NASA to roll back Artemis I rocket to prepare for Hurricane Ian; next launch attempt in November
NASA's mega moon rocket will have to wait to launch until mid-November as engineers are preparing to roll back the Space Launch System rocket in preparation for Hurricane Ian.
NASA's mega moon rocket will have to wait to launch until mid-November as engineers are preparing to roll back the Space Launch System rocket in preparation for Hurricane Ian.
NASA's Artemis I launch delayed again because of tropical forecast
NASA has scrubbed Tuesday’s launch of the Artemis I moon rocket as Florida prepares for a potentially major hurricane.
NASA has scrubbed Tuesday’s launch of the Artemis I moon rocket as Florida prepares for a potentially major hurricane.
Fetuses can react to taste, smell while inside the womb, study says
Pregnant women were given either a kale capsule or a carrot capsule to test the fetus’ reaction.
Pregnant women were given either a kale capsule or a carrot capsule to test the fetus’ reaction.
There are more ants on Earth than the combined total of birds, mammals, study finds
There are an estimated 20 quadrillion ants on the planet. That’s more than the number of birds and mammals, including humans, on Earth -- combined.
There are an estimated 20 quadrillion ants on the planet. That’s more than the number of birds and mammals, including humans, on Earth -- combined.
NASA moves ahead with Artemis I launch on Tuesday as Tropical Depression Nine moves toward Florida
After completing a fueling test of its mega moon rocket earlier this week, NASA engineers now have to contend with Tropical Depression Nine that appears to be aimed at Florida during the next launch attempt.
After completing a fueling test of its mega moon rocket earlier this week, NASA engineers now have to contend with Tropical Depression Nine that appears to be aimed at Florida during the next launch attempt.
32 whales rescued out of 230 found stranded in Australia, officials say
Rescue teams in Australia have saved 32 pilot whales following a mass stranding this week of more than 200 in a remote part of Australia’s island state of Tasmania.
Rescue teams in Australia have saved 32 pilot whales following a mass stranding this week of more than 200 in a remote part of Australia’s island state of Tasmania.
DART: Why a NASA spacecraft will crash into an asteroid
A NASA spacecraft is about to clobber a small, harmless asteroid millions of miles away.
A NASA spacecraft is about to clobber a small, harmless asteroid millions of miles away.
Rare white black bear believed to have been killed by wolves after being caught on Michigan trail camera
The 1 in a million rare white black bear that was spotted in Michigan's western Upper Peninsula is believed to have been killed by wolves.
The 1 in a million rare white black bear that was spotted in Michigan's western Upper Peninsula is believed to have been killed by wolves.
Jupiter to reach opposition, make closest approach to Earth in decades — when to see it
Jupiter will soon reach opposition, appearing larger and brighter than at any other point of the year. At the same time, it’ll make its closest approach to Earth in nearly 60 years.
Jupiter will soon reach opposition, appearing larger and brighter than at any other point of the year. At the same time, it’ll make its closest approach to Earth in nearly 60 years.
Artemis I moon rocket fueling test complete after NASA engineers overcome hydrogen leak
During the test, NASA attempted a "kinder and gentler" approach using lower pressure to fill the 322-foot-tall SLS rocket with thousands of gallons of cryogenic fuel.
During the test, NASA attempted a "kinder and gentler" approach using lower pressure to fill the 322-foot-tall SLS rocket with thousands of gallons of cryogenic fuel.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captures dazzling images of Neptune's rings, moons
NASA's powerful James Webb Space Telescope has released stunning new images of Neptune and its rings, as well as seven of the planet's 14 known moons. Researchers say it's the clearest view of Neptune's rings since the Voyager 2 flyby in 1989.
NASA's powerful James Webb Space Telescope has released stunning new images of Neptune and its rings, as well as seven of the planet's 14 known moons. Researchers say it's the clearest view of Neptune's rings since the Voyager 2 flyby in 1989.
Rescue efforts underway after 230 whales stranded on Australian shore
About 230 whales have been stranded on Tasmania’s west coast in Australia, and at least half are presumed to still be alive, officials said.
About 230 whales have been stranded on Tasmania’s west coast in Australia, and at least half are presumed to still be alive, officials said.
US Space Force unveils official song 'Semper Supra'
'Semper Supra,' the Space Force song title, means 'always above' in Latin
'Semper Supra,' the Space Force song title, means 'always above' in Latin
Rare white black bear caught on Michigan trail camera
White fur on a black bear is often seen only in one part of North America - in British Columbia in Canada. But for one to appear in Michigan? "It's much much more rare" a DNR official said.
White fur on a black bear is often seen only in one part of North America - in British Columbia in Canada. But for one to appear in Michigan? "It's much much more rare" a DNR official said.
American Airlines confirms customer, employee data breach after phishing scam
The company said a small amount of information was contained in the hacked e-mail accounts.
The company said a small amount of information was contained in the hacked e-mail accounts.
Fueling test will determine fate of NASA’s next Artemis I moon rocket launch attempt
NASA managers said Monday they are ready to check engineers' work fixing a fuel leak on the Artemis I rocket, which scrubbed the space agency's most recent launch attempt from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
NASA managers said Monday they are ready to check engineers' work fixing a fuel leak on the Artemis I rocket, which scrubbed the space agency's most recent launch attempt from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
USDA OKs GMO purple tomatoes with enhanced ‘nutritional quality’
The seeds for the GMO purple tomato could be available in the U.S. as soon as spring 2023.
The seeds for the GMO purple tomato could be available in the U.S. as soon as spring 2023.
India welcomes back cheetahs after 70 years
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the cats into their enclosure Saturday morning.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the cats into their enclosure Saturday morning.
NASA's Mars Perseverance rover finds diversity, hints of microbial life in ancient lake bed rocks
NASA's Perseverance rover has spent 1.5 years on Mars exploring an ancient lake bed. Scientists say several rock samples collected on Mars have organic molecules associated with life. A follow-up mission will pick up these samples from Perseverance in 2030.
NASA's Perseverance rover has spent 1.5 years on Mars exploring an ancient lake bed. Scientists say several rock samples collected on Mars have organic molecules associated with life. A follow-up mission will pick up these samples from Perseverance in 2030.
A new space race? China adds urgency to US return to moon
It's not just rocket fuel propelling America's first moonshot after a half-century lull. Strategic rivalry with China's ambitious space program is helping drive NASA’s effort, as both nations push to establish the first lunar bases.
It's not just rocket fuel propelling America's first moonshot after a half-century lull. Strategic rivalry with China's ambitious space program is helping drive NASA’s effort, as both nations push to establish the first lunar bases.