Space shuttle Challenger explosion remembered, 40 years later
The space shuttle Challenger explosion was a defining moment of the 1980s. Whether you were watching on TV or in person, chances are, you remember exactly where you were and how you felt.
The space shuttle Challenger explosion was a defining moment of the 1980s. Whether you were watching on TV or in person, chances are, you remember exactly where you were and how you felt.
Big Bear bald eagle live cam: Jackie and Shadow welcome first two eggs of 2026
Famous bald eagles Jackie and Shadow have laid two eggs in their San Bernardino National Forest nest, kicking off a highly anticipated 2026 nesting season
Famous bald eagles Jackie and Shadow have laid two eggs in their San Bernardino National Forest nest, kicking off a highly anticipated 2026 nesting season
Sea lion recovering after being found with two bullets in his head
The Marine Mammal Care Center said it's not unusual to find sea lions that have been shot by humans.
The Marine Mammal Care Center said it's not unusual to find sea lions that have been shot by humans.
3 shark attacks off Sydney in just over 24 hours; man, boy in critical condition
Three shark attacks in 24 hours leave a man and a 12-year-old critically injured and another boy unharmed at Sydney beaches. Here’s what we know.
Three shark attacks in 24 hours leave a man and a 12-year-old critically injured and another boy unharmed at Sydney beaches. Here’s what we know.
New moon to peak Sunday evening as one of last big skywatching events for January
The first new moon of the year peaks on Sunday, marking one of January’s final major skywatching events and the reset of the lunar calendar.
The first new moon of the year peaks on Sunday, marking one of January’s final major skywatching events and the reset of the lunar calendar.
Woman wakes up with 8-foot python coiled on her chest while sleeping: 'Don't move'
After waking up to an 8-foot python coiled on her chest, the woman ushered the reptile out through a window rather than calling for help.
After waking up to an 8-foot python coiled on her chest, the woman ushered the reptile out through a window rather than calling for help.
US plans to build nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030, NASA says
NASA and the Department of Energy (DOE) on Tuesday announced plans to develop a nuclear reactor for the surface of the moon by 2030.
NASA and the Department of Energy (DOE) on Tuesday announced plans to develop a nuclear reactor for the surface of the moon by 2030.
NASA Crew-11 astronauts splash down after medical issue cuts ISS mission short
Crew-11 splashed down off the coast of California early Thursday.
Crew-11 splashed down off the coast of California early Thursday.
3I/ATLAS comet is not an alien spaceship, scientists confirm
Astronomers searched for signals as low as 100 mW, which is about as strong as a modern cellphone.
Astronomers searched for signals as low as 100 mW, which is about as strong as a modern cellphone.
Minnesota woman killed in US Virgin Islands shark attack
Arlene Lillis, 56, was pronounced dead after the attack at Dorcsh Beach on St. Croix.
Arlene Lillis, 56, was pronounced dead after the attack at Dorcsh Beach on St. Croix.
Artemis II: NASA releases potential launch dates for return to moon
The countdown for NASA’s Artemis II lunar mission is getting closer.
The countdown for NASA’s Artemis II lunar mission is getting closer.
Coyote alert: Here's why sightings are increasing across Southern California
As mating season begins across Southern California, wildlife experts warn residents to expect a significant increase in urban coyote sightings and bolder behavior through the coming months.
As mating season begins across Southern California, wildlife experts warn residents to expect a significant increase in urban coyote sightings and bolder behavior through the coming months.
500-pound bear finally evicted from Altadena home after living in crawl space
A 500-pound black bear that had been living in a crawl space beneath an Altadena home for over a month has finally been removed.
A 500-pound black bear that had been living in a crawl space beneath an Altadena home for over a month has finally been removed.
Total solar eclipse, northern lights, and flying to the moon: Celestial events to look forward to in 2026
In addition sending astronauts to fly around the moon, Earthlings can look forward to six of the eight planets parading across our skies.
In addition sending astronauts to fly around the moon, Earthlings can look forward to six of the eight planets parading across our skies.
Survey: Nearly 3% of Americans believe they could beat a grizzly bear unarmed
A new survey has unveiled surprising confidence among Americans regarding their ability to take on various animals in unarmed fights.
A new survey has unveiled surprising confidence among Americans regarding their ability to take on various animals in unarmed fights.
Pilot reports UFO beside jet, ATC jokes: 'Good luck with the aliens'
A newly resurfaced aviation audio clip shared online has drawn attention after a private pilot reported encountering a mysterious object while flying over Rhode Island.
A newly resurfaced aviation audio clip shared online has drawn attention after a private pilot reported encountering a mysterious object while flying over Rhode Island.
Blue Origin rocket launches first wheelchair user into space
Michaela Benthaus, a paraplegic engineer for the European Space Agency, became the first wheelchair user in space Saturday.
Michaela Benthaus, a paraplegic engineer for the European Space Agency, became the first wheelchair user in space Saturday.
Drunk raccoon found passed out in liquor store bathroom
The raccoon was released back into the wild after sobering up, per officials.
The raccoon was released back into the wild after sobering up, per officials.
December skywatching guide: Wrap up 2025 with these can't miss celestial events
With the new year around the corner, December is filled with a robust lineup of celestial events to end the year with a rewarding skywatching experience.
With the new year around the corner, December is filled with a robust lineup of celestial events to end the year with a rewarding skywatching experience.
Man mauled to death by lion after climbing into zoo enclosure
The lioness killed the 19-year-old after he climbed into its enclosure at a zoo in Brazil, video showed.
The lioness killed the 19-year-old after he climbed into its enclosure at a zoo in Brazil, video showed.