Meet the bears competing to be the 2026 Fat Bear Week champion in Alaska national park
Fat Bear Week is back at Katmai National Park in Alaska and this year, the competition is fiercer than ever.
Fat Bear Week is back at Katmai National Park in Alaska and this year, the competition is fiercer than ever.
These US beaches are home to some of America's most venomous snakes
Beachgoers may be watching for rip currents, rough surf or even sharks, but snakes aren’t the first thing that comes to mind when heading to the beach.
Beachgoers may be watching for rip currents, rough surf or even sharks, but snakes aren’t the first thing that comes to mind when heading to the beach.
Pentagon releases sixth batch of declassified UFO files including video of swarm of objects over Utah in 1952
A sixth batch of declassified UFO files were released by the Pentagon Friday, the latest such release in the Trump administration's new wave of public disclosure of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP).
A sixth batch of declassified UFO files were released by the Pentagon Friday, the latest such release in the Trump administration's new wave of public disclosure of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP).
New tiny wild cat species discovered in Bolivia’s cloud forests
Researchers have identified Leopardus tilcayo, a previously unknown species of tiny wild cat, in Bolivia’s cloud forests, marking the first formal description of a new living cat species in more than a century.
Researchers have identified Leopardus tilcayo, a previously unknown species of tiny wild cat, in Bolivia’s cloud forests, marking the first formal description of a new living cat species in more than a century.
NASA images reveal ‘once-in-a-century’ moon crater, largest recent impact discovered
Scientists have discovered a “once-in-a-century" crater on the Moon that formed in 2024 when an asteroid or comet fragment struck the lunar surface.
Scientists have discovered a “once-in-a-century" crater on the Moon that formed in 2024 when an asteroid or comet fragment struck the lunar surface.
Conroe considers bid to host proposed US Space Academy
Conroe city leaders are exploring an exploratory effort to position the municipality as a potential host for the newly proposed U.S. Space Academy. Local officials point to 214 shovel-ready acres at Deison Technology Park, available housing, regional airport access, and a strong local engineering base as key selling points.
Conroe city leaders are exploring an exploratory effort to position the municipality as a potential host for the newly proposed U.S. Space Academy. Local officials point to 214 shovel-ready acres at Deison Technology Park, available housing, regional airport access, and a strong local engineering base as key selling points.
Could Conroe host the US Space Academy?
FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart spoke with Conroe council member David Hairel on why he believes the city has the potential to host the newly proposed US Space Academy.
FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart spoke with Conroe council member David Hairel on why he believes the city has the potential to host the newly proposed US Space Academy.
Black bears attack 2 women in Colorado just days apart, bringing yearly total to 10 as encounters surge
Bear attacks are at an all-time high in Colorado as bears continue to seek food in residential areas across the state.
Bear attacks are at an all-time high in Colorado as bears continue to seek food in residential areas across the state.
US Space Force increasing ranks, offers service members from other branches transfer opportunity
The United States Space Force (USSF) is offering service members from the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Marine Corps the opportunity to transfer to the USSF through the Interservice Transfer (IST) program.
The United States Space Force (USSF) is offering service members from the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Marine Corps the opportunity to transfer to the USSF through the Interservice Transfer (IST) program.
Governor Abbott creates leadership team to pitch Texas for permanent US Space Academy
Gov. Greg Abbott announced a state leadership team led by Rep. Greg Bonnen to pitch Texas as the permanent home for the newly created U.S. Space Academy.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced a state leadership team led by Rep. Greg Bonnen to pitch Texas as the permanent home for the newly created U.S. Space Academy.
Mercury is shrinking faster than expected, new study suggests
A new study shows that Mercury is possibly shrinking faster than expected.
A new study shows that Mercury is possibly shrinking faster than expected.
August cracks record for hottest month ever recorded
August set a record for sweltering temperatures, which climate scientists attribute in part to factors like human-driven climate change and a strong El Nino pattern.
August set a record for sweltering temperatures, which climate scientists attribute in part to factors like human-driven climate change and a strong El Nino pattern.
Look up to see the ISS using NASA's 'Spot The Station' app: Here’s how
NASA’s free "Spot The Station" app tells users when and where they can see the International Space Station from their location.
NASA’s free "Spot The Station" app tells users when and where they can see the International Space Station from their location.
Bodies of 4 recovered after plane goes missing in Bahamas
Family members say the bodies of four people aboard a small plane that disappeared shortly after taking off from the Bahamas have been recovered.
Family members say the bodies of four people aboard a small plane that disappeared shortly after taking off from the Bahamas have been recovered.
Tahoe bear deaths: Mama bear tried to get her dead cub up, drag it off the road, witnesses say
Six bears have died on Tahoe roads in the last two weeks, a local non-profit said. In one case, a mama bear was seen trying to get her dead cub up and drag her baby off the road, witnesses recalled.
Six bears have died on Tahoe roads in the last two weeks, a local non-profit said. In one case, a mama bear was seen trying to get her dead cub up and drag her baby off the road, witnesses recalled.
Watch: Mystery animal attacks man in New Hampshire parking lot
A mystery animal attacked a man in a Lebanon, New Hampshire, parking lot, surveillance video released by police shows.
A mystery animal attacked a man in a Lebanon, New Hampshire, parking lot, surveillance video released by police shows.
Possible weight loss treatment that doesn’t require eating less shows promise, study finds
A new potential weight loss treatment could provide many of the benefits of GLP-1 medications while avoiding some of the potential risks that come with eating less.
A new potential weight loss treatment could provide many of the benefits of GLP-1 medications while avoiding some of the potential risks that come with eating less.
Saturn’s south pole has a giant 10-sided cloud mystery, scientists say
Scientists have discovered a massive, 10-sided wave pattern swirling through the icy ammonia clouds above Saturn’s south pole.
Scientists have discovered a massive, 10-sided wave pattern swirling through the icy ammonia clouds above Saturn’s south pole.
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman telescope launches: What will it do?
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman telescope has launched into space to help scientists study the universe like never before.
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman telescope has launched into space to help scientists study the universe like never before.
President Trump awards Artemis II crew Congressional Space Medal of Honor
President Donald J. Trump presented the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the historic Artemis II crew during a ceremony at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston on Friday morning.
President Donald J. Trump presented the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the historic Artemis II crew during a ceremony at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston on Friday morning.