Russia's 1st lunar mission in nearly 50 years crashes into the moon
Russia's Luna-25 spacecraft was aiming to be the first ever to land on the south pole of the moon, an area where scientists believe there could be important reserves of frozen water and precious elements.
Russia's Luna-25 spacecraft was aiming to be the first ever to land on the south pole of the moon, an area where scientists believe there could be important reserves of frozen water and precious elements.
Stem cells from one eye used to heal injuries in the other with promising results, doctors say
A new study shows a promising procedure to treat severe injuries in one eye by using stem cells from the other.
A new study shows a promising procedure to treat severe injuries in one eye by using stem cells from the other.
A pig's kidney worked normally in a donated body for over a month, doctors say
The experiment at NYU Langone Health marks the longest a pig kidney has functioned in a person, albeit a deceased one.
The experiment at NYU Langone Health marks the longest a pig kidney has functioned in a person, albeit a deceased one.
United Airlines pilot cuts Maui vacation short, flies tourists off island amid wildfires
Wearing sneakers, shorts, and a polo shirt, Vince Eckelkamp co-piloted a jetliner to help get hundreds of people out of Maui as the wildfires erupted.
Wearing sneakers, shorts, and a polo shirt, Vince Eckelkamp co-piloted a jetliner to help get hundreds of people out of Maui as the wildfires erupted.
Field Museum's Spinosaurus receives name after public vote
The newest addition to the Chicago Field Museum's collection of prehistoric specimens now has a name after 31,000 votes were cast in an online poll.
The newest addition to the Chicago Field Museum's collection of prehistoric specimens now has a name after 31,000 votes were cast in an online poll.
'What is that?': Green fireball blazes across Florida sky
Stargazers across Florida were surprised when a green fireball flashed across the sky.
Stargazers across Florida were surprised when a green fireball flashed across the sky.
Jet crashes during Thunder Over Michigan air show at Willow Run Airport
Officials say the pilots had to eject.
Officials say the pilots had to eject.
Watch: Mama bear, cubs enjoy back scratches in Maine woods
A mother bear and her three cubs were caught on camera being cute.
A mother bear and her three cubs were caught on camera being cute.
Webb reveals colors, features of most distant star ever detected
NASA says Earendel is in the very distant universe.
NASA says Earendel is in the very distant universe.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NASA’s DC-8 flew over Chicago and the city's surrounding areas for a research project on Wednesday.
NASA conducts low-altitude flight over Chicago area Wednesday
Did you hear the loud roar of jet engines in the skies above the Chicago on Wednesday? Nothing to worry about, just our friends at NASA conducting experiments on the atmosphere.
Did you hear the loud roar of jet engines in the skies above the Chicago on Wednesday? Nothing to worry about, just our friends at NASA conducting experiments on the atmosphere.
Shedd Aquarium makes waves with new $250M expansion
The Shedd Aquarium rolled out a big new expansion project Tuesday.
The Shedd Aquarium rolled out a big new expansion project Tuesday.