Science

A NASA astronaut at the International Space Station (ISS) on Saturday reported hearing a "strange noise" coming from the Boeing Starliner spacecraft just days before it is set to leave the station and return to Earth on autopilot.

The incredible video shows the bright green color of the aurora borealis glowing above the volcano, which erupted for the sixth time since the end of 2023 at the end of August.

A massive fireball stunned onlookers as it streaked across four states. Scientists are now on the hunt for pieces that may have fallen to the ground.

In a few weeks, skygazers will be able to see an asteroid zoom past Earth.

Blue Origin has launched the oldest person, the youngest person and now the youngest woman into space – at least by their metric.

Tennessee recently passed a bill to ban chemtrails, igniting debates over whether they exist. Explore the origins of the chemtrails conspiracy theory, its influence on legislation, and expert opinions that debunk the myth, explaining the true nature of these airplane trails.

The Natural History Museum, London, shared a sneak peek of this year’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition images.

More than 260 dinosaur footprints discovered in Brazil and Cameroon provide further evidence that South America and Africa were once connected as part of a giant continent millions of years ago, according to a recent study.

Two fishing buddies were out on the lake using live minnows to capture not one but two record-breaking fish.

Springbok Rugby World Cup champion Percy Montgomery became a hero after rescuing a stranded dolphin calf on a beach near Cape Town earlier this month.

The eagle was just too engorged from its latest meal.

“Thankfully, when I was falling backwards, I was able to unsheathe my pistol and absolutely unload," Tyler Johnson said.

NASA says it's not safe enough to let Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams fly the new Starliner spacecraft back to Earth, so they'll come home aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule next year. Meanwhile, Boeing will suffer the ignominy of being bailed out by a rival.

The hellbender is a large, aquatic salamander that favors clean, cool water, and spends most of the time under rocks. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimates that the population has dropped significantly since the 1970s.

The Shroud of Turin is believed by some to be an ancient burial garment for Jesus Christ, while others have claimed its a forgery.

Fireworms, also known as bristle worms, are small worms covered in tiny, needle-like spikes that are filled with venom.

Colorado officials say loose rocks and rattlesnakes are hindering firefighters’ efforts in Clear Creek Canyon after lightning ignited a wildfire.