NASA to roll Artemis moon rocket back to assembly building after technical issues halt dress rehearsal

The Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft have been at Launch Pad 39B since March 19, but crews have been unable to successfully conduct a full dress rehearsal because of technical issues.

NASA delays moon rocket dress rehearsal, blames fuel leak

This was NASA’s third shot at a dress rehearsal, a required step ahead of a test flight to the moon.

Largest comet ever spotted seen barreling through our solar system

C/2014 UN271, the largest comet ever spotted by the Hubble Space Telescope, is barreling towards our solar system, but experts say there is no need to worry.

Don't feed birds this spring!

The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota is asking people to not fill bird feeders or birdbaths to help stop the spread of bird flu this spring. 

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.

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.

Minnesota Zoo welcomes new Amur tiger after death of another tiger
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.