Melting ice is likely causing Earth to spin faster; Here’s why that’s a problem for timekeepers
The retired Naval Observatory director of time explains why timekeepers around the world are still trying to figure out how to incorporate the increasing speed recorded over the past five years.
The retired Naval Observatory director of time explains why timekeepers around the world are still trying to figure out how to incorporate the increasing speed recorded over the past five years.
Sturgeon full moon: Last supermoon of 2022 rises Thursday
The last supermoon of the year, also known as the Sturgeon Moon, happens Thursday night and coincides with the peak of the Perseid meteor shower.
The last supermoon of the year, also known as the Sturgeon Moon, happens Thursday night and coincides with the peak of the Perseid meteor shower.
Perseid meteor shower peak: When and where you can see it
The Perseid meteor shower returns every year between July and August, offering sky-gazers a chance to enjoy the last weeks of the sweltering season outside, looking up at the night sky.
The Perseid meteor shower returns every year between July and August, offering sky-gazers a chance to enjoy the last weeks of the sweltering season outside, looking up at the night sky.
Snake hunters in Florida find massive 104-pound Burmese python near Big Cypress National Preserve
Imagine this: You're driving along the outskirts of a nature preserve, and suddenly you spot something slithering across the ground. But, it's not something small that's slithering, it's actually an 18-foot, 104-pound snake.
Imagine this: You're driving along the outskirts of a nature preserve, and suddenly you spot something slithering across the ground. But, it's not something small that's slithering, it's actually an 18-foot, 104-pound snake.
Potential Lyme disease vaccine: Major test begins
Researchers are seeking thousands of volunteers to test the first potential vaccine against Lyme disease in 20 years. The shot developed by Pfizer and French biotech Valneva aims to block Lyme spread while a tick is biting.
Researchers are seeking thousands of volunteers to test the first potential vaccine against Lyme disease in 20 years. The shot developed by Pfizer and French biotech Valneva aims to block Lyme spread while a tick is biting.
Spotted lanternfly glue traps pose risk to birds
Authorities in New York and New Jersey want residents to kill the invasive spotted lanternfly, which can devastate agriculture. But popular glue traps have an unintended consequence: they can also trap and injure birds.
Authorities in New York and New Jersey want residents to kill the invasive spotted lanternfly, which can devastate agriculture. But popular glue traps have an unintended consequence: they can also trap and injure birds.
Sharks bite boy, 8, during Bahamas vacation, report says: 'Like a scene from Jaws'
Boy jumped into Bahamas lagoon where nurse sharks were feeding, father says
Boy jumped into Bahamas lagoon where nurse sharks were feeding, father says
10 years and counting: NASA’s Curiosity continues its exploration of Mars
NASA's first rover on Mars landed in 1997. Since the 1990s, there have been four other rovers that have launched to the Red Planet.
NASA's first rover on Mars landed in 1997. Since the 1990s, there have been four other rovers that have launched to the Red Planet.
Florida python hunt: 800 compete to remove invasive snakes
More than 800 competitors will be trudging through the Florida Everglades for the next eight days, in search of invasive Burmese pythons that will bring in thousands of dollars in prize money.
More than 800 competitors will be trudging through the Florida Everglades for the next eight days, in search of invasive Burmese pythons that will bring in thousands of dollars in prize money.
'See it, squish it': Officials asking New Jersey residents to kill spotted lanternflies
The spotted lanternfly is an insect known as a planthopper, which originates in China and can cause devastating damage to agricultural crops and forests.
The spotted lanternfly is an insect known as a planthopper, which originates in China and can cause devastating damage to agricultural crops and forests.
Long Island officials sounding alarm over deer overpopulation problem
A deer management pilot program would allow hunters in the town of Southold more leniency to control the population.
A deer management pilot program would allow hunters in the town of Southold more leniency to control the population.
American, Japanese and Russian astronaut crew prepare to launch with SpaceX
Astronauts from three countries are scheduled to launch on the SpaceX Crew-5 mission to the space station this fall, and for the first time since NASA began launching from U.S. soil again, a Russian cosmonaut will be joining the crew.
Astronauts from three countries are scheduled to launch on the SpaceX Crew-5 mission to the space station this fall, and for the first time since NASA began launching from U.S. soil again, a Russian cosmonaut will be joining the crew.
Scientist apologizes after photo of star turns out to be slice of chorizo
A French scientist posted a photo of a slice of spicy Spanish sausage, claiming it was an image of a distant star taken by the James Webb Space Telescope.
A French scientist posted a photo of a slice of spicy Spanish sausage, claiming it was an image of a distant star taken by the James Webb Space Telescope.
Over 20 great white shark sightings reported off Cape Cod this week, forcing beach closures
Shark activity along the beaches of the U.S. Northeast has increased in recent years amid a rising seal population and conservation efforts, experts say.
Shark activity along the beaches of the U.S. Northeast has increased in recent years amid a rising seal population and conservation efforts, experts say.
Pig organs partially revived an hour after death in 'stunning' research
The Yale researchers said that the findings may help extend the health of human organs during surgery and expand the availability of donor organs.
The Yale researchers said that the findings may help extend the health of human organs during surgery and expand the availability of donor organs.
5-foot alligator surrendered to Suffolk County SPCA
A 9-year-old, 5-foot-long American Alligator named Zachary was turned over to the state Department of Environmental Conservation and the Suffolk County SPCA on Thursday.
A 9-year-old, 5-foot-long American Alligator named Zachary was turned over to the state Department of Environmental Conservation and the Suffolk County SPCA on Thursday.
'The world lost a beautiful, faith-filled soul': Colorado boy remembered after deadly rattlesnake bite
It’s been an arduous journey to surrender for Lindsey Currat. The Colorado mother prayed for five days under the care of trauma doctors, begging God to give her son back, heal him and perform a miracle.
It’s been an arduous journey to surrender for Lindsey Currat. The Colorado mother prayed for five days under the care of trauma doctors, begging God to give her son back, heal him and perform a miracle.
Nearly a dozen pups born to California wolf families
Two of California’s three existing wolf families, the Lassen pack and the Whaleback pack, have given birth to a total of 11 pups this year.
Two of California’s three existing wolf families, the Lassen pack and the Whaleback pack, have given birth to a total of 11 pups this year.
Hessian remains found at Revolutionary War battle site in New Jersey
Researchers discovered the remains of as many as 13 German soldiers who fought for the British during the American Revolutionary War buried in an apparent mass grave in New Jersey.
Researchers discovered the remains of as many as 13 German soldiers who fought for the British during the American Revolutionary War buried in an apparent mass grave in New Jersey.
Aerial video captures shark snack attack off New York beach
Experts with OCEARCH say these bait fish near the coast could be tied to the recent string of shark sightings in New York and New Jersey this summer
Experts with OCEARCH say these bait fish near the coast could be tied to the recent string of shark sightings in New York and New Jersey this summer