Webb Finds Potentially Habitable Exoplanet Might Be an Ocean World
The next time you gaze at the Leo constellation, take a moment to contemplate K2-18 b, a fascinating planet there that has scientists wondering if it could harbor life. New…
Next Flight of the Giant SpaceX Starship Draws Closer
The Federal Aviation Administration came one step closer on Friday to giving SpaceX’s Starship the green light to launch again, but says it needs to see dozens of improvements first. SpaceX…
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupting for third time this year
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano is currently erupting for the third time this year, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The USGS said Sunday around 3:15 p.m. local time, the “USGS Hawaiian…
Summer Sizzles On, With Triple-Digit Heat Waves Breaking Records
Officially it’s nearly autumn, but oppressive heat continues to broil the low-lying deserts of California and Arizona. On Saturday, Phoenix set a new record as the city saw its 54th…
Inside Hurricane Lee: See Stunning Views from the Storm’s Swirling Eye
Whether seen from within or from space, Hurricane Lee is a monster. There are still many unknowns about the storm’s path and potential impacts on land. A bold crew of…
Mysterious ‘golden orb’ discovered by researchers on Alaskan seafloor
Researchers combing the ocean floor off the coast of Alaska have stumbled upon a mysterious “golden orb” that could possibly be a new, unknown species. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric…
Summer Isn’t Done, With Triple-Digit Heat Waves Expected to Hit This Weekend
With just two weeks of summer left, oppressive heat will continue to broil the low-lying deserts of California and Arizona over the next few days. Phoenix, in particular, is expected…
5 asteroids to pass Earth this week, including one as big as a house: NASA
Five asteroids — including one as big as a house and another as big as a plane — are expected to pass Earth this week, according to NASA. NASA’s Asteroid…
NASA captures images of moon showing ‘likely impact site of Russia’s Luna 25 mission’
NASA says it has captured images of the moon showing the “likely” impact site of Russia’s failed Luna 25 mission. The lunar lander crashed onto the surface of the moon…
Videos capture fireball meteor lighting up Colorado’s early morning skies
Doorbell and security camera footage captured a meteor lighting up Colorado’s skies in the early morning hours of Sunday. The spectacle was spotted all over Colorado and a few other…