NASA’s Lucy spacecraft beams back pictures of an asteroid shaped like a lumpy bowling pin
NASA's Lucy spacecraft has beamed back pictures from its latest asteroid flyby. NASA released the images on Monday, a day after the close encounter.
A green comet likely is breaking apart and won’t be visible to the naked eye
Scientists say a newly discovered green comet likely has broken apart and won’t be visible to the naked eye.
NASA’s Lucy spacecraft is speeding toward another close encounter with an asteroid
NASA's Lucy spacecraft will soon swoop past a small asteroid. It will be the second asteroid encounter for Lucy, launched in 2021 on a quest that will take it to…
How to catch the shooting stars of spring’s first meteor shower, the Lyrids
Spring's first meteor shower is reaching its peak. The Lyrids have surprised skygazers in the past with as many as 100 meteors per hour, but it’s not predicted to be…
Endangered sea turtle populations show signs of recovery in more than half the world, survey finds
A new global survey finds that endangered sea turtles show signs of recovery in a majority of places where they’re found worldwide.
A colossal squid is caught on camera for the first time in the deep sea
A colossal squid has been captured on camera for the first time in the deep sea by an international team of researchers steering a remotely operated submersible.
Tatooine-like planet outside the solar system may orbit two failed stars, scientists say
Scientists may have found a new Tatooine-like planet outside the solar system that orbits two failed stars.
Northern lights may be visible across more of the U.S. than usual tonight. See if your state is on the list
A strong solar storm is headed to Earth and this could cause colorful aurora displays in parts of the United States.
Blue Origin launches an all-female celebrity crew with Katy Perry, Gayle King and Lauren Sanchez
Blue Origin has launched Jeff Bezos' fiancee Lauren Sanchez into space with an all-female celebrity crew that included Katy Perry and Gayle King.
Vultures are among the least loved animals. African conservationists are trying to change that
Vultures have an image problem and are among the least loved animals in the world. But conservationists in Africa are trying to change that and save endangered vultures by spelling…