Cicada invasion: An ‘amazing’ American phenomenon and bonanza for anglers
Billions of cicadas are expected to start swarming in more than a dozen states in the coming weeks, and while the strange occurrence may be a nuisance for many, scientists…
Florida man says space object crashed into his house. Why NASA is taking him seriously
NASA is investigating an object that a Florida resident says came from space and plummeted into his home last month. Alejandro Otero said a piece of equipment from the International…
Mysterious fireballs seen streaking across California sky
Skygazers in California were left stunned early Tuesday when they witnessed a series of bright fiery lights streaking across the clear night sky. Video shows the mysterious golden objects shooting…
Cicada invasion: Trillions of noisy flying insects to swarm US for first time in 221 years
Billions, if not trillions, of two groups of noisy flying insects are expected to emerge from the underground in 17 U.S. states in April in a rare natural phenomenon not seen…
How NASA’s three rockets will explore the impact of a brief, rare marvel in space
NASA plans to launch three research rockets to analyze a rare space marvel that could collect crucial information. The Atmospheric Perturbations around Eclipse Path (APEP) rockets will launch April 8…
Top migratory species that are vulnerable and threatened with extinction
A staggering 22% of migratory animals are facing potential extinction, while some 44% are experiencing notable population decline, according to a “State of the World’s Migratory Species” report released by…
Geomagnetic storm hits Earth creating northern lights, disrupting radio communications
A geomagnetic storm is expected to last through Monday, possibly disrupting radio communications but making for great aurora viewing. These high-frequency radio transmissions include aircrafts trying to communicate with distant…
Space CSI investigates murder in microgravity
ATLANTA — There has never been a homicide in space. But Detective Zack Kowalske is conducting research to investigate the first murder in microgravity, not if — but when —…
Massive comet with outbursts of brightness makes its approach toward Sun
Sky watchers may get a once-or maybe twice-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see a comet brighten and dim, while appearing as if it has a pair of devil horns attached, as it…
Giant volcano ‘hidden in plain sight’ discovered on Mars, scientists say
Scientists say they have discovered a giant volcano hidden in plain sight on Mars. The volcano, temporarily named the Noctis, spans 280 miles wide and was discovered alongside a buried…