The Pacific Ocean is shrinking and making way for America to collide with Asia, study shows

Hundreds of millions of years from now, Earth will look unrecognizable as the globe’s largest ocean vanishes, and researchers say the continent "Amasia" will form from the collision of North America and Asia.

NASA astronaut Nicole Mann makes history as first Native American woman in space

Nicole Mann, a member of the Wailacki of the Round Valley Indian Tribes, is headed to the International Space Station as commander of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 mission.

‘Hunter’s Moon’ 2022: How to watch this epic celestial wonder

This isn’t your typical moon, either. Because the Hunter’s Moon rises lower than usual from the horizon, it will appear much larger and more orange due to an effect known as the “moon illusion.”

How to watch the annual Draconid meteor shower

It might be hard to watch the celestial event however because the full Hunter's Moon, which peaks on the same nights is expected to outshine the shooting stars.

Mystery behind holes in SUE the T. Rex's jaw solved?

Part of a mystery has been solved about SUE the T-Rex after decades of debate about why the dinosaur has holes in its head.

Kurt, world's 1st clone of rare horse, learning 'wild language' from female companion

A rare wild horse that was cloned in 2020 recently made his debut to visitors at the San Diego Zoo and is learning from Holly, a young female of his own species.

Direct impact: NASA's DART spacecraft successfully slams into asteroid

The DART mission is humanity's first-ever attempt to change the motion of an asteroid in space by intentionally crashing a spacecraft into it.

NASA moves ahead with Artemis I launch on Tuesday as Tropical Depression Nine moves toward Florida

After completing a fueling test of its mega moon rocket earlier this week, NASA engineers now have to contend with Tropical Depression Nine that appears to be aimed at Florida during the next launch attempt.

Jupiter to reach opposition, make closest approach to Earth in decades — when to see it

Jupiter will soon reach opposition, appearing larger and brighter than at any other point of the year. At the same time, it’ll make its closest approach to Earth in nearly 60 years.

Rare white black bear caught on Michigan trail camera

White fur on a black bear is often seen only in one part of North America - in British Columbia in Canada. But for one to appear in Michigan? "It's much much more rare" a DNR official said.

Rare dinosaur fossil dubbed ‘the Beast’ arrives at Chicago's Field Museum

In the basement of the Field Museum, where dinosaur fossils are stored and studied, the ancient bones just got some competition for attention because "the Beast" has arrived.

September's harvest moon: What to know

The next full moon is the harvest moon. Stargazers can see it, appearing opposite the sun in Earth-based longitude, at 5:59 a.m. ET on Saturday morning.

Monarch butterfly migration route passes through Chicago
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Thousands of Monarch butterflies are about to flutter their way through Chicago. It's the annual butterfly migration, and right now is the peak time to see them locally.