A mysterious spiraling blue light illuminated the night skies over Europe on Monday. The cosmic whirlpool was captured in stunning video and appears to have been created by the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket booster falling back toward Earth, according to experts. Time-lapse video taken from Croatia at around 4 p.m. EST, or 9 p.m. local […] ...
Day: June 22, 2025
Rare ‘Sharktopus’ – an octopus riding a shark – sighting caught on camera shared by scientistsRare ‘Sharktopus’ – an octopus riding a shark – sighting caught on camera shared by scientists
What happens when an octopus jumps on a shark for a ride around town? A “sharktopus,” of course. The rare sighting, captured on video off the coast of New Zealand and shared by scientists affiliated with the University of Auckland, shows a Maori octopus riding on top of a mako shark, which is the fastest […] ...
‘Alien’ encounter: ISS crew member plays joke as SpaceX team arrives‘Alien’ encounter: ISS crew member plays joke as SpaceX team arrives
Even astronauts have a sense of humor, as shown during NASA’s Crew-10 docking on the International Space Station (ISS), when they were met by an “alien” early Sunday morning. Russian cosmonaut Ivan Vagner wore an alien mask while welcoming four newcomers after their SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule docked to the station at 12:04 a.m., about […] ...
Athena lunar lander makes it to the moon — but its condition remains unknownAthena lunar lander makes it to the moon — but its condition remains unknown
A lunar lander made its touchdown on the moon earlier on Thursday, but controllers on the ground were unable to confirm the Athena lander’s condition upon landing, the Associated Press reported. In addition to its condition, the location of where the craft landed is also unclear. The lander, which is owned by Intuitive Machines, was […] ...
First electric passenger plane lands at JFK in milestone flightFirst electric passenger plane lands at JFK in milestone flight
It’s not every day aviation history is made, but June 2025 marked a real milestone for New York and the world of electric flight. For the first time, a passenger-carrying electric airplane landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport, and it wasn’t just a test. There were actual people on board. Sign up for my […] ...
Watch: Bernie Sanders reacts to Trump’s Iran strikes in real time at ‘Fighting Oligarchy’ rallyWatch: Bernie Sanders reacts to Trump’s Iran strikes in real time at ‘Fighting Oligarchy’ rally
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., was delivering remarks at a “Fighting Oligarchy” rally in Tusla, Okla., on Saturday night when President Donald Trump announced the United States had successfully attacked three nuclear sites in Iran. An aide interrupted Sanders’ remarks to deliver the message Trump had just blasted off on Truth Social. “We have completed our […] ...
WATCH: GOP senators call for end to funding for sanctuary cities: ‘Enough is enough’WATCH: GOP senators call for end to funding for sanctuary cities: ‘Enough is enough’
Republican senators told Fox News Digital that they are fed up with liberal sanctuary cities like Los Angeles attempting to impede federal immigration authorities from enforcing the law, some suggesting that it is time the legislative branch intervened to pull their funding. “We have to say, ‘Enough is enough,’” said Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala. “I […] ...
At UN Security Council, Israel’s ambassador slams Iranian hypocrisyAt UN Security Council, Israel’s ambassador slams Iranian hypocrisy
<div>Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations castigated his Iranian counterpart, Amir Saeid Iravani, during a tense Security Council session.</div> ...
Private lunar lander Blue Ghost lands on the moon with equipment for NASAPrivate lunar lander Blue Ghost lands on the moon with equipment for NASA
A private lunar lander carrying a drill, vacuum and other equipment to deliver for NASA touched down on the moon on Sunday, the latest of several companies seeking to kickstart business on Earth’s natural satellite ahead of astronaut missions. Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander descended from lunar orbit on autopilot, targeting the slopes of an […] ...
Mars’ red color may be related to a habitable past: studyMars’ red color may be related to a habitable past: study
Mars’ distinctive red color comes from the mineral ferrihydrite, which only forms in the presence of cool water, a new study claims. Ferrihydrite also forms at a lower temperature than other minerals that make up the aptly-named red planet’s surface, like hematite, which had previously been considered the main reason for its rouge hue. “This […] ...
Scientists link gene to emergence of spoken languageScientists link gene to emergence of spoken language
Why did humans start speaking? Scientists suggest genetics played a big role – and they say the evolution of this singular ability was key to our survival. A new study links a particular gene to the ancient origins of spoken language, proposing that a protein variant found only in humans may have helped us communicate […] ...
Newly discovered asteroid turns out to be Tesla Roadster launched into spaceNewly discovered asteroid turns out to be Tesla Roadster launched into space
Elon Musk’s sense of humor is out of this world. Seven years after the SpaceX CEO launched a Tesla Roadster into orbit, astronomers from the Minor Planet Center at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics in Massachusetts confused it with an asteroid earlier this month. A day after the astronomers with the Minor Planet Center registered […] ...
At least 1 dead, 10 shot during South Carolina Juneteenth event near veterans’ centerAt least 1 dead, 10 shot during South Carolina Juneteenth event near veterans’ center
Nearly a dozen people were shot Saturday night near a South Carolina veterans’ center during a “Juneteenth celebration.” The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office confirmed at least 10 people were shot, and one person is dead after a fight in the parking lot of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars post. MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SHOOTING LEAVES […] ...
Retired general tells CNN he’s ‘impressed’ by Trump striking Iran, says American lives potentially savedRetired general tells CNN he’s ‘impressed’ by Trump striking Iran, says American lives potentially saved
Retired U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Mark Kimmitt told CNN’s Anderson Cooper on Saturday that he was impressed by the U.S. strikes against Iran’s nuclear sites, praising President Donald Trump’s use of “deception and trickery.” “I‘m fascinated and, candidly, I‘m impressed,” he said. “I never really could understand what the two-week pause meant, or what it […] ...
Trump launches precision strikes against Iran. Triumph or trap?Trump launches precision strikes against Iran. Triumph or trap?
Until Saturday night, the world waited to see whether President Donald Trump would join Israel’s campaign against Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. Now we have the answer. In a televised address from the White House, President Trump called the strikes a “spectacular military success” and a “historic moment for the United States, Israel, and the world.” He […] ...
Far left, anti-Israel voices decry Trump Iran strike, dismiss idea he’s ‘antiwar president’Far left, anti-Israel voices decry Trump Iran strike, dismiss idea he’s ‘antiwar president’
Far-left and anti-Israel voices were among those who condemned President Donald Trump’s strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities Saturday. “This is a war crime,” Mehdi Hasan, editor-in-chief and CEO of Zeteo, posted on X Saturday. “And a violation of the UN Charter and the NPT. The ‘antiwar president’. What a disgrace.” Trump said Saturday that the United States […] ...
Orbiter photos show lunar modules from first 2 moon landings more than 50 years laterOrbiter photos show lunar modules from first 2 moon landings more than 50 years later
Recent photos taken by India’s Space Research Organization moon orbiter, known as Chandrayaan 2, clearly show the Apollo 11 and Apollo 12 landing sites more than 50 years later. The photos were taken by the Chandrayaan 2 orbiter in April 2021 and were reshared on Curiosity’s X page – which posts about space exploration – on […] ...
NASA finalizes strategy for human presence in spaceNASA finalizes strategy for human presence in space
This week, NASA finalized its strategy for sustaining a human presence in space. A document emphasized the importance of maintaining the ability for extended stays in orbit after the International Space Station is retired. “NASA’s Low Earth Orbit Microgravity Strategy will guide the agency toward the next generation of continuous human presence in orbit, enable […] ...
Complete mastodon jaw found in New York homeowner’s backyard: ‘Remarkable discovery’Complete mastodon jaw found in New York homeowner’s backyard: ‘Remarkable discovery’
A homeowner in New York uncovered a complete mastodon jaw in their backyard in what officials are calling a “remarkable discovery.” The jaw of the extinct mammal, which was similar to an elephant, and several bone fragments were excavated from a property in Scotchtown by researchers from the New York State Museum and SUNY Orange. “The fossils […] ...
Interstellar Voyager 1 resumes operations after pause in communications with NASAInterstellar Voyager 1 resumes operations after pause in communications with NASA
NASA has confirmed that after a pause in communications with Voyager 1 in late October, the spacecraft has regained its voice and resumed regular operations. Voyager unexpectedly turned off its primary radio transmitter, known as its X-band, before turning on its much weaker S-band transmitter in October. The interstellar spacecraft is currently located about 15.4 […] ...