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.
NASA's Voyager 1 to reach historic 16 billion-mile distance from Earth next month
NASA’s Voyager 1 has reached a milestone distance from Earth while carrying a message of humanity into deep space.
NASA’s Voyager 1 has reached a milestone distance from Earth while carrying a message of humanity into deep space.
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.
Body of missing hiker recovered from tallest mountain in Lower 48 after storms stall efforts
The body of a missing hiker was recovered on Mount Whitney, the tallest mountain in the Lower 48, by a helicopter rescue team, the Inyo County Sheriff's Office said Monday.
The body of a missing hiker was recovered on Mount Whitney, the tallest mountain in the Lower 48, by a helicopter rescue team, the Inyo County Sheriff's Office said Monday.
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.
Texas Oyster Season 2026: TPWD opens 10 coastal harvesting areas on Nov. 2
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will open 10 shellfish harvesting areas to commercial and recreational oyster harvest beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 2.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will open 10 shellfish harvesting areas to commercial and recreational oyster harvest beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 2.
Raccoon with head stuck in tree gets rescued by Austin firefighters
The Austin Fire Department used a Jaws of Life-type tool to help a raccoon that had gotten its head stuck in a tree.
The Austin Fire Department used a Jaws of Life-type tool to help a raccoon that had gotten its head stuck in a tree.
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.