Science

Americans split on whether UFOs have Earthly explanations, poll finds

August 26, 2026 11:14am PDT

Americans are increasingly doubtful that unidentified flying objects represent actual evidence that extraterrestrial beings have visited our planet. Nearly half of all Americans believe all UFO sightings have logical explanations of human activity, a new study found. 

President Trump to visit Houston to award Artemis II crew Congressional Space Medal of Honor

August 26, 2026 8:16am PDT

President Donald J. Trump will be traveling to Houston to present the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the historic Artemis II crew.

Peekachu, rescued beluga whale at Shedd Aquarium, dies suddenly

August 26, 2026 7:51am PDT

Peekachu, one of eight beluga whales recently rescued from a closed Canadian marine park and brought to Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, died suddenly Tuesday evening.

Decaying whale found on ship bow near Port of Tacoma

August 25, 2026 1:24pm PDT

A dead whale was reported decaying near the Port of Tacoma Monday.

8 dead after charter plane crashes in western Alaska

August 21, 2026 7:15am PDT

Eight passengers on board a charter plane were killed after the aircraft crashed in a remote part of western Alaska, according to military officials. 

WSDA: Invasive, destructive beetle detected in Vancouver, WA

August 20, 2026 1:06pm PDT

One of the most destructive forest pests in North America has made its way to Washington. Here's what to know.

NASA captures photos of Moon crater caused by SpaceX rocket part

August 18, 2026 7:00pm PDT

A newly released image shows the brand-new crater on the Moon caused by a stray upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. On Tuesday, NASA showed off the image, which was captured by its Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO).

Man busted after customs uncovers bizarre cargo hidden inside 22 pairs of socks

August 17, 2026 4:50pm PDT

A man was arrested at a Tokyo airport after authorities discovered about 200 lizards stuffed inside 22 pairs of socks in his suitcase, according to reports.

GLP-1 drugs show promise in treating common hormonal disorder

August 17, 2026 9:00am PDT

Researchers are investigating whether GLP-1 medications might double as an effective new treatment for the hormonal disorder PMOS.

Pennsylvania family makes prehistoric discovery while searching for seashells on the Jersey Shore

August 17, 2026 7:31am PDT

A Pennsylvania family stumbled upon a rare find while shelling on the beach in Sea Isle City, New Jersey.

2 American Airlines planes averted potential disaster in Phoenix

August 14, 2026 6:20pm PDT

Multiple media reports state that two American Airlines planes that shared the same flight number almost got into a crash over Phoenix, but some quick thinking from air traffic control managed to prevent a catastrophe.