Earth’s core may be reversing its spin and could have ‘long-term influence,’ researchers find
The impact on our daily lives is “probably small” but may have a “long-term influence over decades or longer,” scientists in China told FOX Television Stations.
The impact on our daily lives is “probably small” but may have a “long-term influence over decades or longer,” scientists in China told FOX Television Stations.
Radio signal 9 billion light-years away: What it means and where it came from
Astronomers said it marked the first time this type of radio signal has been detected at such a large distance. "It’s the equivalent to a look-back in time of 8.8 billion years."
Astronomers said it marked the first time this type of radio signal has been detected at such a large distance. "It’s the equivalent to a look-back in time of 8.8 billion years."
Scientists have reversed the aging process in mice: Are humans next?
Harvard study shows physiological effects of aging possible in mice
Harvard study shows physiological effects of aging possible in mice
NASA announces plan to test nuclear rocket engine for possible Mars mission
NASA says they are testing the rocket engine with a plan to have an in-space demonstration by 2027. This technology could help astronauts travel to and from planets faster.
NASA says they are testing the rocket engine with a plan to have an in-space demonstration by 2027. This technology could help astronauts travel to and from planets faster.
NASA's Virginia rocket launch expected to be visible across DC area; lift off scheduled for Tuesday
UPDATE: NASA has canceled the Electron rocket launch scheduled for Monday, Jan. 23 due to unfavorable weather conditions. The launch has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 24 between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
UPDATE: NASA has canceled the Electron rocket launch scheduled for Monday, Jan. 23 due to unfavorable weather conditions. The launch has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 24 between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Nearly two-thirds of coral reef sharks threatened with extinction from overfishing as main cause, study finds
The study, published in Nature Communications, shows that 59% of the 134 coral-reef associated shark and ray species are being threatened with extinction, making them the most threatened groups found on coral reefs alongside marine mammals.
The study, published in Nature Communications, shows that 59% of the 134 coral-reef associated shark and ray species are being threatened with extinction, making them the most threatened groups found on coral reefs alongside marine mammals.
Dinosaur fossils unearthed in Chile may give insight into deadly asteroid strike
The new fossils are from birds and killer dinosaurs, such as the megaraptor, and provide clues about their life before — and after — the fatal asteroid strike.
The new fossils are from birds and killer dinosaurs, such as the megaraptor, and provide clues about their life before — and after — the fatal asteroid strike.
Buzz Aldrin, moonwalker and former astronaut, ties the knot on his 93rd birthday
Buzz Aldrin is the only one of the three astronauts from the Apollo 11 mission still alive today.
Buzz Aldrin is the only one of the three astronauts from the Apollo 11 mission still alive today.
First Native American woman in space steps out on spacewalk
Nicole Mann, a Marine colonel and test pilot, rocketed into orbit last fall with SpaceX, becoming the first Native American woman in space. She is a member of the Wailacki of the Round Valley Indian Tribes in Northern California.
Nicole Mann, a Marine colonel and test pilot, rocketed into orbit last fall with SpaceX, becoming the first Native American woman in space. She is a member of the Wailacki of the Round Valley Indian Tribes in Northern California.
Watch: Drone video captures the world’s largest hatching of baby turtles
Between mid-December and early January, millions of baby river turtles emerged from the sandy beaches of the Amazon’s Guaporé/Inténez River.
Between mid-December and early January, millions of baby river turtles emerged from the sandy beaches of the Amazon’s Guaporé/Inténez River.
You can name a cockroach after your ex and watch it be fed to an animal at Texas zoo
The San Antonio Zoo’s popular Valentine’s Day fundraiser is back for its fourth year, turning heartache into a positive for wildlife.
The San Antonio Zoo’s popular Valentine’s Day fundraiser is back for its fourth year, turning heartache into a positive for wildlife.
Polar bear emerged unseen from Alaska snowstorm to kill woman, baby
As the attack unfolded outside a school, the principal ordered a lockdown and closed the blinds so the children couldn’t see what was happening outside the entrance.
As the attack unfolded outside a school, the principal ordered a lockdown and closed the blinds so the children couldn’t see what was happening outside the entrance.
Greenland is the warmest it's been in more than 1000 years, ice core data shows
Scientists say warming in Greenland in the past may have been masked by local weather variability. But not any more. Climate change is blowing that away.
Scientists say warming in Greenland in the past may have been masked by local weather variability. But not any more. Climate change is blowing that away.
Watch: Boston Dynamics robot shows off eerily human-like moves in new video
The robot helps a construction worker in a simulated site get his tool bag before pulling off an impressive parkour-style flip as the cherry on top.
The robot helps a construction worker in a simulated site get his tool bag before pulling off an impressive parkour-style flip as the cherry on top.
‘The Last of Us’ zombie fungal parasite is real and causes ants to commit suicide
If you thought fictional zombies walking around on film were scary, the condition that turns creatures into mindless eating machines actually exists in nature.
If you thought fictional zombies walking around on film were scary, the condition that turns creatures into mindless eating machines actually exists in nature.
SpaceX targets Saturday for Falcon Heavy launch, landing during triple-launch week
SpaceX has three launches planned for the second week of January as the company furiously moves into the new year.
SpaceX has three launches planned for the second week of January as the company furiously moves into the new year.
NASA finds second Earth-sized planet orbiting in habitable zone of its star
The planet, called TOI 700 e, is about 95% of Earth’s size, is likely rocky, and could have liquid water on its surface, NASA said.
The planet, called TOI 700 e, is about 95% of Earth’s size, is likely rocky, and could have liquid water on its surface, NASA said.
Russia to replace crew capsule at space station after coolant leak
Russian space corporation Roscosmos said Wednesday that it will launch a new spacecraft to take some of the International Space Station's crew back to Earth after their capsule was damaged and leaked coolant.
Russian space corporation Roscosmos said Wednesday that it will launch a new spacecraft to take some of the International Space Station's crew back to Earth after their capsule was damaged and leaked coolant.
Ozone hole should fully mend by 2066, UN says
A United Nations scientific report says Earth's protective ozone layer is slowly but noticeably healing.
A United Nations scientific report says Earth's protective ozone layer is slowly but noticeably healing.
Bright green comet may become visible to naked eye later this month
C/2022 E3 (ZTF) hasn’t come so close to Earth since the last ice age, experts say. Here’s how you may be able to see it later this month.
C/2022 E3 (ZTF) hasn’t come so close to Earth since the last ice age, experts say. Here’s how you may be able to see it later this month.