June skywatching guide: From planet conjunctions to new moons, here is what to look up for
From the conjunction of two of the brightest plants in our galaxy to the June solstice, this month has countless opportunities to witness astronomical events.
From the conjunction of two of the brightest plants in our galaxy to the June solstice, this month has countless opportunities to witness astronomical events.
Trump administration seeks federal grant oversight
The Trump administration is looking to give political appointees more power over federal grants, to ensure they “demonstrably advance” the president's policy priorities.
The Trump administration is looking to give political appointees more power over federal grants, to ensure they “demonstrably advance” the president's policy priorities.
Emu causes traffic back-up, hours-long pursuit on Maryland highway
An escaped emu led Maryland state troopers on a three-hour chase, dodged multiple capture attempts, survived being struck by a vehicle and kept running.
An escaped emu led Maryland state troopers on a three-hour chase, dodged multiple capture attempts, survived being struck by a vehicle and kept running.
Loud sonic boom heard and felt by hundreds across parts of New England
The meteor disbanded about 40 miles above northeastern Massachusetts and southeastern New Hampshire, releasing energy equivalent to nearly 300 tons of TNT that produced a loud enough boom to startle the region and spark the ever important question: "What was that?"
The meteor disbanded about 40 miles above northeastern Massachusetts and southeastern New Hampshire, releasing energy equivalent to nearly 300 tons of TNT that produced a loud enough boom to startle the region and spark the ever important question: "What was that?"
UN says next five years to smash heat records
A new report from the United Nations weather agency gives a 75% chance that the next five years will see higher temperatures, underscoring the rapid pace of climate change.
A new report from the United Nations weather agency gives a 75% chance that the next five years will see higher temperatures, underscoring the rapid pace of climate change.
Deep-sea nightmare: The bone-chilling fish lurking along the ocean floor
The Stargazer fish, known for its creepy face and deadly ambush tactics, has electric organs capable of delivering up to 50 volts.
The Stargazer fish, known for its creepy face and deadly ambush tactics, has electric organs capable of delivering up to 50 volts.
Tick bite ER visits hit highest seasonal level in years as doctors warn of disease surge
Tick bite-related ER visits are at their highest seasonal levels since 2017 across most U.S. regions, raising concerns about increased Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.
Tick bite-related ER visits are at their highest seasonal levels since 2017 across most U.S. regions, raising concerns about increased Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.
New hepatitis B drug may be a 'functional cure' for some people
New research implies that a first-of-its-kind drug for hepatitis B could allow some patients to stop treatment without showing signs of the dangerous virus.
New research implies that a first-of-its-kind drug for hepatitis B could allow some patients to stop treatment without showing signs of the dangerous virus.
Black bear spotted in Whitpain Township captured: 'Be aware of your surroundings'
The Whitpain Township Police Department on Thursday said the black bear was spotted near Skippack Pike and Belfry Drive.
The Whitpain Township Police Department on Thursday said the black bear was spotted near Skippack Pike and Belfry Drive.
UFO insider claims US has bodies of 4 different alien species from downed spacecraft in government custody
Dr. Hal Puthoff claims the U.S. has recovered the remains of four separate species of alien life from UFOs, citing people involved in the recoveries.
Dr. Hal Puthoff claims the U.S. has recovered the remains of four separate species of alien life from UFOs, citing people involved in the recoveries.
Look up: Rare Blue Moon and 4 planets will shine across the sky at the end of May
A rare celestial event is happening at the end of the month.
A rare celestial event is happening at the end of the month.
Watch: RFK Jr. wrangles snakes on Dr. Oz's patio
Video showed Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wrangling a pair of black North American racer snakes at Dr. Mehemet Oz's home on Tuesday.
Video showed Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wrangling a pair of black North American racer snakes at Dr. Mehemet Oz's home on Tuesday.
Dying star creates stunning 'crystal ball' nebula
A dying star has rarely appeared so beautiful.
A dying star has rarely appeared so beautiful.
Pentagon releases new batch of declassified UFO files
The Pentagon on May 22 released a second set of declassified files on what NASA calls Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP), commonly referred to as unidentified flying objects (UFOs).
The Pentagon on May 22 released a second set of declassified files on what NASA calls Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP), commonly referred to as unidentified flying objects (UFOs).
Rescuers save duck found with arrow lodged in bill: ‘It’s cruel'
A duck in Massachusetts is recovering after rescuers removed an arrow lodged through its bill.
A duck in Massachusetts is recovering after rescuers removed an arrow lodged through its bill.
SpaceX reveals plans for what could be the biggest-ever IPO
On Wednesday, SpaceX submitted documents to move forward with its highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO). Here's what to know.
On Wednesday, SpaceX submitted documents to move forward with its highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO). Here's what to know.
Sinkhole causes delays, cancellations at LaGuardia Airport
According to FlightAware, LaGuardia Airport was experiencing arrival delays for airborne aircraft averaging 35 minutes and increasing.
According to FlightAware, LaGuardia Airport was experiencing arrival delays for airborne aircraft averaging 35 minutes and increasing.
Texas company hatches live chicks from artificial eggs in breakthrough that could revive the dodo: report
A Texas-based company has successfully hatched live chicks from artificial eggs for the first time, a breakthrough researchers believe could eventually help revive extinct birds like the dodo and giant moa.
A Texas-based company has successfully hatched live chicks from artificial eggs for the first time, a breakthrough researchers believe could eventually help revive extinct birds like the dodo and giant moa.
Newly discovered asteroid will make very close pass by Earth: Here’s what to know
A newly discovered asteroid named 2026 JH2 will pass by Earth at a distance of about 56,000 miles. The moon, by comparison, is approximately 228,855 miles away
A newly discovered asteroid named 2026 JH2 will pass by Earth at a distance of about 56,000 miles. The moon, by comparison, is approximately 228,855 miles away
Man dies after 13-foot great white shark attack near island resort
A 38-year-old man died Saturday after he was attacked by a shark off Australia’s western coast, authorities said.
A 38-year-old man died Saturday after he was attacked by a shark off Australia’s western coast, authorities said.