China's Tianwen-1 spacecraft enters Mars' orbit one day after Arab ship arrives
China says its Tianwen-1 spacecraft has entered orbit around Mars on a mission to land a rover and collect data on underground water and possible signs of ancient life.
China says its Tianwen-1 spacecraft has entered orbit around Mars on a mission to land a rover and collect data on underground water and possible signs of ancient life.
Female polar bear killed by male bear at Detroit Zoo during breeding
According to a release, 20-year-old Anana died when 16-year-old male Nuka was attempting to breed her. According to Detroit Zoological Society Chief Life Sciences Officer Scott Carter, the two bears had lived together without incident in 2020.
According to a release, 20-year-old Anana died when 16-year-old male Nuka was attempting to breed her. According to Detroit Zoological Society Chief Life Sciences Officer Scott Carter, the two bears had lived together without incident in 2020.
Zolfo Springs cousins wrangle 300-pound, 16-foot Burmese python on family property
Aaron Brown was driving when he spotted something on his family's property that required a second look. It turned out to be a 16-foot Burmese python with 100 eggs inside.
Aaron Brown was driving when he spotted something on his family's property that required a second look. It turned out to be a 16-foot Burmese python with 100 eggs inside.
United Arab Emirates spacecraft orbits Mars in historic interplanetary mission
A spacecraft from the United Arab Emirates swung into orbit around Mars on Tuesday in a triumph for the Arab world’s first interplanetary mission.
A spacecraft from the United Arab Emirates swung into orbit around Mars on Tuesday in a triumph for the Arab world’s first interplanetary mission.
Turkey unveils space program including 2023 moon mission
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan unveiled an ambitious 10-year space program for his country.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan unveiled an ambitious 10-year space program for his country.
UAE, China and US spacecrafts will reach Mars in quick succession
After hurtling hundreds of millions of miles through space since last summer, three robotic explorers are ready to hit the brakes at Mars.
After hurtling hundreds of millions of miles through space since last summer, three robotic explorers are ready to hit the brakes at Mars.
Spacewalkers complete 4 years of power upgrades for station
A pair of spacewalking astronauts completed a four-year effort to modernize the International Space Station's power grid on Monday, installing one last battery.
A pair of spacewalking astronauts completed a four-year effort to modernize the International Space Station's power grid on Monday, installing one last battery.
SpaceX targeting Wednesday for next Starlink mission launch
When the launch happens, you can watch it from wherever you are on the FOX 35 News app.
When the launch happens, you can watch it from wherever you are on the FOX 35 News app.
It's twins! Detroit Zoo announces birth of 2 polar bear cubs
An 8-year-old polar bear named, Suka, has successfully given birth to two cubs, though one is being raised by humans after early health issues, the Detroit Zoo announced in a recent press release.
An 8-year-old polar bear named, Suka, has successfully given birth to two cubs, though one is being raised by humans after early health issues, the Detroit Zoo announced in a recent press release.
The ‘Wolf Moon’ will light up the night sky this week: How to get the best view
According to NASA, the moon will reach peak illumination at 2:16 p.m. EST. However, the Moon won’t be visible until it rises above the horizon around sunset.
According to NASA, the moon will reach peak illumination at 2:16 p.m. EST. However, the Moon won’t be visible until it rises above the horizon around sunset.
Global shark populations have declined more than 70% since 1970, researchers say
When marine biologist Stuart Sandin talks about sharks, it sounds like he’s describing Jedis of the ocean. “They are terrific predators, fast swimmers and they have amazing senses — they can detect any disturbance in the ocean from great distance,” such as smells or tiny changes in water currents.
When marine biologist Stuart Sandin talks about sharks, it sounds like he’s describing Jedis of the ocean. “They are terrific predators, fast swimmers and they have amazing senses — they can detect any disturbance in the ocean from great distance,” such as smells or tiny changes in water currents.
Brood X: Billions of cicadas set to emerge in eastern US after 17 years
Brood X, the largest and most widespread brood of cicadas in the U.S., is set to emerge from the ground this spring after 17 years.
Brood X, the largest and most widespread brood of cicadas in the U.S., is set to emerge from the ground this spring after 17 years.
3 men paying $55M each to fly to International Space Station from Florida
"This is the first private flight to the International Space Station. It’s never been done before," said Axiom’s chief executive and president Mike Suffredini, a former space station program manager for NASA.
"This is the first private flight to the International Space Station. It’s never been done before," said Axiom’s chief executive and president Mike Suffredini, a former space station program manager for NASA.
Researchers discover new whale species in the Gulf of Mexico
Scientists have been tracking this specific animal since the late 1990s but only now have determined the whale is completely unique and in a species of its own.
Scientists have been tracking this specific animal since the late 1990s but only now have determined the whale is completely unique and in a species of its own.
Boeing sets target date for launch of uncrewed Starliner capsule
The Starliner capsule, while it will be uncrewed in March, is expected to eventually bring astronauts into space.
The Starliner capsule, while it will be uncrewed in March, is expected to eventually bring astronauts into space.
Wisconsin DNR resists starting wolf hunt immediately
State Department of Natural Resources officials pushed back Friday against Republican legislators seeking to immediately implement a wolf season, saying a hunt is already scheduled for November and they need time to gather input and set quotas.
State Department of Natural Resources officials pushed back Friday against Republican legislators seeking to immediately implement a wolf season, saying a hunt is already scheduled for November and they need time to gather input and set quotas.
At-home science experiments with Tom Wachs
Looking for ways to keep kids busy -- and learning -- during the winter months? FOX6 Meteorologist Tom Wachs has a few easy activities to do just that.
Looking for ways to keep kids busy -- and learning -- during the winter months? FOX6 Meteorologist Tom Wachs has a few easy activities to do just that.
Liftoff! SpaceX successfully launches first Starlink mission of 2021
About 60 Starlink internet satellites were sent into orbit at 8:02 a.m., joining about 1,000 others.
About 60 Starlink internet satellites were sent into orbit at 8:02 a.m., joining about 1,000 others.
Wisconsin GOP lawmakers seek immediate wolf hunt approval
The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will meet virtually on Friday for a special meeting to discuss the next steps for establishing a wolf hunt in the state.
The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will meet virtually on Friday for a special meeting to discuss the next steps for establishing a wolf hunt in the state.
Wisconsin tribal school's science project returns from space
When the SpaceX Cargo Dragon ship returned to Earth from the International Space Station, it carried on board a very special package for a tribal school in Wisconsin.
When the SpaceX Cargo Dragon ship returned to Earth from the International Space Station, it carried on board a very special package for a tribal school in Wisconsin.