NASA’s Perseverance rover produces oxygen on Mars in historic first — water could be next, scientists say
NASA’s Mars rover, Perseverance, extracted oxygen from the red planet’s atmosphere for the first time, making it the first device to isolate the element on another planet.
NASA’s Mars rover, Perseverance, extracted oxygen from the red planet’s atmosphere for the first time, making it the first device to isolate the element on another planet.
Animal control officer coaxes ducklings out of drain with mother duck cell phone sounds
A Hayward animal control officer managed to coax 11 ducklings out of a storm drain they had fallen into by playing mother duck sounds on her cell phone.
A Hayward animal control officer managed to coax 11 ducklings out of a storm drain they had fallen into by playing mother duck sounds on her cell phone.
EU outlines ambitious AI regulations focused on risky uses
Lawmakers in the European Union are looking to regular the quickly evolving technology of artificial intelligence.
Lawmakers in the European Union are looking to regular the quickly evolving technology of artificial intelligence.
Part human, part monkey: Scientists engineer hybrid embryo in effort to grow organs
An international team of scientists said they created human-monkey embryos, or chimeras, to see if they could grow organs for people who need transplants.
An international team of scientists said they created human-monkey embryos, or chimeras, to see if they could grow organs for people who need transplants.
Supermoon Pink Moon to appear big and bright in the evening sky in April — here’s how to watch
This Pink Moon will be the first of two supermoons in 2021.
This Pink Moon will be the first of two supermoons in 2021.
Invasive jumping worms that 'thrash wildly' when handled reported in several US states
Jumping worms are native to East Asia, but they have been sold in the U.S. as fishing bait and are now deemed highly invasive, expert say.
Jumping worms are native to East Asia, but they have been sold in the U.S. as fishing bait and are now deemed highly invasive, expert say.
Man bitten by rattlesnake after attempting to pick it up with BBQ tongs
The man tried to pick up the poisonous snake with barbecue tongs and was bit on his left hand near this thumb, according to Riverside County Animal Services.
The man tried to pick up the poisonous snake with barbecue tongs and was bit on his left hand near this thumb, according to Riverside County Animal Services.
United customers can now schedule COVID-19 test, be cleared to fly through airline’s digital platform
United announced that flyers who need to pass a COVID-19 test before boarding the plane for their destination can now easily schedule a test and be cleared to fly through their digital platform.
United announced that flyers who need to pass a COVID-19 test before boarding the plane for their destination can now easily schedule a test and be cleared to fly through their digital platform.
Man killed by grizzly bear near Yellowstone National Park
A man who was fishing near Yellowstone National Park in Montana was attacked by a grizzly bear and later died.
A man who was fishing near Yellowstone National Park in Montana was attacked by a grizzly bear and later died.
Lost lamb spends night in Irish jail cell after being rescued by police
Police in Ireland said the lost lamb had been separated from the flock over the weekend and was found wandering alone on a road.
Police in Ireland said the lost lamb had been separated from the flock over the weekend and was found wandering alone on a road.
NASA makes history with 1st flight of Ingenuity helicopter on Mars
NASA has made history with a successful first flight of its Ingenuity helicopter on Mars.
NASA has made history with a successful first flight of its Ingenuity helicopter on Mars.
Video captures bird dropping fish onto a trucker’s windshield
A truck was rolling down a highway in North Carolina when its windshield was struck by a fish.
A truck was rolling down a highway in North Carolina when its windshield was struck by a fish.
Elephants kill suspected poacher in South African national park
A suspected poacher was killed by a herd of elephants in South Africa on Saturday, according to national park officials.
A suspected poacher was killed by a herd of elephants in South Africa on Saturday, according to national park officials.
Georgia Aquarium: Otters test positive for virus that causes COVID-19
The Georgia Aquarium said Sunday its Asian small-clawed otters tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
The Georgia Aquarium said Sunday its Asian small-clawed otters tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
SpaceX lands NASA's $2.89 billion contract to put humans on lunar surface with Starship
NASA on Friday announced a continued partnership with SpaceX in the development of the first commercial human lander that will safely carry the next American astronauts to the lunar surface, part of the Artemis Moon program.
NASA on Friday announced a continued partnership with SpaceX in the development of the first commercial human lander that will safely carry the next American astronauts to the lunar surface, part of the Artemis Moon program.
Lyrid meteor shower to light up night sky in April — here’s how to watch
Calling all stargazers: The first major meteor shower of the year — the Lyrids — will occur in mid-April and is expected to light up the evening sky with a dazzling display.
Calling all stargazers: The first major meteor shower of the year — the Lyrids — will occur in mid-April and is expected to light up the evening sky with a dazzling display.
Giant manta ray spotted near St. Petersburg
The giant manta ray is the largest ray in the world -- and one of them was spotted just 50 feet away from the shores of St. Petersburg.
The giant manta ray is the largest ray in the world -- and one of them was spotted just 50 feet away from the shores of St. Petersburg.
NASA satellite data could detect volcanic unrest years before eruptions
The key to prediction lies in subtle increases in radiant heat flux
The key to prediction lies in subtle increases in radiant heat flux
Study: 2.5 billion T. rex used to roam the Earth, but not all at once
A new study concludes that 2.5 billion Tyrannosaurus rex prowled North America.
A new study concludes that 2.5 billion Tyrannosaurus rex prowled North America.
Video shows manatee giving birth to calf in Siesta Key canal
Bystanders saw a manatee in a Siesta Key canal that appeared to be in distress -- only to soon realize she was actually giving birth.
Bystanders saw a manatee in a Siesta Key canal that appeared to be in distress -- only to soon realize she was actually giving birth.