Science

European scientists say they have discovered the biggest stellar black hole yet in the Milky Way, less than 2,000 light-years from Earth.

The FAA grounded all Alaska Airlines flights across the country Wednesday morning for an hour, and delays were expected to continue throughout the day.

United States Air Force (USAF) service members recently discovered an ancient campsite that dates back over 8,000 years, according to officials.

The rotorcraft lander, named Dragonfly, is set to launch in July 2028.

The current Mars sample return plan would cause NASA to take funds from other planned missions. The space agency is seeking an alternate plan for getting Mars samples back in the 2030s and for less than $7 billion.

Certain species of cicadas in North America can produce calls reaching levels of around 100 decibels or higher, akin to the noise produced by a lawnmower or a passing jet aircraft.

A New York City man proposed in one of the most epic ways imaginable, possibly outshadowing the largest shadow of the year.

An amazing scene unfolded in Florida as a group of pelicans and a dolphin competed to catch a fish in the crystal-clear waters of Honeymoon Island.

Back on April 12, 1981, the space shuttle roared to life for the first time. Columbia lifted off from Kennedy Space Center carrying two astronauts – a moonwalker, John Young, and a rookie, Bob Crippen.

The pressurized rover will be in addition to one in development by U.S. companies that is expected to be in operation by 2030. The last lunar vehicle to be used on the Moon happened during the Apollo 17 mission in 1972.

The astronauts living and working on the International Space Station orbit the Earth about every 90 minutes, witnessing 16 sunrises and sunsets day, along with up to five eclipses a year.

Peter Higgs, the Nobel prize-winning physicist who theorized the “God particle,” has died.

The Great North American Eclipse has come and gone. But you can keep the moon mania going with a movie night.

Millions of spectators along a narrow corridor stretching from Mexico to the U.S. to Canada witnessed the celestial event.

The 2024 Great North American eclipse is finally here. Here are live updates from the big event.

Looking at a solar eclipse without glasses is dangerous. If you think you sustained eye damage, visit an eye doctor as soon as possible.

Explore the online realm's comedic take on the April 8, 2024, solar eclipse, where puns and wit shine as brightly as the disappearing sun.

You don't have to wait two decades for the next eclipse - if you're willing to travel.