Science

Great white shark pulls lifeguard underwater at popular family beach destination on the East Coast

August 14, 2026 11:55am PDT

A lifeguard is recovering after a great white shark pulled him underwater near a popular family beach destination in Maine over the weekend, local officials said.

Rabid bat found at WA’s Olympic National Park

August 13, 2026 12:47pm PDT

Park officials are warning visitors to seek medical attention if they may have encountered a bat after a rabid animal was discovered at Olympic National Park earlier this month.

Look up tonight: Perseid meteor shower to put on a celestial show - How to see it

August 12, 2026 5:57am PDT

The Perseid meteor shower peaks Wednesday night into Thursday morning — and this year's new moon phase offers perfectly dark skies for optimal viewing.

Sugar-based plastics could offer solution to microplastic pollution

August 11, 2026 11:07am PDT

Researchers are investigating new ways to produce plant-based plastics from sugar, aiming to offer a sustainable alternative that could help reduce global microplastic pollution.

NORAD F-16s intercept two aircraft near Trump’s Bedminster Golf Club

August 9, 2026 12:24pm PDT

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said F-16 fighter jets intercepted two general aviation aircraft over Bedminster, New Jersey.

A solar eclipse is coming Wednesday: What to know and how to watch

August 9, 2026 6:56am PDT

A total solar eclipse is taking place Aug. 12, and though it won’t be totally visible from the U.S., several northern states will be able to see a partial solar eclipse, NASA said. 

FAA orders inspections of hundreds of Boeing 737 Max jets over potential cracking

August 7, 2026 10:18am PDT

The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered inspections of certain Boeing 737 Max aircraft over concerns about potential fuselage cracking.

Vaccine could prevent some forms of colon cancer

August 6, 2026 3:20pm PDT

Scientists are developing new treatments designed to train your immune system to destroy early colon growths long before they can develop into tumors.

These gene-edited beagles could provide hope for dog-loving allergy sufferers

August 5, 2026 2:00pm PDT

For the first time, scientists have successfully used gene-editing technology to eliminate a primary allergy-causing protein in two dogs, Bailey the beagle and her twin Alfie.

Part of stray SpaceX rocket crashes into moon as predicted

August 5, 2026 11:02am PDT

The SpaceX Falcon rocket’s upper stage, a cylinder more than 40 feet long, crashed into the moon at 5,400-mph.

Massive great hammerhead shark found dead on North Carolina beach

August 4, 2026 12:21pm PDT

A 14-foot great hammerhead shark washed ashore on the north end of Carolina Beach, North Carolina, on Sunday.

Leonardo DiCaprio, Jeff Bezos commit $200 million to save endangered species

August 4, 2026 10:02am PDT

Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos are joining forces in an effort to help save some of the world's rarest animals.