Ancient discovery from time of Jesus emerges near Jerusalem's Temple Mount

Archaeologists have uncovered a remarkably well-preserved 2,000-year-old ritual bathing complex near Jerusalem's Temple Mount that dates back to the time of Jesus.

NASA showcases moon rockets and lunar rovers
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NASA is giving thousands of visitors an up-close look at the technology behind future missions to the moon at its Max Power air show at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Future astronauts wanted: NASA opens recruitment for moon missions

NASA wants to find the men and women who will help forge the next chapter in the history of space exploration. On Saturday, the space agency put out the call for a new astronaut class, one that will build humanity’s first permanent lunar base.

What El Niño could mean for Minnesota's ice fishing season

When will Minnesota lakes freeze over this year? While history gives us a decent blueprint for how El Niño affects the length of the ice fishing season and ice condition, a rare atmospheric wild card in the Arctic could completely disrupt the season.

Scientists discover potentially massive dwarf planet candidate hiding beyond Pluto

A powerful new telescope has discovered a dwarf planet candidate beyond Pluto — and scientists say it could be among the largest of its kind ever found in the reaches of our solar system.

Flooding forces thousands from homes across Arizona, Southwest
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Heavy rain across the Desert Southwest is causing creeks and rivers to overflow, forcing thousands of people from their homes and prompting evacuations in parts of Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico. Sedona and Flagstaff saw significant flooding, while rescue crews and volunteers helped residents affected by rising water.

‘Rosetta Stone for Mars’ gives glimpse of the Red Planet’s very early days

A meteorite found nearly four years ago in the Sahara Desert is giving scientists new insights into how Mars formed and what the planet was like when it was young.

New study says roughly 3 in 4 deceased NFL players from 2008 to 2023 had CTE

Nearly 75% of deceased ex-NFL players examined in a medical study had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), underscoring the severe cognitive toll connected to professional football.

Minnesota weather: Late October storms bring hail, funnel clouds and heavy rain
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Strong storms swept across Minnesota, producing large hail, heavy rain, gusty winds and reported funnel clouds in parts of Dakota County. Video showed storm damage and severe weather near Cannon Falls, Randolph, Hampton, New Trier and Miesville. Despite the unusual late-October storms, Minnesota has recorded just 22 confirmed tornadoes this year—barely half the average.

Body of missing hiker recovered from tallest mountain in Lower 48 after storms stall efforts

The body of a missing hiker was recovered on Mount Whitney, the tallest mountain in the Lower 48, by a helicopter rescue team, the Inyo County Sheriff's Office said Monday.

Miniature T. rex relative sells for $47.3 million at auction

A rare Nanotyrannus skeleton known as “Jodi" sold for $47.3 million at auction in New York City, making it the second-most expensive set of dinosaur bones ever sold.