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.
Ancient microbial life on Earth could help us recognize life on other planets, scientists say
“Understanding how organisms here have changed with time and in different environments is going to teach us crucial things about how to search for and recognize life elsewhere,” one astrobiologist explained.
“Understanding how organisms here have changed with time and in different environments is going to teach us crucial things about how to search for and recognize life elsewhere,” one astrobiologist explained.
DNR: Michigan man tells officer he drove around drunk shooting deer to relieve frustration
A Michigan man is accused of shooting deer from his truck while drunk because it helped him relieve frustration. He is also accused of spearing snapping turtles.
A Michigan man is accused of shooting deer from his truck while drunk because it helped him relieve frustration. He is also accused of spearing snapping turtles.
Bison gores man near Old Faithful at Yellowstone National Park, officials say
It was Yellowstone’s second reported incident this year of a visitor getting too close to the animal, and the bison “responding to the perceived threat,” officials said.
It was Yellowstone’s second reported incident this year of a visitor getting too close to the animal, and the bison “responding to the perceived threat,” officials said.
NASA spacecraft begins journey to moon after New Zealand launch
Rocket Lab launched NASA's microwave-size spacecraft from New Zealand on Tuesday, beginning its multi-month journey to the moon, which will pave a path for future human missions.
Rocket Lab launched NASA's microwave-size spacecraft from New Zealand on Tuesday, beginning its multi-month journey to the moon, which will pave a path for future human missions.
Bear roaming on side of 210 Freeway forces delays in La Cañada area
SkyFOX was over a police chase involving – bears.
SkyFOX was over a police chase involving – bears.
Holiday air travel: Experts say come prepared and early for flights in the coming week
As travel is getting back to pre-pandemic levels, the airlines are struggling to get staffing to meet demand.
As travel is getting back to pre-pandemic levels, the airlines are struggling to get staffing to meet demand.
Designers working on 'Sky Cruise' nuclear-powered aircraft
A nuclear-powered aircraft that could stay airborne for months and transport 5,000 passengers around the world is being conceived by designers. A viral video shows the Sky Cruise craft high above the clouds.
A nuclear-powered aircraft that could stay airborne for months and transport 5,000 passengers around the world is being conceived by designers. A viral video shows the Sky Cruise craft high above the clouds.
Gatorland guests get up close with new Capybara Encounter
Gatorland introduces new Capybara Encounter exhibit this summer.
Gatorland introduces new Capybara Encounter exhibit this summer.
11-foot alligator kills man in Myrtle Beach yacht club community
South Carolina authorities determined the alligator should be euthanized immediately.
South Carolina authorities determined the alligator should be euthanized immediately.
With NASA's moon rocket testing complete a summer Artemis-1 launch is within reach
First available launch date in late August is still a possibility, NASA managers say.
First available launch date in late August is still a possibility, NASA managers say.
Flight instructor, student killed in Utah plane crash
Utah State University said the occupants were part of the school’s aviation program.
Utah State University said the occupants were part of the school’s aviation program.
Alligator warning issued at Blue Run Park in Marion County
Dunnellon Police say they've received complaints about gators getting too close to people.
Dunnellon Police say they've received complaints about gators getting too close to people.
World's biggest bacterium found in Caribbean mangrove swamp
Scientists have discovered the world’s largest bacterium in a Caribbean mangrove swamp.
Scientists have discovered the world’s largest bacterium in a Caribbean mangrove swamp.
Out of this world: NASA shares images of Mars’ diverse landscape
Over the past year, NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover captured stunningly clear images of the Red Planet’s diverse landscape.
Over the past year, NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover captured stunningly clear images of the Red Planet’s diverse landscape.
Florida biologists discuss capture of largest python on state record
Biologists at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida announced their biggest catch yet: an 18-foot python weighing in at 215 pounds.
Biologists at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida announced their biggest catch yet: an 18-foot python weighing in at 215 pounds.
NASA wants its moon dust, cockroaches from Apollo 11 mission pulled from auction
The material from the experiment, including a vial with about 40 milligrams of moon dust and three cockroach carcasses, was expected to sell for at least $400,000.
The material from the experiment, including a vial with about 40 milligrams of moon dust and three cockroach carcasses, was expected to sell for at least $400,000.
WATCH: Man fights off charging crocodile with frying pan, video goes viral
"[The owner] was worried about our safety, so he grabbed the frypan to shoo the croc away," Shane Chambers said.
"[The owner] was worried about our safety, so he grabbed the frypan to shoo the croc away," Shane Chambers said.
Stellar alignment! 5 planets line up for a nightly show in June
Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn will stretch across the sky before sunrise in June
Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn will stretch across the sky before sunrise in June
Shark attacks swimmer off California coast
A swimmer was seriously injured in a shark attack on the central California coast on Wednesday, police said.
A swimmer was seriously injured in a shark attack on the central California coast on Wednesday, police said.