On this day in space! Oct. 31, 2015: Creepy skull-shaped Halloween asteroid flies by Earth, NASA names it the 'Great Pumpkin'
On October 31, 2015, an asteroid shaped like a human skull flew by Earth. Here's why it was so creepy.
The moon, Mars, and Jupiter shine in the heart of the Lion overnight on Nov. 1-2
The waning moon shines with Jupiter, Mars and the brilliant star Regulus in the eastern sky overnight Nov. 1-2.
Ghostly statue of 'shrine maiden' discovered at 1,500-year-old burial mound in Japan
Archaeologists have unearthed a human-shaped funeral offering that may represent an ancient Japanese priestess.
Betelgeuse is haunted by a cosmic poltergeist tormenting the doomed star's atmosphere
Radio images show the supergiant's atmosphere recovering from its dramatic dimming, while a companion plows through its ...
How to watch 'Blue Planet III' online: Stream David Attenborough's spectacular new series
How to watch "Blue Planet III" online as Sir David Attenborough returns with a brand new six-part series exploring the w...
Halloween night sky 2026 — Saturn, shooting stars and a space station await US stargazers
From Saturn's spectacular rings to Halloween fireballs and a space station flyover, there are plenty of celestial treats...
Can animals lie? This sneaky bird might be proof.
In his new book, "Liars, Cheats and Copycats," biologist James O'Hanlon surveys deception across the animal kingdom and ...
'You start painting pictures of squirrels twirling their mustaches': A biologist on whether animals can lie
Writer Olivia Maule spoke with biologist James O'Hanlon about his book "Liars, Cheats and Copycats."
Doctors in Ukraine Try Treating Infections Like Biological Warfare Attacks
As many as 40 percent of injured soldiers face severe infections that can lead to amputations and death. One initiative ...
That Mummy for Sale on Facebook Could Make You Ill
Experts warn that online black markets for mummified remains could pose health risks.
Are sharks really older than trees?
It seems like a simple question, but it needs serious taxonomic sleuthing. Are sharks or trees the oldest?
Rewilding project aims to restore peatland
Image source, Cumbria Wildlife TrustImage caption, The Skiddaw Forest scheme is funded by a £520,000 grantByTom BurgessN...