crops, and plants across the Northeast every spring and summer.
The spotted lanternfly devours trees, crops, and plants across the Northeast every spring and summer.
House votes to make reporting UFO sightings easier
In May, the House Intelligence subcommittee held the first hearing on UFOs in more than 50 years.
In May, the House Intelligence subcommittee held the first hearing on UFOs in more than 50 years.
2 shark attacks in a week off Long Island amplifies safety concerns
Beaches on Long Island, in New York, are on heightened alert after officials say a shark bit a lifeguard who was playing a shark bite victim in a training drill.
Beaches on Long Island, in New York, are on heightened alert after officials say a shark bit a lifeguard who was playing a shark bite victim in a training drill.
Shark attack survivor released from hospital
A Central Coast man who was attacked by a great white shark has been released from the hospital.
A Central Coast man who was attacked by a great white shark has been released from the hospital.
‘Heartbeat’ radio signal detected billions of light-years from Earth
Fast radio bursts (FRB) are usually one-offs so astronomers are particularly intrigued by this most recent FRB which has a consistent burst similar to that of a beating heart.
Fast radio bursts (FRB) are usually one-offs so astronomers are particularly intrigued by this most recent FRB which has a consistent burst similar to that of a beating heart.
NASA shares full set of James Webb Space Telescope images in 'new era' of astronomy
The first full set of James Webb Space Telescope images were revealed, showing a foamy blue and orange shot of a dying star and other parts of the universe seen in a new light.
The first full set of James Webb Space Telescope images were revealed, showing a foamy blue and orange shot of a dying star and other parts of the universe seen in a new light.
First color James Webb Space Telescope image reveals 13-billion-year-old galaxies
President Joe Biden revealed the first color image from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Monday, resulting from the massive $10 billion observatory looking back into the universe 13 billion years to reveal some of the first galaxies that formed.
President Joe Biden revealed the first color image from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Monday, resulting from the massive $10 billion observatory looking back into the universe 13 billion years to reveal some of the first galaxies that formed.
July's full 'Buck Moon' will be the brightest Supermoon of the year: How and when to watch
July's full moon is a supermoon, meaning it is closer in its orbit to Earth, making it appear larger and brighter in the sky. The moon will be 222,089 miles away from Earth during its closest approach, about 17,000 miles closer than it is on average, according to NASA.
July's full moon is a supermoon, meaning it is closer in its orbit to Earth, making it appear larger and brighter in the sky. The moon will be 222,089 miles away from Earth during its closest approach, about 17,000 miles closer than it is on average, according to NASA.
July's full Buck Moon will be brightest Supermoon of the year
The moon will appear full from July 12 to July 15.
The moon will appear full from July 12 to July 15.
Lifeguard on Long Island bitten in chest, hand by shark during training exercise
Two Long Island beaches in Suffolk County were expected to reopen Monday after a lifeguard was bitten by a shark.
Two Long Island beaches in Suffolk County were expected to reopen Monday after a lifeguard was bitten by a shark.
Shark attack on Florida beach seriously injures teen girl
A family member reportedly jumped in the water and “beat the shark” until the girl was freed.
A family member reportedly jumped in the water and “beat the shark” until the girl was freed.
Massive comet to make closest approach to Earth in July — Here’s how to see it
Comet C/2017 K2 (PanSTARRS) will make its closest approach to earth in July. Here’s what to know and how you can best see it.
Comet C/2017 K2 (PanSTARRS) will make its closest approach to earth in July. Here’s what to know and how you can best see it.
Earth’s asteroid defense may work better than previously believed, new simulation shows
Ahead of International Asteroid Day (June 30), scientists have released new simulations that show NASA’s DART asteroid defense test could work better than previously indicated.
Ahead of International Asteroid Day (June 30), scientists have released new simulations that show NASA’s DART asteroid defense test could work better than previously indicated.