Artemis I Mission: NASA encounters leak during Cryogenic tanking test to confirm hydrogen leak repairs

NASA said its team encountered a hydrogen leak during the tanking test for the Artemis I rocket Wednesday morning. The leak was found at the quick disconnect between the tail service mast umbilical and the rocket, officials said in a tweet. 

Rescue efforts underway after 230 whales stranded on Australian shore

About 230 whales have been stranded on Tasmania’s west coast in Australia, and at least half are presumed to still be alive, officials said.

Rare white black bear caught on Michigan trail camera

White fur on a black bear is often seen only in one part of North America - in British Columbia in Canada. But for one to appear in Michigan? "It's much much more rare" a DNR official said.

Artemis I: NASA to test rocket on Wednesday
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After two scrubs and a series of technical issues, NASA is preparing for another test of the Artemis I Space Launch System on Wednesday. How that test goes will determine the launch schedule.

Reno air crash: Pilot killed while competing in championship

The crash occurred on the third of six laps during the Jet Gold Race on outer pylon 5, according to race officials.

3-legged alligator mom carries babies in her mouth at Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland

A three-legged alligator mom was seen limping through Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland, moving her hatchlings from their nest to nearby water — one mouthful at a time.

Must watch video: Here is what a baby alligator sounds like moments after hatching

New video – adorable video, we might add – shared with FOX 35 shows a bunch of baby alligators moments after hatching from their eggs, and exploring their habitats for the first time.

VIDEO: Watch baby alligators hatch, and chirp for mom
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Watch as baby alligators hatch from their eggs and 'chirp' for mom. The gators were recently born at Gatorland Orlando.

NASA's Mars Perseverance rover finds diversity, hints of microbial life in ancient lake bed rocks

NASA's Perseverance rover has spent 1.5 years on Mars exploring an ancient lake bed. Scientists say several rock samples collected on Mars have organic molecules associated with life. A follow-up mission will pick up these samples from Perseverance in 2030.

A new space race? China adds urgency to US return to moon

It's not just rocket fuel propelling America's first moonshot after a half-century lull. Strategic rivalry with China's ambitious space program is helping drive NASA’s effort, as both nations push to establish the first lunar bases.

Video: Mako shark jumps onto fishing boat in Maine

“A once-in-a-lifetime experience!” Sea Ventures Charters wrote in a Facebook post. “Thankfully, no one on board was injured!”

Inflatable homes for astronauts in space tested through explosions

One company is pushing technology to its limits. Newly released video shows a burst pressure test — a one-third-scale test model of what will one day be a habitat for astronauts and researchers to live and work in space.

Images from asteroid-smashing DART mission expected to be 'stunning'

NASA is two weeks away from intentionally crashing a spacecraft into an asteroid, and scientists believe the visuals sent back from the impact will be worth the wait.