Toppled moon lander sends back more images, with only hours left until it dies
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A moon lander that ended up on its side managed to beam back more pictures, with only hours remaining...
Japan’s moon lander survives a second weekslong lunar night, beating predictions
TOKYO (AP) — Japan's first moon lander responded to a signal from Earth, suggesting it has survived a second freezing weekslong lunar night, Japan's...
Colombia will send deep-water expedition to explore 300-year-old shipwreck thought to hold treasure
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia’s government announced plans Friday for a deep-water expedition to explore the mythical galleon San José, sunk in the 18th...
Bill headed to South Dakota governor would allow museum’s taxidermy animals to find new...
South Dakota's Legislature has made it easier for the city of Sioux Falls to find new homes for more than 150 taxidermy animals of...
Remains found over 50 years ago identified through DNA technology as Oregon teen
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The remains of a teenager found more than 50 years ago have been identified through advanced DNA technology as a...
Hilary was not a tropical storm when it entered California, yet it had the...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former Hurricane Hilary was actually no longer a tropical storm but essentially had the same impact when its destructive remnants...
Space telescope spies neutron star in the debris of famous supernova
Scientists have confirmed what became of a star that exploded in a stunning supernova visible to Earth more than three decades ago: It morphed...
Private lunar lander is closing in on the first US touchdown on the moon...
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A private lunar lander circled the moon while aiming for a touchdown Thursday that would put the U.S. back...
California’s rainy season is here. What does it mean for water supply?
LOS ANGELES (AP) — After a dry start to winter, California's rainy season is finally well under way.December downpours sent water racing through streets...
China plans to send San Diego Zoo more pandas this year, reigniting its panda...
SAN DIEGO (AP) — China plans to send a new pair of giant pandas to the San Diego Zoo, renewing its longstanding gesture of...