Space junk may threaten flight delays as satellites crowd Earth’s orbit
While a flight delay or diversion because of bad weather sounds routine, what about a delay caused by…
Extraordinary photo captures first appearance of Siberian peregrine falcon in Australia’s arid center
A wildlife researcher has made a historic sighting of a Siberian peregrine falcon in central Australia, a region…
Newly discovered jawed fish rewrites the path of tooth evolution
A newly described fossil fish species, Romundina gagnieri, has revealed teeth growing on bony plates that line the…
NASA seeks to bolster workforce, reduce reliance on contractors
WASHINGTON — After losing about 20% of its civil servant workforce in the past year, NASA’s administrator says…
This Giant Python in Indonesia Is Officially the Longest Snake Ever Recorded
Guinness World Records confirmed that a massive female reticulated python found in Indonesia is the longest wild snake…
Scientists make concerning discovery while studying ocean hidden under ice — here are the details
A hidden ocean beneath Antarctica’s largest ice shelf could be the continent’s Achilles’ heel — and a major…
A Solar Flare Hit Earth’s Atmosphere, Here’s What the ISS Saw From Orbit
Shimmering green lights have once again danced across Earth’s upper atmosphere, captured in a striking timelapse from the…
Couple Sees Strange, Naked Creature Run Across The Yard — Then Realize What It Is
Last year, Kenneth Kick and his wife, Paige, couldn’t believe their eyes when an unusual wild animal came…
New forecasts offer early warning of Arctic sea ice loss
Arctic sea ice plays a major role in shaping Earth’s climate system. By reflecting sunlight and helping cool…
Something Mysteriously Powerful Slammed Into Earth in 2023. Scientists Now Have a Theory
In astrophysics, extreme events may call for extreme interpretations. Sometimes, that means weighing every possible option for what…
Photographer captures startling image of elephant in unexpected situation: ‘Tragically getting stuck’
In a photograph that captures the plight of the largest living land animals, a lone Sri Lankan elephant…
NASA discovers a massive ‘starless’ cloud in deep space
Cloud-9 sits in a universe that rarely stops shining. Telescopes are built to chase that light and record…