Science Jan 08 NASA cuts space station mission short after an astronaut's medical issue The space agency said Thursday the U.S.-Japanese-Russian crew of four will return to Earth in the coming days, earlier than planned.
Science Jan 02 The year's first meteor shower and supermoon to overlap in the sky The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks Friday night into Saturday morning, but fewer than 10 meteors will be visible per hour due to light from Saturday's supermoon.
Science Dec 09 Bundle up, leave the city and put away the phones. Here's how to watch the Geminids, one of the year's best meteor showers The Geminids peak this weekend and are visible through mid-December.
Science Dec 01 When to see the last supermoon of the year The last supermoon of the year will soon shine in December skies. When a full moon is closer to Earth in its orbit, a so-called supermoon happens.
Health Nov 17 NIH cuts affected over 74,000 patients enrolled in experiments, report finds Between the end of February and mid-August, funding lapsed for 383 studies that were testing treatments for conditions like cancer, heart disease and brain disease.
Science Nov 11 Severe solar storms could hit Earth, space forecasters say. Here's how to see auroras The vibrant displays could be visible across much of the northern U.S., and as far south as Alabama and Northern California.
Science Nov 04 Scientists spot the brightest flare yet from a supermassive black hole that's 10 billion light years away Studying such behemoths can help researchers understand the stellar neighborhood surrounding them.
Science Sep 23 Scientists uncover fossil of dinosaur feasting on ancient crocodile Scientists have discovered a new dinosaur from Argentina that may have used its long arms and claws to capture prey.
Science Aug 14 How to spot the 6 planets visible in the early morning skies this month Six planets are hanging out in the sky this month. It’s what’s known as a planetary parade and it’s the last one of the year.
Health Jul 04 Foreign medical residents fill critical positions at U.S. hospitals, but many now face visa issues Some hospitals in the U.S. are without essential staff because international doctors who were set to start their medical training this week were delayed by the Trump administration's travel and visa restrictions.