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NASA image shows "ghostly cosmic hand" 16,000 light-years from Earth
NASA's Imaging X-Ray Polarimetry Explorer telescope studied the nebula for about 17 days, the agency said, marking the longest time it has focused on one object.
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NASA's Imaging X-Ray Polarimetry Explorer telescope studied the nebula for about 17 days, the agency said, marking the longest time it has focused on one object.
Viewers are in for a special treat when the moon moves in front of the sun. NASA's Anita Dey breaks it all down for us.
Water-bearing clays found in rocks from the asteroid Bennu support theories about how water may have made it to Earth in the distant past.
WBZ TV's Liam Martin reports.
Descent from the International Space Station closed out an unexpected 371-day stay, the longest flight in U.S. space history.
In a dramatic 13-minute plunge back to Earth, the OSIRIS-REx sample return capsule safely landed in Utah after seven years in space.
Two cameras working together helped NASA reveal details in "greater detail than previously possible."
The image shows "luminous regions" around a newborn star in a strikingly high resolution.
NASA officials stressed that the group found no evidence that UAPs are "extraterrestrial" in nature, but said some of the objects cannot be explained.
None of the asteroids pose any threat to Earth, according to NASA's Asteroid Watch dashboard.
Data from NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration show July 2023 was hotter than any month on record.
"Depending upon the type of meteorite this is, specimens could easily be worth their weight in gold," said an official at the Maine Mineral and Gem Museum.
Boston University alum Bob Hines is set to reconnect with a group of students he spoke to from space back in July. WBZ-TV’s Mike Sullivan reports.
Jupiter, Mercury, Venus, Uranus and Mars will align on Tuesday night.
The comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) is believed to have traveled billions of miles from the most distant region of the solar system — and this will likely be the only time it's visible from Earth for thousands of years.
NASA is currently running a special essay contest for children in hopes of generating new power ideas.
The space shuttle exploded just 73 seconds after launching from Cape Canaveral in Jan. 1986.
A team of scientists is launching a new study into what used to be referred to as UFOs.
Blastoff of the Space Launch System is now scheduled for 2:17 p.m. Saturday from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
The head of the space propulsion lab at MIT said the launch of the Artemis moon rocket will open a new chapter in space exploration.
Students from Boston University and its affiliate programs had the chance to talk with astronauts on board the International Space Station.
WBZ-TV's Anna Meiler reports.
The "behemoth comet" is coming in from the edge of the solar system at 22,000 mph.
This mission will give NASA valuable insight should we find ourselves on the brink of extinction one day in the future.
This newly discovered possible exoplanet in the Whirlpool Galaxy would be about 28 million light-years away from Earth.
Two people were seriously hurt and rushed to hospitals, after a dramatic boat crash in Hingham Bay, Hingham, first responders said.
Masataka Yoshida homered and had four RBIs and the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 12-10 on Friday night.
The Biden administration announced in April a new rule that expands Title IX's protections to LGBTQ students.
A man in his 80s from Worcester County is the first person in Massachusetts diagnosed with EEE since 2020.
After a baby boy died when he was left in a hot car in Massachusetts this week, experts are offering advice to parents and pet owners on how to prevent similar tragedies.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has announced a plan to save five Steward hospitals from closure.
A man in his 80s from Worcester County is the first person in Massachusetts diagnosed with EEE since 2020.
Two people were seriously hurt and rushed to hospitals, after a dramatic boat crash in Hingham Bay, Hingham, first responders said.
A man charged with stabbing his father to death in Plymouth, Massachusetts told police he "snapped," prosecutors said Friday.
After a baby boy died when he was left in a hot car in Massachusetts this week, experts are offering advice to parents and pet owners on how to prevent similar tragedies.
A man in his 80s from Worcester County is the first person in Massachusetts diagnosed with EEE since 2020.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has announced a plan to save five Steward hospitals from closure.
UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center in Worcester is celebrating 50 years of saving young lives.
Doctors at Shriners Children's Boston are warning parents about a candied fruit trend on TikTok that can cause serious burns, especially in children.
Scientists at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston have found that a common, painful rash could be linked to symptoms of dementia.
Could you spot a deepfake video? A WBZ-TV I-Team survey found more than half of those who took the test failed.
Inmates at a prison in Massachusetts claim the Department of Correction retaliated against them for speaking out earlier this year about a lack of programs there.
David Almond was living with autism and doing well when the state returned him to his abusive parent. Within months, the 14-year-old was dead.
Nurses told the I-Team they had no idea cameras were being mounted in operating rooms until after they were installed in early June.
An advocacy group wants immediate changes at a state hospital for mental patients accused of crimes in Massachusetts.
A new report says Massachusetts is the best state to live in. But experts say you should really take a closer look before celebrating.
Both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are expected to provide details of their economic policies this week.
A political expert is using a different way to find out what are people saying about former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of November's election.
Even with a heavily Democratic legislature, Massachusetts's leaders have trouble finding common ground. WBZ-TV's Jon Keller talks with Doug Howgate, president of the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation.
Donald Trump's comments about Kamala Harris' race reminded Jon Keller of Trump's infamous comments insulting war hero Sen. John McCain.
Some New England orchards made Yelp's list of the best U.S. apple picking spots.
Multiple Big Lots stores in Massachusetts and another in New Hampshire are set to close, according to the retailer's website.
Massachusetts is getting ready to hold its 2024 tax free weekend. Here's what to know about the sales tax holiday.
It was a scary Monday for those who watch stocks closely and those who have retirement funds tied up in 401k accounts.
The Great Scott rock club is making a comeback after closing during the COVID pandemic.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
Masataka Yoshida homered and had four RBIs and the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 12-10 on Friday night.
Now that he's healthy again, Raekwon McMillan is making a strong case to earn an important role on the New England defense.
Triston Casas is expected to make his long-awaited return to the Red Sox lineup Friday night as the team continues its four-game series against the Orioles in Baltimore.
The Red Sox are turning to a familiar face for some help in their rotation, reportedly bringing back veteran Rich Hill for his eighth stint with the organization.
The door is wide open for rookie quarterback Drake Maye to overtake Jacoby Brissett on the Patriots' depth chart.
Matt Damon and Casey Affleck are part of a heist gone wrong in a new Dunkin' ad to promote "The Instigators."
Two orphaned cougars have found a new home at the Stone Zoo in Massachusetts.
A young whale's presence in Boston Harbor could delay ferries in the area.
A one-in-30-million orange lobster in Maine is a little less rare now after giving birth.
Bears that are no longer afraid of humans are trailing New Hampshire campers in search of food.