Success! SpaceX launches rocket with Sirius XM satellite onboard
This was SpaceX's 25th launch this year.
This was SpaceX's 25th launch this year.
Second young elephant dies from virus at upstate NY zoo
A second young elephant has died at a central New York zoo despite frantic efforts by staff to combat a lethal virus.
A second young elephant has died at a central New York zoo despite frantic efforts by staff to combat a lethal virus.
Rocket motor fails to ignite on Virgin Galactic test flight
A Virgin Galactic test flight Saturday ended prematurely as the spacecraft's rocket motor failed to ignite and it then glided down safely to its landing site in southern New Mexico.
A Virgin Galactic test flight Saturday ended prematurely as the spacecraft's rocket motor failed to ignite and it then glided down safely to its landing site in southern New Mexico.
COVID-19 pandemic hits bird populations across region
The year 2020 has been for the birds, but it's also had a major impact on birds themselves.
The year 2020 has been for the birds, but it's also had a major impact on birds themselves.
Snow leopard tests positive for coronavirus at Kentucky zoo
A snow leopard at a Kentucky zoo is the first in the U.S. to test positive for the coronavirus.
A snow leopard at a Kentucky zoo is the first in the U.S. to test positive for the coronavirus.
Window opens for Virgin Galactic’s first rocket-powered test flight from spaceport
The window opens Friday for Virgin Galactic’s first rocket-powered test flight from Spaceport America in southern New Mexico as the company prepares for commercial flights next year.
The window opens Friday for Virgin Galactic’s first rocket-powered test flight from Spaceport America in southern New Mexico as the company prepares for commercial flights next year.
Astronaut from Long Island chosen for NASA Artemis squad
Astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli, a major in the U.S. Marines, considers Baldwin to be her hometown.
Astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli, a major in the U.S. Marines, considers Baldwin to be her hometown.
2020 world carbon dioxide emissions drop record 7% amid COVID-19 pandemic
New calculations show the world's carbon dioxide emissions plunged 7% in 2020 because of the pandemic lockdowns.
New calculations show the world's carbon dioxide emissions plunged 7% in 2020 because of the pandemic lockdowns.
Baby elephant at zoo in Syracuse dies suddenly
A baby elephant at a Syracuse zoo died from a virus just before his second birthday. Ajay, an Asian elephant calf, died on Wednesday.
A baby elephant at a Syracuse zoo died from a virus just before his second birthday. Ajay, an Asian elephant calf, died on Wednesday.
Northern Lights set to thrill US skywatchers
Skywatchers in some northern parts of the U.S. are set to enjoy the aurora borealis, or Northern Lights, this week.
Skywatchers in some northern parts of the U.S. are set to enjoy the aurora borealis, or Northern Lights, this week.
SpaceX Starship crash-lands during highest test flight
SpaceX launched its shiny, bullet-shaped, straight-out-of-science fiction Starship several miles into the air from a remote corner of Texas on Wednesday, but the 6 1/2-minute test flight ended in an explosive fireball at touchdown.
SpaceX launched its shiny, bullet-shaped, straight-out-of-science fiction Starship several miles into the air from a remote corner of Texas on Wednesday, but the 6 1/2-minute test flight ended in an explosive fireball at touchdown.
NASA reveals 18 astronauts on Artemis Team, includes first woman, next man on moon
The first woman and next man on the moon will come from this elite group.
The first woman and next man on the moon will come from this elite group.
Puppy rescued from alligator's jaws becomes newest 'deputy dog' for Florida sheriff's office
A tiny puppy whose owner rescued him from an alligator's jaws is now a "deputy dog" for a Florida sheriff's office.
A tiny puppy whose owner rescued him from an alligator's jaws is now a "deputy dog" for a Florida sheriff's office.
Humpback whale spotted in Hudson River off Manhattan
A humpback whale was spotted swimming in the Hudson River off Manhattan and may still be in the area.
A humpback whale was spotted swimming in the Hudson River off Manhattan and may still be in the area.
Unsold Long Island oysters being brought to sanctuaries
The market for fresh oysters on Long Island has collapsed. Growers have hundreds of thousands of unsold oysters.
The market for fresh oysters on Long Island has collapsed. Growers have hundreds of thousands of unsold oysters.
Chuck Yeager, first pilot to break sound barrier, dead at 97
Yeager, who retired from the Air Force as a brigadier general, was 97.
Yeager, who retired from the Air Force as a brigadier general, was 97.
Australian zoo animals tear open Christmas gifts to kick off holiday season
The South Australian Zoo released video of some of their furry residents opening Christmas gifts early to kickoff the holidays.
The South Australian Zoo released video of some of their furry residents opening Christmas gifts early to kickoff the holidays.
SpaceX launches rocket to resupply the ISS, completing 100th successful Falcon 9 liftoff
This mission hits several milestones for both SpaceX and NASA.
This mission hits several milestones for both SpaceX and NASA.
NASA grows radishes for first time onboard International Space Station
It was one small step for the plant kingdom but a giant leap for NASA after it grew radishes for the first time onboard the International Space Station last month.
It was one small step for the plant kingdom but a giant leap for NASA after it grew radishes for the first time onboard the International Space Station last month.
Zoo successfully rehabilitates snow leopard cubs that couldn't walk
"It's so amazing what zoos can accomplish for animals when they are willing to work together."
"It's so amazing what zoos can accomplish for animals when they are willing to work together."