Science

WATCH: Coyote eyes off-leash dogs at Montrose Beach

February 6, 2026 9:28am PST

A video showing a coyote watching off-leash dogs at Montrose Beach is getting attention as people share more coyote sightings online across Chicago.

Watch: Green auroras ripple over Earth from orbit, creating dazzling glow

February 5, 2026 6:35pm PST

Footage released by NASA on Wednesday reveals striking green aurora ribbons illuminating our planet. 

NASA seeking summer college interns - how to apply for an out-of-this-world work experience

February 5, 2026 1:06pm PST

Every day, NASA explores the unknown in air and space, innovates for the benefit of humanity, and inspires the world through discovery. College students looking for a chance to make a difference can apply for the NASA summer 2026 college intern session.

Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo to transform Family Farm into new Wild Encounters area

February 5, 2026 10:49am PST

Woodland Park Zoo is redesigning its Family Farm into Wild Encounters, featuring new up-close animal experiences, a lorikeet aviary, and giant tortoises, with the first phase opening this summer.

Rare giant phantom jellyfish caught on deep sea video off Argentina's coast

February 4, 2026 1:13pm PST

A recent deep sea exploration off Argentina's coast revealed an incredible video of a giant jellyfish that can grow to be as large as a school bus.

Former 'The Voice' contestant dies at 26 after snake bit her in her sleep

February 3, 2026 1:54pm PST

Former "The Voice Nigeria" contestant Ifunanya Nwangene has died after she was bitten by a snake while she was asleep at her home.

Remembering Space Shuttle Columbia

February 1, 2026 5:26am PST

On Feb. 1, 2003, NASA was once again dealing with tragedy when Space Shuttle Columbia and her crew of seven astronauts were lost after the shuttle broke apart during reentry.

Spanish scientists cure pancreatic cancer in mice in medical breakthrough

January 30, 2026 8:06am PST

In a recent study, a team of scientists discovered that a treatment using different medications was found to be effective to eliminate pancreatic cancer in mice.

Why the next full moon is called the 'Snow Moon' — and how to see it

January 29, 2026 7:08am PST

The 2026 'Snow Moon,' February’s full moon, peaks Sunday, Feb. 1. Named for winter’s snowier months, it will be visible at moonrise with easy viewing for skywatchers.

Space shuttle Challenger explosion remembered, 40 years later

January 28, 2026 5:07am PST

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.