NASA's Ingenuity helicopter takes final flight on Mars
NASA's Ingenuity Mars helicopter was widely acclaimed to be the "Wright Brothers moment" of space exploration. Officials made the unexpected announcement this week that its mission has ended.
NASA's Ingenuity Mars helicopter was widely acclaimed to be the "Wright Brothers moment" of space exploration. Officials made the unexpected announcement this week that its mission has ended.
Man accused of hoarding over 100 exotic animals at Nassau County home
A man in Nassau County is facing charges after being accused of hoarding over 100 exotic animals inside his home's basement and backyard.
A man in Nassau County is facing charges after being accused of hoarding over 100 exotic animals inside his home's basement and backyard.
First-ever successful IVF pregnancy in rhinos could save species from extinction
There are only two northern white rhinos left in the world and this recent scientific development could save them from extinction.
There are only two northern white rhinos left in the world and this recent scientific development could save them from extinction.
Yankees could face cosmic challenge vs. Marlins during NYC solar eclipse
Although the eclipse will only be partial, the moon will cast its shadow over Yankee Stadium as the two East Coast franchises play.
Although the eclipse will only be partial, the moon will cast its shadow over Yankee Stadium as the two East Coast franchises play.
Japan's SLIM moon lander hit its target, but it appears to be upside-down
Japan’s space agency said Thursday that its first lunar mission hit the tiny patch of the moon's surface it was aiming for, although the probe appears to be lying upside-down.
Japan’s space agency said Thursday that its first lunar mission hit the tiny patch of the moon's surface it was aiming for, although the probe appears to be lying upside-down.
Celebrity bald eagle 'Rover' returns to Central Park
Rover, the bald eagle who became a local celebrity when he was spotted hunting seagulls in Central Park in 2022, made his triumphant return to Manhattan on Monday.
Rover, the bald eagle who became a local celebrity when he was spotted hunting seagulls in Central Park in 2022, made his triumphant return to Manhattan on Monday.
Full Wolf Moon: When to see the first full moon of 2024 this week
The first full Moon of 2024 will light up the night's sky on Thursday if weather conditions are clear.
The first full Moon of 2024 will light up the night's sky on Thursday if weather conditions are clear.
Map: Here's where the double broods of cicadas will emerge in 2024
For the first time in 221 years, two different broods of cicadas will emerge simultaneously – and some states will be lucky enough to see both groups.
For the first time in 221 years, two different broods of cicadas will emerge simultaneously – and some states will be lucky enough to see both groups.
Watch: 'Frozen' alligators brumate in North Carolina swamp
Don’t worry, the alligators are alive and well.
Don’t worry, the alligators are alive and well.
See the asteroid sample a NASA spacecraft took 7 years to bring back to Earth
NASA's OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample canister is no longer holding up science after the curation team at Johnson Space Center removed two fasteners preventing access to the full sample from asteroid Bennu.
NASA's OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample canister is no longer holding up science after the curation team at Johnson Space Center removed two fasteners preventing access to the full sample from asteroid Bennu.
Solar eclipse 2024: These U.S. cities are in the path of totality
More than 31 million people live in the path of the Great North American Solar Eclipse, and millions more are expected to flood towns in its path. Here's where you can see it.
More than 31 million people live in the path of the Great North American Solar Eclipse, and millions more are expected to flood towns in its path. Here's where you can see it.
Study: Men are better at navigating directions than women but not for the reasons you think
Researchers found that women and men have the same potential for navigational skills and it all depends on the persons' experiences growing up that set them up for their future.
Researchers found that women and men have the same potential for navigational skills and it all depends on the persons' experiences growing up that set them up for their future.
Japan becomes fifth country to land spacecraft on moon, but probe may soon fail
Japan became the fifth country in history to reach the moon when one of its spacecrafts without astronauts successfully made a soft landing on the lunar surface early Saturday.
Japan became the fifth country in history to reach the moon when one of its spacecrafts without astronauts successfully made a soft landing on the lunar surface early Saturday.
Brian Barczyk, reptile expert and YouTuber, dies of pancreatic cancer
Barczyk amassed a large following by creating videos that captured his enthusiasm for reptiles and other wildlife.
Barczyk amassed a large following by creating videos that captured his enthusiasm for reptiles and other wildlife.
'Disease X': Scientists creating contingency plan for infectious virus outbreak
Scientists at the World Economic Forum happening this week say they are discussing the hypothetical virus in order to prepare properly for it.
Scientists at the World Economic Forum happening this week say they are discussing the hypothetical virus in order to prepare properly for it.
Maryland boy, 10, attacked by shark during 'shark tank' expedition at Bahamas resort: police
A 10-year-old boy from Maryland is lucky to be alive after he was attacked while inside a shark tank at a Bahamas resort.
A 10-year-old boy from Maryland is lucky to be alive after he was attacked while inside a shark tank at a Bahamas resort.
Peregrine moon lander to burn up in Earth’s atmosphere ending mission
Astrobotic’s first robotic Moon mission was foiled by a propulsion system failure soon after launching from Florida on Jan. 8.
Astrobotic’s first robotic Moon mission was foiled by a propulsion system failure soon after launching from Florida on Jan. 8.
Massive system of ancient cities discovered in the Amazon: Study
It took more than two decades for researchers to thoroughly investigate the region.
It took more than two decades for researchers to thoroughly investigate the region.
Crawling into Hearts: Bronx Zoo's 'Name a Roach' event creeps back for Valentine's Day
Once again, the Bronx Zoo is offering people the opportunity you can name a Madagascar hissing cockroach after someone they care about (or not).
Once again, the Bronx Zoo is offering people the opportunity you can name a Madagascar hissing cockroach after someone they care about (or not).
This is the case that protected a phone falling 16,000 feet
It’s the “drop test of the decade,” according to the company taking credit for the phone’s survival.
It’s the “drop test of the decade,” according to the company taking credit for the phone’s survival.