Science

Bodies of 4 recovered after plane goes missing in Bahamas

September 8, 2026 10:37am PDT

Family members say the bodies of four people aboard a small plane that disappeared shortly after taking off from the Bahamas have been recovered.

Tahoe bear deaths: Mama bear tried to get her dead cub up, drag it off the road, witnesses say

September 4, 2026 5:54am PDT

Six bears have died on Tahoe roads in the last two weeks, a local non-profit said. In one case, a mama bear was seen trying to get her dead cub up and drag her baby off the road, witnesses recalled.

Watch: Mystery animal attacks man in New Hampshire parking lot

September 3, 2026 10:07am PDT

A mystery animal attacked a man in a Lebanon, New Hampshire, parking lot, surveillance video released by police shows.

Possible weight loss treatment that doesn’t require eating less shows promise, study finds

September 2, 2026 2:30pm PDT

A new potential weight loss treatment could provide many of the benefits of GLP-1 medications while avoiding some of the potential risks that come with eating less.

Saturn’s south pole has a giant 10-sided cloud mystery, scientists say

September 2, 2026 1:53pm PDT

Scientists have discovered a massive, 10-sided wave pattern swirling through the icy ammonia clouds above Saturn’s south pole.

September skywatching guide: Harvest Moon, bright Venus, fall equinox and more ahead

August 31, 2026 2:37pm PDT

September brings plenty of reasons to look to the skies. From a meteor shower and bright Venus to the official change of seasons and the year's Harvest Moon, an impressive lineup awaits stargazers this month.

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman telescope launches: What will it do?

August 30, 2026 6:54am PDT

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman telescope has launched into space to help scientists study the universe like never before.

President Trump awards Artemis II crew Congressional Space Medal of Honor

August 28, 2026 11:59am PDT

President Donald J. Trump presented the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the historic Artemis II crew during a ceremony at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston on Friday morning.

US Space Academy: What we know about President Trump’s announcement

August 28, 2026 10:38am PDT

President Donald Trump announced the creation of the U.S. Space Academy on Friday. Here's what it is and what we know.

Did you see it? Partial lunar eclipse glows over Seattle

August 28, 2026 10:20am PDT

Here's a look at Thursday's partial lunar eclipse.

Partial lunar eclipse will be visible for parts of the US: Here’s what to know

August 26, 2026 12:17pm PDT

Beginning on the evening of August 27, the moon will pass into Earth's shadow, creating a partial lunar eclipse.