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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Scientists capture highest-resolution image of atoms
Cornell University researchers have recorded the highest-resolution image of atoms ever.
Cornell University researchers have recorded the highest-resolution image of atoms ever.
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 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.
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’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.
“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.
WATCH: NASA launches planetary-defense mission from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base
All eyes were on Santa Barbara County as SpaceX launched NASA's planetary-defense mission from the Vandenberg Space Force Base.
All eyes were on Santa Barbara County as SpaceX launched NASA's planetary-defense mission from the Vandenberg Space Force Base.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A Wisconsin judge says the state DNR violated the law by not immediately scheduling a wolf hunting season after federal protections were removed.
Wisconsin gun deer season: Hunters gear up at Fleet Farm
As Wisconsin gun deer hunters got their gear ready for the weekend, Fleet Farm hosted its annual ''Orange Friday'' for the 10th year.
As Wisconsin gun deer hunters got their gear ready for the weekend, Fleet Farm hosted its annual ''Orange Friday'' for the 10th year.
Beaver Moon lunar eclipse 2021: Videos show longest partial eclipse in 580 years
Stargazers in locations around the world were treated to the longest partial lunar eclipse since the year 1440.
Stargazers in locations around the world were treated to the longest partial lunar eclipse since the year 1440.
Barn owl nest in Wisconsin, 1st documented in 20+ years
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reported on Thursday, Nov. 18 that a rare barn owl nest was documented in Wisconsin for the first time in more than 20 years.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reported on Thursday, Nov. 18 that a rare barn owl nest was documented in Wisconsin for the first time in more than 20 years.
Longest partial lunar eclipse for 1,000 years to dazzle skywatchers on Nov. 19
During the event, most locations will see up to 97% of the moon slip into Earth’s shadow.
During the event, most locations will see up to 97% of the moon slip into Earth’s shadow.