NASA images reveal dramatic effects of heat in Antarctica
New snapshots capture the 20% loss of snow on Eagle Island after Antarctica hit a record-breaking 64.9 degrees Fahrenheit earlier this month.
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Cargo ship launched to the International Space Station
The unpiloted Cygnus cargo ship will deliver nearly 7,500-pounds of supplies and equipment, including the first scanning electron microscope ever carried to orbit.
Last month was the hottest January on record, say scientists
The January 2020 record is consistent with long-term trends.
Astronaut adorably reunites with dog after space mission
"It's just a symbol of coming back to the people and places that you love, to see your favorite animal," Christina Koch said.
"I feel great": Astronaut Christina Koch on record stay in space
NASA astronaut Christina Koch talks to Norah O'Donnell about her 328-day mission in space and whether she's up for a trip to the moon.
Rare photo shows swirling dust devil on Mars
Dust devils aren't uncommon on the dusty, windy red planet — but capturing one in motion is incredibly rare.
Former NASA space chief working with SpaceX
SpaceX says Bill Gerstenmaier, former chief of NASA space operations, brings expertise to its "reliability team."
"Broom challenge" internet hoax sweeps social media
The fake NASA claim suggested you can only stand a broom up on its bristles on February 10. It was easy to prove this wrong.
Trump seeks more NASA funding for moon mission
The president's budget proposal includes $3.3 billion for lunar lander development.
Solar Orbiter launch to give first look at sun's polar regions
The European-led Solar Orbiter will work in tandem with NASA's Parker Solar Probe to unravel the sun's secrets.
Software errors could have destroyed Boeing spacecraft, NASA says
More work is needed to pin down the cause of mistakes before launch dates can be considered.
Single grain of moon dust holds millions of years of lunar secrets
"Because of something like this, we understand what the environment is like on the moon," one scientist said.
Christina Koch back on Earth after record stay on space station
Koch set a world record for longest single flight by a female astronaut or cosmonaut
Supermoon will illuminate the night sky this weekend
The Super Snow Moon marks the first in a series of supermoons in 2020.
Record-breaking female astronaut heads home
With 328 days in space, NASA's Christina Koch sets a new world record for single flight by a female astronaut.
NASA bids farewell to Spitzer Space Telescope
After more than 16 years of trailblazing infrared observations, NASA is pulling the plug on one of its "Great Observatories."
Astronauts perform spacewalk to fix $2 billion cosmic ray detector
The last in a series of spacewalks should put a $2 billion scientific instrument back in business.
Scientists say this planet could unlock insights about Earth
Venus' heat-trapping atmosphere – 97% carbon dioxide – and 900-degree average surface temperature present both a challenge and an opportunity for learning about Earth's formation.
"Vampire" star discovered in the midst of a feeding frenzy
A previously unknown dwarf star is sucking the essence away from its neighbor, astronomers said Friday.
Third all-female spacewalk successfully completed
NASA is ditching aging solar array batteries for more powerful lithium-ion replacements.
SpaceX deliberately destroys boosters in dramatic test
The test was the last major hurdle before the Crew Dragon blasts off with astronauts aboard.
SpaceX delays dramatic Crew Dragon abort test
Dramatic SpaceX in-flight abort test is intended to clear the way to send astronauts to the International Space Station.
Second all-female spacewalk devoted to space station battery replacements
NASA resumes battery replacement work aboard the International Space Station with the second all-female spacewalk.
Earth just had its hottest decade on record
Last year was the second warmest year on record, according to an annual report from NOAA and NASA.
Ex-Navy SEAL is NASA's first Korean-American astronaut
Kim is a first-generation Korean-American whose parents came to the U.S. in the 1980s to provide a better life for their children.
DOJ says "over a million more documents" potentially related to Epstein case have been found
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
Powerball $1.817 billion Christmas Eve jackpot won by one ticket, in Arkansas
A single winning ticket was sold for Powerball's Christmas Eve jackpot of $1.817 billion, in Arkansas. It was the second biggest winning jackpot in U.S. lottery history.
We asked experts to rate the U.S. economy in 2025. Here's what they said.
The economy remained on track this year, defying the gloomiest predictions. That doesn't mean Americans are thrilled with how things are going.
Kennedy Center Christmas Eve concert canceled after Trump's name added
A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center has been canceled.
California storm threatens homes and holiday travel
Forecasters said Southern California could see its wettest Christmas in years and warned about flash flooding and mudslides, especially in areas scorched by wildfires.
Pope Leo's first Christmas homily laments conditions in Gaza, war in Ukraine
In his first Christmas homily, Pope Leo lamented conditions for Palestinians in Gaza and urged Ukraine and Russia to engage in direct talks to end their wr.
Thousands attend Christmas Eve events in Bethlehem, first since Gaza war
Thousands of people traveled from nearby towns and villages to attend Bethlehem's annual Christmas Eve tree lighting ceremony, which was canceled the last two years.
DOJ releases huge set of Epstein files with many mentions of Trump
The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files.
Is anything open on Christmas Day 2025? See which businesses are operating.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.