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WBZ-TV meteorologist Terry Eliasen talks to a NASA expert about when we might be able to see a "zombie star" in the night sky.
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WBZ-TV meteorologist Terry Eliasen talks to a NASA expert about when we might be able to see a "zombie star" in the night sky.
A Massachusetts geology professor is playing a key role in NASA's $5.2 billion Europa Clipper mission to Jupiter. "So we're orbiting Jupiter and we've designed it so that we are flying past Europa 49 times, very very close by. Part of the reason for that is there is incredibly intense radiation right near the surface of Europa, trapped around Jupiter. That makes it very difficult to have a spacecraft stay near Europa for very long because the computer will get fried. Our mission is designed to spend a small amount of time near Europa taking data. It goes way out, far away from the deadly radiation belts, processes the data, sends it back to Earth and then comes back in for another swoop."
A Massachusetts geology professor is playing a key role in NASA's $5.2 billion Europa Clipper mission to Jupiter.
NASA is launching the Europa Clipper to look for signs of life on one of Jupiter's moons.
This week's full moon is called the Hunter's Moon. It's also a supermoon, which is expected to be the brightest one of the year so far.
Suni Williams, a Needham native, is one of two NASA astronauts stuck in space. She told WBZ-TV it wasn't a surprise.
Crew Dragon's two astronauts will join two Starliner fliers for a five-month tour of duty aboard the International Space Station.
A NASA astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut will join the Starliner astronauts for a normal tour of duty
The Starliner slammed into the discernible atmosphere 400,000 feet above the Pacific Ocean before descending to a parachute-and-airbag assisted touchdown.
Astronauts Suni Williams, who is from Needham, and Butch Wilmore will stay in space until February.
The Starliner's two-person crew now will stay in space until next February and return to Earth aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon.
After months of testing and debate, NASA is poised to decide whether or not to bring two astronauts home aboard Boeing's Starliner.
After giving the starting command for the Falmouth Road Race, Suni Williams ran seven miles on a treadmill while inside the International Space Station.
After giving the starting command for the Falmouth Road Race, Suni Williams ran seven miles on a treadmill while inside the International Space Station.
NASA is hoping to know soon whether they can bring home two stranded astronauts next month or wait until next year. WBZ-TV's Penny Kmitt reports.
A metal support used to mount old batteries on a cargo pallet for disposal tore through the house in Naples, Florida on March 8.
William Anders, who snapped one of the most iconic images of the space age, was killed when his small plane went down off the coast of Washington state.
You may have heard that six planets were set to align in a rare "parade of planets" this morning. Experts say it wasn't the "spectacular celestial event" you were promised – and shared when you should really watch.
Ed Dwight trained to become the first African American astronaut but was never asked to join NASA. He finally flew into space on Sunday.
Millions of Americans looked to the night sky and snapped magical photos and videos of the northern lights this past weekend during the momentous geomagnetic storm.
In the image, "a ghostly hand appears to be emerging from the interstellar medium and reaching out into the cosmos," the NOIRLab said.
The visualization, produced on a NASA supercomputer, allows users to experience flight towards a supermassive black hole.
The creepy patterns were observed by the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.
In November 2023, NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft stopped sending "readable science and engineering data."
Dr. Kate Calvin, NASA Chief Scientist and Senior Climate Advisor, spoke with our Joe Weil about the importance of protecting our planet.
A nationwide botulism outbreak in babies linked to contaminated infant formula has reached Massachusetts.
Derrick White scored a season-high 30 points and the Boston Celtics routed the Washington Wizards 146-101 on Thursday night.
Paval Zacha scored twice, Joonas Korpisalo made 37 saves and the Boston Bruins beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 on Thursday night.
There is a new plea for help finding the man who vandalized a community space in Charlestown last year, causing $100,000 in damage.
The Pirates have traded pitcher Johan Oviedo to the Red Sox for outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia as part of a five-player deal.
The man who had an affair with Ana Walshe before her death testified Thursday at Brian Walshe's murder trial.
A Connecticut teen has been arrested and charged with lighting a Boston police cruiser on fire nearly two months after a "street takeover" in the city.
The weather forecast shows an early season Arctic blast is on the way to the Boston area.
What started as a bored teenager's online experiment during the pandemic has turned into a real-life change on MBTA bus routes.
A nationwide botulism outbreak in babies linked to contaminated infant formula has reached Massachusetts.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
Amy Cohen is running the New York City Marathon despite living with the painful effects of sickle cell disease.
Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have removed a pig kidney from a New Hampshire man 271 days after the innovative transplant.
With two-year waiting lists for a primary care physician, Mass General Brigham is using AI to bridge the gap.
A new study finds that simply having a HEPA air purifier in the classroom may not be enough to keep students safe from respiratory illnesses.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
I-Team sources say the allegations of misconduct involving Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode stem from an investigation into former State Police Trooper Michael Proctor.
Customers have been telling the I-Team that the service has not been as advertised with delays and equipment problems.
Advocates for Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital in Canton say the state is failing to keep its promise to keep the facility open.
Michael Proctor, the disgraced lead investigator in Karen Read's high-profile case, has dropped his appeal to the Civil Service Commission and is no longer seeking to get his job back with Massachusetts State Police.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Ocean Spray is looking into videos that claim to show its cranberry sauce cans full of water instead of jelly.
"Blue laws" in Massachusetts prevent most retailers, including grocery stores, from opening on Thanksgiving.
Two shuttered retailers are set to become supermarkets in southeastern Massachusetts.
The Michelin Guide revealed its 2025 "Northeast Cities" edition Tuesday night, and for the first time ever it spotlighted restaurants in the Boston area.
A new report from a nonprofit consumer organization highlights two grocery store chains in Massachusetts for their quality and price.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Derrick White scored a season-high 30 points and the Boston Celtics routed the Washington Wizards 146-101 on Thursday night.
Paval Zacha scored twice, Joonas Korpisalo made 37 saves and the Boston Bruins beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 on Thursday night.
The Pirates have traded pitcher Johan Oviedo to the Red Sox for outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia as part of a five-player deal.
Sixteen high school football teams in Massachusetts are looking to become a state champion at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced that New England Patriots legends Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft are finalists for the Class of 2026.
Birders are flocking to Scituate, Massachusetts to catch a glimpse of a tropical bird called a limpkin, which has never been spotted in New England before.
A rescue group is blaming a "dangerous" TikTok trend for a surge in skiers getting lost in the backcountry at Vermont's Stowe Mountain Resort.
A North Atlantic right whale spotted off Ireland last year has made an "extraordinary" 3,000-mile journey to Boston, scientists say.
A bald eagle found bloodied in Fitchburg, Massachusetts was likely hurt in a bird fight and not shot as first suspected.
A little owl somehow ended up in the bathroom of someone's home in Barnstable, Massachusetts.