2 ‘forever chemicals’ associated with higher risk of breast cancer: Study
An NIH study found that two common “forever chemicals" may be associated with a higher risk of aggressive ER-negative breast cancer.
An NIH study found that two common “forever chemicals" may be associated with a higher risk of aggressive ER-negative breast cancer.
The hole in our ozone layer got larger in 2026; biggest in a decade
Earth’s ozone hole has grown to its largest size in a decade. Here's why.
Earth’s ozone hole has grown to its largest size in a decade. Here's why.
Brain activity can predict Alzheimer’s risk decades before symptoms appear, new study suggests
A Stanford study suggests brain scans could help identify Alzheimer’s risk before cognitive symptoms develop.
A Stanford study suggests brain scans could help identify Alzheimer’s risk before cognitive symptoms develop.
Suspected grizzly bear attack in British Columbia leaves mother, daughter dead
A mother and daughter were found dead after a suspected grizzly bear attack on a hiking trail in British Columbia.
A mother and daughter were found dead after a suspected grizzly bear attack on a hiking trail in British Columbia.
Virgin Galactic unveils new spaceship Apeiron, targets commercial spaceflight return in 2027
Virgin Galactic's next-generation spaceship has arrived at Spaceport America in New Mexico, with flight testing ahead of a planned commercial launch in 2027.
Virgin Galactic's next-generation spaceship has arrived at Spaceport America in New Mexico, with flight testing ahead of a planned commercial launch in 2027.
Scientists discover potentially massive dwarf planet candidate hiding beyond Pluto
A powerful new telescope has discovered a dwarf planet candidate beyond Pluto — and scientists say it could be among the largest of its kind ever found in the reaches of our solar system.
A powerful new telescope has discovered a dwarf planet candidate beyond Pluto — and scientists say it could be among the largest of its kind ever found in the reaches of our solar system.
‘Rosetta Stone for Mars’ gives glimpse of the Red Planet’s very early days
A meteorite found nearly four years ago in the Sahara Desert is giving scientists new insights into how Mars formed and what the planet was like when it was young.
A meteorite found nearly four years ago in the Sahara Desert is giving scientists new insights into how Mars formed and what the planet was like when it was young.
Aging NASA telescope sinks toward Earth after failed rescue attempt
An aging NASA telescope is in danger of falling from orbit after a failed rescue attempt left it descending steadily.
An aging NASA telescope is in danger of falling from orbit after a failed rescue attempt left it descending steadily.
NASA's Voyager 1 to reach historic 16 billion-mile distance from Earth next month
NASA’s Voyager 1 has reached a milestone distance from Earth while carrying a message of humanity into deep space.
NASA’s Voyager 1 has reached a milestone distance from Earth while carrying a message of humanity into deep space.
New study says roughly 3 in 4 deceased NFL players from 2008 to 2023 had CTE
Nearly 75% of deceased ex-NFL players examined in a medical study had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), underscoring the severe cognitive toll connected to professional football.
Nearly 75% of deceased ex-NFL players examined in a medical study had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), underscoring the severe cognitive toll connected to professional football.
Manatee with lost flipper thriving at SeaWorld Orlando: 'A second chance'
A severely injured manatee named "Southpaw" is swimming and recovering at SeaWorld Orlando after a tangled crab trap forced veterinary teams to amputate her right flipper.
A severely injured manatee named "Southpaw" is swimming and recovering at SeaWorld Orlando after a tangled crab trap forced veterinary teams to amputate her right flipper.
Miniature T. rex relative sells for $47.3 million at auction
A rare Nanotyrannus skeleton known as “Jodi" sold for $47.3 million at auction in New York City, making it the second-most expensive set of dinosaur bones ever sold.
A rare Nanotyrannus skeleton known as “Jodi" sold for $47.3 million at auction in New York City, making it the second-most expensive set of dinosaur bones ever sold.
Scientists build computer model that simulates first 2 billion years of universe
MIT’s Lumina simulation offers an unprecedented look at how the first galaxies and stars emerged and helped end the universe’s dark ages.
MIT’s Lumina simulation offers an unprecedented look at how the first galaxies and stars emerged and helped end the universe’s dark ages.
Watch: Deer seen crashing through apartment window in Wisconsin
Two Appleton, Wisconsin, police officers were unfazed as a deer crashed through the window of an apartment while no one was home.
Two Appleton, Wisconsin, police officers were unfazed as a deer crashed through the window of an apartment while no one was home.
New Pentagon UFO files detail FBI agents' sighting of silent triangular object with no visible engines
FBI agents reported witnessing a mysterious black triangular object hovering silently above a mountain ridge before suddenly accelerating at speeds comparable to a fighter jet, newly released Department of War documents reveal.
FBI agents reported witnessing a mysterious black triangular object hovering silently above a mountain ridge before suddenly accelerating at speeds comparable to a fighter jet, newly released Department of War documents reveal.
New study reveals why dangerous fungus is so difficult to treat
Scientists discovered how the deadly fungus Candida auris can survive antifungal treatment – a finding that could lead to new therapies.
Scientists discovered how the deadly fungus Candida auris can survive antifungal treatment – a finding that could lead to new therapies.
New World screwworm found in elk killed by Texas hunter
New World screwworm was recently found in an elk that was killed by a Texas hunter, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
New World screwworm was recently found in an elk that was killed by a Texas hunter, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Orphaned baby walrus in Alaska flown 4,800 miles to new home in Florida
A young, orphaned Pacific walrus found on a remote beach in northern Alaska has been rescued and brought more than 4,000 miles to Florida, where it's receiving care at SeaWorld Orlando.
A young, orphaned Pacific walrus found on a remote beach in northern Alaska has been rescued and brought more than 4,000 miles to Florida, where it's receiving care at SeaWorld Orlando.
Adelaide Zoo celebrates 1st bright green cassowary eggs in decades
Adelaide Zoo is celebrating its first Southern cassowary eggs in 34 years.
Adelaide Zoo is celebrating its first Southern cassowary eggs in 34 years.
Ancient DNA challenges theories about when humans first reached North America
Researchers examining ancient DNA have narrowed down the timeline of early human migration into North America — shedding light on a question that's puzzled scientists for decades.
Researchers examining ancient DNA have narrowed down the timeline of early human migration into North America — shedding light on a question that's puzzled scientists for decades.