How the Titanic was taken down by a mirage
Unusual atmospheric conditions led to a most historic end for the star-crossed White Star liner.
Unusual atmospheric conditions led to a most historic end for the star-crossed White Star liner.
Space weather alert: G2 geomagnetic storm watch in effect, auroras possible
Don’t expect massive power outages this week, but do expect to see beautiful northern lights after a significant solar flare erupted from a location on the sun’s surface previously believed to be inactive.
Don’t expect massive power outages this week, but do expect to see beautiful northern lights after a significant solar flare erupted from a location on the sun’s surface previously believed to be inactive.
Minnesota Zoo welcomes new Amur tiger after death of another tiger
Three weeks after the Minnesota Zoo said goodbye to a beloved Amur tiger, the zoo has a new ?paw-some? family member. Luka is a 16-month-old Amur tiger. These tigers are some of the largest cats in the world, and it's believed that there are fewer than 500 left in the wild.
Three weeks after the Minnesota Zoo said goodbye to a beloved Amur tiger, the zoo has a new ?paw-some? family member. Luka is a 16-month-old Amur tiger. These tigers are some of the largest cats in the world, and it's believed that there are fewer than 500 left in the wild.
Researchers use okra, aloe extracts to remove microplastics from wastewater
Tarleton State University researchers said they wanted to find non-toxic alternatives to remove microplastics from various water sources.
Tarleton State University researchers said they wanted to find non-toxic alternatives to remove microplastics from various water sources.
Artemis 1: NASA to test moon rocket Tuesday after 2 delays
The countdown test is the last major milestone before the Artemis 1 mission's long-awaited launch debut.
The countdown test is the last major milestone before the Artemis 1 mission's long-awaited launch debut.
Axiom astronauts successfully dock and welcomed to space station
Ax-1 astronauts successfully docked and welcomed by the Space Station crews to their new home for the next week.
Ax-1 astronauts successfully docked and welcomed by the Space Station crews to their new home for the next week.
Axiom 1: 1st all-private crew docks at space station after ‘phenomenal ride’
The four crew members will have 10 days to conduct research at the International Space Station.
The four crew members will have 10 days to conduct research at the International Space Station.
Axiom-1 launch: All-private astronaut crew won't be just ‘floating around’ at space station
For the first time, an all-private astronaut crew is heading for the International Space Station, and they plan to do more than taking a few pictures on their out-of-this world trip.
For the first time, an all-private astronaut crew is heading for the International Space Station, and they plan to do more than taking a few pictures on their out-of-this world trip.
Nissan and NASA teaming up for 'game changing' electric car batteries
Nissan said the new state battery will replace lithium-ion batteries now in use. This new battery is also stable enough to be used in pacemakers.
Nissan said the new state battery will replace lithium-ion batteries now in use. This new battery is also stable enough to be used in pacemakers.
Bald eagle shot 20 times in Dunn County, $7K reward offered
The Raptor Education Group in Antigo, Wisconsin is asking for the public’s help to find whoever is responsible for shooting a bald eagle near Colfax in Dunn County.
The Raptor Education Group in Antigo, Wisconsin is asking for the public’s help to find whoever is responsible for shooting a bald eagle near Colfax in Dunn County.
Total solar eclipse 2024: next eclipse to stretch from Mexico to Maine
There’s another total solar eclipse coming to North America in 2024. This time, the moon’s shadow will be roughly 115 miles wide and sweep from Texas to Maine.
There’s another total solar eclipse coming to North America in 2024. This time, the moon’s shadow will be roughly 115 miles wide and sweep from Texas to Maine.
Wind energy company kills at least 150 eagles in US, pleads guilty
The company pleaded guilty to criminal charges and was ordered to pay over $8 million in fines and restitution after at least 150 eagles were killed at its wind farms in eight states.
The company pleaded guilty to criminal charges and was ordered to pay over $8 million in fines and restitution after at least 150 eagles were killed at its wind farms in eight states.
NASA’s Hubble telescope spots Jupiter-like planet forming in ‘unconventional’ way
"Nature is clever; it can produce planets in a range of different ways," said Thayne Currie, a lead researcher on the study.
"Nature is clever; it can produce planets in a range of different ways," said Thayne Currie, a lead researcher on the study.
Lack of sleep linked to more belly fat, study finds
A new study from the Mayo Clinic concludes that a lack of sleep is directly linked to more belly fat. Study participants who slept less ate about 300 calories more per day and gained about 1.1 pounds.
A new study from the Mayo Clinic concludes that a lack of sleep is directly linked to more belly fat. Study participants who slept less ate about 300 calories more per day and gained about 1.1 pounds.
NASA delays moon program’s dress rehearsal after series of scrubs
A series of technical issues that popped up during the dress rehearsal for the Artemis I moon rocket program has forced NASA to put a hold on the test until at least the weekend.
A series of technical issues that popped up during the dress rehearsal for the Artemis I moon rocket program has forced NASA to put a hold on the test until at least the weekend.
Minnesota DNR records highest moose population estimate in 11 years
After seeing significant declines in moose populations since the mid-2000s, the Minnesota DNR says populations have stabilized in recent years and, in 2022, the DNR recorded its highest estimate since 2011.
After seeing significant declines in moose populations since the mid-2000s, the Minnesota DNR says populations have stabilized in recent years and, in 2022, the DNR recorded its highest estimate since 2011.
Honeycrisp apple's ancestry traced through DNA analysis
The ancestral roots of the Honeycrisp apple have been uncovered of University of Minnesota researchers
The ancestral roots of the Honeycrisp apple have been uncovered of University of Minnesota researchers
Long Island cops corral slippery seal out on the town
A wayward seal has been captured after an early morning foray through the town of Southampton in Suffolk County.
A wayward seal has been captured after an early morning foray through the town of Southampton in Suffolk County.
Attention stargazers: When, where to see Venus, Mars, Saturn
Good news everyone! You’ll be able to see Venus, Mars and Saturn the first week of April, as well as some famous star clusters, in the night sky.
Good news everyone! You’ll be able to see Venus, Mars and Saturn the first week of April, as well as some famous star clusters, in the night sky.
SpaceX launches Transporter-4 mission from Cape Canaveral
Transporter-4 is SpaceX’s fourth dedicated smallsat rideshare mission.
Transporter-4 is SpaceX’s fourth dedicated smallsat rideshare mission.