Boom Supersonic unveils design for world’s fastest passenger airliner
The Overture will reach speeds of over 1,122 mph — one and a half times the speed of sound — with a cruising altitude of 60,000 feet.
The Overture will reach speeds of over 1,122 mph — one and a half times the speed of sound — with a cruising altitude of 60,000 feet.
Perseid meteor shower begins: When and where you can see it
Bad news: Peak meteor activity happens during a full moon this August
Bad news: Peak meteor activity happens during a full moon this August
Tomorrow's 'Top Gun' might have drone wingman, use AI
One day, fighter pilots will “have a drone aircraft that’s flying as a loyal wingman” under their control.
One day, fighter pilots will “have a drone aircraft that’s flying as a loyal wingman” under their control.
How you can spend your summer riding horses, seeing dolphins in Galveston
If you want to enjoy the sights and sounds of nature in Galveston, you can't go wrong with horses and dolphins.
If you want to enjoy the sights and sounds of nature in Galveston, you can't go wrong with horses and dolphins.
NASA Mars rover discovers weird string-like object that goes viral
An image of what appeared to be a clump string on Mars went viral last week. The photos were taken by the NASA Perseverance rover's Hazard Avoidance Cameras.
An image of what appeared to be a clump string on Mars went viral last week. The photos were taken by the NASA Perseverance rover's Hazard Avoidance Cameras.
Beloved monarch butterflies are officially on the endangered species list
Monarch butterflies are now listed as endangered because of fast dwindling populations in North America.
Monarch butterflies are now listed as endangered because of fast dwindling populations in North America.
Virginia man catches 66-pound blue catfish, breaks state record
The fish – which Jason Emmel caught with a bow and arrow in the Pamunkey River on Monday – was 3 feet, 6 inches long.
The fish – which Jason Emmel caught with a bow and arrow in the Pamunkey River on Monday – was 3 feet, 6 inches long.
New UH program helps Third Ward students build STEM skills
STEM careers are in high demand with more than a million jobs in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics have been added over the years and now, students in Houston's Third Ward are spending their summer breaks sharpening their skills.
STEM careers are in high demand with more than a million jobs in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics have been added over the years and now, students in Houston's Third Ward are spending their summer breaks sharpening their skills.
An An, the world's oldest male giant panda, dies at age 35
The panda, named An An, lived most of his life at Ocean Park after he and a female panda were gifted to Hong Kong by China in 1999.
The panda, named An An, lived most of his life at Ocean Park after he and a female panda were gifted to Hong Kong by China in 1999.
Buzz Aldrin’s moon landing jacket could go for $2M at auction
Sotheby’s in New York will put several of Aldrin’s artifacts from the Apollo 11 and Gemini XII missions up for auction.
Sotheby’s in New York will put several of Aldrin’s artifacts from the Apollo 11 and Gemini XII missions up for auction.
Artemis I: NASA targets Aug. 29 maiden launch of mega moon rocket from Florida
NASA said its engineers continue to prepare the Artemis I moon rocket for a late August launch from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
NASA said its engineers continue to prepare the Artemis I moon rocket for a late August launch from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Spirit Airlines bringing hundreds of new jobs to Houston
Spirit Airlines is bringing hundreds of jobs to Houston. On Tuesday, the company announced a new crew base at Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Spirit Airlines is bringing hundreds of jobs to Houston. On Tuesday, the company announced a new crew base at Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Golfer jumped into pond, tried to save woman being attacked by alligators: 911 calls
A golfer jumped in to try and save a woman after seeing her fall into an alligator-infested pond in a Sarasota County neighborhood last week, but 911 audio reveals he was unable to help and had to retreat.
A golfer jumped in to try and save a woman after seeing her fall into an alligator-infested pond in a Sarasota County neighborhood last week, but 911 audio reveals he was unable to help and had to retreat.
Invasive pest ready to swarm and eat its way across America
The spotted lanternfly devours trees, crops, and plants across the Northeast every spring and summer.
The spotted lanternfly devours trees, crops, and plants across the Northeast every spring and summer.
Elon Musk: Mars civilization is 20-30 years after first landing
"Mars may be a fixer upper of a planet, but it has great potential," SpaceX founder Elon Musk said.
"Mars may be a fixer upper of a planet, but it has great potential," SpaceX founder Elon Musk said.
If Neptune’s orbit moves 0.1%, it could destabilize the entire solar system, study says
Thankfully, something as catastrophic as this won’t happen for millions, if not billions, of years.
Thankfully, something as catastrophic as this won’t happen for millions, if not billions, of years.
SpaceX sends cargo to space station from growing Florida launch site
Almost 6,000 pounds of cargo and experiments are en route to the space station after a bright Thursday evening launch from Kennedy Space Center.
Almost 6,000 pounds of cargo and experiments are en route to the space station after a bright Thursday evening launch from Kennedy Space Center.
Weather watchers needed to locate clouds on Mars
To better understand Mars and its atmosphere, NASA is asking for help spotting clouds on the Red Planet.
To better understand Mars and its atmosphere, NASA is asking for help spotting clouds on the Red Planet.
House votes to make reporting UFO sightings easier
In May, the House Intelligence subcommittee held the first hearing on UFOs in more than 50 years.
In May, the House Intelligence subcommittee held the first hearing on UFOs in more than 50 years.
‘Heartbeat’ radio signal detected billions of light-years from Earth
Fast radio bursts (FRB) are usually one-offs so astronomers are particularly intrigued by this most recent FRB which has a consistent burst similar to that of a beating heart.
Fast radio bursts (FRB) are usually one-offs so astronomers are particularly intrigued by this most recent FRB which has a consistent burst similar to that of a beating heart.