How to look back on 10 billion years of cosmic history

The European Space Agency’s Euclid mission launched in 2023 with a goal of studying what is known as the "dark universe."

NJ man's lawsuit claims crew forced him out of plane bathroom, exposing his genitalia

A New Jersey man sued United Airlines and Homeland Security, claiming they forcibly removed him from a bathroom during a flight, exposing his genitalia while he was dealing with constipation.

Northern Lights likely across the north Saturday night amid Geomagnetic Storm Watch

A solar flare erupted from the sun on Friday and is zooming across space, forecast to reach Earth Saturday night and could trigger a geomagnetic storm upon arrival.

Minnesota DNR EagleCam loses view of nest

The Minnesota DNR says its EagleCam has been knocked out of view of the next and they aren't going to be able to correct it before hatching.

This 'fish doorbell' cam from the Netherlands is attracting millions

The Dutch city of Utrecht has installed a “fish doorbell” that lets online viewers alert officials when fish are stuck at a lock, helping them migrate to spawning grounds. The livestream project has drawn millions of viewers worldwide.

Partial solar eclipse happens March 29; here's who can see it

Cities along the I-95 corridor will see a partial eclipse, but it begins before sunrise for places including Boston, New York, and Philadelphia, which leaves only a few minutes to see this celestial show before it's over.

Dogs of science; Wisconsin puppy mill could face criminal charges

A factory farm west of Madison that breeds beagle puppies for use in scientific experiments is facing both criminal and disciplinary investigations for mistreatment of animals.

NASA's long-overdue astronauts return to Earth

Two astronauts, who spent more than nine months in orbit after a bungled Boeing test flight, have finally said goodbye to their orbiting home.

Study shows how microplastic pollution is impacting plant growth

A new study finds that microplastic pollution reduces plant photosynthesis, threatening global food security and worsening climate change. Researchers warn this could lead to major crop losses and disrupt ecosystems.

Photos: Lunar lander gets rare view of eclipse from the moon

While Earthlings were watching the moon turn blood red during Friday morning’s lunar eclipse, a robotic lander on the moon was looking back and getting a very different – and very rare – view.

Watch: Snowboarder outruns avalanche on Mount Washington

Footage from an observatory captures the snowboarder's near encounter with the avalanche in New Hampshire.

Cougar cubs spotted in Michigan for first time in 100 years

For the first time in a century, cougar cubs have been seen and confirmed in Michigan. The big cats were hunted out of existence in the Upper Peninsula in the early 1900s.

Mille Lacs Lake walleye limit set by DNR for 2025 open-water season

The Minnesota DNR has set new harvesting walleye limits for the 2025 open water fishing season, and says it will consider reinstating catch and release policies.

March's 'Blood Moon' lunar eclipse happens tonight: How to see it

A total lunar eclipse will take place during tonight's Worm Moon, making it a "Blood Worm Moon." Here's how to see it.

Alaska’s Mount Spurr could erupt in weeks, scientists warn

Scientists warn that Alaska’s Mount Spurr is showing signs of increased activity and could erupt in the coming weeks or months. An eruption could lead to widespread ashfall in Anchorage and surrounding areas, potentially disrupting flights at one of the world’s busiest cargo airports.

SpaceX astronaut launch scrubbed due to technical issue

Two astronauts – whose one-week trip to the space station turned into a nine-month-long politically charged saga – will be spending at least one more day in space.

Great Lakes shipwreck discovered 132 years later reveals tragic story

Using a remotely operated vehicle, teams were able to find the wreck of the Western Reserve steamship, which sank on Aug. 30, 1892.

Where storms could spoil total lunar eclipse Thursday night

The Moon will appear to glow "blood red" on Thursday night and into Friday morning during the total lunar eclipse.

Loved ones remember Minnesota men lost in Alaska avalanche

Those who knew the heli-skiers killed in an avalanche in Alaska last week are sharing tributes to the men who all had connections to Minnesota.

Labradors’ overeating gene may explain human obesity risk, researchers say

A gene linked to obesity in Labradors is the same one found in humans, scientists say. The discovery could help researchers understand how genes influence appetite and weight gain.