Photo Of Cape Cod From Space Among NASA's Top Images Of 2015
Astronauts captured the image of the Cape Cod coastline from the International Space Station.
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Astronauts captured the image of the Cape Cod coastline from the International Space Station.
A 3,600-foot asteroid is flying past Earth on Thursday, but there's no reason for Santa or anyone on the planet to be alarmed.
NASA will soon start accepting applications to prepare for a mission to Mars and other space explorations.
One NASA researcher called the planet the "closest thing that we have to another place that somebody else might call home."
At 5:45 a.m. Tuesday thousands of scientists on NASA's New Horizons team got the clearest glimpse of one-time planet Pluto up close, including an MIT professor who helped make the research possible.
The International Space Station Research and Development Conference will hold its fourth annual meeting in Boston this week.
This summer, two Worcester teachers will reach new heights.
During a panel discussion discussing water sources in the universe, NASA Chief Scientist Ellen Stofan stated that she believes humans could come in contact with the first iterations of alien life by the year 2025.
It's no surprise that many right wing conservatives have questioned the validity of climate change, and presidential hopeful Ted Cruz's position is no different.
The largest moon in the solar system harbors a salty ocean beneath its icy shell, the latest member to join a growing club of watery moons, NASA said Thursday.
Now that the weather outside is more conducive to staying inside, it feels right to settle down in front of the keyboard to share some thoughts.
This year marks the 45th anniversary of the 1969 landing on the moon and the realization of President Kennedy's dream.
A brand new exhibit opening Saturday at the Boston Children's Museum is unlocking the mysteries of the sky for budding astronomers.
I've drafted a short welcome note that NASA is free to use with no fee or credit required.
A 6-year-old Denver boy is on a mission to save NASA.
NASA's newest robotic explorer rocketed into space late Friday in an unprecedented moonshot from Virginia that dazzled sky watchers along the East Coast.
Who says you have to go to Cape Canaveral just to see a good rocket launch…Tonight the show will be in your backyard.
It's not everyday you can talk to an astronaut - especially one still in space.
An astronaut with local ties is one of two astronauts making a hastily planned spacewalk Saturday to try to fix an ammonia leak in the power system of the International Space Station.
A huge aircraft known as the "Super Guppy" landed at Hanscom Air Force Base in Bedford Tuesday.
Well it's here. December 21st. The winter solstice.
The superstorm that ravaged the East Coast was enormous, even when seen from space.
"Touchdown confirmed," said engineer and MIT grad Allen Chen. "We're safe on Mars."
Looking around our nation, it's obvious that we need more heroines and heroes with Sally Ride's brave and courageous character. Her inspiration and legacy must live on to create the heroines – and heroes – of the future.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1 on Wednesday night.
The FIFA World Cup is a month away, yet in places like Lexington, Massachusetts, their partially state-funded watch parties are at a standstill.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
Governor Maura Healey said she filed legislation to ensure a Chelmsford firefighter will receive full pay and benefits while recovering from injuries he suffered during a fall.
A representative for Gillette Stadium says there's "more than enough parking" for the World Cup.
Governor Maura Healey said she filed legislation to ensure a Chelmsford firefighter will receive full pay and benefits while recovering from injuries he suffered during a fall.
One of the two men wounded in the shooting on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts drove himself to the hospital after the gunman opened fired on Monday.
Trooper Kevin Trainor was hailed as a hero at his funeral Wednesday, exactly one week after he was killed trying to stop a wrong-way driver.
Quintayvious Hutchins, a New England Patriots draft pick out of Boston College, has been charged with assault.
Periods of heavy rain are expected throughout the day on Thursday in southern New England.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
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.
Dover Saddlery is closing its Wellesley, Massachusetts store and preparing for more than 100 layoffs.
The "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
Smokey Bones is closing all of its restaurants, including Massachusetts locations in Tyngsboro and Taunton.
Boston ranks right up there with Hawaii as one of the most expensive vacation spots in the country, according to a new report.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
In Groton, Massachusetts, there is a recently opened state-of-the-art venue that is becoming one of the region's premier nonprofit music destinations.
Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary is a protected marine ecosystem off the coast of Massachusetts known for its rich biodiversity, world-class whale watching, and historic shipwrecks.
Best Bees installs and manages professionally maintained hives for homes, businesses, and institutions.
Known for his sustainable cooking and farm-fresh ingredients, Woods Hill's Charlie Foster is a leader in the farm-to-table movement.
Gaining Ground in Concord, Massachusetts is one of the region's leading non-profit farms dedicated to hunger relief.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1 on Wednesday night.
Quintayvious Hutchins, a New England Patriots draft pick from Boston College, has been charged with an assault at a dorm on campus, according to court documents.
The Detroit Lions will host the New England Patriots in Germany in Week 10 of the 2026 NFL season, the league announced Wednesday.
Amanda Gutierres converted a penalty kick in stoppage time and the Boston Legacy came from behind to beat the Orlando Pride 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Kyle Schwarber homered in his fifth consecutive game and the Phillies beat the Red Sox 2-1 on Tuesday night.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.