India becomes fourth country to land on the moon, first near the south pole
India’s successful moon landing comes just days after Russia’s Luna-25, which was aiming for the same lunar region, spun into an uncontrolled orbit and crashed.
India’s successful moon landing comes just days after Russia’s Luna-25, which was aiming for the same lunar region, spun into an uncontrolled orbit and crashed.
Russia's moon mission crash dents pride, reflects deeper problems with its space industry
Russian state television had hailed the spacecraft as the country’s triumphant entry into a new moon race, but since the crash, the broadcasters have tried to play down the loss of the robotic probe.
Russian state television had hailed the spacecraft as the country’s triumphant entry into a new moon race, but since the crash, the broadcasters have tried to play down the loss of the robotic probe.
James Webb Space Telescope captures new beauty of dying star
The ring nebula captured by James Webb Space Telescope's NIRCam is 2,500 light-years away and known as M57 and NHC6720. NIRCam's sensitivity captures new details of the structures within the celestial object.
The ring nebula captured by James Webb Space Telescope's NIRCam is 2,500 light-years away and known as M57 and NHC6720. NIRCam's sensitivity captures new details of the structures within the celestial object.
Russia's 1st lunar mission in nearly 50 years crashes into the moon
Russia's Luna-25 spacecraft was aiming to be the first ever to land on the south pole of the moon, an area where scientists believe there could be important reserves of frozen water and precious elements.
Russia's Luna-25 spacecraft was aiming to be the first ever to land on the south pole of the moon, an area where scientists believe there could be important reserves of frozen water and precious elements.
Stem cells from one eye used to heal injuries in the other with promising results, doctors say
A new study shows a promising procedure to treat severe injuries in one eye by using stem cells from the other.
A new study shows a promising procedure to treat severe injuries in one eye by using stem cells from the other.
US colleges want to 'ChatGPT-proof' all assignments to stop cheating
ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence chatbots have become the go-to source for cheating in college.
ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence chatbots have become the go-to source for cheating in college.
Teachers can apply to NASA for Artemis 'moon tree' seeds
Last year, nearly 2000 tree seeds traveled to the moon and back to Earth aboard the Artemis I, Orion space capsule.
Last year, nearly 2000 tree seeds traveled to the moon and back to Earth aboard the Artemis I, Orion space capsule.
A pig's kidney worked normally in a donated human body for over a month, doctors say
The experiment at NYU Langone Health marks the longest a pig kidney has functioned in a person, albeit a deceased one.
The experiment at NYU Langone Health marks the longest a pig kidney has functioned in a person, albeit a deceased one.
United Airlines pilot cuts Maui vacation short, flies tourists off island amid wildfires
Wearing sneakers, shorts, and a polo shirt, Vince Eckelkamp co-piloted a jetliner to help get hundreds of people out of Maui as the wildfires erupted.
Wearing sneakers, shorts, and a polo shirt, Vince Eckelkamp co-piloted a jetliner to help get hundreds of people out of Maui as the wildfires erupted.
Hundreds of sharks gathering in the Gulf of Mexico near Texas explained
A mesmerizing spectacle unfolded when a massive school of sharks swimming together in the Gulf of Mexico near Texas was posted on Tiktok and Facebook garnering millions of views and shares.
A mesmerizing spectacle unfolded when a massive school of sharks swimming together in the Gulf of Mexico near Texas was posted on Tiktok and Facebook garnering millions of views and shares.
New pack of endangered wolves identified in California
The pack of gray wolves has shown up in California's Sierra Nevada, at least 200 miles from the next-nearest pack.
The pack of gray wolves has shown up in California's Sierra Nevada, at least 200 miles from the next-nearest pack.
Watch: Penguins released back into Argentinian ocean after being nursed back to health
The animals had showed signs of malnutrition and hypothermia. One of them had been oiled, and another one had ingested plastics.
The animals had showed signs of malnutrition and hypothermia. One of them had been oiled, and another one had ingested plastics.
Watch: Mama bear, cubs enjoy back scratches in Maine woods
A mother bear and her three cubs were caught on camera being cute.
A mother bear and her three cubs were caught on camera being cute.
Webb reveals colors, features of most distant star ever detected
NASA says Earendel is in the very distant universe.
NASA says Earendel is in the very distant universe.
Russia launches its first mission to moon in nearly 50 years
The launch from Russia’s spaceport in the Far East of the Luna-25 craft to the moon is Russia’s first since 1976 when it was part of the Soviet Union.
The launch from Russia’s spaceport in the Far East of the Luna-25 craft to the moon is Russia’s first since 1976 when it was part of the Soviet Union.
Watch: Virgin Galactic space tourists reach edge of space, experience zero gravity
It was Virgin Galactic's seventh trip to space since 2018, but the first with a ticket-holder.
It was Virgin Galactic's seventh trip to space since 2018, but the first with a ticket-holder.
Hissing snake pulled from Arizona toilet in 'once-in-a-million' flush
A snake expert from Arizona successfully captured a black-and-pink Coachwhip discovered in a residential toilet near Tucson.
A snake expert from Arizona successfully captured a black-and-pink Coachwhip discovered in a residential toilet near Tucson.
Nevada wild horse roundup to continue despite deaths of 31 wild horses
The government appears to be doing everything it can to gather the mustangs as humanely as possible, a judge ruled.
The government appears to be doing everything it can to gather the mustangs as humanely as possible, a judge ruled.
Perseid meteor shower 2023: Where, when to watch this weekend
The Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend and it’s an especially perfect time to watch because the moon will be in its waning crescent phase, making the skies darker than usual.
The Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend and it’s an especially perfect time to watch because the moon will be in its waning crescent phase, making the skies darker than usual.
Watch: Terrified raccoon wreaks havoc in Utah soccer stadium during rain delay
Video shows captivated fans scream as the raccoon falls from an overhang onto the main concourse. Chaos ensues.
Video shows captivated fans scream as the raccoon falls from an overhang onto the main concourse. Chaos ensues.