NASA gives update on spacecraft set to explore record-breaking number of asteroids
A NASA team on Wednesday unveiled Lucy, the first spacecraft designed to visit eight asteroids over a 12-year-journey.
A NASA team on Wednesday unveiled Lucy, the first spacecraft designed to visit eight asteroids over a 12-year-journey.
Ivory-billed woodpecker, 22 other species now extinct, US says
The ivory-billed woodpecker and 22 more birds, fish and other species were declared extinct by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Wednesday.
The ivory-billed woodpecker and 22 more birds, fish and other species were declared extinct by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Wednesday.
NASA launches satellite that will track Earth’s ‘health’
NASA launched the Landsat 9 on Sept. 27. It will continue a 50-year legacy to track the health of the planet.
NASA launched the Landsat 9 on Sept. 27. It will continue a 50-year legacy to track the health of the planet.
Fat Bear Week 2021: Pick your favorite chubby bear in this year's bracket
Who is the fattest bear at Katmai National Park in Alaska? It's time to decide during Fat Bear Week.
Who is the fattest bear at Katmai National Park in Alaska? It's time to decide during Fat Bear Week.
Ultra-white paint could reduce need for AC, Purdue researchers say
Researchers at Purdue University hope an ultra-white paint could curb global warming.
Researchers at Purdue University hope an ultra-white paint could curb global warming.
Space Force prototype uniform draws comparisons to ‘Battlestar Galactica’
The Space Force unveiled a new prototype uniform this week — which immediately drew comparisons to the uniforms worn by officers in the 2000s TV series “Battlestar Galactica.”
The Space Force unveiled a new prototype uniform this week — which immediately drew comparisons to the uniforms worn by officers in the 2000s TV series “Battlestar Galactica.”
Squish on sight: State officials urging residents to kill Instagram-worthy insect
State officials are pleading with residents to squish a beautiful yet invasive species of insect due to it wreaking havoc on local flora.
State officials are pleading with residents to squish a beautiful yet invasive species of insect due to it wreaking havoc on local flora.
Wisconsin deer hunters urged to submit samples for CWD
The Wisconsin DNR asks deer hunters to help them collect data to track the spread of chronic wasting disease this season.
The Wisconsin DNR asks deer hunters to help them collect data to track the spread of chronic wasting disease this season.
Swarm of bees kill more than 60 endangered penguins in South Africa
More than 60 endangered African penguins were apparently killed by a swarm of bees in South Africa last week, in what bird conservationists described as an unusual occurrence.
More than 60 endangered African penguins were apparently killed by a swarm of bees in South Africa last week, in what bird conservationists described as an unusual occurrence.
Scientists make progress on poison ivy vaccine, report says
According to Scientific American, scientists at the University of Mississippi and Hapten Sciences are "proceeding with a compound called PDC-APB" to be injected once every year or two to prevent the poison plant's effects.
According to Scientific American, scientists at the University of Mississippi and Hapten Sciences are "proceeding with a compound called PDC-APB" to be injected once every year or two to prevent the poison plant's effects.
How to see the harvest moon
Also known as the fruit or barley moon or the corn moon, the harvest moon will appear full for around three days starting Monday night.
Also known as the fruit or barley moon or the corn moon, the harvest moon will appear full for around three days starting Monday night.
'That was a heck of a ride': Inspiration4 crew returns back to Earth
The first private, all-civilian crew to go into orbit is back home on Earth.
The first private, all-civilian crew to go into orbit is back home on Earth.
'Out of this world' views for Inspiration4 private astronaut crew
Weightless flips and a ukulele performance were among the highlights of a live video feed from the first all-private astronaut crew as they orbited Earth on Friday.
Weightless flips and a ukulele performance were among the highlights of a live video feed from the first all-private astronaut crew as they orbited Earth on Friday.
Racine Zoo Amur tiger dies from complications during routine exam
The Racine Zoo is mourning the passing of one of its two Amur tigers.
The Racine Zoo is mourning the passing of one of its two Amur tigers.
SpaceX Inspiration4 all-civilian crew completes historic liftoff
SpaceX's Inspiration4 mission is targeting a five-hour launch window on Wednesday, September 15, opening at 8:02 p.m. EDT from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
SpaceX's Inspiration4 mission is targeting a five-hour launch window on Wednesday, September 15, opening at 8:02 p.m. EDT from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Australian researchers name vibrant rainbow insect in honor of RuPaul
Australia’s national science agency paid tribute to RuPaul by naming a fly after the drag queen, according to a press release dated September 15, while other newly discovered insect names reference Pokemon and Digimon Adventure.
Australia’s national science agency paid tribute to RuPaul by naming a fly after the drag queen, according to a press release dated September 15, while other newly discovered insect names reference Pokemon and Digimon Adventure.
Woolly mammoth resurrection? Scientists say it's in process
Funding for the project reportedly comes from investors ranging from Climate Capital to Winklevoss twins.
Funding for the project reportedly comes from investors ranging from Climate Capital to Winklevoss twins.
US tribes demand emergency wolf protection
Dozens of tribes, including the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, asked the Biden administration to immediately enact emergency protections for wolves.
Dozens of tribes, including the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, asked the Biden administration to immediately enact emergency protections for wolves.
'Do better': Photographer captures grizzly bear cub with discarded face mask
Photographer Jonathan Kuiper spotted a grizzly bear cub chewing a discarded face mask this summer in the Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.
Photographer Jonathan Kuiper spotted a grizzly bear cub chewing a discarded face mask this summer in the Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.
Wisconsin deer hunt: Archery, crossbow seasons start Sept. 18
The Wisconsin DNR is reminding hunters of the first opportunity to pursue deer this fall with the opening of the archery and crossbow deer seasons.
The Wisconsin DNR is reminding hunters of the first opportunity to pursue deer this fall with the opening of the archery and crossbow deer seasons.