Promising cancer treatment using LED light and tin flakes kills skin and colon cancer cells in 30 minutes

Researchers at the UT Austin Portugal Program have developed what they say is a remarkable cancer treatment that combines LED light and tiny tin flakes to kill cancer cells while shielding healthy cells.

3 monkeys still missing after truck crashes in Mississippi

A truck carrying 21 Rhesus macaques crashed on Interstate 59 in Mississippi, leading to several monkeys escaping and three remaining missing.

Truck carrying research monkeys crashes in Mississippi — three still missing

Authorities in Mississippi say several monkeys were euthanized and three remain missing after a truck transporting the animals crashed on Interstate 59 in Jasper County.

Bears spotted roaming Encino neighborhood

A family of bears, including a large bear and three cubs, made their way through an Encino neighborhood.

Historic wildlife bridge nears completion in Agoura Hills

The bridge, spanning over 10 lanes of the 101 freeway, aims to provide a safe passage for wildlife, including mountain lions, across a heavily trafficked area.

Squirrel chase leaves husky stranded high up a tree

In a surprising rescue in northern Indiana, a husky named Aurora gave her family and neighbors quite a scare after she climbed high into a tree while chasing a squirrel.

Aerospace tech company's space vehicle delivers cargo anywhere on Earth in under an hour

Aerospace and defense technology company Inversion has unveiled a new space-based delivery vehicle, Arc, that the company says can deliver cargo anywhere on Earth in under an hour.

NASA has 36 projects you can help with right now

NASA is inviting the public to take part in 36 “citizen science” projects that let volunteers contribute to real scientific discoveries.

Shark bites swimmer in San Pedro
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A swimmer is recovering at the hospital after being bitten by a juvenile shark.

LA Zoo welcomes two new female Chimpanzees

The Los Angeles Zoo welcomed two new female chimpanzees, the first chimpanzees born at the zoo in 11 years.

Playa del Rey residents terrified as coyotes roam neighborhood

The construction of a new youth center near LAX has led to more sightings in and around residential areas, leaving dog owners and their dogs terrified.

Yellowstone National Park trail shut down after first bear attack in 4 years

Grizzly bears and black bears coexist in Yellowstone, according to the National Park Service, and it's unclear which one was involved in the attack.

Beloved Aquarium of the Pacific octopus spends last days caring for eggs, although they won't hatch

This last phase of an octopus’s life, known as senescence, is a natural process where the octopus ceases eating and dedicates its remaining energy to protecting and aerating her eggs.

Life on Mars: What we know after NASA's announcement

NASA scientists say a rock sample collected by the Perseverance rover in Jezero Crater may contain the strongest signs yet of ancient microbial life on Mars, though more analysis is needed before drawing firm conclusions.