Microbial life may exist in Martian frozen water pools, study finds
Although evidence of life on Mars hasn’t yet been discovered during any of NASA's robotic missions, scientists believe it could be a different story in small pools of water under the surface.
Although evidence of life on Mars hasn’t yet been discovered during any of NASA's robotic missions, scientists believe it could be a different story in small pools of water under the surface.
Atlas comet tracker: Last chance to spot comet that may never return
Outer space is giving stargazers a rare, celestial treat - an icy comet that will take 80,000 years to return – if it survives the trip – in the night sky! Here's how you can view it before it leaves our solar system:
Outer space is giving stargazers a rare, celestial treat - an icy comet that will take 80,000 years to return – if it survives the trip – in the night sky! Here's how you can view it before it leaves our solar system:
Extremely rare comet, supermoon combo will light up skies over NYC
October's supermoon is the closest of the year and it's teaming up with a comet for a rare stargazing two-for-one. The moon will be 222,055 miles away Wednesday night, making it seem even bigger and brighter than the August and September supermoons. It will reach its full lunar phase Thursday.
October's supermoon is the closest of the year and it's teaming up with a comet for a rare stargazing two-for-one. The moon will be 222,055 miles away Wednesday night, making it seem even bigger and brighter than the August and September supermoons. It will reach its full lunar phase Thursday.
Full moon October 2024: When, how to see this week's Hunter’s Moon
October’s full Moon is often known as the Hunter’s Moon, and this year’s happens when our celestial neighbor is closest, earning Supermoon status. Here's when you should look up this week.
October’s full Moon is often known as the Hunter’s Moon, and this year’s happens when our celestial neighbor is closest, earning Supermoon status. Here's when you should look up this week.
Rare comet lights up the sky, won't return for 80,000 years
A rare comet that won’t be seen for another 80,000 years is visible in the night sky through part of October.
A rare comet that won’t be seen for another 80,000 years is visible in the night sky through part of October.
Recreational marijuana poses danger to pets
Recreational marijuana may be legal in New York, but it?s not for our four legged friends. FOX 5 NY?s Duarte Geraldino shows us how local vets are raising a red flag after seeing dogs and cats who?ve accidentally gotten ahold of pot.
Recreational marijuana may be legal in New York, but it?s not for our four legged friends. FOX 5 NY?s Duarte Geraldino shows us how local vets are raising a red flag after seeing dogs and cats who?ve accidentally gotten ahold of pot.
How extreme weather affects Long Island pumpkins
Just in time for Halloween, now its a good time to check out how pumpkins in our area are doing. FOX 5 NY?s Jodi Goldberg shows us how some extreme weather conditions have impacted those beginning to grow on Long Island.
Just in time for Halloween, now its a good time to check out how pumpkins in our area are doing. FOX 5 NY?s Jodi Goldberg shows us how some extreme weather conditions have impacted those beginning to grow on Long Island.
Watch: Bear caught enjoying 'spa day' in California backyard pool
A video recorded in San Bernardino County captures a bear enjoying a "spa day" by taking a dip in a backyard pool.
A video recorded in San Bernardino County captures a bear enjoying a "spa day" by taking a dip in a backyard pool.
Most anticipated comet of the year makes closest approach to Earth this weekend
Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas made its closest pass to Earth this weekend, but weather permitting, it should be visible to the naked eye until the end of October. Here's what to know.
Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas made its closest pass to Earth this weekend, but weather permitting, it should be visible to the naked eye until the end of October. Here's what to know.
Watch magical moment man proposes under dreamy purple aurora
The geomagnetic storm this week helped make the aurora incredibly vibrant, and brought Northern Light displays to much of the northern U.S.
The geomagnetic storm this week helped make the aurora incredibly vibrant, and brought Northern Light displays to much of the northern U.S.
Caught on camera: Lightning bolt blasts bald eagle from tree
It's like something out of a movie: Video shows two birds perched on a dying cottonwood tree in Colorado. Suddenly, the nest explodes and both birds are knocked unconscious.
It's like something out of a movie: Video shows two birds perched on a dying cottonwood tree in Colorado. Suddenly, the nest explodes and both birds are knocked unconscious.
Northern Lights illuminates NYC, NJ sky: Did you see it?
Skies across the northeast were lit up by a rare aurora borealis on Thursday night thanks a geomagnetic storm, delighting stargazers.
Skies across the northeast were lit up by a rare aurora borealis on Thursday night thanks a geomagnetic storm, delighting stargazers.
Fat Bear Week 2024: Grazer takes the crown after confronting her cub’s killer
In an emotional turn of events, Grazer won the 2024 Fat Bear Week contest, defeating Chunk, the bear that killed her cub earlier this summer. Fans from around the world cast over 40,000 votes in this Alaskan wildlife competition.
In an emotional turn of events, Grazer won the 2024 Fat Bear Week contest, defeating Chunk, the bear that killed her cub earlier this summer. Fans from around the world cast over 40,000 votes in this Alaskan wildlife competition.
The yellow dye in Cheetos makes skin transparent, scientists find
A recent study revealed that the yellow dye used in Cheetos can make mouse skin temporarily transparent, allowing researchers to view internal organs without invasive techniques.
A recent study revealed that the yellow dye used in Cheetos can make mouse skin temporarily transparent, allowing researchers to view internal organs without invasive techniques.
'Severe' geomagnetic storm could blow power grid with satellite, radio blackouts possible during Milton
A severe geomagnetic storm is forecast at the same time Hurricane Milton is forecast to strike Florida.
A severe geomagnetic storm is forecast at the same time Hurricane Milton is forecast to strike Florida.
Rare Tsuchinshan-Atlas comet should now be visible: Here's how to see it
"It'll be this fuzzy circle with a long tail stretching away from it."
"It'll be this fuzzy circle with a long tail stretching away from it."
Colorado black bear attacks 74-year-old man after breaking into home
Colorado Parks and Wildlife says it’s ‘certainly lucky we didn’t have a fatality’ in Lake City.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife says it’s ‘certainly lucky we didn’t have a fatality’ in Lake City.
Mount Everest, the world's tallest mountain, is still growing — here’s why
Mount Everest is growing taller every year, and new research suggests that the merger of two rivers thousands of years ago plays a key role in its rise.
Mount Everest is growing taller every year, and new research suggests that the merger of two rivers thousands of years ago plays a key role in its rise.
Dolphins smile at each other while playing, study says
Dolphins are actually smiling at each other when they open their mouths while playing with one another, according to a recent study out of Italy.
Dolphins are actually smiling at each other when they open their mouths while playing with one another, according to a recent study out of Italy.
NYPD finds snake in bag in Bronx: VIDEO
The NYPD found a snake in a bag in the Bronx on Saturday afternoon.
The NYPD found a snake in a bag in the Bronx on Saturday afternoon.