NASA mathematicians portrayed in ‘Hidden Figures’ to be honored with Congressional Gold Medals
The three African-American women whose stories were shared in the 2016 movie “Hidden Figures” will be awarded Congressional Gold Medals.
The three African-American women whose stories were shared in the 2016 movie “Hidden Figures” will be awarded Congressional Gold Medals.
Turtles found in Washington park with swastikas painted on their shells
The turtles were spotted by park visitors near Seattle and believed to have been released into the area.
The turtles were spotted by park visitors near Seattle and believed to have been released into the area.
SpaceX launches second round of internet satellites
After a quiet few months at Cape Canaveral, SpaceX launched a second round of satellites for its global internet network this morning. Sixty tightly-packed Starlink satellites blasted off atop a Falcon 9 rocket at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, on time at 9:56 a.m.
After a quiet few months at Cape Canaveral, SpaceX launched a second round of satellites for its global internet network this morning. Sixty tightly-packed Starlink satellites blasted off atop a Falcon 9 rocket at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, on time at 9:56 a.m.
Mercury putting on rare show Monday, parading across the sun
Earthlings get treated to just 13 or 14 Mercury transits a century.
Earthlings get treated to just 13 or 14 Mercury transits a century.
Airbus reveals details about secret stealth program
Airbus has released information about a secret stealth drone project that has been worked on in secrecy for more than a decade.
Airbus has released information about a secret stealth drone project that has been worked on in secrecy for more than a decade.
How to watch Mercury transit the sun in rare event on Monday
Astronomers and sky watchers will be ready for a rare celestial event taking place Monday, November 11th. That's when Mercury, our innermost planet, passes directly between Earth and the sun.
Astronomers and sky watchers will be ready for a rare celestial event taking place Monday, November 11th. That's when Mercury, our innermost planet, passes directly between Earth and the sun.
Neural images show no difference in math skills between genders, researchers say
A research team at Carnegie Mellon University found new evidence that there exists no difference in brain function or math ability between genders.
A research team at Carnegie Mellon University found new evidence that there exists no difference in brain function or math ability between genders.
Wild turkeys roam retirement community in New Jersey
As he makes his way to his shed each day, John Magsamen is typically not by himself. He said he has counted about 35 wild turkeys hanging out in his backyard.
As he makes his way to his shed each day, John Magsamen is typically not by himself. He said he has counted about 35 wild turkeys hanging out in his backyard.
New Jersey wild turkeys
As he makes his way to his shed each day, John Magsamen is typically not by himself. He said he has counted about 35 wild turkeys hanging out in his backyard.
As he makes his way to his shed each day, John Magsamen is typically not by himself. He said he has counted about 35 wild turkeys hanging out in his backyard.
Pilot dies when single-engine plane crashes into home in Upland
A pilot was killed in a single-engine plane crash Thursday after it collided into a home in the Upland area, the San Bernardino County Fire Department confirmed.
A pilot was killed in a single-engine plane crash Thursday after it collided into a home in the Upland area, the San Bernardino County Fire Department confirmed.
Police arrest woman who climbed into Bronx Zoo lion habitat
A woman who reportedly climbed over a safety barrier at the Bronx Zoo lion exhibit has been arrested.
A woman who reportedly climbed over a safety barrier at the Bronx Zoo lion exhibit has been arrested.
As lobster season slows, prices rise and fishermen worry
A drop in the catch of lobsters off Maine has customers paying more and fishermen concerned about the future.
A drop in the catch of lobsters off Maine has customers paying more and fishermen concerned about the future.
Orangutan granted 'personhood' settles into new central Florida home
A 33-year-old orangutan granted legal personhood by a judge in Argentina is settling into her new surroundings at the Center for Great Apes in central Florida.
A 33-year-old orangutan granted legal personhood by a judge in Argentina is settling into her new surroundings at the Center for Great Apes in central Florida.
New strain of HIV detected for the first time in 19 years
A team of scientists discovered a new strain of HIV for the first time in 19 years and published the findings Wednesday.
A team of scientists discovered a new strain of HIV for the first time in 19 years and published the findings Wednesday.
California deputies help rescue bear named 'T-Shirt' who became stuck inside a dumpster
A hungry bear named "T-Shirt" put on quite the show for deputies on the north shore of Lake Tahoe after becoming trapped inside a dumpster.
A hungry bear named "T-Shirt" put on quite the show for deputies on the north shore of Lake Tahoe after becoming trapped inside a dumpster.
Trump advisers want to ‘modernize’ national parks with wifi, food trucks and Amazon deliveries
A committee of advisers delivered a set of recommendations to the Trump administration last month that they claim will revitalize America’s national parks and make a dent in the $11.9 billion maintenance backlog faced by the National Park Service.
A committee of advisers delivered a set of recommendations to the Trump administration last month that they claim will revitalize America’s national parks and make a dent in the $11.9 billion maintenance backlog faced by the National Park Service.
Monkeys jump from trees into Florida river near kayaker
A man kayaking on a Florida river captured wild video of monkeys jumping from the trees into the water around him.
A man kayaking on a Florida river captured wild video of monkeys jumping from the trees into the water around him.
‘Untold suffering’: 11,000 scientists issue stark warning about effects of climate change
More than 11,000 scientists from around the world have issued a warning about climate change, declaring "clearly and unequivocally that planet Earth is facing a climate emergency," in a new report published in BioScience.
More than 11,000 scientists from around the world have issued a warning about climate change, declaring "clearly and unequivocally that planet Earth is facing a climate emergency," in a new report published in BioScience.
Earth just experienced the hottest October on record, European climate officials say
The Copernicus Climate Change Service confirmed that last month was the hottest October on record globally, according to data released by the European organization.
The Copernicus Climate Change Service confirmed that last month was the hottest October on record globally, according to data released by the European organization.
Massive 2,000-foot asteroid to whiz past Earth later this month
An asteroid slightly smaller than the largest structure in the U.S. is slated to harmlessly zoom past Earth later this month.
An asteroid slightly smaller than the largest structure in the U.S. is slated to harmlessly zoom past Earth later this month.