Jeff Bezos’ rocket company launches experiments in first flight since 2022 crash
Jeff Bezos' space company successfully launched a rocket carrying experiments on Tuesday, its first flight since engine trouble caused a crash more than a...
Will the eruption of the volcano in Iceland affect flights and how serious is...
LONDON (AP) — Scientists anticipated the eruption of a volcano in southwestern Iceland for weeks, so when it happened on Monday night, it was...
Colorado releases first 5 wolves in reintroduction plan approved by voters to chagrin of...
GRAND COUNTY, Colorado (AP) — Wildlife officials released five gray wolves into a remote forest in Colorado's Rocky Mountains on Monday to kick off...
Iceland volcano erupts weeks after thousands were evacuated from a town on Reykjanes Peninsula
STOCKHOLM (AP) — A volcanic eruption started Monday night on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula, turning the sky orange and prompting the country’s civil defense to...
After years of decline, the Biden administration says environmental enforcement is on the upswing
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency conducted more on-site inspections of polluting industrial sites this year than any time since the start of...
US returns to Greece 30 ancient artifacts worth $3.7 million, including marble statues
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The United States on Friday returned to Greece 30 ancient artifacts, including marble statues, armor helmets and breastplates, found to...
Biggest solar flare in years temporarily disrupts radio signals on Earth
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A NASA telescope has captured the biggest solar flare in years, which temporarily knocked out radio communication on Earth.The...
Rocket Lab launches a Japanese satellite from the space company’s complex in New Zealand
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — California-based Rocket Lab, which specializes in putting small satellites into orbit, launched a Japanese satellite on Friday from the...
US nuclear regulators to issue construction permit for a reactor that uses molten salt
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is issuing a construction permit for a new type of nuclear reactor that uses molten salt to cool the...
Geminids meteor shower peaks this week under dark skies
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The year’s best meteor shower, the Geminids, peaks this week. Skygazers may see as many as one or even...
