White House names Harvard professor to lead handpicked UFO council
The Trump administration selected a controversial Harvard astronomer to lead their new scientific advisory council to study if UFOs may present any national security risks.
The Trump administration selected a controversial Harvard astronomer to lead their new scientific advisory council to study if UFOs may present any national security risks.
11-year-old boy dies of rabies after bat landed on his face
A recently published case report is warning the public about the dangers of direct contact with bats after an 11-year-old boy died from rabies.
A recently published case report is warning the public about the dangers of direct contact with bats after an 11-year-old boy died from rabies.
OC couple tries to save man from fatal crocodile attack at Puerto Vallarta beach
An Orange County couple tried to stop a fatal crocodile attack while vacationing at a beach in Mexico.
An Orange County couple tried to stop a fatal crocodile attack while vacationing at a beach in Mexico.
Don't dump that steak -- yet: The truth behind "best-by" dates
Researchers at Auburn University are hoping to improve upon the "sell-by" dates seen on packaged foods.
Researchers at Auburn University are hoping to improve upon the "sell-by" dates seen on packaged foods.
Woman escapes grizzly bear after terrifying encounter while walking her dog
A woman had a terrifyingly close encounter with a grizzly bear while walking her dog at a wilderness camp in Alberta, Canada.
A woman had a terrifyingly close encounter with a grizzly bear while walking her dog at a wilderness camp in Alberta, Canada.
‘Strawberry Moon’: Here’s when to look up to see June’s full moon
The Strawberry Moon will appear this weekend. Here’s when to look up to see it.
The Strawberry Moon will appear this weekend. Here’s when to look up to see it.
Dead, pregnant endangered fin whale found on bow of Alaska cruise ship
Draped over the massive cruise vessel's bow was the body of a 61-foot pregnant endangered fin whale, prompting a federal investigation into what officials believe was a fatal vessel strike.
Draped over the massive cruise vessel's bow was the body of a 61-foot pregnant endangered fin whale, prompting a federal investigation into what officials believe was a fatal vessel strike.
NASA finds ‘puffiest’ planets so far: ‘Comparable to cotton candy’
NASA’s TESS mission discovered two unusually puffy planets, one larger than Jupiter and one about the same size, but both are as light as cotton candy.
NASA’s TESS mission discovered two unusually puffy planets, one larger than Jupiter and one about the same size, but both are as light as cotton candy.
Giraffe loose in Texas: $5K reward offered for information leading to capture, safe return
A giraffe is on the lam after escaping a Texas ranch.
A giraffe is on the lam after escaping a Texas ranch.
First look: Space Shuttle Endeavour in ready-to-launch position at California Science Center
This fall, space fans will get to see the Space Shuttle Endeavour like never before in its new permanent home at the California Science Center
This fall, space fans will get to see the Space Shuttle Endeavour like never before in its new permanent home at the California Science Center
Thousands of mayflies swarm town in Ohio - and it's actually a good thing
Officials from the Ohio Division of Wildlife stumbled upon thousands of mayflies in the middle of Ottawa County this week.
Officials from the Ohio Division of Wildlife stumbled upon thousands of mayflies in the middle of Ottawa County this week.
Astronaut Victor Glover, joined by his family, reflect on historic Artemis II mission at Cal Poly
Astronaut Victor Glover returned to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, his alma mater, for a sold-out speech and a rare one-on-one interview about his historic Artemis II mission.
Astronaut Victor Glover returned to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, his alma mater, for a sold-out speech and a rare one-on-one interview about his historic Artemis II mission.
Victor Glover reflects on family, Artemis II mission
Astronaut Victor Glover returned to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, his alma mater, for a sold-out speech and a rare one-on-one interview about his historic Artemis 11 mission. Joined by two of his daughters, Glover reflected on family, science and the heartfelt message he shared during the mission’s lunar flyby.
Astronaut Victor Glover returned to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, his alma mater, for a sold-out speech and a rare one-on-one interview about his historic Artemis 11 mission. Joined by two of his daughters, Glover reflected on family, science and the heartfelt message he shared during the mission’s lunar flyby.
Small Cessna plane crash renews calls to shut down Whiteman Airport
A small Cessna carrying a 77-year-old pilot crashed through a fence and into a parking lot near Whiteman Airport in Pacoima on Tuesday.
A small Cessna carrying a 77-year-old pilot crashed through a fence and into a parking lot near Whiteman Airport in Pacoima on Tuesday.
Third batch of UFO files released by Pentagon
A third 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 third 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).
Massive summer swell brings 20-foot waves to Newport Beach's famous Wedge, prompting warnings
One of the largest south swells in years is generating massive 20-foot waves at The Wedge in Newport Beach, prompting a beach hazard statement and closing the Malibu Pier.
One of the largest south swells in years is generating massive 20-foot waves at The Wedge in Newport Beach, prompting a beach hazard statement and closing the Malibu Pier.
NASA Artemis III crew: Meet the astronauts, mission timeline updates
NASA will reveal the four astronauts who have been selected for the Artemis III mission during a news conference Tuesday at Johnson Space Center in Houston.
NASA will reveal the four astronauts who have been selected for the Artemis III mission during a news conference Tuesday at Johnson Space Center in Houston.
Scientists trigger sleep’s restorative effect in mice forced to stay awake
“Dolphins do something similar, sleeping with only one brain hemisphere at a time,” one researcher noted.
“Dolphins do something similar, sleeping with only one brain hemisphere at a time,” one researcher noted.
Ocean Observatories Initiative dismantled by Trump administration: What to know
The Ocean Observatories Initiative, a network of over 900 sensors that track everything from climate change to extreme weather, is being dismantled by the Trump administration.
The Ocean Observatories Initiative, a network of over 900 sensors that track everything from climate change to extreme weather, is being dismantled by the Trump administration.
Sherpa left behind on Everest survives 6 days with no food, oxygen
A sherpa left behind in the closing rush of Mt. Everest’s climbing season was found alive this week, dragging himself down the world’s tallest mountain after six days with no food or oxygen.
A sherpa left behind in the closing rush of Mt. Everest’s climbing season was found alive this week, dragging himself down the world’s tallest mountain after six days with no food or oxygen.