Science

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.

Global ocean temperatures hit record high for this time of year

July 3, 2026 2:25pm PDT

Global sea surface temperatures have reached record highs for this time of year, surpassing previous records set in 2023 and 2024, according to new data.

White House names Harvard professor to lead handpicked UFO council

July 2, 2026 11:55am PDT

The Trump administration selected a controversial Harvard astronomer to lead their new scientific advisory council to study if UFOs may present any national security risks. 

11-year-old boy dies of rabies after bat landed on his face

July 2, 2026 9:03am PDT

A recently published case report is warning the public about the dangers of direct contact with bats after an 11-year-old boy died from rabies.

Don't dump that steak -- yet: The truth behind "best-by" dates

June 29, 2026 4:38pm PDT

Researchers at Auburn University are hoping to improve upon the "sell-by" dates seen on packaged foods.

Woman escapes grizzly bear after terrifying encounter while walking her dog

June 27, 2026 6:40am PDT

A woman had a terrifyingly close encounter with a grizzly bear while walking her dog at a wilderness camp in Alberta, Canada.

‘Strawberry Moon’: Here’s when to look up to see June’s full moon

June 27, 2026 6:15am PDT

The Strawberry Moon will appear this weekend. Here’s when to look up to see it.

Dead, pregnant endangered fin whale found on bow of Alaska cruise ship

June 26, 2026 4:10pm PDT

Draped over the massive cruise vessel's bow was the body of a 61-foot pregnant endangered fin whale, prompting a federal investigation into what officials believe was a fatal vessel strike.

NASA finds ‘puffiest’ planets so far: ‘Comparable to cotton candy’

June 26, 2026 12:59pm PDT

NASA’s TESS mission discovered two unusually puffy planets, one larger than Jupiter and one about the same size, but both are as light as cotton candy.

Massive earthquakes hit Venezuela, Japan, CA in 8 hours

June 25, 2026 9:14am PDT

Seismologists recorded four major earthquakes in different parts of the world within an eight-hour period on Wednesday.