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.
Bear lives rent-free under crawl space at Altadena home
An Altadena family found out that a bear had lived underneath their home for a while.
An Altadena family found out that a bear had lived underneath their home for a while.
Rare blue eel stuns divers in underwater footage: Floating ‘piece of silk’
Footage recorded of the rare fish shows the intricacies of the mesmerizing eel and its bright, colorful body.
Footage recorded of the rare fish shows the intricacies of the mesmerizing eel and its bright, colorful body.
TSA sets all time record for daily screenings
The Thanksgiving holiday saw millions of people traveling by air, and on Sunday the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) says it set a new daily screening record with over 3 million travelers screened at airports across the country.
The Thanksgiving holiday saw millions of people traveling by air, and on Sunday the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) says it set a new daily screening record with over 3 million travelers screened at airports across the country.
Lightning on Mars: Scientists capture crackling sounds
The researchers examined 28 hours of audio recordings, documenting 55 episodes of what they consider to be “mini lightning” over two Martian years.
The researchers examined 28 hours of audio recordings, documenting 55 episodes of what they consider to be “mini lightning” over two Martian years.
National Parks raising fees for international tourists visiting popular US parks
The fee change will impact 11 national parks, including the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Yosemite, according to the U.S. Department of the Interior.
The fee change will impact 11 national parks, including the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Yosemite, according to the U.S. Department of the Interior.
San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident, 141-year-old tortoise Gramma, dies
Gramma, the San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident and one of the world’s oldest Galapagos tortoises, has died at the estimated age of 141.
Gramma, the San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident and one of the world’s oldest Galapagos tortoises, has died at the estimated age of 141.