NASA targeting February for launch of first moon rocket since Apollo mission
Artemis I mission will launch the next generation of deep space operations.
Vikings were in North America 1,000 years ago, study finds
The study, published in Nature, is new evidence that the Vikings were present in Newfoundland in AD 1021.
Orionid meteor shower 2021 to peak this week — along with full moon
The Orionid meteor shower will peak this week, but it also coincides with the brightness of a full moon. Here’s when you might be able to catch a glimpse.
US surgeons successfully attach working pig kidney to human body
Surgeons attached a pig’s kidney to the body of a deceased patient and watched it begin to work, part of the effort to one day use animal organs for life-saving transplants.
CDC: Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine 93% effective at preventing hospitalization in ages 12-18
Between June 1 and Sept. 30 of this year, the CDC performed a case-controlled study of Pfizer’s vaccine in adolescents at 19 pediatric hospitals in 16 states, according to the study published on Tuesday.
NASA: Asteroid the size of Empire State Building to whiz close by Earth in coming weeks
Several massive asteroids have closely passed by Earth in October, and NASA says more are coming.
Hunter’s Moon 2021: When to see the full moon in October
The 2021 Hunter’s Moon will reach peak illumination on Oct. 20, according to the Farmer’s Almanac.
William Shatner launches into space aboard Blue Origin rocket
William Shatner, known to many "Star Trek" fans as Captain James T. Kirk, launched into space on Wednesday aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
Moderna, J&J COVID-19 vaccines: FDA advisory panel to weigh boosters this week
With many Americans who got Pfizer vaccinations already rolling up their sleeves for a booster shot, millions of others who received the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine wait anxiously to learn when it’s their turn.
Blue Origin postpones rocket launch over forecasted winds in Texas
Blue Origin plans to now launch its rocket, carrying "Star Trek" actor William Shatner, on Wednesday.
William Shatner says he's 'terrified' of upcoming Blue Origin space trip
'Star Trek' actor is traveling aboard Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin New Shepard NS-18 on Oct. 12.
Draconid meteor shower to dazzle in peak on Oct. 8
The Draconid meteor shower is considered a short-lived event and is expected to peak on Oct. 8.
Rare fish, last spotted in Ohio creek in 1957, declared extinct
The scioto madtom hasn't been spotted by humans since 1957.
Nobel Prize in chemistry awarded to scientists for new way to build molecules
The Nobel Prize for chemistry has been awarded to Benjamin List of the Max Planck Institute and David W.C. MacMillan of Princeton University.
Russian film crew to make 1st movie in space aboard ISS
A Russian actor and a film director have rocketed into space to make the world’s first movie in orbit.
Nobel Prize for physics goes to 3 for climate discoveries
The Nobel Prize for physics has been awarded to scientists Syukuro Manabe, Klaus Hasselmann and Giorgio Parisi for their climate-related discoveries.
WATCH: Alligator rushes out of water, steals Florida boy's fish and pole
No one was injured and the alligator swam away with a full tummy of fish.
Infants ingest 15 times more microplastics than adults, new study finds
Researchers suggest the reason for the higher number found in infants is because they’re far more exposed to microplastics through items such as their teething toys, sippy cups and carpeting.
William Shatner officially headed to space Oct. 12 on Blue Origin rocket
William Shatner, known to many as Captain James T. Kirk from Star Trek, will blast off into space on Oct. 12 aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
Nobel Prize awarded to US scientists for discovery of temperature, touch receptors
David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian have won the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine for their discovery of receptors for temperature and touch.