NASA's 6-year-long mission to Jupiter's icy moon set to launch Thursday: What is the Europa Clipper?
NASA's 6-year-long mission is set to launch Thursday from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral.
NASA's 6-year-long mission is set to launch Thursday from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral.
Mount Everest, the world's tallest mountain, is still growing — here’s why
Mount Everest is growing taller every year, and new research suggests that the merger of two rivers thousands of years ago plays a key role in its rise.
Mount Everest is growing taller every year, and new research suggests that the merger of two rivers thousands of years ago plays a key role in its rise.
Dolphins smile at each other while playing, study says
Dolphins are actually smiling at each other when they open their mouths while playing with one another, according to a recent study out of Italy.
Dolphins are actually smiling at each other when they open their mouths while playing with one another, according to a recent study out of Italy.
Strongest solar flare in 7 years could lead to communication blackouts on Earth
The X9.0 flare takes the crown from the previous strongest flare of Solar Cycle 25, which was an X8.7 flare on May 14.
The X9.0 flare takes the crown from the previous strongest flare of Solar Cycle 25, which was an X8.7 flare on May 14.
Massive solar flare could trigger auroras this week: Will you be able to see it?
A massive solar flare could trigger auroras in the coming days. Here are the chances of seeing them in the United States.
A massive solar flare could trigger auroras in the coming days. Here are the chances of seeing them in the United States.
Fat Bear Week starts a day late after bear kills rival on live webcam
Fat Bear Week is back, but the annual contest that celebrates brown bears and their healthy appetites was delayed after a bear killed another bear on a live webcam.
Fat Bear Week is back, but the annual contest that celebrates brown bears and their healthy appetites was delayed after a bear killed another bear on a live webcam.
Florida's Amendment 2 could establish hunting, fishing as public right
Amendment 2 would make hunting and fishing a "public right" in Florida and the preferred method for managing and controlling fish and wildlife populations.
Amendment 2 would make hunting and fishing a "public right" in Florida and the preferred method for managing and controlling fish and wildlife populations.
Scuba divers have 'once-in-a-lifetime' close encounter with great white shark near Catalina
Scuba divers near Catalina had a rare and thrilling encounter with a 15-foot Great White Shark, capturing the moment on video as the shark calmly circled them before swimming away.
Scuba divers near Catalina had a rare and thrilling encounter with a 15-foot Great White Shark, capturing the moment on video as the shark calmly circled them before swimming away.
Comet A3: A viewing guide for Florida
How to view Comet A3, the comet visible with the naked eye, from Florida this October.
How to view Comet A3, the comet visible with the naked eye, from Florida this October.
Pygmy sperm whale dies after washing ashore in Daytona Beach Shores
Authorities said a sick and injured pygmy sperm whale that washed ashore in Daytona Beach Shores on Monday has died.
Authorities said a sick and injured pygmy sperm whale that washed ashore in Daytona Beach Shores on Monday has died.
Watch: 'Comet of a century' puts on beautiful show while zooming by Earth
Astronomers said Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS reached perihelion, its closest point to the Sun, on Sept. 27 and will spin back around for another visit to Earth's neighborhood. On or before Oct. 12 will be the next chance to see the celestial show.
Astronomers said Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS reached perihelion, its closest point to the Sun, on Sept. 27 and will spin back around for another visit to Earth's neighborhood. On or before Oct. 12 will be the next chance to see the celestial show.
FAA grounds SpaceX Falcon-9 following Crew-9 launch anomaly; investigation required
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has confirmed that it grounded SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket following an investigation into why the rocket's second stage missed its deorbit target zone after the Crew-9 launch from Cape Canaveral over the weekend.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has confirmed that it grounded SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket following an investigation into why the rocket's second stage missed its deorbit target zone after the Crew-9 launch from Cape Canaveral over the weekend.
Beached manatee stranded after Hurricane Helene, rescued by FWC
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Marine Mammal Rescue team responded to a call from MacDill Air Force Base on Saturday, where a stranded manatee was found near the end of the base’s main runway.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Marine Mammal Rescue team responded to a call from MacDill Air Force Base on Saturday, where a stranded manatee was found near the end of the base’s main runway.
NASA: Black hole’s Death Star-like beam appears to make stars explode
The beam of light is 3,000 light years long and is traveling through space at almost the speed of light.
The beam of light is 3,000 light years long and is traveling through space at almost the speed of light.
NOAA orders next generation of hurricane hunter aircraft
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced recently it awarded a contract to Georgia-based Lockheed Martin Aeronautics for two specialized C-130J Hercules aircraft. The planes are expected to join NOAA’s fleet by 2030.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced recently it awarded a contract to Georgia-based Lockheed Martin Aeronautics for two specialized C-130J Hercules aircraft. The planes are expected to join NOAA’s fleet by 2030.
Rare 'ring of fire' eclipse to dazzle Easter Island, parts of South America
An annular solar eclipse, known as the "ring of fire," will be visible on Wednesday, primarily over the Pacific, with Easter Island, parts of Argentina, and Chile in its path.
An annular solar eclipse, known as the "ring of fire," will be visible on Wednesday, primarily over the Pacific, with Easter Island, parts of Argentina, and Chile in its path.
SpaceX's Falcon-9 booster missed its landing mark, future launches now on hold
SpaceX has put launches on hold after the Falcon-9's second stage booster missed its landing mark.
SpaceX has put launches on hold after the Falcon-9's second stage booster missed its landing mark.
NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 rocket successfully launched, headed to I.S.S.
NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 mission successfully launched from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 1:17 p.m. Saturday.
NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 mission successfully launched from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 1:17 p.m. Saturday.
NASA, SpaceX Crew 9 rocket launch: Watch live coverage
NASA and SpaceX hope to launch the Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station on Saturday afternoon.
NASA and SpaceX hope to launch the Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station on Saturday afternoon.
VIDEO: Bear charges at man in his own garage
Alex Gold said he has seen bears before, but never as close as this.
Alex Gold said he has seen bears before, but never as close as this.