NASA wants to light the first fire on the moon. Here's why
NASA is preparing to do something that has never been done before — light a fire on the moon.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
Rabid bat found in Stone Mountain area of DeKalb County
The bat was discovered near Millstone Trail, according to DeKalb County officials.
The bat was discovered near Millstone Trail, according to DeKalb County officials.
11-year-old boy dies of rabies after bat landed on his face
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.
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.
Watch: Hungry black bear bends pole to reach Newnan bird feeder
Coweta County bear sightings are on the rise after residents captured video of the animals searching for food in local yards.
Coweta County bear sightings are on the rise after residents captured video of the animals searching for food in local yards.
ISS spacewalk: NASA astronauts complete repairs to Canadarm2
NASA astronauts Chris Williams and Jessica Meir completed a 7-hour, 20-minute spacewalk Tuesday to replace a malfunctioning wrist joint on the International Space Station's Canadarm2 robotic arm.
NASA astronauts Chris Williams and Jessica Meir completed a 7-hour, 20-minute spacewalk Tuesday to replace a malfunctioning wrist joint on the International Space Station's Canadarm2 robotic arm.
Don't dump that steak -- yet: The truth behind "best-by" dates
Researchers at Auburn University are hoping to improve upon the "sell-by" dates seen on packaged foods.
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
A woman had a terrifyingly close encounter with a grizzly bear while walking her dog at a wilderness camp in Alberta, Canada.
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
The Strawberry Moon will appear this weekend. Here’s when to look up to see it.
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
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.
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’
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.
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.
Why Georgia officials want you to look up for massive hornet nests
State officials are warning residents to track invasive Georgia yellow-legged hornet nests that threaten local honeybees.
State officials are warning residents to track invasive Georgia yellow-legged hornet nests that threaten local honeybees.
Thousands of mayflies swarm town in Ohio - and it's actually a good thing
Officials from the Ohio Division of Wildlife stumbled upon thousands of mayflies in the middle of Ottawa County this week.
Officials from the Ohio Division of Wildlife stumbled upon thousands of mayflies in the middle of Ottawa County this week.
New World screwworm in Texas: New cases detected
The first case of New World screwworm in the United States was reported on June 3, 2026. Since then, the country has recorded 16 total cases across two states, all found in domestic animals rather than wildlife.
The first case of New World screwworm in the United States was reported on June 3, 2026. Since then, the country has recorded 16 total cases across two states, all found in domestic animals rather than wildlife.
1,200-year-old 'Robin Hood' oak tree has died, experts say
A centuries-old oak tree that was the fabled home of the legendary English bandit, Robin Hood, has died.
A centuries-old oak tree that was the fabled home of the legendary English bandit, Robin Hood, has died.
The science behind restoring the White House South Lawn after UFC Freedom 250
After UFC Freedom 250, this company plans to provide funding, resources and technical expertise to restore the White House South Lawn.
After UFC Freedom 250, this company plans to provide funding, resources and technical expertise to restore the White House South Lawn.
The B-52 Stratofortress is as massive as its contribution to the Air Force
Stretching more than half a football field and even wider than that, the B-52 Stratofortress is a massive long-range bomber that can handle a wide swath of missions for the U.S. military.
Stretching more than half a football field and even wider than that, the B-52 Stratofortress is a massive long-range bomber that can handle a wide swath of missions for the U.S. military.
Rabid fox captured in Griffin after attacking family dog
A rabid fox was captured in the Forest Hills Neighborhood area after attacking a pet dog on Springer Drive.
A rabid fox was captured in the Forest Hills Neighborhood area after attacking a pet dog on Springer Drive.
Third batch of UFO files released by Pentagon
A third batch of declassified UFO files were released by the Pentagon Friday. The latest such release in the Trump administration's new wave of public disclosure of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP).
A third batch of declassified UFO files were released by the Pentagon Friday. The latest such release in the Trump administration's new wave of public disclosure of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP).