China carries out first-ever seaborne hot rocket launch
China’s crewed space program is officially three decades old this year.
China’s crewed space program is officially three decades old this year.
Oldest DNA reveals what life was like in Greenland 2 million years ago
Scientists have discovered the oldest known DNA and used it to reveal what life was like 2 million years ago in the northern tip of Greenland.
Scientists have discovered the oldest known DNA and used it to reveal what life was like 2 million years ago in the northern tip of Greenland.
Steve Aoki, T.O.P. among crew for SpaceX's privately-funded moon mission
Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa has selected eight people as crew members for his private flight around the moon on a SpaceX spaceship.
Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa has selected eight people as crew members for his private flight around the moon on a SpaceX spaceship.
SpaceX blasts another batch of internet satellites into orbit -- for a competitor
It was another seemingly routine mission for SpaceX, which has now launched over 3,000 small satellites into space as the company builds out its Starlink constellation. But this time, the payload belonged to OneWeb, something of a Starlink competitor.
It was another seemingly routine mission for SpaceX, which has now launched over 3,000 small satellites into space as the company builds out its Starlink constellation. But this time, the payload belonged to OneWeb, something of a Starlink competitor.
Wildlife officials plan to capture mountain lion P-22 after series of close encounters
Wildlife officials announced plans to capture and evaluate the health of Hollywood's most famous mountain lion, P-22.
Wildlife officials announced plans to capture and evaluate the health of Hollywood's most famous mountain lion, P-22.
Drug to prevent Alzheimer's? Study to begin enrolling young participants in ultimate test
Unlike most other Alzheimer’s prevention trials, this one will enroll people up to 25 years before the expected onset of dementia. Some participants could be as young as 18.
Unlike most other Alzheimer’s prevention trials, this one will enroll people up to 25 years before the expected onset of dementia. Some participants could be as young as 18.
Winter solstice 2022: What is it and when is it happening?
Winter is coming, for those of us living in the Northern Hemisphere, anyway.
Winter is coming, for those of us living in the Northern Hemisphere, anyway.
NASA's most requested photo, the ‘Blue Marble', turns 50
It’s an iconic photo of our home planet: The wispy white clouds and ice caps swirling with the blues and tans of the land and sea – all standing in stark contrast to the blackness of space. But you may not know the full story behind this unique view of Earth.
It’s an iconic photo of our home planet: The wispy white clouds and ice caps swirling with the blues and tans of the land and sea – all standing in stark contrast to the blackness of space. But you may not know the full story behind this unique view of Earth.
Full cold moon 2022: When you can see it across America
The "cold moon" will be at its fullest just after 11 p.m. EST Wednesday, and you'll have a little bit more time to gaze at it since daylight saving time ended last month. The event is also known as the 'long night moon' or the 'moon before yule.'
The "cold moon" will be at its fullest just after 11 p.m. EST Wednesday, and you'll have a little bit more time to gaze at it since daylight saving time ended last month. The event is also known as the 'long night moon' or the 'moon before yule.'
New Boeing satellites to provide broadband connectivity across the planet
“Whether you're out on a ship in the middle of the ocean, you're on an island in the Pacific, you're in rural South America, Africa, rural Asia, wherever on the planet you'll be able to have that broadband connectivity,” said president of Boeing Satellite Systems Intl. Ryan Reid.
“Whether you're out on a ship in the middle of the ocean, you're on an island in the Pacific, you're in rural South America, Africa, rural Asia, wherever on the planet you'll be able to have that broadband connectivity,” said president of Boeing Satellite Systems Intl. Ryan Reid.
Coyote attacks toddler outside Woodland Hills home
A toddler was bitten by a coyote in Woodland Hills. Experts say the attack could be related to people feeding coyotes in the area.
A toddler was bitten by a coyote in Woodland Hills. Experts say the attack could be related to people feeding coyotes in the area.
Jonathan the tortoise celebrates 190th birthday, oldest living land animal
Jonathan the tortoise has outlived both World Wars. He is older than the first photograph and has lived through the administrations of 39 U.S. presidents.
Jonathan the tortoise has outlived both World Wars. He is older than the first photograph and has lived through the administrations of 39 U.S. presidents.
Europe's space agency picks first disabled astronaut recruit
John McFall, a 41-year-old British former Paralympian who lost his right leg in a motorcycle accident when he was 19, called his selection “a real turning point and mark in history.”
John McFall, a 41-year-old British former Paralympian who lost his right leg in a motorcycle accident when he was 19, called his selection “a real turning point and mark in history.”
You can now watch live views from Orion as capsule swings around the moon
With its deep-space data relay network performing better than expected, NASA has set up a live video stream from the Orion capsule as it heads toward lunar orbit.
With its deep-space data relay network performing better than expected, NASA has set up a live video stream from the Orion capsule as it heads toward lunar orbit.
Lab-grown meat approved by US as safe to eat - what's next?
Would you eat lab-grown chicken? A move by the FDA last week could change how we consume meat.
Would you eat lab-grown chicken? A move by the FDA last week could change how we consume meat.
Artemis I capsule buzzes moon; last big step before lunar orbit
As NASA’s Orion capsule swung out from behind the moon Monday, onboard cameras sent back a picture of Earth — a blue dot surrounded by blackness.
As NASA’s Orion capsule swung out from behind the moon Monday, onboard cameras sent back a picture of Earth — a blue dot surrounded by blackness.
Fossil of car-sized sea turtle, likely one of the largest ever, unearthed in Spain
This massive sea turtle existed more than 70 million years ago and could have reached a body length of up to about 12 feet, researchers said.
This massive sea turtle existed more than 70 million years ago and could have reached a body length of up to about 12 feet, researchers said.
The Leonid meteor shower peaks tonight. Brave the cold for the best sky show of the season
The West Coast will benefit from a large dome of high pressure helping to provide clear skies for the Leonid meteor Shower. However, much of the U.S. is facing cold temperatures that will make sky gazing a winter sport.
The West Coast will benefit from a large dome of high pressure helping to provide clear skies for the Leonid meteor Shower. However, much of the U.S. is facing cold temperatures that will make sky gazing a winter sport.
Check out these crazy deep sea creatures discovered by Australian researchers
“We have discovered an amazing number of potentially new species living in this remote marine park,” the institute’s chief scientist Dr. Tim O’Hara said.
“We have discovered an amazing number of potentially new species living in this remote marine park,” the institute’s chief scientist Dr. Tim O’Hara said.
Do hot drinks really warm you up on cold days? Sort of
Science tells us how hot drinks work in bodies, but perception also plays a role.
Science tells us how hot drinks work in bodies, but perception also plays a role.