What is nuclear fusion? Recent advance in research could be a clean-energy breakthrough
Researchers and outside experts acknowledge it will likely take decades more before fusion might one day be used to produce nearly limitless carbon-free energy.
Researchers and outside experts acknowledge it will likely take decades more before fusion might one day be used to produce nearly limitless carbon-free energy.
Heartbreaking photos show whale migrated 3,000 miles despite broken spine
She miraculously carried on with her yearly migration from Canada to Hawaii with a paralyzed tail and, sadly, will not be strong enough to make it back.
She miraculously carried on with her yearly migration from Canada to Hawaii with a paralyzed tail and, sadly, will not be strong enough to make it back.
'It's raining monkeys!' Florida man records monkeys jumping from trees into river at Silver Springs State Park
When you're exploring the great outdoors in Florida, you might expect to see alligators in the water or native egrets flying above. But as one man and his family were boating down the Silver River in Silver Springs State Park, they probably didn't expect to see monkeys leaping from trees into the water right in front of them.
When you're exploring the great outdoors in Florida, you might expect to see alligators in the water or native egrets flying above. But as one man and his family were boating down the Silver River in Silver Springs State Park, they probably didn't expect to see monkeys leaping from trees into the water right in front of them.
P-22: LA's celebrity mountain lion captured after days-long search
P-22, the mountain lion at the center of a days-long search across Los Angeles, has been captured. Officials now believe the famous big cat may have been struck by a car.
P-22, the mountain lion at the center of a days-long search across Los Angeles, has been captured. Officials now believe the famous big cat may have been struck by a car.
US scientists make major breakthrough in ‘limitless, zero-carbon’ fusion energy: report
Scientists have been struggling to harness the fusion reaction that powers the Sun for more than half a century.
Scientists have been struggling to harness the fusion reaction that powers the Sun for more than half a century.
These animals are champions in this year’s Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
This year’s star is a clumsy, 3-month-old lion cub figuring out his way in the wilds of the Serengeti -- though a sassy penguin topped the list, too.
This year’s star is a clumsy, 3-month-old lion cub figuring out his way in the wilds of the Serengeti -- though a sassy penguin topped the list, too.
Watch: Lion cubs rescued from Ukraine play in Minnesota snow
Four lion cubs rescued from Ukraine are making themselves at home as they experience their first Minnesota winter.
Four lion cubs rescued from Ukraine are making themselves at home as they experience their first Minnesota winter.
This interactive map tells you everything you didn’t want to know about an asteroid hitting Earth
If an asteroid were to strike New York City, have you ever wondered how many people would be instantly vaporized? Then this morbid, interactive map is for you.
If an asteroid were to strike New York City, have you ever wondered how many people would be instantly vaporized? Then this morbid, interactive map is for you.
Spirit Airlines flight attendant fired because she was too overweight for jump seat, she claims in lawsuit
The former Spirit Airlines flight attendant claims the airline violated Civil Rights Act.
The former Spirit Airlines flight attendant claims the airline violated Civil Rights Act.
Never-before-seen fish: Researchers discuss new species found more than 3 miles under the sea
Australian researchers searched deeper than scuba divers and submarines could go and found some never-before-seen specimens.
Australian researchers searched deeper than scuba divers and submarines could go and found some never-before-seen specimens.
Steve Aoki, T.O.P. among crew for SpaceX's privately-funded moon mission
Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa has selected eight people as crew members for his private flight around the moon on a SpaceX spaceship.
Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa has selected eight people as crew members for his private flight around the moon on a SpaceX spaceship.
SpaceX blasts another batch of internet satellites into orbit -- for a competitor
It was another seemingly routine mission for SpaceX, which has now launched over 3,000 small satellites into space as the company builds out its Starlink constellation. But this time, the payload belonged to OneWeb, something of a Starlink competitor.
It was another seemingly routine mission for SpaceX, which has now launched over 3,000 small satellites into space as the company builds out its Starlink constellation. But this time, the payload belonged to OneWeb, something of a Starlink competitor.
Initial Thanksgiving western monarch butterfly count shows promise with highest total in 20 years
The preliminary western monarch butterfly count found more than 300,000 monarch butterflies across 183 sites in California.
The preliminary western monarch butterfly count found more than 300,000 monarch butterflies across 183 sites in California.
Drug to prevent Alzheimer's? Study to begin enrolling young participants in ultimate test
Unlike most other Alzheimer’s prevention trials, this one will enroll people up to 25 years before the expected onset of dementia. Some participants could be as young as 18.
Unlike most other Alzheimer’s prevention trials, this one will enroll people up to 25 years before the expected onset of dementia. Some participants could be as young as 18.
Lava from Mauna Loa volcano could threaten Hawaii road
Last week, officials said the earliest the lava could hit the road was one week.
Last week, officials said the earliest the lava could hit the road was one week.
Winter solstice 2022: What is it and when is it happening?
Winter is coming, for those of us living in the Northern Hemisphere, anyway.
Winter is coming, for those of us living in the Northern Hemisphere, anyway.
NASA's most requested photo, the ‘Blue Marble', turns 50
It’s an iconic photo of our home planet: The wispy white clouds and ice caps swirling with the blues and tans of the land and sea – all standing in stark contrast to the blackness of space. But you may not know the full story behind this unique view of Earth.
It’s an iconic photo of our home planet: The wispy white clouds and ice caps swirling with the blues and tans of the land and sea – all standing in stark contrast to the blackness of space. But you may not know the full story behind this unique view of Earth.
Archaeologists: Mystery debris found on Florida beach likely shipwreck remains from 1800s
The mystery items found along a Florida beach are likely shipwreck remains from the mid to late 1800s, state archaeologists said during a visit to the Daytona Beach Shores site Tuesday.
The mystery items found along a Florida beach are likely shipwreck remains from the mid to late 1800s, state archaeologists said during a visit to the Daytona Beach Shores site Tuesday.
Full cold moon 2022: When you can see it across America
The "cold moon" will be at its fullest just after 11 p.m. EST Wednesday, and you'll have a little bit more time to gaze at it since daylight saving time ended last month. The event is also known as the 'long night moon' or the 'moon before yule.'
The "cold moon" will be at its fullest just after 11 p.m. EST Wednesday, and you'll have a little bit more time to gaze at it since daylight saving time ended last month. The event is also known as the 'long night moon' or the 'moon before yule.'
NASA's Orion spacecraft offers last breathtaking views of the moon as it begins journey home
NASA's Orion spacecraft zoomed behind the moon once more, providing stunning views again of Earth and our planetary neighbor, before firing up its engines Monday to set it on course for Earth in the final stages of the Artemis 1 mission.
NASA's Orion spacecraft zoomed behind the moon once more, providing stunning views again of Earth and our planetary neighbor, before firing up its engines Monday to set it on course for Earth in the final stages of the Artemis 1 mission.