Oakland's Chabot Space & Science Center reopens after 18-month closure
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Friday to launch the reopening of the Chabot Space & Science Center.
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Friday to launch the reopening of the Chabot Space & Science Center.
Man who went to space with William Shatner dies in plane crash in New Jersey
State police say Glen de Vries, a man who traveled to space with William Shatner last month, was killed along with another person when a small plane crashed in northern New Jersey.
State police say Glen de Vries, a man who traveled to space with William Shatner last month, was killed along with another person when a small plane crashed in northern New Jersey.
Leonid meteor shower 2021: When it will peak, where to best see it
The Leonid meteor shower peaks mid-November 2021. Here’s how to best view the show.
The Leonid meteor shower peaks mid-November 2021. Here’s how to best view the show.
Neon blue bioluminescent waves light up South Bay coast
It was a stunning sight in Marina del Rey as neon blue bioluminescent waves lit up the South Bay coast.
It was a stunning sight in Marina del Rey as neon blue bioluminescent waves lit up the South Bay coast.
NASA: Asteroid the size of Empire State Building to whiz close by Earth in coming days
Several massive asteroids have closely passed by Earth in October, and NASA says more are coming.
Several massive asteroids have closely passed by Earth in October, and NASA says more are coming.
Eiffel Tower-sized asteroid to fly past Earth next month
A massive asteroid is expected to whiz by Earth next month, and scientists say it won’t pose any threat to the planet. It’s the latest in a string of huge asteroids that have flown past Earth over the past few weeks.
A massive asteroid is expected to whiz by Earth next month, and scientists say it won’t pose any threat to the planet. It’s the latest in a string of huge asteroids that have flown past Earth over the past few weeks.
Cell process may explain why coronavirus variants are more infectious, NIH study shows
NIH scientists believe they have discovered why the coronavirus alpha and delta variants have an easier time infecting host cells and hope the discovery will lead to more effective treatment.
NIH scientists believe they have discovered why the coronavirus alpha and delta variants have an easier time infecting host cells and hope the discovery will lead to more effective treatment.
NASA says next astronaut moon landing will be in 2025 at earliest
NASA won't be putting astronauts back on the moon until at least 2025.
NASA won't be putting astronauts back on the moon until at least 2025.
Shocking human tail surgically removed from newborn
Only approximately 40 cases of real human tails have ever been reported, according to the Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports.
Only approximately 40 cases of real human tails have ever been reported, according to the Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports.
VIDEO: Astronaut becomes China's first woman to walk in space
China Manned Space Engineering Network posted video to Weibo showing Wang Yaping leaving and re-entering the module, along with fellow astronaut Zhai Zhigang.
China Manned Space Engineering Network posted video to Weibo showing Wang Yaping leaving and re-entering the module, along with fellow astronaut Zhai Zhigang.
Small plane makes unscheduled landing in Woodside horse park
The single-engine Bellanca Citabria 7ECA landed safely around noon after the pilot reported a possible fuel leak and declared an emergency, according to the FAA.
The single-engine Bellanca Citabria 7ECA landed safely around noon after the pilot reported a possible fuel leak and declared an emergency, according to the FAA.
San Mateo police patrol vehicle collides with mountain lion on SR-92
A police patrol vehicle hit a mountain lion that was bounding across lanes of State Route 92 in San Mateo late Saturday, authorities said.
A police patrol vehicle hit a mountain lion that was bounding across lanes of State Route 92 in San Mateo late Saturday, authorities said.
San Mateo police patrol vehicle collides with mountain lion on SR-92
A police patrol vehicle hit a mountain lion that was bounding across lanes of State Route 92 in San Mateo late Saturday, authorities said.
A police patrol vehicle hit a mountain lion that was bounding across lanes of State Route 92 in San Mateo late Saturday, authorities said.
Northern lights illuminate sky near Denali National Park
Video was posted that showed the pink and green waves dazzling the night sky over Healy, a city southwest of Fairbanks and northwest of Denali National Park and Preserve, according to the source.
Video was posted that showed the pink and green waves dazzling the night sky over Healy, a city southwest of Fairbanks and northwest of Denali National Park and Preserve, according to the source.
Vice President Kamala Harris to convene 1st National Space Council meeting Dec. 1
During her visit to the Goddard Space Center in Maryland, Vice President Kamala Harris shared the work already being done by NASA’s Landsat 9, which aims to monitor the “health” of the planet.
During her visit to the Goddard Space Center in Maryland, Vice President Kamala Harris shared the work already being done by NASA’s Landsat 9, which aims to monitor the “health” of the planet.
No toilet for returning SpaceX crew, stuck using diapers
The astronauts who will depart the International Space Station as early as this weekend will be stuck using diapers on the way home because of their capsule’s broken toilet.
The astronauts who will depart the International Space Station as early as this weekend will be stuck using diapers on the way home because of their capsule’s broken toilet.
Tom Hanks says he turned down Jeff Bezos' offer to go to space
Tom Hanks confirmed that Jeff Bezos offered him a ride to space aboard his Blue Origin rocket before William Shatner, but it came with a hefty price tag.
Tom Hanks confirmed that Jeff Bezos offered him a ride to space aboard his Blue Origin rocket before William Shatner, but it came with a hefty price tag.
American Airlines delays COVID-19 vaccine mandate following Biden's updated deadline
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements released Thursday call for companies with 100 or more employees to be vaccinated by Jan. 4 or be tested weekly.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements released Thursday call for companies with 100 or more employees to be vaccinated by Jan. 4 or be tested weekly.
Uranus will shine its brightest, may be visible to naked eye in night sky
Your best bet of seeing the planet will be in the evening hours on Nov. 4 and 5. Plus, you may see a meteor or two.
Your best bet of seeing the planet will be in the evening hours on Nov. 4 and 5. Plus, you may see a meteor or two.
Whales off California coast delay commercial crab season
The start of the commercial Dungeness crab season will be delayed for some areas of Northern California for the third year in a row to protect whales and sea turtles from becoming entangled in trap and buoy lines.
The start of the commercial Dungeness crab season will be delayed for some areas of Northern California for the third year in a row to protect whales and sea turtles from becoming entangled in trap and buoy lines.