Could another 'Carrington Event' solar storm happen?
A potent solar storm prompted the first severe geomagnetic storm watch in nearly two decades in the U.S., dazzling observers with vivid Northern Lights as far south as Florida, while raising concerns about potential disruptions to communication and GPS systems.
A potent solar storm prompted the first severe geomagnetic storm watch in nearly two decades in the U.S., dazzling observers with vivid Northern Lights as far south as Florida, while raising concerns about potential disruptions to communication and GPS systems.
Northern Lights visible as far south as Florida, geomagnetic storm to continue
The Northern Lights were visible Friday from most of the continental U.S. for the first time since World War II. Geomagnetic activity is continuing through the weekend, possibly lasting into early next week.
The Northern Lights were visible Friday from most of the continental U.S. for the first time since World War II. Geomagnetic activity is continuing through the weekend, possibly lasting into early next week.
See Northern lights photos as strong solar storm hits Earth
An unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth was able to produce northern lights across parts of the U.S. and the world.
An unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth was able to produce northern lights across parts of the U.S. and the world.
Solar flare could disrupt communications, produce northern lights
Northern lights could be visible in much of the U.S. this weekend, but the strong solar storm headed toward Earth could also potentially disrupt communications.
Northern lights could be visible in much of the U.S. this weekend, but the strong solar storm headed toward Earth could also potentially disrupt communications.
Water warming up to allow for great fishing action
Captain Dylan Hubbard with Hubbard's Marina broke down the latest developments for fishing as we see hotter and hotter temperatures.
Captain Dylan Hubbard with Hubbard's Marina broke down the latest developments for fishing as we see hotter and hotter temperatures.
'Severe' solar storm could trigger Northern Lights as far south as Alabama Friday night
NOAA upped the Geomagnetic Storm Watch from Moderate to Severe for Friday through Sunday. This is the first Severe Watch in 19 years. That could grace the northern tier skies with auroras but also trigger GPS problems, hamper satellite communication and black out high-frequency radio.
NOAA upped the Geomagnetic Storm Watch from Moderate to Severe for Friday through Sunday. This is the first Severe Watch in 19 years. That could grace the northern tier skies with auroras but also trigger GPS problems, hamper satellite communication and black out high-frequency radio.
World's largest plant to extract CO2 and turn it to stone opens in Iceland
The world's largest carbon capture facility, Mammoth, has begun operations in Iceland, using direct air capture technology to extract CO2 from the atmosphere and convert it into stone.
The world's largest carbon capture facility, Mammoth, has begun operations in Iceland, using direct air capture technology to extract CO2 from the atmosphere and convert it into stone.
SpaceX launch: Falcon 9 rocket carrying Starlink satellites from Kennedy Space Center
A Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched from the Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday afternoon.
A Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched from the Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday afternoon.
Ohio teen's state fishing record officially certified after 101-pound blue catfish catch: 'I started crying'
It’s official: A 15-year-old girl who caught a massive blue catfish has become the new Ohio state record holder for the species.
It’s official: A 15-year-old girl who caught a massive blue catfish has become the new Ohio state record holder for the species.
Reconstructed face of 75,000-year-old Neanderthal woman revealed
The skull of the woman was found in the Shanidar Cave which is located in Iraqi Kurdistan.
The skull of the woman was found in the Shanidar Cave which is located in Iraqi Kurdistan.
Suspected alligator poachers accused of stealing 4 hatchlings, killing adult reptile in Florida
Four baby alligators have been safely recovered after law enforcement officers say they were snatched from their nest by suspected poachers who also shot and killed a larger gator nearby.
Four baby alligators have been safely recovered after law enforcement officers say they were snatched from their nest by suspected poachers who also shot and killed a larger gator nearby.
Alligator makes hilarious surprise visit to Florida bank drive-thru: 'Did not have an account with us'
An alligator was spotted in the drive-thru of an Addition Financial branch in Leesburg, Florida, last week.
An alligator was spotted in the drive-thru of an Addition Financial branch in Leesburg, Florida, last week.
Boeing space launch: Starliner mission scrubbed two hours before liftoff with NASA astronauts
The Starliner launch scheduled for late Monday evening will be delayed again after being scrubbed two hours before liftoff. The Boeing spacecraft was supposed to take two of NASA's most experienced astronauts to the International Space Station after more than a decade of engineering.
The Starliner launch scheduled for late Monday evening will be delayed again after being scrubbed two hours before liftoff. The Boeing spacecraft was supposed to take two of NASA's most experienced astronauts to the International Space Station after more than a decade of engineering.
How to get rid of lubber grasshoppers in Florida yards
Lubber grasshoppers are notorious for their voracious appetite and destructive tendencies. They have become a persistent nuisance in yards and gardens across Florida.
Lubber grasshoppers are notorious for their voracious appetite and destructive tendencies. They have become a persistent nuisance in yards and gardens across Florida.
Boeing Starliner ready to launch NASA astronauts after years of delays
Here's everything you need to know about Boeing's first astronaut launch for NASA.
Here's everything you need to know about Boeing's first astronaut launch for NASA.
Significant challenges remain before NASA attempts to launch humans into space during future Artemis mission
NASA previously announced the earliest Artemis II could launch would be September 2025. The report said by launch date, NASA will have spent more than $55 billion on the program. Premature preparation of the Space Launch System could lead to increased delays beyond the 2025 launch date.
NASA previously announced the earliest Artemis II could launch would be September 2025. The report said by launch date, NASA will have spent more than $55 billion on the program. Premature preparation of the Space Launch System could lead to increased delays beyond the 2025 launch date.
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks this weekend: Where and how to watch
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower, originating from comet 1P/Halley's debris, will reach its peak this weekend, offering stargazers a celestial spectacle with up to 50 shooting stars per hour.
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower, originating from comet 1P/Halley's debris, will reach its peak this weekend, offering stargazers a celestial spectacle with up to 50 shooting stars per hour.
Hubbard's Marina in running for Best Boat Charter
Hubbard's Marina is again in the running for USA Today's Best Boat Charter. Dylan Hubbard says the summer temperatures are shaping up nicely for fishing conditions.
Hubbard's Marina is again in the running for USA Today's Best Boat Charter. Dylan Hubbard says the summer temperatures are shaping up nicely for fishing conditions.
Teacher captures images of 'very rare' bird never before seen in US
An amateur photographer captured a subject in Oregon last week that has bird lovers chirping — as it's said to be the first U.S. sighting of this particular species.
An amateur photographer captured a subject in Oregon last week that has bird lovers chirping — as it's said to be the first U.S. sighting of this particular species.
No 'jitters' for NASA astronauts preparing to launch on Boeing Starliner spacecraft
Two Navy test pilots who became NASA astronauts will take their ultimate flight Monday as they will be the first to launch on Boeing's Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station.
Two Navy test pilots who became NASA astronauts will take their ultimate flight Monday as they will be the first to launch on Boeing's Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station.