A UCLA astronomer who leads planetary defense missions for NASA says avoiding asteroid impacts is “a problem we can absolutely solve.” ...

A mysterious fireball shot across the night sky Thursday night, demanding attention from everyone in its path. More than 200 reports about the celestial spectacle seen over the skies above California ...

When you hear about a watch that incorporates fragments of meteorite — usually, but not always, in its dial — the maker will have sourced it from one of two space rocks: the 26 tonne Gibeon meteorite, ...

China controls 85% of the global supply of what are known as "rare earth elements." American researchers and miners are pushing for a domestic comeback.

An asteroid called 2023 CX1 underwent a single explosion, hinting that it had an unusual structure that might be more damaging on the ground ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A bug known as the “kissing bug” is appearing throughout the lower half of the United States, including Tennessee. It can carry a serious disease. “We call [them] kissing ...

A manatee was spotted in the Shark River in Belmar on Sunday. The mammal was seen by local photographer Kate Watt, who took a quick video as it slowly swam through the water. Other locals saw the ...

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A “very rare” pygmy sperm whale recently washed ashore in Devon, England, according to a local wildlife charity. Photo from Veronica White, UnSplash A pygmy sperm whale — a rare and mysterious marine ...