Dinosaur-killing asteroid triggered a tsunami with mile-high waves, new study says
A University of Michigan-led study said the energy released by the prehistoric tsunami was 30,000 times larger than the December 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake tsunami.
A University of Michigan-led study said the energy released by the prehistoric tsunami was 30,000 times larger than the December 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake tsunami.
Watch for fireballs: Orionids meteor shower expected to peak this week
While the Orionids meteor shower peak is on Oct. 21, the Orionids will be active through Nov. 22. NASA says that some of these Orionids can leave behind glowing "trains," and some faster meteors could also become fireballs.
While the Orionids meteor shower peak is on Oct. 21, the Orionids will be active through Nov. 22. NASA says that some of these Orionids can leave behind glowing "trains," and some faster meteors could also become fireballs.
Brain cells in lab dish learn to play computer game, experiment shows
Scientists said the cells were able to play Pong, a tennis-like computer game. They said their findings give more insight into how the brain functions.
Scientists said the cells were able to play Pong, a tennis-like computer game. They said their findings give more insight into how the brain functions.
Bear mauls 10-year-old boy in grandparents’ backyard in Connecticut
“I heard him yell ‘bear’ and when I looked up, I saw his leg in the bear’s mouth and the bear trying to drag him across the lawn,” the boy’s grandfather told a local news outlet.
“I heard him yell ‘bear’ and when I looked up, I saw his leg in the bear’s mouth and the bear trying to drag him across the lawn,” the boy’s grandfather told a local news outlet.
Video: Breaching whale nearly lands in fishing boat off New Jersey
A pair in a boat off the coast of New Jersey got quite a surprise when a whale breached and knocked against their boat. The close encounter was all caught on video.
A pair in a boat off the coast of New Jersey got quite a surprise when a whale breached and knocked against their boat. The close encounter was all caught on video.
American Airlines passenger 'WEDGED' between 'OBESE people' on flight, asks for 'reparations'
American Airlines responded, stating that its passengers come 'in all different sizes and shapes.'
American Airlines responded, stating that its passengers come 'in all different sizes and shapes.'
World’s 1st space tourist signs up for weeklong flight around the moon
More than 20 years after his International Space Station trip, the 82-year-old billionaire could break John Glenn’s record as the oldest person in orbit.
More than 20 years after his International Space Station trip, the 82-year-old billionaire could break John Glenn’s record as the oldest person in orbit.
Artemis l: NASA announces new launch date for moon rocket mission
NASA has announced a new launch date for its next attempt to send the Artemis I rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida to the moon.
NASA has announced a new launch date for its next attempt to send the Artemis I rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida to the moon.
477 whales die in 'heartbreaking' mass strandings on New Zealand islands
The pilot whale deaths come two weeks after about 200 pilot whales also died in Australia after stranding themselves on a remote Tasmanian beach.
The pilot whale deaths come two weeks after about 200 pilot whales also died in Australia after stranding themselves on a remote Tasmanian beach.
Fat Bear Week 2022 champion crowned, voter fraud rocked competition
After defeating Bear 901, this is 747's second time in the champion's circle.
After defeating Bear 901, this is 747's second time in the champion's circle.
Smashing success: NASA's DART spacecraft shifts asteroid's orbit
NASA says a spacecraft that plowed into a small, harmless asteroid millions of miles away last month succeeded in shifting its orbit.
NASA says a spacecraft that plowed into a small, harmless asteroid millions of miles away last month succeeded in shifting its orbit.
One star is eating the other: Scientists discover ‘cataclysmic’ celestial event
MIT researchers have discovered a pair of stars orbiting so close to each other in space that one is essentially consuming the other.
MIT researchers have discovered a pair of stars orbiting so close to each other in space that one is essentially consuming the other.
Ancient Mars may have been teeming with underground microbes, study suggests
Ancient Mars may have had an environment capable of harboring an underground world teeming with microscopic organisms.
Ancient Mars may have had an environment capable of harboring an underground world teeming with microscopic organisms.
The Pacific Ocean is shrinking and making way for America to collide with Asia, study shows
Hundreds of millions of years from now, Earth will look unrecognizable as the globe’s largest ocean vanishes, and researchers say the continent "Amasia" will form from the collision of North America and Asia.
Hundreds of millions of years from now, Earth will look unrecognizable as the globe’s largest ocean vanishes, and researchers say the continent "Amasia" will form from the collision of North America and Asia.
Budweiser welcomes the birth of 2 new Clydesdale foals
Warm Springs Ranch just welcomed the birth of two new Budweiser Clydesdale foals
Warm Springs Ranch just welcomed the birth of two new Budweiser Clydesdale foals
NASA astronaut Nicole Mann makes history as first Native American woman in space
Nicole Mann, a member of the Wailacki of the Round Valley Indian Tribes, is headed to the International Space Station as commander of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 mission.
Nicole Mann, a member of the Wailacki of the Round Valley Indian Tribes, is headed to the International Space Station as commander of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 mission.
Watch: Video shows 1st detailed evidence of killer whales hunting sharks in South Africa
“Killer whales are highly intelligent and social animals. Their group hunting methods make them incredibly effective predators,” researchers said.
“Killer whales are highly intelligent and social animals. Their group hunting methods make them incredibly effective predators,” researchers said.
‘Hunter’s Moon’ 2022: How to watch this epic celestial wonder
This isn’t your typical moon, either. Because the Hunter’s Moon rises lower than usual from the horizon, it will appear much larger and more orange due to an effect known as the “moon illusion.”
This isn’t your typical moon, either. Because the Hunter’s Moon rises lower than usual from the horizon, it will appear much larger and more orange due to an effect known as the “moon illusion.”
How to watch the annual Draconid meteor shower
It might be hard to watch the celestial event however because the full Hunter's Moon, which peaks on the same nights is expected to outshine the shooting stars.
It might be hard to watch the celestial event however because the full Hunter's Moon, which peaks on the same nights is expected to outshine the shooting stars.
Wildlife agencies finding elevated 'forever chemicals' in deer, fish
The discovery is prompting health advisories in parts of the country where hunting and fishing are ways of life and key pieces of the economy.
The discovery is prompting health advisories in parts of the country where hunting and fishing are ways of life and key pieces of the economy.