NASA's next Mars rover is brawniest and brainiest one yet
Set to rocket away this week from Florida, The spacecraft named Perseverance is NASA's brawniest and brainiest Martian rover yet.
Set to rocket away this week from Florida, The spacecraft named Perseverance is NASA's brawniest and brainiest Martian rover yet.
Phase 3 of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine trial to begin at Baylor College of Medicine
Baylor College of Medicine will be one of 90 sites that will conduct phase three of the Moderna COVID-19 trials.
Baylor College of Medicine will be one of 90 sites that will conduct phase three of the Moderna COVID-19 trials.
Double meteor showers to light up the night sky this week in the wake of comet NEOWISE
A pair of meteor showers are set to peak on the night of Tuesday, July 28. The Southern delta Aquariids and the alpha Capricornids should both be visible.
A pair of meteor showers are set to peak on the night of Tuesday, July 28. The Southern delta Aquariids and the alpha Capricornids should both be visible.
Red squirrel launches itself at grey squirrel in viral photo
A photographer has captured a remarkable image of a red squirrel just before it attacks a grey squirrel for getting too close, British news agency South West News Service reports.
A photographer has captured a remarkable image of a red squirrel just before it attacks a grey squirrel for getting too close, British news agency South West News Service reports.
China launches ambitious attempt to land rover on Mars
China has launched its most ambitious Mars mission yet in an attempt to join the United States in successfully landing a spacecraft on the red planet.
China has launched its most ambitious Mars mission yet in an attempt to join the United States in successfully landing a spacecraft on the red planet.
Dazzling comet will make closest approach to Earth July 23 — here’s how to watch
In March, the comet was faint, but this month, the comet is relatively easy to observe with binoculars or a telescope. This comet continues to brighten, and is becoming visible to the naked eye.
In March, the comet was faint, but this month, the comet is relatively easy to observe with binoculars or a telescope. This comet continues to brighten, and is becoming visible to the naked eye.
Woman dodges swarm of flying ants at her home in UK
As summer continues, more people in the U.K. are reporting swarms of flying ants.
As summer continues, more people in the U.K. are reporting swarms of flying ants.
SpaceX breaks space shuttle's record for rocket turnaround time
The ANASIS-II satellite blasted off from breezy Cape Canaveral at 5:30 p.m. atop a Falcon 9 rocket – but not just any Falcon 9 rocket. This particular booster was the same one that hoisted two astronauts on the first-ever flight of a private crewed spacecraft to the space station.
The ANASIS-II satellite blasted off from breezy Cape Canaveral at 5:30 p.m. atop a Falcon 9 rocket – but not just any Falcon 9 rocket. This particular booster was the same one that hoisted two astronauts on the first-ever flight of a private crewed spacecraft to the space station.
Animal rescue organization warns of PPE risks to wildlife after gull found tangled in face mask
A gull was rescued after it was discovered with a disposable surgical face mask tangled around its legs in Chelmsford, England.
A gull was rescued after it was discovered with a disposable surgical face mask tangled around its legs in Chelmsford, England.
United Arab Emirates spacecraft blasts off from Japan to begin 7-month journey to Mars
A United Arab Emirates spacecraft has begun its journey to Mars in what is the Arab world’s first interplanetary mission.
A United Arab Emirates spacecraft has begun its journey to Mars in what is the Arab world’s first interplanetary mission.
Mosquitoes flying free as health departments focus on virus
The COVID-19 pandemic has pulled public health workers away from mosquito-related tasks -- leaving many localities vulnerable to potential mosquito threats.
The COVID-19 pandemic has pulled public health workers away from mosquito-related tasks -- leaving many localities vulnerable to potential mosquito threats.
Air conditioners could be aiding the spread of COVID-19 indoors, epidemiologists say
A recent study by the University of Maryland showed that some air conditioning units could spread the novel coronavirus.
A recent study by the University of Maryland showed that some air conditioning units could spread the novel coronavirus.
Space Force selects 2,410 ‘space operators’ for transfer into new military branch starting Sept. 1
In May, the new military branch invited specialized active-duty airmen to apply to volunteer for transfer.
In May, the new military branch invited specialized active-duty airmen to apply to volunteer for transfer.
‘Odd radio circles’: 4 mysterious objects spotted in outer space suggest extragalactic activity
Astronomers have discovered four mysterious objects that appear to be circular and brighter along the edges, according to a recent study.
Astronomers have discovered four mysterious objects that appear to be circular and brighter along the edges, according to a recent study.
Red-winged blackbird photographed hitching a ride on bald eagle’s back
New York wildlife officials shared a rare photograph Monday of a red-winged blackbird hitching a ride on the back of a hunting bald eagle.
New York wildlife officials shared a rare photograph Monday of a red-winged blackbird hitching a ride on the back of a hunting bald eagle.
Astronomers discover huge galactic wall hidden behind Milky Way
It was discovered when scientists saw galaxies in different directions around it were affected by its gravitational pull.
It was discovered when scientists saw galaxies in different directions around it were affected by its gravitational pull.
In another blow to ‘herd immunity,’ study shows decline of COVID-19 antibodies after a few weeks
A study published on July 11 by researchers at King’s College London found that antibodies detected in the human body which fight the coronavirus declined after just a few weeks, leaving the possibility of herd immunity out of the question.
A study published on July 11 by researchers at King’s College London found that antibodies detected in the human body which fight the coronavirus declined after just a few weeks, leaving the possibility of herd immunity out of the question.
Woman finds dozens of snakes in apartment after building renovations
The snakes started appearing in early June when crews removed balconies at the complex and left a hole leading into her residence.
The snakes started appearing in early June when crews removed balconies at the complex and left a hole leading into her residence.
SpaceX standing down from Saturday's launch 'to allow more time for checkouts'
A new target date will be announced once confirmed.
A new target date will be announced once confirmed.
Exclusive tour inside Neil Armstrong’s former El Lago home
FOX 26 got an exclusive tour of Neil Armstrong's former El Lago, Texas home.
FOX 26 got an exclusive tour of Neil Armstrong's former El Lago, Texas home.