'Large Size' Meteor Explodes Over New York, 'Big Fireball' Flash Caught On Video
Residents all over Central New York heard an explosive boom Thursday, leaving their windows rattlng and their houses shaking. Experts say the sonic boom was caused by a meteorite that made a passage in Earth's atmosphere.
Marijuana For Migraine: Here's How Cannabis Can Ease Pain
Cannabis can help ease one's migraine headaches by calming down the pain signals in one's brain.
180-Foot Asteroid Will Come Extremely Close To Earth Thursday, Will Be Closer Than Moon
A 180-foot asteroid will zip past Earth Thursday, according to NASA's CNEOS. The NEA, which is estimated to be as tall as the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy, will get extremely close to the planet when it makes its flyby — even closer than the moon.
Baby Born From 27-Year-Old Frozen Embryo Is Just 18 Months Younger Than Her Mom
Molly Everette Gibson spent more than 27 years as an embryo in frozen preservation, setting the record for the longest-frozen embryo to ever come to birth.
How To Build Your Own Mars Rover Using 3D Printer: ESA Shares Tutorial
The ESA's Planetary Robotics Laboratory designed a mini version of the ExoMars rover, and anyone with a 3D printer can build it. Known as ExoMy, the six-wheeled robot features the key features of its older sibling.
Who Is Rosa Parks? Civil Rights Hero Honored On Dec. 1
On this day in 1955, a woman took her seat in the "colored" section of a Montgomery bus. As the bus slowly filled, the woman was asked to give up her seat for a white rider. She refused. Here's how Rosa Parks started a civil rights movement.
When Did Cyber Monday Start And Who Invented It?
A few days after Thanksgiving and Black Friday comes another event anticipated by Americans — Cyber Monday. A term coined in 2005 by coined by Ellen Davis and Scott Silverman, Cyber Monday was created by retailers to encourage people to shop online.
820-Foot Asteroid Is Zooming Toward Earth At 68,000 Mph, To Make Close Approach This Week
A large asteroid is making a close approach to the living planet this week.
Thanksgiving 2020 Amid Coronavirus: CDC Tips On Returning To Work After The Holidays
As Americans prepare to return to work after the Thanksgiving holiday, the CDC has a few tips for those heading back to the workplace to ensure everyone's safety.
Thanksgiving Dinner Guide: Is It Safe To Eat Leftover Turkey, Pie And Other Food?
Leftovers are an inevitable part of Thanksgiving. Various Thanksgiving dishes are usually eaten in the days that follow the holiday, so read on to know how long turkey, pie and other food are good for.
2,690-Foot Asteroid Makes Close Approach To Earth On Thanksgiving Weekend
NASA's CNEOS reported that a 2,690-foot asteroid will be passing by Earth during Thanksgiving weekend. The asteroid, identified as 153201 (2000 WO107), is estimated to be as tall as the Burj Khalifa in Dubai.
Thanksgiving 2020: How Do NASA Astronauts Celebrate Turkey Day In Space?
Being in outer space is no excuse to skip Thanksgiving. NASA has shared images of how astronauts celebrate the annual holiday in creative ways and keep the tradition alive miles away from Earth.
Thanksgiving History: Who Started This Holiday Tradition?
Thanksgiving is a national holiday celebrated annually to remember the alliance between the Plymouth colonists and the Wampanoag people in 1621. Today, Americans view Thanksgiving as a day to remember the sanctity of family and friendship over a bountiful meal.
Is 'Green' Mediterranean The Best Diet Plan For Weight Loss?
Believed to be an improvement on the traditional Mediterranean diet, the "greener" version requires consuming even less red meat and incorporating more plant matter into meals.
Thanksgiving 2020 Amid Coronavirus: 10 CDC Tips To Protect You From COVID-19
The CDC has shared some safety guidelines for those considering sitting down for dinner with people from different households this Thanksgiving amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Anxiety, Depression Symptoms Surged In US Due To Coronavirus Pandemic, Analysis Reveals
The results of a survey conducted by the Census Bureau revealed that symptoms of depression and anxiety have worsened among Americans amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Helplines across the country have also seen a surge in calls.
NASA Hubble Snaps 'Cosmic Cinnamon Bun' In Andromeda Constellation [Photo]
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope snapped a photo of a galaxy located 31 million light-years away in the constellation of Andromeda. Unlike most spiral galaxies, UGC 12588 resembles a cinnamon bun rather than a typical spiral galaxy.
2,690-Foot Asteroid Hurtling Toward Earth, Will Make Close Approach On Nov. 29
A giant asteroid identified as 153201 2000WO107 is on its way toward Earth. According to NASA's CNEOS, the NEA will be making its close approach with the planet on Nov. 29.
NASA Finally Solves 16-Year-Old Space Mystery Caused By Stellar Merger
After 16 years of observing the Blue Ring Nebula, scientists have finally been able to solve its mystery. The Blue Ring Nebula is the product of a merger between two stars that collided thousands of years ago.
Listen: NASA Mars Rover Successfully Records Audio It Made While Traveling Through Space
NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance rover has recorded audio of the spacecraft during interplanetary travel. This indicates that the rover will be able to record sounds as it lands on the red planet's Jezero Crater early next year.
COVID-19 Lockdowns Helped Lower Global Nitrogen Dioxide By 20%, Discovers NASA
NASA researchers found a significant decline in nitrogen dioxide in the Earth's atmosphere. The global nitrogen dioxide concentrations were reduced by 20% due to restrictions brought about by the pandemic during its peak.
Tiny Asteroid Will Come Incredibly Close To Earth Wednesday
A 59-foot asteroid will be passing by Earth Wednesday at 5:09 p.m. EST. The near-Earth asteroid 2020 VX4 will be incredibly close to the planet when it makes its flyby — almost as close as the moon.
Why Did SpaceX Crew Dragon Astronauts Bring Baby Yoda To ISS?
As the Crew-1 astronauts head toward the International Space Station, they revealed their fifth passenger: a small plush doll of Baby Yoda from "The Mandalorian." The doll serves as a zero-gravity indicator. Once it starts floating, it would mean the crew is past the launch phase.
Astronomers Look To Build 'Ultimately Large Telescope' On Moon To Study Earliest Stars
A team of astronomers from the University of Texas at Austin has proposed that the Lunar Liquid-Mirror Telescope should be built to study the first-ever stars in the universe. This project was initially proposed in 2008 but was shelved by NASA.
Scientists Reveal How Mars Lost All Its Water, Became Dry And Dusty
University of Arizona researchers said in a new paper that seasons and regional and global dust storms on Mars all contributed to the red planet losing its water.
NASA Snaps Photo Of Stunning 'Cosmic Amethyst' That's A Million Degrees Hot
NASA recently shared an image of a planetary nebula identified as IC 4593. The dying star exudes a bubble that appears purple in the X-rays from Chandra, making it comparable to amethysts found here on Earth.
Asteroid Will Come Extremely Close To Earth On Dec. 1, 87% Closer Than Moon
NASA's Center for Near-Earth Object Studies reports that on Dec. 1, a 32-foot asteroid will be closer to our planet than the moonn is. The flyby is said to occur at 5:04 a.m. EDT.
Northern Taurid Meteor Shower: When, Where And How To Watch Fireball Peak
The Northern Taurid meteor shower is set to peak Wednesday night. The perfect time to gaze at the evening sky would be around dawn, in a place away from light pollution.
NASA Mars Rover Just 100 Days Away From Landing, Will Search For Life On Red Planet
NASA's Mars Perseverance rover is only 100 days and 166 million miles away from the Red Planet's Jezero Crater. The rover will prowl the surface of Mars to search for signs of ancient microbial life.
Elon Musk, SpaceX Share Photos Of Crew Dragon Set To Launch This Weekend
SpaceX shared on Twitter a few photos of the Crew Dragon spacecraft and Falcon 9 rocket. The Crew Dragon will ferry commander Michael Hopkins, Victor Glover, Shannon Walker and Japanese astronaut Soichi Noguchi to the ISS this weekend.