5 planets are now lined up in the sky
WBZ TV's Zach Green explains
WBZ TV's Zach Green explains
The red planet will be visible at night throughout October.
Monday is the last day to support a name chosen by a Westwood girl for the NASA Mars rover.
An elementary school student from Westwood could end up naming the next Mars rover.
After traveling millions of miles, the lander touched down to cheers in the command center -- and at MIT.
Mars is in the news this week with the discovery of a possible lake beneath its surface and a close approach to Earth.
Can Mars support life? Scientists looking for answers have discovered a lake of liquid water under the Red Planet's surface.
Organic matter has been found on Mars in soil samples taken from 3 billion-year-old mudstone in the Gale crater by the Curiosity rover, NASA announced Thursday.
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says if things go according to plan people will be on Mars just nine years from now.
Here's how to see Mars at its brightest.
Peter Degen-Portnoy of Stoneham is among the semifinalists competing for a one-way trip to Mars.
Two scientists from Somerville are on the short list to take a one-way trip to Mars. The non-profit group "Mars One" is planning a human settlement on the red planet, and 200,000 people from around the world applied to make the trip. Scientific researcher Yari Rodriguez is one of the 700 finalists.
Here's a thought that's literally out of this world: a one way trip to Mars. Two locals are on the short list to do just that.
Choose your favorite Halloween candy!
"Touchdown confirmed," said engineer and MIT grad Allen Chen. "We're safe on Mars."
The Bruins and the Maple Leafs are once again taking their rivalry to the NHL Playoffs.
A disappearing lizard population in the mountains of Arizona shows how climate change is fast-tracking the rate of extinction.
Huong Vu's story of a challenging journey from Vietnam to the United States now serves as a resource for families going through similar experiences.
Dennis Dechaine is serving a life sentence for the murder and sexual assault of Sarah Cherry, who disappeared while babysitting in 1988.
Get ready to celebrate Earth Day and the beautiful spring weather this weekend!
A JetBlue flight was forced to abort takeoff due to another aircraft attempting to cross the runway at Washington Reagan National Airport.
Anticipation was growing at a fever pitch before Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," dropped at midnight EDT. But it turned out it's actually a double album.
Cancer patients now must go elsewhere for treatment after Steward Health Care suddenly shut down the outpatient clinic at Good Samaritan Medical Center.
Huong Vu's story of a challenging journey from Vietnam to the United States now serves as a resource for families going through similar experiences.
There are 30 historic homes across New England that allow you to rent the home, so long as you help to preserve it.
A new study finds that exercise may help reverse aging by reducing the buildup of fat.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume the Infinite Herbs basil sold at Trader Joe's after 12 people were sickened.
Mass General Hospital will add 94 inpatient beds by 2027.
Researchers in Singapore looked at whether or not plant-based meat alternatives provided the same health benefits as real meat.
A nonsurgical weight loss procedure may be more effective and less expensive than weight loss drugs like Ozempic.
State contracts obtained by the I-Team show taxpayers are paying tens of millions of dollars to hotels for rooms and food.
A fourth-grade teacher at an elementary school in Cambridge is facing child rape charges.
William Foley Jr., a five-time drunk driver who lost his license after a fatal crash in 2001, is back behind bars after an I-Team investigation.
The IRS Criminal Investigation unit helps go after violent criminals, including some right here in Boston.
A pet DNA testing company out of New Hampshire linked dog breeds to a human sample – twice.
According to ADL's annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents, Massachusetts had the fifth most incidents in the country last year, up a shocking 189 percent over 2022.
"It's the golden goose," said Rooney of Boston's commercial property taxes, which provides a large percentage of the city's annual revenue.
MBTA General Manager Phil Eng gets high marks for improving the T's management and culture, but there's a lot of red ink that needs to be dealt with, says WBZ-TV's Jon Keller.
As Beacon Hill struggles to deal with a surge of homeless migrants, Governor Maura Healey finds herself dealing with another surge -- of political outrage over reports of migrant crime.
A new study of driving automation technology says 11 of 14 systems performed poorly under optimal road conditions.
Boston Dynamics' latest robot is ready to "exceed human capabilities," the company says.
Rising costs are forcing small businesses located on Boston's Massachusetts Avenue to close.
Boston-based box wine brand Alileo teamed up with Caffe Nero to launch a coffee and wine experience in Massachusetts.
Today is Patriots' Day in Massachusetts. Here's what to know about the celebrations and what's open and closed for the holiday.
Market Basket is considering appealing a federal jury's decision to award a New Hampshire man more than $134,000 in an age discrimination lawsuit.
The Vermont Country Store has since become an iconic destination for locals and tourists alike.
Creating an inviting environment for the community to meet, enjoy and participate in the arts
For over 85 years, Weston Theater Company has been creating engaging, entertaining, and inspiring theater.
Surrounded by mountains, Kimpton Taconic is a boutique hotel offering both classic and highly curated experiences.
Learn how the strategic use of windows and harnessing the power of daylight can create space and comfort within a home.
The Bruins and the Maple Leafs are once again taking their rivalry to the NHL Playoffs.
The Red Sox are back to .500 after an embarrassing 3-7 homestand.
Will it be Linus Ullmark or Jeremy Swayman in net when the Bruins begin their first-round series against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night at TD Garden?
The injury bug keeps biting the Boston Red Sox.
Eliot Wolf touched on a number of topics Thursday as he held his pre-draft chat with reporters at Gillette Stadium.
The 2024 cicada broods will not be emerging in Massachusetts - but the buzzing bugs are set to appear here in 2025.
A pair of vultures thought to be "actively dying" actually had too much to drink, wildlife rescuers in Connecticut say.
A fluffy pile of golden retrievers took over the Boston Common in memory of Spencer the marathon dog.
The thick fog made for an eerie sight as the Mayflower II crossed the Cape Cod Canal.
A piece of decades-old military equipment washed up on a Cape Cod beach last week.