Suburban boy sees flaming object fly past home
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After purchasing a metal detector and searching the swampy area near their home, they discovered what appeared to be a meteorite.�

Attention stargazers: When, where to see Venus, Mars, Saturn

Good news everyone! You’ll be able to see Venus, Mars and Saturn the first week of April, as well as some famous star clusters, in the night sky.

Blue Origin sends 6 people to edge of space in latest suborbital human flight

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin launched its fourth human flight, sending six passengers to the edge of space from its complex near Van Horn, Texas.

NASA’s Hubble telescope spots farthest star ever seen

“We’ve certainly seen galaxies further away, but that is the new record-holder for the most distanced star that we know of,” NASA astronomer Jane Rigby said.

Fermilab to welcome back visitors for first time in 2 years
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For the first time in two years, Fermilab is welcoming back visitors. The lab grounds will be opened to visitors for outdoor activities!

Microplastics found in human blood for the 1st time, study says

Microplastics have been found in our food, drinks and even in human placentas. Now, researchers say they have found the first-ever evidence of microplastics in human blood.

Satellite images show New York-sized ice shelf collapse in East Antarctica

Scientists are concerned because an ice shelf the size of New York City collapsed in East Antarctica, an area that had long been thought to be stable.

NASA confirms a big milestone for planetary discovery: 5,000 exoplanets

“There are many more planets in our galaxy we haven't found yet, as many as 100 to 200 billion. It's mind-blowing,” the lead scientist said.

NASA image depicts historic debris cloud from clash of celestial bodies

NASA has shared an image depicting what researchers say is the first observation of a debris cloud from a massive celestial collision.

Spirits of past space shuttles to help boost new moon rocket

As NASA’s giant moon rocket rolls to the launch pad for the first time, some pieces of space shuttle history are riding along with it. The SLS rocket’s engines and boosters powered each of the shuttles through the years, all the way back to Columbia.

Dozens of bald eagles in one spot in Minnesota captured in photo

A photo captured by Tim Alms, that’s now gone viral on social media, shows of dozens of eagles perched near Red Wing, Minnesota, a common sight in the Mississippi River Valley during the winter months.

Pete Davidson blasting off to space on Blue Origin's 4th suborbital human flight

"Saturday Night Live" star Pete Davidson will be among those catching a ride to the edge of space on Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket, scheduled to launch March 23.

New book seeks to engage young people from all cultures in STEM fields
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Christopher Emdin, professor at the University of Southern California, talks about his new book "STEM, STEAM, Make, Dream: Reimagining the Culture of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics" and the importance of getting all cultures engaged in STEM fields.

Invasive Joro spiders could take over East Coast, study says

The Joro spider was compared to its close cousin, the gold silk spider, and scientists found that the Joro is able to withstand colder temperatures, opening up the opportunity for the species to spread beyond the southeast.

Space junk to smash into moon at 5,800 mph this week

Scientists expect the 3 tons of space junk from a leftover rocket will carve out a hole 33 feet to 66 feet across and send moon dust flying across its surface.

Russian invasion of Ukraine puts US-space collaboration in question

President Joe Biden announced new sanctions Thursday targeting Russian financial and technology sectors, including its space program.

Life may indeed flash before our eyes when we die, brain wave study suggests

After studying the first-ever recording of a dying human brain, scientists say life’s memorable moments may indeed flash before our eyes when we die.