Future astronauts wanted: NASA opens recruitment for moon missions
NASA wants to find the men and women who will help forge the next chapter in the history of space exploration. On Saturday, the space agency put out the call for a new astronaut class, one that will build humanity’s first permanent lunar base.
NASA wants to find the men and women who will help forge the next chapter in the history of space exploration. On Saturday, the space agency put out the call for a new astronaut class, one that will build humanity’s first permanent lunar base.
2 ‘forever chemicals’ associated with higher risk of breast cancer: Study
An NIH study found that two common “forever chemicals" may be associated with a higher risk of aggressive ER-negative breast cancer.
An NIH study found that two common “forever chemicals" may be associated with a higher risk of aggressive ER-negative breast cancer.
The hole in our ozone layer got larger in 2026; biggest in a decade
Earth’s ozone hole has grown to its largest size in a decade. Here's why.
Earth’s ozone hole has grown to its largest size in a decade. Here's why.
Brain activity can predict Alzheimer’s risk decades before symptoms appear, new study suggests
A Stanford study suggests brain scans could help identify Alzheimer’s risk before cognitive symptoms develop.
A Stanford study suggests brain scans could help identify Alzheimer’s risk before cognitive symptoms develop.
Suspected grizzly bear attack in British Columbia leaves mother, daughter dead
A mother and daughter were found dead after a suspected grizzly bear attack on a hiking trail in British Columbia.
A mother and daughter were found dead after a suspected grizzly bear attack on a hiking trail in British Columbia.
Virgin Galactic unveils new spaceship Apeiron, targets commercial spaceflight return in 2027
Virgin Galactic's next-generation spaceship has arrived at Spaceport America in New Mexico, with flight testing ahead of a planned commercial launch in 2027.
Virgin Galactic's next-generation spaceship has arrived at Spaceport America in New Mexico, with flight testing ahead of a planned commercial launch in 2027.
Scientists discover potentially massive dwarf planet candidate hiding beyond Pluto
A powerful new telescope has discovered a dwarf planet candidate beyond Pluto — and scientists say it could be among the largest of its kind ever found in the reaches of our solar system.
A powerful new telescope has discovered a dwarf planet candidate beyond Pluto — and scientists say it could be among the largest of its kind ever found in the reaches of our solar system.
‘Rosetta Stone for Mars’ gives glimpse of the Red Planet’s very early days
A meteorite found nearly four years ago in the Sahara Desert is giving scientists new insights into how Mars formed and what the planet was like when it was young.
A meteorite found nearly four years ago in the Sahara Desert is giving scientists new insights into how Mars formed and what the planet was like when it was young.
Aging NASA telescope sinks toward Earth after failed rescue attempt
An aging NASA telescope is in danger of falling from orbit after a failed rescue attempt left it descending steadily.
An aging NASA telescope is in danger of falling from orbit after a failed rescue attempt left it descending steadily.
New study says roughly 3 in 4 deceased NFL players from 2008 to 2023 had CTE
Nearly 75% of deceased ex-NFL players examined in a medical study had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), underscoring the severe cognitive toll connected to professional football.
Nearly 75% of deceased ex-NFL players examined in a medical study had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), underscoring the severe cognitive toll connected to professional football.
Miniature T. rex relative sells for $47.3 million at auction
A rare Nanotyrannus skeleton known as “Jodi" sold for $47.3 million at auction in New York City, making it the second-most expensive set of dinosaur bones ever sold.
A rare Nanotyrannus skeleton known as “Jodi" sold for $47.3 million at auction in New York City, making it the second-most expensive set of dinosaur bones ever sold.
Scientists build computer model that simulates first 2 billion years of universe
MIT’s Lumina simulation offers an unprecedented look at how the first galaxies and stars emerged and helped end the universe’s dark ages.
MIT’s Lumina simulation offers an unprecedented look at how the first galaxies and stars emerged and helped end the universe’s dark ages.
Watch: Deer seen crashing through apartment window in Wisconsin
Two Appleton, Wisconsin, police officers were unfazed as a deer crashed through the window of an apartment while no one was home.
Two Appleton, Wisconsin, police officers were unfazed as a deer crashed through the window of an apartment while no one was home.
New Pentagon UFO files detail FBI agents' sighting of silent triangular object with no visible engines
FBI agents reported witnessing a mysterious black triangular object hovering silently above a mountain ridge before suddenly accelerating at speeds comparable to a fighter jet, newly released Department of War documents reveal.
FBI agents reported witnessing a mysterious black triangular object hovering silently above a mountain ridge before suddenly accelerating at speeds comparable to a fighter jet, newly released Department of War documents reveal.
New study reveals why dangerous fungus is so difficult to treat
Scientists discovered how the deadly fungus Candida auris can survive antifungal treatment – a finding that could lead to new therapies.
Scientists discovered how the deadly fungus Candida auris can survive antifungal treatment – a finding that could lead to new therapies.
Orphaned baby walrus in Alaska flown 4,800 miles to new home in Florida
A young, orphaned Pacific walrus found on a remote beach in northern Alaska has been rescued and brought more than 4,000 miles to Florida, where it's receiving care at SeaWorld Orlando.
A young, orphaned Pacific walrus found on a remote beach in northern Alaska has been rescued and brought more than 4,000 miles to Florida, where it's receiving care at SeaWorld Orlando.
Ancient DNA challenges theories about when humans first reached North America
Researchers examining ancient DNA have narrowed down the timeline of early human migration into North America — shedding light on a question that's puzzled scientists for decades.
Researchers examining ancient DNA have narrowed down the timeline of early human migration into North America — shedding light on a question that's puzzled scientists for decades.
Look up tonight: The Orionids meteor shower peaks as debris from Halley's comet lights up the night sky
The Orionid meteor shower will peak Oct. 21–22, offering sky watchers a chance to see meteors from Halley’s Comet before dawn.
The Orionid meteor shower will peak Oct. 21–22, offering sky watchers a chance to see meteors from Halley’s Comet before dawn.
Astronomers discover 1st green star in space as white dwarfs break color rules
Astronomers found that white dwarf stars can display surprising colors because of their dense, chemically diverse atmospheres, including the first known genuinely green star.
Astronomers found that white dwarf stars can display surprising colors because of their dense, chemically diverse atmospheres, including the first known genuinely green star.
Invasive hairy ants are on the move: What to watch for
Invasive, hairy ants are spreading across the Southeast U.S., creating “super colonies” with millions of critters and costing millions of dollars in damages along the way.
Invasive, hairy ants are spreading across the Southeast U.S., creating “super colonies” with millions of critters and costing millions of dollars in damages along the way.