Nobel prize in medicine awarded to Svante Paabo for research on evolution
Swedish scientist Svante Paabo and his team found that gene flow occurred from Neanderthals to Homo sapiens, "demonstrating that they had children together during periods of co-existence."
Swedish scientist Svante Paabo and his team found that gene flow occurred from Neanderthals to Homo sapiens, "demonstrating that they had children together during periods of co-existence."
Photos: NASA's Juno spacecraft flies by Jupiter moon Europa, closest in years
NASA’s Juno spacecraft has made the closest approach to Jupiter’s tantalizing, icy moon Europa in more than 20 years.
NASA’s Juno spacecraft has made the closest approach to Jupiter’s tantalizing, icy moon Europa in more than 20 years.
Webb, Hubble telescopes capture DART impact in stellar images
DART’s direct impact was not captured by one but two space telescopes and the images are so cool.
DART’s direct impact was not captured by one but two space telescopes and the images are so cool.
Direct impact: NASA's DART spacecraft successfully slams into asteroid
The DART mission is humanity's first-ever attempt to change the motion of an asteroid in space by intentionally crashing a spacecraft into it.
The DART mission is humanity's first-ever attempt to change the motion of an asteroid in space by intentionally crashing a spacecraft into it.
NASA to roll back Artemis I rocket to prepare for Hurricane Ian; next launch attempt in November
NASA's mega moon rocket will have to wait to launch until mid-November as engineers are preparing to roll back the Space Launch System rocket in preparation for Hurricane Ian.
NASA's mega moon rocket will have to wait to launch until mid-November as engineers are preparing to roll back the Space Launch System rocket in preparation for Hurricane Ian.
Hundreds of Houston-area women attend Girls in Aviation Day
Girls in Aviation Day brought out hundreds of Houston-area girls eager to learn about these new careers
Girls in Aviation Day brought out hundreds of Houston-area girls eager to learn about these new careers
NASA's Artemis l moon rocket launch called off due to Tropical Storm Ian
NASA officials have called off the launch of its Artemis l moon rocket as Tropical Storm Ian approaches Florida.
NASA officials have called off the launch of its Artemis l moon rocket as Tropical Storm Ian approaches Florida.
Fetuses can react to taste, smell while inside the womb, study says
Pregnant women were given either a kale capsule or a carrot capsule to test the fetus’ reaction.
Pregnant women were given either a kale capsule or a carrot capsule to test the fetus’ reaction.
There are more ants on Earth than the combined total of birds, mammals, study finds
There are an estimated 20 quadrillion ants on the planet. That’s more than the number of birds and mammals on Earth combined.
There are an estimated 20 quadrillion ants on the planet. That’s more than the number of birds and mammals on Earth combined.
NASA moves ahead with Artemis I launch on Tuesday as Tropical Depression Nine moves toward Florida
After completing a fueling test of its mega moon rocket earlier this week, NASA engineers now have to contend with Tropical Depression Nine that appears to be aimed at Florida during the next launch attempt.
After completing a fueling test of its mega moon rocket earlier this week, NASA engineers now have to contend with Tropical Depression Nine that appears to be aimed at Florida during the next launch attempt.
Jupiter to reach opposition, make closest approach to Earth in decades — when to see it
Jupiter will soon reach opposition, appearing larger and brighter than at any other point of the year. At the same time, it’ll make its closest approach to Earth in nearly 60 years.
Jupiter will soon reach opposition, appearing larger and brighter than at any other point of the year. At the same time, it’ll make its closest approach to Earth in nearly 60 years.
Artemis I moon rocket fueling test complete after NASA engineers overcome hydrogen leak
During the test, NASA attempted a "kinder and gentler" approach using lower pressure to fill the 322-foot-tall SLS rocket with thousands of gallons of cryogenic fuel.
During the test, NASA attempted a "kinder and gentler" approach using lower pressure to fill the 322-foot-tall SLS rocket with thousands of gallons of cryogenic fuel.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captures dazzling images of Neptune's rings, moons
NASA's powerful James Webb Space Telescope has released stunning new images of Neptune and its rings, as well as seven of the planet's 14 known moons. Researchers say it's the clearest view of Neptune's rings since the Voyager 2 flyby in 1989.
NASA's powerful James Webb Space Telescope has released stunning new images of Neptune and its rings, as well as seven of the planet's 14 known moons. Researchers say it's the clearest view of Neptune's rings since the Voyager 2 flyby in 1989.
Rare white black bear caught on Michigan trail camera
White fur on a black bear is often seen only in one part of North America - in British Columbia in Canada. But for one to appear in Michigan? "It's much much more rare" a DNR official said.
White fur on a black bear is often seen only in one part of North America - in British Columbia in Canada. But for one to appear in Michigan? "It's much much more rare" a DNR official said.
American Airlines confirms customer, employee data breach after phishing scam
The company said a small amount of information was contained in the hacked e-mail accounts.
The company said a small amount of information was contained in the hacked e-mail accounts.
Fueling test will determine fate of NASA’s next Artemis I moon rocket launch attempt
NASA managers said Monday they are ready to check engineers' work fixing a fuel leak on the Artemis I rocket, which scrubbed the space agency's most recent launch attempt from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
NASA managers said Monday they are ready to check engineers' work fixing a fuel leak on the Artemis I rocket, which scrubbed the space agency's most recent launch attempt from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
USDA OKs GMO purple tomatoes with enhanced ‘nutritional quality’
The seeds for the GMO purple tomato could be available in the U.S. as soon as spring 2023.
The seeds for the GMO purple tomato could be available in the U.S. as soon as spring 2023.
NASA's Mars Perseverance rover finds diversity, hints of microbial life in ancient lake bed rocks
NASA's Perseverance rover has spent 1.5 years on Mars exploring an ancient lake bed. Scientists say several rock samples collected on Mars have organic molecules associated with life. A follow-up mission will pick up these samples from Perseverance in 2030.
NASA's Perseverance rover has spent 1.5 years on Mars exploring an ancient lake bed. Scientists say several rock samples collected on Mars have organic molecules associated with life. A follow-up mission will pick up these samples from Perseverance in 2030.
Video: Mako shark jumps onto fishing boat in Maine
“A once-in-a-lifetime experience!” Sea Ventures Charters wrote in a Facebook post. “Thankfully, no one on board was injured!”
“A once-in-a-lifetime experience!” Sea Ventures Charters wrote in a Facebook post. “Thankfully, no one on board was injured!”
Images from asteroid-smashing DART mission expected to be 'stunning'
NASA is two weeks away from intentionally crashing a spacecraft into an asteroid, and scientists believe the visuals sent back from the impact will be worth the wait.
NASA is two weeks away from intentionally crashing a spacecraft into an asteroid, and scientists believe the visuals sent back from the impact will be worth the wait.