Lack of sleep linked to more belly fat, study finds

A new study from the Mayo Clinic concludes that a lack of sleep is directly linked to more belly fat. Study participants who slept less ate about 300 calories more per day and gained about 1.1 pounds.

Scientists sequence first-ever complete human genome

The completed sequence can help scientists unlock a better understanding of how humans evolve, the development of diseases and even how to more effectively treat cancer.

Attention stargazers: When, where to see Venus, Mars, Saturn

Good news everyone! You’ll be able to see Venus, Mars and Saturn the first week of April, as well as some famous star clusters, in the night sky.

Blue Origin sends 6 people to edge of space in latest suborbital human flight

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin launched its fourth human flight, sending six passengers to the edge of space from its complex near Van Horn, Texas.

NASA’s Hubble telescope spots farthest star ever seen

“We’ve certainly seen galaxies further away, but that is the new record-holder for the most distanced star that we know of,” NASA astronomer Jane Rigby said.

Increased cancer risk associated with artificial sweeteners, study says

In particular, the authors found aspartame and acesulfame were associated with increased cancer risk and higher risks were observed for breast cancer and obesity-related cancers.

Invasive acid-spewing crazy ants population control possible with fungus, scientists say

The tawny crazy ant creates a formic acid as venom to protect itself from other ant species. The insects are able to spew the acid from their abdomen but are not poisonous, scientists said.

Space Orbiter to provide closest images of sun

The European Space Orbiter reached its closest distance to the sun Saturday giving researchers an unprecedented look, according to NASA.

Gray whales give tour group 'most epic' encounter off Southern California coast

Two giant gray whales stopped to explore a tour boat off the coast of Newport Beach, California, giving the whale watching group an unforgettable experience.

Pete Davidson no longer going to space on Blue Origin flight, company says

Pete Davidson is no longer going to the edge of space on Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket after the launch was delayed, the company said.

March full moon 2022: 'Worm moon' to ring in the arrival of spring

March’s full moon — called the “worm moon” — is set to reach peak illumination this week. Here's when to see it at its brightest.

New planets could begin to form around binary star system, astronomers say

Two young stars and a bunch of baby planets: Astronomers are beginning to see the start of what could be three very alien solar systems forming around a binary star.

Pete Davidson blasting off to space on Blue Origin's 4th suborbital human flight

"Saturday Night Live" star Pete Davidson will be among those catching a ride to the edge of space on Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket, scheduled to launch March 23.

Space junk to smash into moon at 5,800 mph this week

Scientists expect the 3 tons of space junk from a leftover rocket will carve out a hole 33 feet to 66 feet across and send moon dust flying across its surface.