Remembering Space Shuttle Columbia

On Feb. 1, 2003, NASA was once again dealing with tragedy when Space Shuttle Columbia and her crew of seven astronauts were lost after the shuttle broke apart during reentry.

Spanish scientists cure pancreatic cancer in mice in medical breakthrough

In a recent study, a team of scientists discovered that a treatment using different medications was found to be effective to eliminate pancreatic cancer in mice.

Why the next full moon is called the 'Snow Moon' — and how to see it

The 2026 'Snow Moon,' February’s full moon, peaks Sunday, Feb. 1. Named for winter’s snowier months, it will be visible at moonrise with easy viewing for skywatchers.

Milwaukee woman soaring after a dream
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A Milwaukee County STEM teacher inspired by her late father is pursuing a career as a pilot, training in Wisconsin and preparing for acceptance into a competitive aviation academy.

Milwaukee woman pursues pilot dream to honor father’s aviation career

A Milwaukee County STEM teacher inspired by her late father is pursuing a career as a pilot, training in Wisconsin and preparing for acceptance into a competitive aviation academy.

Space shuttle Challenger explosion remembered, 40 years later

The space shuttle Challenger explosion was a defining moment of the 1980s. Whether you were watching on TV or in person, chances are, you remember exactly where you were and how you felt.

'Doomsday Clock' moves to 85 seconds to midnight as global tensions rise

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved its Doomsday Clock closer to catastrophe, setting it at 85 seconds to midnight, citing escalating global threats.

Watch: Deer smashes through bank window, wreaks havoc before officers help it escape

Police responded to a burglary alarm at a bank, only to find a deer had managed to somehow smash its way into the building through a teller window and wreaking havoc inside.

GRU Space taking $250,000-$1 million deposits to reserve rooms for 1st moon hotel

GRU Space hopes to have the first lunar hotel that will eventually serve as a hub and, in the future, will be the foundation for an established civilization on the moon.

NASA honors fallen astronauts at annual Day of Remembrance

NASA observed its annual Day of Remembrance Thursday to commemorate the astronauts killed in the Apollo 1 and space shuttle Challenger and space shuttle Columbia accidents.

Northern lights expected to light up sky in parts of the US Monday

A severe geomagnetic storm watch is in effect Monday night as people prepare for northern lights to dazzle the night sky across the U.S. Here's where.

3 shark attacks off Sydney in just over 24 hours; man, boy in critical condition

Three shark attacks in 24 hours leave a man and a 12-year-old critically injured and another boy unharmed at Sydney beaches. Here’s what we know.

Rare snowy owl spotted in Milwaukee County
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A rare snowy owl native to the Arctic has been spotted around Milwaukee County and drawing some large crowds, as experts urge people to keep their distance and protect the bird’s safety.

Snowy owl spotted in Milwaukee County; rare Arctic bird draws crowds

A rare snowy owl native to the Arctic has been spotted around Milwaukee County and drawing some large crowds, as experts urge people to keep their distance and protect the bird’s safety.

Watch: Fascinating video shows plant 'breathing'

Using the new "Stomata In-Sight" tool to observe the microscopic movements of the stomata on plants, scientists can then help develop and breed crops that can grow in areas that experience more drought-like conditions.