Father-daughter 202 million-year-old fossil find could be largest prehistoric marine reptile
Ruby, then 11, and her father, Justin Reynolds, found the first piece of the second jawbone in May 2020. Experts have identified the bones as belonging to a newly discovered species of prehistoric marine reptile that would have measured 65-feet long.
Mini rope bridges built to help tiny dormice in UK
An area of trees that became infected with fungus had to be cleared, leaving the tiny critters’ habitats disconnected.
Free entry to all national parks offered for National Park Week 2024 – what to know
Free entry to all U.S. national parks is being offered as a kick off to National Park Week 2024. Here’s what to know.
Culinary students compete to send food to ISS
High School culinary students from around the world competed to have their breakfast entree sent up to space. FOX 26 Photojournalist Darlene Janik Faires shows us what the teams cooked up for Space Center Houson's annual 'Hunch' culinary challenge.
New monster Milky Way black hole once-in-a-lifetime discovery, scientists say
European scientists say they have discovered the biggest stellar black hole yet in the Milky Way, less than 2,000 light-years from Earth.
Alaska Airlines ground stop lifted but flight delays expected all day
The FAA grounded all Alaska Airlines flights across the country Wednesday morning for an hour, and delays were expected to continue throughout the day.
U.S. Air Force uncovers ancient campsite on New Mexico base: 'Marks a pivotal moment'
United States Air Force (USAF) service members recently discovered an ancient campsite that dates back over 8,000 years, according to officials.
NASA to send drone-like lander to explore Saturn’s moon, Titan
The rotorcraft lander, named Dragonfly, is set to launch in July 2028.
NASA seeks new ideas for Mars sample return mission due to budget constraints
The current Mars sample return plan would cause NASA to take funds from other planned missions. The space agency is seeking an alternate plan for getting Mars samples back in the 2030s and for less than $7 billion.
How loud do cicadas get?
Certain species of cicadas in North America can produce calls reaching levels of around 100 decibels or higher, akin to the noise produced by a lawnmower or a passing jet aircraft.
Total eclipse of the heart: Couple gets engaged on special Delta flight to totality
A New York City man proposed in one of the most epic ways imaginable, possibly outshadowing the largest shadow of the year.
Pelicans, dolphin compete for fish in Florida
An amazing scene unfolded in Florida as a group of pelicans and a dolphin competed to catch a fish in the crystal-clear waters of Honeymoon Island.
6 things to know about the first space shuttle flight
Back on April 12, 1981, the space shuttle roared to life for the first time. Columbia lifted off from Kennedy Space Center carrying two astronauts – a moonwalker, John Young, and a rookie, Bob Crippen.
US, Japan announce joint venture for Moon exploration
The pressurized rover will be in addition to one in development by U.S. companies that is expected to be in operation by 2030. The last lunar vehicle to be used on the Moon happened during the Apollo 17 mission in 1972.
Astronauts get eerie view of Moon’s shadow as it trudges across Earth during solar eclipse
The astronauts living and working on the International Space Station orbit the Earth about every 90 minutes, witnessing 16 sunrises and sunsets day, along with up to five eclipses a year.
Peter Higgs, physicist who theorized Higgs boson particle, dies at 94
Peter Higgs, the Nobel prize-winning physicist who theorized the “God particle,” has died.
Moon movies: Cap off Eclipse Day with a movie night
The Great North American Eclipse has come and gone. But you can keep the moon mania going with a movie night.
2024 eclipse: See photos of the celestial event
Millions of spectators along a narrow corridor stretching from Mexico to the U.S. to Canada witnessed the celestial event.
Solar eclipse 2024: Photos, videos from across the US
The 2024 Great North American eclipse is finally here. Here are live updates from the big event.
I looked at the eclipse without glasses; now what?
Looking at a solar eclipse without glasses is dangerous. If you think you sustained eye damage, visit an eye doctor as soon as possible.