7-month-old child found dead outside NASA space flight center
Federal authorities to investigate death of infant at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Alabama
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Earth vulnerable to major asteroid strike, top scientist warns
"We are not fully prepared" for the threat of an asteroid strike, says President Obama's chief science adviser
Neil deGrasse Tyson on "StarTalk," 2016 elections
One of America's best-known scientists discusses great moments from his Emmy-nominated talk show, and what's missing in this presidential campaign
High hopes as NASA launches asteroid mission
NASA launches spacecraft designed to bring samples of an asteroid back to Earth; could help re-write the history of the early solar system, scientists say
A bus-size asteroid just gave Earth a close shave
Astronomers first spotted the space rock two days before it zoomed by
NASA asteroid sample mission set for launch
NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft, set for launch Thursday, will visit an asteroid, collect a sample and return it to Earth for analysis
The "human computers" who helped NASA win the space race
America’s triumphs in space exploration were made possible by a hidden group of employees the country didn’t see
Three space station fliers undock for return to Earth
Outgoing space station commander Jeff Williams and two Russian cosmonauts return to Earth late Tuesday after 172 days in space
How 2 guys accidentally uncovered the universe's echoes
Astrophysicist Paul Sutter tells the amazing story behind a discovery that changed our view of the universe
NASA's Juno spacecraft unveils Jupiter's poles
During a close approach Aug. 27, NASA's Juno spacecraft captured its first, surprising images of Jupiter's poles, delighting mission scientists
NASA warns of delays for commercial crew program
Even before Thursday's SpaceX launch pad explosion, the NASA inspector general warned of launch delays for upcoming Boeing and SpaceX flights
Explosion rocks SpaceX launch site in Florida during test
SpaceX was conducting test firing of an unmanned rocket when blast occurred
Astronauts complete smooth spacewalk
NASA's Jeff Williams and Kate Rubins spent six hours and 48 minutes working outside the International Space Station
Could "hibernation" ease astronauts' travel to Mars?
Researchers have a wild idea for how to make the long journey to colonize Mars a bit easier
Used SpaceX rocket will fly again
In a space milestone, a used SpaceX Falcon 9 first stage rocket will fly again later this year to help launch an SES communications satellite
Juno spacecraft completes swing around Jupiter
NASA's Juno spacecraft completed its first low-altitude swing around Jupiter and sent back its first close-up pictures
SpaceX cargo ship returns to Earth
A SpaceX cargo ship splashed down Friday, carrying thousands of pounds of experiment samples, hardware, trash – and a dozen mice
NASA astronaut sets new U.S. space record
Space station commander Jeff Williams has now logged 521 days in space over four missions, setting a new U.S. space endurance record
Possibly habitable planet found orbiting nearest star
A planet just slightly larger than Earth that could host a habitable environment has been found orbiting the nearest star to the sun
Melting Arctic ice is the "new normal," NASA says
A decade ago, it would have set records; now, climate scientists say the accelerated ice melt is a sign of the times
50 years ago, this photo rocked our world
On Aug. 23, 1966, NASA's Lunar Orbiter 1 took the first photograph of Earth as seen from the moon
After 22 months, NASA hears from "lost" spacecraft
Almost two years after a malfunction knocked it off line, NASA's STEREO-B spacecraft has finally phoned home
Spacewalkers attach new docking port to station
Two spacewalking astronauts attached a new docking port to the International Space Station Friday, a major step toward regaining independent access
Space station astronauts set for spacewalk
Two space station astronauts plan to venture outside for a long-awaited spacewalk Friday to attach a new docking mechanism to the lab complex
The Perseid meteor shower peaks tonight: How to watch
Here's how you can watch the Perseid meteor shower streak across the sky as it hits its peak
Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing is not cooperating with authorities, governor says
Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested on charges of aggravated murder, obstruction of justice and felony discharge of a firearm for the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
Historian on political violence and the threat to American democracy
The murder of Charlie Kirk last week follows a litany of violent acts against political targets. Historian Jon Meacham talks about the existential questions now facing America.
Who won Emmy Awards for 2025? See the full winners list here.
The 2025 Emmy Awards are honoring the best in television. See the full list of winners and nominees.
2 arrested after incendiary device placed under news vehicle in Salt Lake City
The device had been lit but "failed to function as designed," a Unified Fire Authority Investigations officer wrote in affidavits of probable cause.
National civil rights museum Trump can't control is expanding
Unlike the Smithsonian, the National Center for Civil and Human Rights is privately funded, putting it beyond the immediate reach of Trump administration efforts to control what Americans learn about their history.
Texas Republican Rep. Michael McCaul announces he won't seek reelection
Rep. Michael McCaul, a foreign policy leader who had strongly supported Ukraine, warned Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin is "testing the resolve of NATO."
Colorado school shooter had account on "violent gore" site, ADL says
Desmond Holly and several school shooters in the past year were active on the same website, the ADL says.
Fox News host apologizes for remarks about mentally ill homeless people
Brian Kilmeade made the comment while talking about the stabbing murder of Iryna Zarutska in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Sen. Chris Coons: The internet "is driving extremism in our country"
In a joint segment with Republican Sen. James Lankford, Democratic Sen. Chris Coons said amid efforts to foster bipartisan discourse, the internet "is driving extremism in our country."