Mercury will reach its ‘greatest elongation’ point Sunday
The planet closest to the sun is expected to be visible on Sunday.
The planet closest to the sun is expected to be visible on Sunday.
NASA targeting February for launch of first moon rocket since Apollo mission
Artemis I mission will launch the next generation of deep space operations.
Artemis I mission will launch the next generation of deep space operations.
More elephants evolving to be tuskless after years of poaching, researchers say
Researchers have pinpointed how years of civil war and poaching in Mozambique have led to a greater proportion of elephants that will never develop tusks.
Researchers have pinpointed how years of civil war and poaching in Mozambique have led to a greater proportion of elephants that will never develop tusks.
Vikings were in North America 1,000 years ago, study finds
The study, published in Nature, is new evidence that the Vikings were present in Newfoundland in AD 1021.
The study, published in Nature, is new evidence that the Vikings were present in Newfoundland in AD 1021.
Orionid meteor shower 2021 to peak this week — along with full moon
The Orionid meteor shower will peak this week, but it also coincides with the brightness of a full moon. Here’s when you might be able to catch a glimpse.
The Orionid meteor shower will peak this week, but it also coincides with the brightness of a full moon. Here’s when you might be able to catch a glimpse.
Don't release goldfish or Koi into ponds, Savage city officials say
The city of Savage, Minnesota is urging residents not to release unwanted fish into ponds, streams or lakes.
The city of Savage, Minnesota is urging residents not to release unwanted fish into ponds, streams or lakes.
US surgeons successfully attach working pig kidney to human body
Surgeons attached a pig’s kidney to the body of a deceased patient and watched it begin to work, part of the effort to one day use animal organs for life-saving transplants.
Surgeons attached a pig’s kidney to the body of a deceased patient and watched it begin to work, part of the effort to one day use animal organs for life-saving transplants.
Nearly half of Americans want space travel but few would pay $100K for it: survey
49% of U.S. consumers say they would travel into space if money wasn’t an issue, a ValuePenguin survey found
49% of U.S. consumers say they would travel into space if money wasn’t an issue, a ValuePenguin survey found
Southwest Airlines scraps plans to put unvaccinated employees on unpaid leave
Southwest still plans on granting 'valid' requests
Southwest still plans on granting 'valid' requests
CDC: Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine 93% effective at preventing hospitalization in ages 12-18
Between June 1 and Sept. 30 of this year, the CDC performed a case-controlled study of Pfizer’s vaccine in adolescents at 19 pediatric hospitals in 16 states, according to the study published on Tuesday.
Between June 1 and Sept. 30 of this year, the CDC performed a case-controlled study of Pfizer’s vaccine in adolescents at 19 pediatric hospitals in 16 states, according to the study published on Tuesday.
UND’s aerospace school cancels all flight activities after fatal crash
The University of North Dakota’s aerospace school has cancelled all flight activities after a student pilot from Chicago died in an airplane crash.
The University of North Dakota’s aerospace school has cancelled all flight activities after a student pilot from Chicago died in an airplane crash.
Hunter’s Moon 2021: When to see the full moon in October
The 2021 Hunter’s Moon will reach peak illumination on Oct. 20, according to the Farmer’s Almanac.
The 2021 Hunter’s Moon will reach peak illumination on Oct. 20, according to the Farmer’s Almanac.
Russian film crew lands after shoot onboard space station
The capsule, descending under a red-and-white striped parachute after entering Earth’s atmosphere, landed upright in the steppes of Kazakhstan on schedule at 0435 GMT Sunday with Oleg Novitskiy, Yulia Peresild and Klim Shipenko aboard.
The capsule, descending under a red-and-white striped parachute after entering Earth’s atmosphere, landed upright in the steppes of Kazakhstan on schedule at 0435 GMT Sunday with Oleg Novitskiy, Yulia Peresild and Klim Shipenko aboard.
Minnesota Zoo confirms missing Eurasian eagle owl, Gladys, has died
The Minnesota Zoo confirmed their missing Eurasian eagle owl, Gladys, has died. She was found injured on the side of the road Thursday morning, the zoo said.
The Minnesota Zoo confirmed their missing Eurasian eagle owl, Gladys, has died. She was found injured on the side of the road Thursday morning, the zoo said.
Minnesota Zoo Eurasian eagle owl, Gladys, is missing
The Minnesota Zoo’s Eurasian eagle owl, named Gladys, is missing. She’s probably still on Zoo property, but heads up Twin Cities. Call local police if spotted.
The Minnesota Zoo’s Eurasian eagle owl, named Gladys, is missing. She’s probably still on Zoo property, but heads up Twin Cities. Call local police if spotted.
Minnesota Zoo receives 'overwhelming' number of tips about missing owl
The Minnesota Zoo is still searching for Gladys, the Eurasian eagle owl that went missing during a routine training session earlier this month.
The Minnesota Zoo is still searching for Gladys, the Eurasian eagle owl that went missing during a routine training session earlier this month.
Elk in Colorado with tire around neck for 2 years freed
Wildlife officials in Colorado say an elusive elk that has been wandering the hills with a car tire around its neck for at least two years has finally been freed of the obstruction.
Wildlife officials in Colorado say an elusive elk that has been wandering the hills with a car tire around its neck for at least two years has finally been freed of the obstruction.
William Shatner launches into space aboard Blue Origin rocket
William Shatner, known to many "Star Trek" fans as Captain James T. Kirk, launched into space on Wednesday aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
William Shatner, known to many "Star Trek" fans as Captain James T. Kirk, launched into space on Wednesday aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
Life on Mars: Astronauts simulate conditions of red planet in desert
Six astronauts are attempting to better understand what it’s like to live on Mars through a simulated experience in the Negev desert in Israel.
Six astronauts are attempting to better understand what it’s like to live on Mars through a simulated experience in the Negev desert in Israel.
‘Most profound experience’: William Shatner gushes on thrill of space travel
Hollywood legend William Shatner waxed poetic Wednesday morning about his “unbelievable” suborbital space flight.
Hollywood legend William Shatner waxed poetic Wednesday morning about his “unbelievable” suborbital space flight.