Russia launches its first mission to moon in nearly 50 years
The launch from Russia’s spaceport in the Far East of the Luna-25 craft to the moon is Russia’s first since 1976 when it was part of the Soviet Union.
Hissing snake pulled from Arizona toilet in 'once-in-a-million' flush
A snake expert from Arizona successfully captured a black-and-pink Coachwhip discovered in a residential toilet near Tucson.
Perseid meteor shower 2023: Where, when to watch this weekend
The Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend and it’s an especially perfect time to watch because the moon will be in its waning crescent phase, making the skies darker than usual.
NASA to resume Chicago flyovers Tuesday as part of research project
Scientists with NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center will once again fly over the skies of Chicago Tuesday to conduct a research project on air quality.
Students build tiny homes for animals along the Chicago River as part of Brookfield Zoo program
The afterschool program is offered through the Chicago Zoological Society's King Conservation Leadership Academy. The "science explorers" designed and constructed the habitats, then created signage to inform visitors of their importance.
Watch: Terrified raccoon wreaks havoc in Utah soccer stadium during rain delay
Video shows captivated fans scream as the raccoon falls from an overhang onto the main concourse. Chaos ensues.
Webb Space Telescope captures stunning shots of Ring Nebula
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured stunning new images of the Ring Nebula.
Otter attacks women tubing on Montana river; one airlifted to hospital
One woman's wounds were so severe that she had to be airlifted to a hospital, authorities said.
NASA conducts low-altitude flight over Chicago area Wednesday
NASA’s DC-8 flew over Chicago and the city's surrounding areas for a research project on Wednesday.
Shedd Aquarium makes waves with new $250M expansion
The Shedd Aquarium rolled out a big new expansion project Tuesday.
August skygazing forecast: Month features 2 Supermoons and Perseid Meteor Shower
Two full Moons and the Perseid Meteor Shower will make August a standout month for staring at the stars.
EAA AirVenture, Lake Winnebago crashes Saturday; 4 dead, 2 injured
Aircraft crashes in the Oshkosh area – one on the EAA AirVenture grounds, the other in Lake Winnebago – left four people dead and two others hurt Saturday.
Small plane lands in ocean off crowded New Hampshire beach
A small plane towing a banner landed in the ocean off a crowded New Hampshire beach on Saturday, and lifeguards rescued the pilot, who was unhurt, authorities said.
Drunk Delta Airlines passenger downs 11 drinks, sexually assaults minor and her mom on 9-hour flight: lawsuit
A belligerent drunk on a Delta Air Lines flight was served at least 10 vodka drinks and a glass of wine before groping a 16-year-old girl and her mother, court documents allege.
UFO whistleblower testimony 'insulting' and not credible, Pentagon officials say
A retired Air Force major accused the US of recovering "non-human biologics" and concealing their findings from the public.
Congressional lawmakers grapple with UFOs, call for more transparency and investigations
On Wednesday, congressional lawmakers heard testimony from pilots and from a whistleblower on the topic of unidentified aerial phenomenon or UAP’s — what many still refer to as UFO’s.
Actively forming stars captured in stellar photo by Webb telescope
The two stars still have a few million years to go before they are fully formed, according to NASA.
Whistleblower claims US is concealing program that captures UFOs
David Grusch, a retired major general, claims the U.S. has had information about "non-human" activity since the 1930s.