NASA moon base and Mars mission announced: What to know
NASA gave details of America’s future in space this week, laying out plans in the coming years to build a base on the moon and send a nuclear spacecraft to Mars.
NASA gave details of America’s future in space this week, laying out plans in the coming years to build a base on the moon and send a nuclear spacecraft to Mars.
Spiders the size of a human hand are spreading throughout the US
The frightening, brightly-colored large spiders are back, and experts say they are spreading rapidly across the U.S.
The frightening, brightly-colored large spiders are back, and experts say they are spreading rapidly across the U.S.
Viral video shows trucks driving through foot of water on thawing Minnesota lake
A viral video shows fishermen driving through approximately 12 inches of standing water atop the frozen surface of Lake of the Woods following recent warm weather.
A viral video shows fishermen driving through approximately 12 inches of standing water atop the frozen surface of Lake of the Woods following recent warm weather.
LaGuardia latest: 2 dead, 40+ injured after Air Canada jet collision
LaGuardia Airport reopened around 2 p.m. as federal investigators continue to work to determine what caused the crash.
LaGuardia Airport reopened around 2 p.m. as federal investigators continue to work to determine what caused the crash.
Suspected meteorite crashes into Houston woman's home amid citywide reports of 'boom'
Social media was buzzing with questions about a thunder-like noise shortly before 5 p.m. Saturday. A woman says a potential piece of the answer may have been what crashed through her roof.
Social media was buzzing with questions about a thunder-like noise shortly before 5 p.m. Saturday. A woman says a potential piece of the answer may have been what crashed through her roof.
NASA Artemis II: Rocket arrives at Kennedy Space Center launch pad
The Artemis II rocket and spacecraft completed the 4-mile trek to the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center on Friday morning, March 20, 2026.
The Artemis II rocket and spacecraft completed the 4-mile trek to the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center on Friday morning, March 20, 2026.
Endangered rhino calf born at Lincoln Park Zoo
Just hours old and already on her feet! Meet the newest addition at Lincoln Park Zoo.
Just hours old and already on her feet! Meet the newest addition at Lincoln Park Zoo.
Look up: Northern lights could be visible for some upper states this week
A G2 geomagnetic storm watch from March 19–21 could bring northern lights to parts of the northern U.S.
A G2 geomagnetic storm watch from March 19–21 could bring northern lights to parts of the northern U.S.
Northwestern scientists hunt for dark matter deep below Earth’s surface | ChicagoNOW
Scientists at Northwestern University are conducting an experiment deep underground in search of the universe’s mysterious dark matter.
Scientists at Northwestern University are conducting an experiment deep underground in search of the universe’s mysterious dark matter.
39 live pythons discovered on tractor-trailer trying to cross into Mexico
Officers selected the driver for inspection and discovered 39 live pythons hidden inside the tractor-trailer.
Officers selected the driver for inspection and discovered 39 live pythons hidden inside the tractor-trailer.
Chicago 'Bug Girl' reveals wild facts about female insects | ChicagoNOW
A local bug expert highlights women in STEM and shares surprising facts about female insects, from bees to tarantulas.
A local bug expert highlights women in STEM and shares surprising facts about female insects, from bees to tarantulas.
Meteor with 'loud boom' seen in Ohio, Pennsylvania
A loud boom heard around Ohio and beyond Tuesday morning was caused by a meteor, according to the National Weather Service Office in Cleveland.
A loud boom heard around Ohio and beyond Tuesday morning was caused by a meteor, according to the National Weather Service Office in Cleveland.
Artemis II: What is the mission?
NASA’s Artemis II mission, the first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years, is scheduled to launch in February and will send four astronauts on a flyby around the moon.
NASA’s Artemis II mission, the first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years, is scheduled to launch in February and will send four astronauts on a flyby around the moon.
Astronomers discover rare evidence of 2 planets colliding, study shows
Researchers at the University of Washington found rare evidence of two planets colliding near a distant star.
Researchers at the University of Washington found rare evidence of two planets colliding near a distant star.
NASA Artemis II updates: March rollout, 7 April launch date opportunities
NASA said it would begin to roll the Artemis II rocket and spacecraft out to the launch pad at Florida's Kennedy Space Center as early as next week, and that everything is "on track" for an April launch.
NASA said it would begin to roll the Artemis II rocket and spacecraft out to the launch pad at Florida's Kennedy Space Center as early as next week, and that everything is "on track" for an April launch.
NASA’s 1,300-lb Van Allen Probe A to reenter, fall to Earth within hours
NASA’s 1,323-pound Van Allen Probe A is expected to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere nearly 14 years after its launch.
NASA’s 1,323-pound Van Allen Probe A is expected to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere nearly 14 years after its launch.
10-foot white shark pings near NC beach before spring break
As spring break approaches, a 10-foot, 689-pound juvenile female white shark named CAYO was detected March 7 swimming “tight to the beach” near Emerald Isle.
As spring break approaches, a 10-foot, 689-pound juvenile female white shark named CAYO was detected March 7 swimming “tight to the beach” near Emerald Isle.
Dangerous asteroid no longer expected to hit the moon
For a brief time, "Asteroid 2024 YR4" was considered to be the most dangerous asteroid discovered in the last 20 years.
For a brief time, "Asteroid 2024 YR4" was considered to be the most dangerous asteroid discovered in the last 20 years.
Look up Sunday after sunset as Venus and Saturn meet in evening twilight
Don't forget to look up this weekend as Venus and Saturn will appear to be right next to each other in the night sky.
Don't forget to look up this weekend as Venus and Saturn will appear to be right next to each other in the night sky.
PHOTOS: 'Space jellyfish forms' from SpaceX Starlink rocket launch
A large "space jellyfish" could be seen across Florida skies on Wednesday morning as SpaceX launched more of its Starlink internet satellites into the space.
A large "space jellyfish" could be seen across Florida skies on Wednesday morning as SpaceX launched more of its Starlink internet satellites into the space.