Tardigrades may hold clues to cancer care, study finds
NIH-supported researchers have developed a new method using a protein from tardigrades to help protect healthy tissue during cancer radiation therapy, showing early promise in lab tests.
Animal rarely seen off North Carolina coast spotted for first time in 5 years
The animal was far from its usual range, according to marine wildlife experts.
Watch: SpaceX spy satellite launch leaves otherworldly spiral in the sky
Monday’s SpaceX launch was carrying a classified satellite to space, but the secret payload was not the cause of an unusual glowing spiral seen in the skies of Europe.
Pollen reaches high to extreme levels across southern US as season reaches full throttle
NOAA’s spring weather outlook predicts a dry, warm season, which will prevent rain from washing away the pollen, further aggravating allergies.
Watch: Crocodile and alligator battle it out in Everglades National Park
A crocodile and an alligator were seen snapping, biting and hissing at each other in Everglades National Park.
How to look back on 10 billion years of cosmic history
The European Space Agency’s Euclid mission launched in 2023 with a goal of studying what is known as the "dark universe."
NJ man's lawsuit claims crew forced him out of plane bathroom, exposing his genitalia
A New Jersey man sued United Airlines and Homeland Security, claiming they forcibly removed him from a bathroom during a flight, exposing his genitalia while he was dealing with constipation.
Northern Lights likely across the north Saturday night amid Geomagnetic Storm Watch
A solar flare erupted from the sun on Friday and is zooming across space, forecast to reach Earth Saturday night and could trigger a geomagnetic storm upon arrival.
This 'fish doorbell' cam from the Netherlands is attracting millions
The Dutch city of Utrecht has installed a “fish doorbell” that lets online viewers alert officials when fish are stuck at a lock, helping them migrate to spawning grounds. The livestream project has drawn millions of viewers worldwide.
Partial solar eclipse happens March 29; here's who can see it
Cities along the I-95 corridor will see a partial eclipse, but it begins before sunrise for places including Boston, New York, and Philadelphia, which leaves only a few minutes to see this celestial show before it's over.
Dogs of science; Wisconsin puppy mill could face criminal charges
A factory farm west of Madison that breeds beagle puppies for use in scientific experiments is facing both criminal and disciplinary investigations for mistreatment of animals.
NASA's long-overdue astronauts return to Earth
Two astronauts, who spent more than nine months in orbit after a bungled Boeing test flight, have finally said goodbye to their orbiting home.
Green Lake deer rescue, drone used to help get animals to safety
A drone team and others worked to rescue three deer that fell through thin ice Saturday on Big Green Lake.
STEM Forward engineering contest: 'Transforming water technology'
At Discovery World, high school students had the opportunity to show off their work in the Wisconsin Regional Engineering Machine Design Contest.
Engineering Machine Design Regional Contest
On Friday, March 14, 2025, Discovery World hosted STEM Forward’s Engineering Machine Design Regional Contest.
Study shows how microplastic pollution is impacting plant growth
A new study finds that microplastic pollution reduces plant photosynthesis, threatening global food security and worsening climate change. Researchers warn this could lead to major crop losses and disrupt ecosystems.
Photos: Lunar lander gets rare view of eclipse from the moon
While Earthlings were watching the moon turn blood red during Friday morning’s lunar eclipse, a robotic lander on the moon was looking back and getting a very different – and very rare – view.
Watch: Snowboarder outruns avalanche on Mount Washington
Footage from an observatory captures the snowboarder's near encounter with the avalanche in New Hampshire.
Cougar cubs spotted in Michigan for first time in 100 years
For the first time in a century, cougar cubs have been seen and confirmed in Michigan. The big cats were hunted out of existence in the Upper Peninsula in the early 1900s.
March's 'Blood Moon' lunar eclipse happens tonight: How to see it
A total lunar eclipse will take place during tonight's Worm Moon, making it a "Blood Worm Moon." Here's how to see it.