Watch: 'Cutest, spikiest, tiniest crab’ takes the internet by storm
A juvenile king crab discovered during a deep-sea coral sampling operation in the Gulf of Mexico has become an internet sensation after NOAA Fisheries posted a video showcasing its unique appearance.
WATCH: Blue Origin launches New Glenn rocket on first test flight from Florida, loses booster
Blue Origin successfully launched its New Glenn rocket for its first test flight early Thursday, after several days of delays.
Comet pays once-in 160,000-year visit to Earth's nighttime skies
A recently discovered comet is making a bright debut to Earth this month, and with some effort, sky gazers might be able to see Comet ATLAS.
How to watch the rare January planetary alignment from your backyard
It may be cold outside, but FOX 5 NY's Audrey Puente said it will be worth it to go outside and check out the stars for the rest of January.
Wolf Moon 2025: When and how to see it, peak visibility
The first full moon of the year, known as the Wolf Moon, will be visible this week. Here's when you can see it:
Spacecraft makes final flyby of smallest planet in solar system
Despite temperatures reaching 800 °F during the day, Mercury's shadowy craters may contain ice.
Earth records hottest year ever in 2024
Earth recorded its hottest year ever in 2024, surpassing the critical 1.5-degree Celsius warming threshold, a benchmark tied to devastating climate impacts.
European spacecraft beams back new photos of Mercury
The European-Japanese BepiColombo spacecraft captured close-up images of Mercury’s north pole during its final flyby, offering new views of the planet’s surface.
Will AI transform how we travel?
It looks like travel is the latest industry to see some jobs taken over by artificial intelligence. FOX 5 NY’s Jodi Goldberg shows us how some people are using the technology to plan entire trips.
Cold weather's impact on technology
The bitter chill in the air isn't just affecting us, but also our devices as well. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg gets the download on how to keep your devices safe.
Tech troubles? Cold weather might be to blame
If you’ve thought your phone hasn’t been working as well over the past few days, you aren’t the only one. Cold weather and modern technology tend to not be the best combination. FOX 5 NY’s Jodi Goldberg spoke with a tech expert about the issues this can create and what you can do to avoid getting “freezed” out.
Stunning snowy owl spotted in Brooklyn for the first time in years
A snowy owl was spotted at Shirley Chisholm Park in Brooklyn over the holiday weekend.
Yes, food and drinks taste different on a plane and there's a reason
The dehydrating nature of airplane cabins means food won't taste right.
'Dinosaur highway' unearthed in England, dating back 166 million years
A worker's discovery of nearly 200 dinosaur tracks in a limestone quarry in Oxfordshire, England, has unveiled a 166-million-year-old "dinosaur highway."
Presidential Medal of Freedom list: Hillary Clinton, George Soros among recipients
Nineteen of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy and science were awarded the medal. Here’s the full list.
Where and when to see the Quadrantids, the first meteor shower of 2025
When and how to watch the Quadrantid meteor shower, offering prime viewing conditions under a slim crescent moon.
Northern Lights may light up New York skies on New Year's Eve
Solar storms might light up New York skies with the Northern Lights this New Year’s Eve! Here’s when and where to watch for this rare aurora display in the city and beyond.
Rare Black Moon to rise as 2024 comes to an end
The Black Moon, which is also sometimes called an invisible Moon, will rise on Dec. 30. The Moon will gradually become more visible as it heads to the first-quarter stage by Jan. 6.
Grieving orca who carried dead calf in 2018 now seen with newborn
An orca that captured the world’s attention in 2018 after she carried her dead newborn calf for weeks appears to be a new mother again, bringing a sign of hope to researchers.
Once thought extinct, over 1,300 rare snails released on remote island in bold conservation effort
Chester Zoo has reintroduced 1,329 critically endangered Desertas Island land snails to Bugio Island in the Atlantic as part of a major conservation effort.