Cosmic butterfly seen in stunning new image captured by telescope

A telescope in Chile has captured a stunning new image of the Butterfly Nebula, a grand and graceful cosmic wonder.

• Nov 27

Scientists think they've detected lightning on Mars: "Missing piece of the puzzle"

Researchers have documented 55 instances of "mini lightning" over two Martian years by eavesdropping on the whirling wind recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover.

• Nov 27

NASA releases close-up pictures of interstellar comet making a rare flyby

The rare interstellar comet, also known as 3I/ATLAS, was first discovered in July and has been photographed several times.

• Nov 19

Dozens of costumed canines get their chance at trick-or-treating in Michigan

Dogs dressed up as everything from Elvis Presley to Scooby Doo's Mystery Machine went trick-or-treating in Michigan.

• Oct 17

Supermoon will appear tonight. Here's what to know.

The first supermoon of 2025 will arrive soon. Here's what to know about the phenomenon.

• Oct 6

Prehistoric insects trapped in amber give glimpse into ancient life

Scientists have discovered prehistoric insects preserved in amber in South America for the first time.

• Sep 18

NASA says solar activity is increasing: "The sun is slowly waking up"

The sun has become more and more active over the last 16 years, in a turn that surprised scientists and could affect space weather, NASA said.

• Sep 16

Former K-9 busy as a bee sniffing out threats to Michigan State colonies

Researchers at a Michigan State University facility dedicated to protecting honey bees are enlisting a four-legged ally to sniff out danger to the prized pollinators.

• Aug 11

NASA finds new interstellar comet passing through our solar system

NASA has discovered 3I/ATLAS, an interstellar comet that's wandered into our backyard.

• Jul 3

Plastic bag bans and fees work to curb litter, study says

Researchers conducted the first systematic review of policies around the U.S. to limit plastic bag use.

• Jun 19

A Michigan bear roamed the woods for two years with an awful lid on his neck

A Michigan bear is feeling much, much better.

• Jun 19

NASA's Mars Perseverance's snaps new selfie with a Martian dust devil

The latest selfie by NASA's Perseverance rover at Mars has captured an unexpected guest: a Martian dust devil.

• May 21

Universe will die "much sooner than expected," researchers say

The universe is poised to die much faster than previously thought, according to new research by Dutch scientists.

• May 13

Webb telescope captures images of Jupiter's auroras in stunning detail

Jupiter's stunning auroras are hundreds of times brighter than those seen on Earth, as pictured in new images taken by the James Webb Space Telescope.

• May 12

Cicada maps show where the insects will emerge in the U.S. this spring

A large brood of periodical cicadas is due to emerge in the spring of 2025. These maps show where people should expect to see and hear the bugs this year.

• Apr 28

NASA images show peanut-shaped asteroid during high-speed flyby

This asteroid is bigger than scientists anticipated, about 5 miles long and 2 miles wide at its widest point — resembling a deformed peanut.

• Apr 22

What to know about the first day of spring

The first day of spring, also known as the vernal equinox, has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere on March 20, 2025.

• Mar 20

What is Pi Day? Things to know about the holiday for an iconic math symbol

National Pi Day is recognized today in the U.S. and around the world. Here's what to know about the quirky holiday, and how to celebrate.

• Mar 14

Could an asteroid could hit Earth in 2032? Here's what to know.

"An asteroid this size impacts Earth on average every few thousand years and could cause severe damage to a local region," the European Space Agency said.

• Feb 24

Detroit robotics teams ready up for high stakes challenge

Teams in southeast Michigan are preparing for the upcoming FIRST Robotics in Michigan Competition.

• Feb 9

New Prague company helping effort to build helium plant on Iron Range

Engineers are hoping to turn an accidental discovery of helium on the Iron Range into a plant that will extract the gas and store it on the surface.

• Jan 27

Oakland County observatory for sale

The owner of the McMath-Hulbert Observatory in Lake Angelus says he never intended to own it this long, but now he is trying to sell it.

• Jan 27

Meteorite crash landing captured on Ring doorbell camera

This is the first time the sound and image of a meteor falling has been documented on video, a University of Alberta scientist found.

• Jan 17

Northern lights may be visible in parts of the U.S. New Year's Eve

Solar storms may bring northern lights to several states in the northern U.S. just in time for New Year's Eve, but cloud cover may put a damper on festivities.

• Dec 31, 2024

Detroit plant shop cloning rare ghost orchids

There are less than 1,000 of these rare ghost orchids left in the wild.

• Oct 31, 2024

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