NASA spacecraft set for second close encounter with the sun—what it hopes to learn
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe is set for another close brush with the sun, reaching record speeds of 430,000 mph as it flies through the solar atmosphere. Scientists hope the mission will reveal new insights about the sun’s corona and the solar wind.
West Texas hunter finds mammoth tusk on ranch
Researchers uncovered a mammoth tusk in West Texas after a deer hunter discovered it on a ranch.
Spring is here: What the vernal equinox means
March 20 marks the first day of spring, also known as the vernal equinox.
This 'fish doorbell' cam from the Netherlands is attracting millions
The Dutch city of Utrecht has installed a “fish doorbell” that lets online viewers alert officials when fish are stuck at a lock, helping them migrate to spawning grounds. The livestream project has drawn millions of viewers worldwide.
NASA astronauts delayed in space for 9 months won’t get overtime pay
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore spent nine months stuck in space after a Boeing Starliner failure. Despite the risks, they earned no hazard pay or overtime—just their standard government salary.
Partial solar eclipse happens March 29; here's who can see it
Cities along the I-95 corridor will see a partial eclipse, but it begins before sunrise for places including Boston, New York, and Philadelphia, which leaves only a few minutes to see this celestial show before it's over.
Dogs of science; Wisconsin puppy mill could face criminal charges
A factory farm west of Madison that breeds beagle puppies for use in scientific experiments is facing both criminal and disciplinary investigations for mistreatment of animals.
Video: Dolphins swim near SpaceX's Dragon capsule with Crew-9 inside, moments after splashdown
A very Florida welcome home for NASA and SpaceX's Crew-9. Some curious dolphins seemingly wanted to give a personal “welcome home" to the Crew-9 astronauts, moments after they splashed down off the coast of Florida on Tuesday afternoon.
Crew-9 splashdown in Gulf of America: Astronauts Suni Williams, Butch Wilmore back on Earth
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are back on Earth. NASA and SpaceX's Crew-9 mission successfully splashed down into the Gulf of America, off the Florida Coast on Tuesday evening. It comes nearly 10 months after Williams and Wilmore launched to the International Space Station aboard Boeing's Starliner spacecraft.
NASA's long-overdue astronauts return to Earth
Two astronauts, who spent more than nine months in orbit after a bungled Boeing test flight, have finally said goodbye to their orbiting home.
Portable projector: The High-Tech Texan
Michael Garfield has a look at a portable projector and provides details on it.
Crew-10 makes it to the ISS
The replacements for two NASA astronauts who have been in space for more than nine months have entered the International Space Station. This means Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams can finally head back home. FOX's Jonathan Serrie reports from Kennedy Space Center.
SpaceX capsule delivers NASA astronaut replacements to ISS
A SpaceX crew capsule arrived at the International Space Station on Sunday, delivering replacements for NASA’s two stuck astronauts.
Did you know how to make oobleck?
FOX 7's Adaleigh Rowe teaches us how to make ooblek.
Williamson, Burnet County shoot to become next hub for space industry
Williamson and Burnet County are partnering to launch a nonprofit geared toward developing and supporting businesses in the space industry.
Study shows how microplastic pollution is impacting plant growth
A new study finds that microplastic pollution reduces plant photosynthesis, threatening global food security and worsening climate change. Researchers warn this could lead to major crop losses and disrupt ecosystems.
Photos: Lunar lander gets rare view of eclipse from the moon
While Earthlings were watching the moon turn blood red during Friday morning’s lunar eclipse, a robotic lander on the moon was looking back and getting a very different – and very rare – view.
NASA, SpaceX Crew 10 rocket launch: How to watch live, stream
NASA and SpaceX are preparing to launch four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday night from Florida.
Watch: Snowboarder outruns avalanche on Mount Washington
Footage from an observatory captures the snowboarder's near encounter with the avalanche in New Hampshire.
US tourist who took baby wombat in Australia could have visa canceled, official says
An Instagram influencer is facing criticism after a social media video reportedly captured her running off with a baby wombat in Australia.