NASA's Planet-Hunting Telescope Discovers Two Distant Planets
An orbital telescope designed to hunt for worlds beyond our solar system has discovered two distant planets at least 49 light-years away.
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An orbital telescope designed to hunt for worlds beyond our solar system has discovered two distant planets at least 49 light-years away.
Scientists have long believed that water ice could exist in the ever-dark recesses at the moon's poles and that belief has finally been confirmed in a paper published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on Aug. 20.
NASA has launched a spacecraft to the sun that will fly closer to our star than anything ever sent before.
NASA has tapped nine astronauts to become the first to launch into space from American soil since the Space Shuttle program was retired in 2011.
A SpaceX rocket that flew just two months ago with a NASA satellite is back in action, launching with fresh supplies for the International Space Station crew.
Scientists say that 'Oumuamua – the first known interstellar object to travel through our solar system – sped up unexpectedly while passing through our corner of the universe last year. That according to a statement released today from NASA.
A woman is suing NASA over a gift she claims was given to her by the first man to walk on the moon, Neil Armstrong.
New Mars discoveries are advancing the case for possible life on the red planet, past or even present.
NASA wants to prove that it can sustainably fly around the thin atmosphere of Mars at low altitude -- with a tiny helicopter.
It likely won't get any easier for the seventh planet in our solar system as a new report has confirmed that Uranus does actually stink like bad gas.
An asteroid came alarmingly close to striking the Earth on April 15, just hours after the large space rock was spotted flying through the solar system.
NASA has announced that on Sept. 22, 2135, there is a small chance an asteroid will slam into the Earth.
The NASA spacecraft that gave us close-ups of Pluto has set a record for the farthest photos ever taken.
Another asteroid is headed our way - the second this week - but there's no need to worry.
A retired NASA astronaut who commanded the first flight of the space shuttle Challenger and flew on Skylab in the early 1970s has died. Paul Weitz was 85.
All jokes aside, tonight is the night if you want to see Uranus with the naked eye.
NASA's Cassini spacecraft is no more: It disintegrated in the skies above Saturn early Friday, following a remarkable journey of 20 years.
NASA all-time space champ Peggy Whitson is back on Earth after a record-breaking flight.
A little more than a week after everyone turned their eyes to the sky for a solar eclipse, another celestial event is sure to capture the attention of space lovers.
NASA wants to clear up some common misconceptions about solar eclipses, both scientific and superstitious.
A 9-year-old New Jersey boy who describes himself as a "Guardian of the Galaxy" is hoping to add the real-life NASA title "Planetary Protection Officer" to his resume.
A former NASA engineer set a Guinness World Record for creating the world's largest Super Soaker.
A NASA spacecraft circling Jupiter is revealing the up-close beauty of our solar system's biggest planetary storm.
For the first time since 1918, a total solar eclipse will cross the United States from coast to coast.
NASA has announced its new astronaut class, and one of the candidates is from Pittsburgh.
No injuries were reported during the incident.
In 2024, Warren appeared in 15 games, finishing with 120 carries for 511 yards, a 4.3-yard average, and one touchdown.
A Lawrenceville church has recently become the target of theft.
The Labor Day celebration has been a tradition for decades in Westmoreland County.
The official start to fall is less than a month away, but some trees are already starting to show color.
No injuries were reported during the incident.
In 2024, Warren appeared in 15 games, finishing with 120 carries for 511 yards, a 4.3-yard average, and one touchdown.
A Lawrenceville church has recently become the target of theft.
The annual Ribfest on Pittsburgh's North Shore gets underway Thursday and runs through Labor Day.
The Labor Day celebration has been a tradition for decades in Westmoreland County.
According to his spokesperson, Giuliani suffered "fractured thoracic vertebrae, multiple lacerations and contusions, as well as injuries to his left arm and lower leg."
The new year is starting at Pittsburgh's colleges and universities, but there will be fewer international students on campus.
The new year is starting at Pittsburgh's colleges and universities, but there will be fewer international students on campus. KDKA-TV's Andy Sheehan reports.
Congress passed a law in 2008 that limits Secret Service protection for former vice presidents to up to six months after leaving office.
As kids go back to school, districts across our region are grappling with how to deal with kids having cell phones at school.
Billion-dollar fever is sweeping the country.
Cranberry Township supervisors gave the final approval for Wegmans to begin constructing its Cool Springs Drive location.
While the big-time sticker shock has yet to take place, some manufacturers are finding ways to pass the cost of tariffs onto consumers.
A popular Pittsburgh-area distillery got into the restaurant business last year and is already pulling out.
Flooding in northern Indiana caused a refinery to shut down, causing a spike in prices in our region.
On Wednesday at 9 a.m., tickets go on sale for the 2025 PTL Turkey Fund Kickoff Show!
Director Brooke Echnat and performers Sydney DuBose and Bradleigh Bell join the show to give a sneak peek.
Chef Doug Heilman joined us to teach Ron and Heather how to make a delicious summer fruit trifle
If the great outdoors are calling your name, make sure your backpack is packed with the essentials. Ash Andrews from Venture Outdoors explains how to gear up for any adventure.
Pittsburgh's Labor Day Parade is one of the oldest and largest in the country. That's where we find Team PTL's Daisy Jade, who is giving you the rundown of what to expect.
The new year is starting at Pittsburgh's colleges and universities, but there will be fewer international students on campus.
After buying a home in Beaver County, a couple says they were appalled when they found a swastika permanently tiled into the basement floor.
A multi-billion-dollar project to clean up Pittsburgh's rivers and streams has been talked about for decades. Now it's finally moving forward.
A Westmoreland County woman says her champion show dog died after eating a new shipment of dog food.
The Shuman Juvenile Detention Center reopened last summer with the promise of taking serious juvenile offenders off the street.
Growing research suggests that Benadryl might not be the safest choice, especially for children and adults. Dr. Natalie Gentile explains.
Doctors are seeing an increase in hand, foot and mouth disease among kids in western Pennsylvania, but there are ways to prevent it from infecting your family.
Members of Bike Pittsburgh say the event has become the largest single-day bike ride in western Pennsylvania.
For mothers who have experienced miscarriages, stillbirths, and early infant loss, the doulas provide a source of care.
Saturday's event is just one of many the initiative plans to host this fall.
In 2024, Warren appeared in 15 games, finishing with 120 carries for 511 yards, a 4.3-yard average, and one touchdown.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
A 15-year-old high school football player in Ohio was paralyzed after suffering a spinal cord injury during a game.
Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran gave the Red Sox the spark they needed with a 3-run inside-the-park home run at Fenway Park.
Aaron Rodgers is embracing a new chapter with the Pittsburgh Steelers, focusing on building connections with teammates.
West Virginia's $1.2 billion plan to bring high-speed broadband to homes and businesses leaves out about 40,000 households that are now considered to be served, even if they don't have high speed internet.
Economic leaders and folks in the region have mixed feelings.
A popular Pittsburgh-area distillery got into the restaurant business last year and is already pulling out.
The Hardee's location in Millvale was one of the few left in the Pittsburgh area.
The fried chicken chain Zaxbys is eyeing an expansion into Pittsburgh.
The 58-year-old chef said in a social media post that he had a Basal cell carcinoma removed from his skin.
Fans have been eager to learn everything they can ever since Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement in a joint post.
Kennywood's Phantom Fall Fest was noted by USA Today for balancing family-friendly fun during the afternoon with more intense scares and haunts when day turns to night.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos on Instagram.
When in Pittsburgh, you eat Pizza Lupo and drink Turner's iced tea. Pete Davidson gets that.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
A suspect has been taken into custody after several law enforcement agencies, including Allegheny County police and SWAT units, responded to a standoff in McDonald, Washington County, late Monday night.
A suspect has been charged as authorities, including the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, investigate five fires across the Waynesburg area that are believed to be connected.
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
A Lawrenceville church has recently become the target of theft. The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh said in the past week, criminals broke into St. Augustine Church – Saint Padre Pio Parish four times and stole items worth thousands of dollars. KDKA-TV's Lauren Linder reports.
Spaun made a thrilling 64-foot birdie putt to win the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club.
It was a wet and rainy day at Oakmont Country Club for the third round of the U.S. Open.
Oakmont continued to flex its muscles against the world's best at the U.S. Open on Friday.
The 125th playing of the U.S. Open got underway Thursday morning at Oakmont Country Club.
The best golfers in the world are at Oakmont Country Club preparing for the U.S. Open.
