NASA’s Curiosity rover makes shocking discovery on Mars: 'It shouldn’t be there'

On May 30, NASA's Curiosity rover uncovered yellow sulfur crystals on the Red Planet, something scientists said was the first time sulfur of that nature has been found on that planet, NASA said in a news release.

Pig hearts and kidneys: Barns may be future of organ transplantation

Some of the world's cleanest pigs are being raised in the Virginia mountains to supply kidneys and hearts for animal-to-human organ transplants.

San Diego Zoo prepares to debut new giant pandas in August

Yun Chuan is known for his gentle demeanor, while Xin Bao is described as active, alert, witty, and an excellent climber.

Full buck moon to light up the sky this weekend: What to know

July’s full buck moon will be visible all weekend long if conditions in your area are conducive to stargazing. Here's what to know.

Bald eagle attacks prompt warning from Alaska officials

A series of recent eagle attacks has left Alaskans confused as to why the majestic birds are going after people. 

This iconic Florida fish now has a new name

The Largemouth bass has earned its stripes – in the form of a new name that is.

SpaceX asks FAA to return Falcon 9 rocket to launching after mishap

The Falcon 9 had a near flawless record until last week, when SpaceX suffered a rare failure after launching from California. With 364 successful Falcon 9 launches, SpaceX hasn’t suffered a mission failure since a cargo resupply mission in 2015 exploded after liftoff from Florida.

Enormous spider startles golfer in Arizona

A golfer at Seven Canyons Golf Club in Sedona, Arizona, captured video of an unexpected guest on the golf course.

Elon Musk says he’s moving SpaceX, X headquarters from California

Tech billionaire Elon Musk announced that he is moving the headquarters of SpaceX and social media company X from California after the state banned school districts from requiring staff to inform parents about their children's gender identity change.

Moon caves could house future astronauts, scientists say

Scientists confirmed a cave on the moon near Apollo 11’s landing site 55 years ago and believe there could be more caves and tunnels that may be shelters for future astronauts.