NASA looking to hire astronauts: Do you have what it takes?
Applicants who are accepted can expect an annual salary of $152,258 per year.
Applicants who are accepted can expect an annual salary of $152,258 per year.
Whale that vanished from Atlantic over 200 years ago spotted off Massachusetts: 'Shouldn't exist'
Scientists from the New England Aquarium (NEA) in Boston were flying off the coast of Nantucket on Friday when they saw a leviathan that has been extinct for over 200 years: a gray whale.
Scientists from the New England Aquarium (NEA) in Boston were flying off the coast of Nantucket on Friday when they saw a leviathan that has been extinct for over 200 years: a gray whale.
Las Vegas’ Bellagio helps rescue yellow-billed loon from its fountain
The Bellagio in Las Vegas had to pause its fountain show, as it worked with officials to rescue a yellow-billed loon who “found comfort" in the water.
The Bellagio in Las Vegas had to pause its fountain show, as it worked with officials to rescue a yellow-billed loon who “found comfort" in the water.
White shark breaks records with historic journey from South Carolina to Mexico
A white shark, LeeBeth, recently made a historic journey from South Carolina to Mexico, marking the furthest westward tracking of a white shark in the Gulf of Mexico.
A white shark, LeeBeth, recently made a historic journey from South Carolina to Mexico, marking the furthest westward tracking of a white shark in the Gulf of Mexico.
The Arctic Ocean could be ‘ice-free’ by 2030s, study warns
The study defines “ice-free" as when the Arctic Ocean has less than 400,000 square miles of ice.
The study defines “ice-free" as when the Arctic Ocean has less than 400,000 square miles of ice.
ESA's Comet Interceptor will be 1st mission to visit 'pristine' object
The mission, called Comet Interceptor, will be the first mission to visit the cosmic object.
The mission, called Comet Interceptor, will be the first mission to visit the cosmic object.
How the military’s new X-65 plane might revolutionize aircraft design
The experimental new X-plane is designed to not have any external parts to improve weight issues and make it more aerodynamic.
The experimental new X-plane is designed to not have any external parts to improve weight issues and make it more aerodynamic.
Scientists photograph ‘lost bird,’ not seen for decades, during expedition in Africa
According to the American Bird Conservancy, the yellow-crested helmetshrike had not been seen in nearly two decades. It had never been photographed.
According to the American Bird Conservancy, the yellow-crested helmetshrike had not been seen in nearly two decades. It had never been photographed.
How much bigger is a supermoon, really?
In 2024, there are four supermoons to look forward to, and they happen four months in a row.
In 2024, there are four supermoons to look forward to, and they happen four months in a row.
March Napness: Contest underway to find the sleepiest sanctuary bear
You’ve heard of March Madness and Fat Bear Week, but are you ready for March Napness? As hibernating season comes to an end, the search is on for the sleepiest sanctuary bear.
You’ve heard of March Madness and Fat Bear Week, but are you ready for March Napness? As hibernating season comes to an end, the search is on for the sleepiest sanctuary bear.
‘Thousands of whales disappeared,’ likely starved to death amid strong heatwave: study
Researchers found a decline of nearly 7,000 whales between 2012 and 2021, which coincided with a massive marine heatwave sometimes referred to as “the blob."
Researchers found a decline of nearly 7,000 whales between 2012 and 2021, which coincided with a massive marine heatwave sometimes referred to as “the blob."
Scientists, isolated in Antarctic lab for months, began to develop their own accent
Scientists say if humans end up colonizing the moon or Mars, a new accent will surely develop over generations there as well.
Scientists say if humans end up colonizing the moon or Mars, a new accent will surely develop over generations there as well.
How to watch the total solar eclipse with NASA
April’s solar eclipse will be hard to miss. If you’re anywhere within a large swath of the U.S., all you’ll need to do is look up. But if you want to watch this once-in-a-lifetime celestial event with experts, NASA is ready for you.
April’s solar eclipse will be hard to miss. If you’re anywhere within a large swath of the U.S., all you’ll need to do is look up. But if you want to watch this once-in-a-lifetime celestial event with experts, NASA is ready for you.
Lunar lander sends final images from the moon before being put to sleep
The company plans to put the lander to “sleep” later Wednesday, then see if it can be awakened in three weeks, once lunar night ends.
The company plans to put the lander to “sleep” later Wednesday, then see if it can be awakened in three weeks, once lunar night ends.
One of world’s smallest fish makes sound as loud as gunshot, scientists find
The fish, known as Danionella cerebrum, is smaller than a grape and is transparent
The fish, known as Danionella cerebrum, is smaller than a grape and is transparent
Odysseus moon lander: More pictures sent back with only hours left until it dies
The toppled moon lander, Odysseus, managed to send back more images Tuesday. The lander is expected to die by early Wednesday.
The toppled moon lander, Odysseus, managed to send back more images Tuesday. The lander is expected to die by early Wednesday.
Delta adds second flight for viewing total solar eclipse on April 8
The company is adding a second flight for the path of totality, which will depart from Dallas-Fort Worth and arrive in Detroit at the same time as the other already-sold-out flight.
The company is adding a second flight for the path of totality, which will depart from Dallas-Fort Worth and arrive in Detroit at the same time as the other already-sold-out flight.
Watch: Bear trio gets evicted from building in California's Lake Tahoe
A family of three bears had bear-ly moved into a building in California’s Lake Tahoe when they got the boot.
A family of three bears had bear-ly moved into a building in California’s Lake Tahoe when they got the boot.
A look at NYC's most memorable animal celebrities
Flaco is the latest in a long line of non-human celebrities that have made New York City their home over the years.
Flaco is the latest in a long line of non-human celebrities that have made New York City their home over the years.
Joro spiders known for giant webs poised to invade more US cities, study warns
Joro spiders have been found in new research to be even more "urban tolerant" than previously believed, setting these creatures up to invade even more U.S. cities.
Joro spiders have been found in new research to be even more "urban tolerant" than previously believed, setting these creatures up to invade even more U.S. cities.