'Stuff of nightmares': Rare, deep-sea fish found on California beach
"Mouth almost looked bloody! I’d say it was nearly a foot long," Jay Beiler said.
"Mouth almost looked bloody! I’d say it was nearly a foot long," Jay Beiler said.
Space junk forces spacewalk delay; too risky for astronauts
NASA called off a spacewalk Tuesday because of menacing space junk that could puncture an astronaut’s suit or damage the International Space Station.
NASA called off a spacewalk Tuesday because of menacing space junk that could puncture an astronaut’s suit or damage the International Space Station.
Residents face feral hog problem in Sugar Land neighborhoods
Sugar Land residents are left wondering if there is anything they can do about a herd of hogs seen tearing up neighborhoods.
Sugar Land residents are left wondering if there is anything they can do about a herd of hogs seen tearing up neighborhoods.
NASA confirms existence of 301 new planets outside our solar system
The discoveries were made thanks to a new AI learning method of differentiating between stars and planets far off in space.
The discoveries were made thanks to a new AI learning method of differentiating between stars and planets far off in space.
FDA finds Merck COVID-19 pill effective, seeks outside experts on safety
U.S. health officials say Merck's experimental COVID-19 pill is effective but they raised questions about its safety during pregnancy.
U.S. health officials say Merck's experimental COVID-19 pill is effective but they raised questions about its safety during pregnancy.
Astronauts enjoy Thanksgiving feast 250 miles above Earth aboard ISS
NASA’s Expedition 66 crew is spending Thanksgiving aboard the International Space Station this year and will enjoy a feast, not unlike the one they would have had on Earth.
NASA’s Expedition 66 crew is spending Thanksgiving aboard the International Space Station this year and will enjoy a feast, not unlike the one they would have had on Earth.
NASA launches spacecraft to crash into asteroid next September
“This isn’t going to destroy the asteroid. It’s just going to give it a small nudge,” said mission official Nancy Chabot of Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, which is managing the project.
“This isn’t going to destroy the asteroid. It’s just going to give it a small nudge,” said mission official Nancy Chabot of Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, which is managing the project.
COVID-19 boosters: Fauci says definition of ‘fully vaccinated’ could change
The definition of being fully vaccinated could change as boosters become more widely available to adults in the U.S. but that’s only if the data shows it is necessary, according to Dr. Anthony Fauci.
The definition of being fully vaccinated could change as boosters become more widely available to adults in the U.S. but that’s only if the data shows it is necessary, according to Dr. Anthony Fauci.
FAA proposes $160k in fines after 8 passenger incidents involving alcohol
The biggest single proposed fine, topping $40,000, involves a passenger who brought alcohol on the plane and drank it, smoked marijuana in the lavatory, and sexually assaulted a flight attendant.
The biggest single proposed fine, topping $40,000, involves a passenger who brought alcohol on the plane and drank it, smoked marijuana in the lavatory, and sexually assaulted a flight attendant.
Beaver Moon lunar eclipse 2021: Videos show longest partial eclipse in 580 years
Stargazers in locations around the world were treated to the longest partial lunar eclipse since the year 1440.
Stargazers in locations around the world were treated to the longest partial lunar eclipse since the year 1440.
Couple’s $86M award in Monsanto pesticide case stands
The state Supreme Court’s denial of review upholds an appeals court’s ruling in favor of Alva and Alberta Pilliod of Livermore.
The state Supreme Court’s denial of review upholds an appeals court’s ruling in favor of Alva and Alberta Pilliod of Livermore.
Longest partial lunar eclipse for 1,000 years to dazzle skywatchers on Nov. 19
During the event, most locations will see up to 97% of the moon slip into Earth’s shadow.
During the event, most locations will see up to 97% of the moon slip into Earth’s shadow.
Thousands of satellites, space junk surround Earth and it’s a problem, astronomers say
There are thousands of satellites orbiting Earth, and that’s not all — tons of space junk from previous collisions are also cluttering the orbit around the planet. Astronomers say there’s more to come, and it could spell trouble.
There are thousands of satellites orbiting Earth, and that’s not all — tons of space junk from previous collisions are also cluttering the orbit around the planet. Astronomers say there’s more to come, and it could spell trouble.
Russia rejects blame for space debris endangering 7 astronauts aboard ISS
U.S. officials accused Russia of destroying an old satellite with a missile. Astronauts now face four times greater risk than normal, a NASA official said.
U.S. officials accused Russia of destroying an old satellite with a missile. Astronauts now face four times greater risk than normal, a NASA official said.
Russian test blamed for space debris that forced 7 astronauts aboard ISS to seek shelter
A Russian weapons test created more than 1,500 pieces of space junk that is now threatening the seven astronauts aboard the International Space Station, U.S. officials said Monday.
A Russian weapons test created more than 1,500 pieces of space junk that is now threatening the seven astronauts aboard the International Space Station, U.S. officials said Monday.
Deadly storms in Egypt unleash scorpions that sting 500+ people, report says
The storms forced scorpions from their hiding places and into houses. At least 503 people were hospitalized after suffering scorpion stings
The storms forced scorpions from their hiding places and into houses. At least 503 people were hospitalized after suffering scorpion stings
Leonid meteor shower 2021: When it will peak, where to best see it
The Leonid meteor shower peaks mid-November 2021. Here’s how to best view the show.
The Leonid meteor shower peaks mid-November 2021. Here’s how to best view the show.
NASA: Asteroid the size of Empire State Building to whiz close by Earth in coming days
Several massive asteroids have closely passed by Earth in October, and NASA says more are coming.
Several massive asteroids have closely passed by Earth in October, and NASA says more are coming.
Eiffel Tower-sized asteroid to fly past Earth next month
A massive asteroid is expected to whiz by Earth next month, and scientists say it won’t pose any threat to the planet. It’s the latest in a string of huge asteroids that have flown past Earth over the past few weeks.
A massive asteroid is expected to whiz by Earth next month, and scientists say it won’t pose any threat to the planet. It’s the latest in a string of huge asteroids that have flown past Earth over the past few weeks.
Cell process may explain why coronavirus variants are more infectious, NIH study shows
NIH scientists believe they have discovered why the coronavirus alpha and delta variants have an easier time infecting host cells and hope the discovery will lead to more effective treatment.
NIH scientists believe they have discovered why the coronavirus alpha and delta variants have an easier time infecting host cells and hope the discovery will lead to more effective treatment.