Recently-discovered comet visible from Earth for a short time

The comet called Leonard will be visible by earthlings for only a few days next week as it makes its way to the inner solar system.

NASA selects 10 new astronauts ahead of moon, Mars explorations

More than 12,000 applied for the coveted spots. The 10 selected are in their 30s and 40s, and face two years of training before becoming eligible for spaceflight.

Oxford scientist behind COVID-19 vaccine says next pandemic may be worse

Professor Sarah Gilbert, one of the scientists behind the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, is warning that more money needs to be devoted to research and preparations.

Antarctica observes total eclipse, next one expected in 2039

Saturday’s total eclipse was a rare event in Antarctica, only to have happened one other time in the last century.

NASA astronauts replace damaged antenna on International Space Station

Two astronauts replaced a damaged antenna on the International Space Station. The repairs were captured in a social media video posted by NASA.

SpaceX Starlink launch lights up Florida's sky

Another batch of Starlink internet satellites is on its way to orbit after a brilliant evening launch from Florida.

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh to celebrate Air Force's 75th anniversary

The 75th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force will be one of the highlights of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EAA) AirVenture Oshkosh 2022.

Space junk forces spacewalk delay; too risky for astronauts

NASA called off a spacewalk Tuesday because of menacing space junk that could puncture an astronaut’s suit or damage the International Space Station.

NASA confirms existence of 301 new planets outside our solar system

The discoveries were made thanks to a new AI learning method of differentiating between stars and planets far off in space.

Astronauts enjoy Thanksgiving feast 250 miles above Earth aboard ISS

NASA’s Expedition 66 crew is spending Thanksgiving aboard the International Space Station this year and will enjoy a feast, not unlike the one they would have had on Earth.

NASA launches spacecraft to crash into asteroid next September

“This isn’t going to destroy the asteroid. It’s just going to give it a small nudge,” said mission official Nancy Chabot of Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, which is managing the project.

COVID-19 boosters: Fauci says definition of ‘fully vaccinated’ could change

The definition of being fully vaccinated could change as boosters become more widely available to adults in the U.S. but that’s only if the data shows it is necessary, according to Dr. Anthony Fauci.

Wisconsin gun deer hunt: Opening weekend harvest total announced

The Wisconsin DNR announced the preliminary deer harvest and license sale totals for the opening weekend of the state’s 170th gun deer season.

Discovery World celebrates NASA telescope's upcoming launch

Discovery World on Saturday, Nov. 20 celebrated the upcoming launch of NASA's next-generation James Webb telescope.

Wisconsin wolf hunt: DNR broke law, judge says

A Wisconsin judge says the state DNR violated the law by not immediately scheduling a wolf hunting season after federal protections were removed.