Science

Treasure hunters recover rare silver bar from legendary shipwreck off Florida Keys

July 15, 2026 12:26pm PDT

Mel Fisher's Shipwreck Expeditions found the artifact in 50 feet of water off Key West, estimated to be worth up to $100,000.

Frontier Airlines to add Starlink high-speed Wi-Fi on flights

July 15, 2026 9:15am PDT

Frontier Airlines announced Tuesday that it plans to introduce high-speed inflight internet powered by SpaceX's Starlink beginning in early 2027, marking a major upgrade for the ultra-low-cost carrier as it continues investing in new amenities aimed at attracting travelers.

Tyrannosaurus rex fossil sells for record $50 million at auction

July 14, 2026 7:21pm PDT

A Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton known as Gus set a record for the most expensive fossil ever sold at an auction for $50 million at an auction Wednesday. 

Astronomers discover sugar in space, offering hints to life’s origins

July 13, 2026 10:27am PDT

Astronomers have detected a type of sugar in space that’s also found in raspberries.

NASA chief confirms agency has unexplained UFO imagery: 'We don't know what it is'

July 10, 2026 12:34pm PDT

NASA chief Jared Isaacman has confirmed that the space agency has taken images of objects that remain unknown, which could be classified as UFOs.

NASA seeks volunteers for yearlong simulated moon and Mars deep space missions

July 10, 2026 5:45am PDT

NASA is seeking volunteers to participate in a yearlong mission simulating future trips to the moon and Mars.

Wally Funk, North Texas astronaut and aviation pioneer, dies at 87

July 9, 2026 10:04am PDT

Grapevine resident Wally Funk, a pioneer who broke barriers as one of the first female astronaut trainees and the oldest woman in space, has died at 87.

23andMe data breach victims to receive $46.75 million payout

July 8, 2026 11:05am PDT

A United States bankruptcy judge ordered genetic testing company 23andMe to pay a nearly $50 million settlement for a 2023 hack that led to the data leak of millions of their customers. 

Watch: Heroic husky protects child from charging bear

July 7, 2026 3:57pm PDT

A family’s husky showcased his protective instincts after a bear came charging at their driveway with a child standing there.

Moon, Saturn conjunction could be visible to naked eye Tuesday night

July 7, 2026 2:15pm PDT

The moon and Saturn will appear very close to each other in the night sky Tuesday evening.

NASA wants to light the first fire on the moon. Here's why

July 5, 2026 7:11pm PDT

NASA is preparing to do something that has never been done before — light a fire on the moon.