'Mind-Blowing' NASA Discovery: 7 Earth-Sized Planets Orbiting Nearby Star
NASA announced a major discovery Wednesday that could go a long way toward answering the question "Are we alone?"
NASA announced a major discovery Wednesday that could go a long way toward answering the question "Are we alone?"
Scientists are hoping to learn more about how Earth and other planets in the system were formed by studying 16 Psyche's core.
Whether you typically use halftime to refresh your game snacks or stretch your legs, you might want to switch up your routine this Sunday.
After scanning the vast reaches of the cosmos for Earth-like planets where life might exist, astronomers have found one right next door.
Ground controllers at NASA erupted in applause when the solar-powered Juno spacecraft beamed home news that it was circling Jupiter's poles.
This view of the Bay State is out of this world.
Mercury has begun a relatively rare move across the sun.
Looking for some Earth Day Inspiration? This video from NASA should do the trick.
One astronaut's photo showed thundersnow in the clouds.
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.
A Texas filmmaker is creating the ultimate mashup, resurrecting silent cinema with a new twist, and you will soon be able to see it here in Boston.
Researchers from UMass Amherst are using drones to study traffic patterns between drivers and bicyclists.
A nonprofit is offering affordable child care to families in Boston's South End, amid skyrocketing costs in Massachusetts.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
Relief may be on the way for hundreds of drivers in Massachusetts, who lost their commercial driver's licenses due to violations from decades ago.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has formally seized St. Elizabeth's Medical Center through eminent domain.
Here's a look at the current state of foliage in Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.
The giant flying Joro spider was nowhere to be found in Boston on Thursday.
A wake was held on Friday for Enrique Delgado-Garcia, the Massachusetts State Police recruit who died in a boxing ring after being hurt during a training exercise.
Researchers from UMass Amherst are using drones to study traffic patterns between drivers and bicyclists.
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering a viewer question on whether you can get vaccinated while having a cold.
There is concern over the newest weight loss drugs sparking eating disorders in teens.
Maternal mortality is on the rise in the U.S and a leading cause is pregnancy-induced hypertension, or high blood pressure.
Dr. Mallika says she's been seeing a number of patients with the stomach flu and she explains how to treat it properly.
A new study finds a startling number of children worldwide are developing near-sightedness.
Relief may be on the way for hundreds of drivers in Massachusetts, who lost their commercial driver's licenses due to violations from decades ago.
Valuable land in Concord, Massachusetts was stolen from a couple. Now a home is being built there against their wishes.
Enrique Delgado-Garcia died after he was injured during a boxing exercise at the Massachusetts State Police Academy.
A former classmate of the Massachusetts State Police recruit who died after an incident at the academy says he was subject to hazing and harassment.
A Massachusetts State Police recruit who was critically injured during a training exercise at the academy in New Braintree has died.
Researcher Diane Hessan is looking at voter reactions to the debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
New polling shows Vice President Kamala Harris has opened up a big lead over former President Donald Trump with a key voting group -- women.
After Meta announced it's launching Instagram for teens, one woman whose daughter died after buying drugs on social media, said the move is too little too late.
WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller looks at the key moments of the debate between presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
During an interview on the Sunday edition of "Keller At Large," Massachusetts AFL-CIO president Chrissy Lynch talked about the state of labor in Massachusetts.
Toy and game maker Hasbro is looking at moving its headquarters from Rhode Island to downtown Boston, according to a new report.
Nearly 900 hotel workers at four Boston hotels went on strike Sunday morning.
The Market Basket owner is thanking employees with surprise bonuses, 10 years after unprecedented protests and walkouts.
Dunkin's fall menu includes a $6 meal deal and a coffee milk beverage inspired by the state of Rhode Island.
Stop & Shop will soon stop selling cigarettes and other tobacco products at all stores.
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.
The Patriots are huge underdogs for their Week 4 clash with the 49ers in San Francisco.
Before he calls his final game Red Sox game, Hall of Fame broadcaster Joe Castiglione will be celebrated by the team -- and the city of Boston -- at Fenway Park on Sunday.
All signs are pointing toward Sidy Sow returning to the New England offensive line this weekend when the Patriots take on the 49ers in San Francisco.
The Patriots may send out their fourth different offensive line of the season, which will have to keep All Pro pass rusher Nick Bosa in check.
Jayson Tatum said that he's motivated by winning more titles with the Celtics, and hopes to one day share the same air as Larry Bird in the franchise's storied history.
The giant flying Joro spider was nowhere to be found in Boston on Thursday.
A Joro spider has made it to Massachusetts. The giant, venomous arachnid was spotted in Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood.
Southern yellowjackets, considered a more aggressive species, have been observed in Massachusetts.
A case deciding who gets to keep the ring when an engagement breaks down is being argued before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.
A pair of siblings from Massachusetts are officially "Lucky for Life."