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Earth's orbit is getting a new moon. Here's what that means
A new moon will be pulled into Earth’s orbit by the end of September, but it won’t stay there forever. Here’s why.
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Have fun with science!
Mad Science DFW shows us how much fun science can be with their experiment kits.
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13,600-year-old mastodon skull discovered in Iowa
Archaeologists in Iowa unearthed parts of a mastodon fossil, including its skull, that they believe dates back to when the first humans lived on Earth.
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Meet Dr. Nikki Delk
At the young age of 9, after suffering the loss of her grandmother, Virginia native, Nikki Delk, made the commitment to one day cure cancer. She has dedicated her career to cancer research and to providing an environment that provides access and opportunity for anyone who is passionate about science. She is especially passionate to help women and underrepresented groups…
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Local robotics initiative unlocks kids' skills
Ready! Set! Robotics! NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 invite you to visit Magikid Robotics Lab, an organization equipping students with cutting-edge skills. Offering classes in robotics coding, 3D designs, and AI, the program enhances innovative and leadership skills among youth. Participants not only gain expertise in the field of technology but also develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. This initiative…
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Astronomy 101: How to view the Perseid Meteor Shower
NBC 5 Meteorologist Kevan Smith the best way to view the 2024 Perseid Meteor Shower.
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Perseid meteor shower, one of the most dramatic of the year, is underway
One of the best meteor showers of the year is underway, offering a chance to see shooting stars in the summer night sky.
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Women in STEM: Kelly Flowers – Leader for Young Women
Meet Kelly Flowers, a leader for young women in STEM.
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The world's oldest wine has been discovered with an unexpected extra ingredient — a man's ashes
Although the liquid has a reddish hue, chemical analysis established that “the wine contained in the urn was white,” according to new analysis published this week.
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New research explores how a short trip to space affects the human body
NASA and others have long studied the toll of space travel on astronauts, including yearlong residents of the International Space Station, but there’s been less attention on space tourists.
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Science with Samantha: STEAM activities at Reunion Tower
NBC 5’s Samantha Davies gives us a preview of science activities at Reunion Tower this summer. Visit the Reunion Tower website for more details.
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Women in STEM: Paige Piskin – XR Designer & Creative Technologist
“Stick to your power”, is Paige Piskin’s advice and foundation when pursuing her career in Augmented Reality development and design. The innovative STEM career unlike any forefront-facing industry such as engineering, math, or science combines a new type of technology by blending visual or auditory information to create a generated experience with the real world. Augmented reality can be...
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Northern lights put on a show during geomagnetic storm
A severe solar storm led to beautiful views of the northern lights Friday.
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Face of a 75,000-year-old Neanderthal woman revealed by scientists
The reconstructed face is closer than expected to that of modern-day humans, meaning it’s “perhaps easier to see how interbreeding occurred,” experts said.