Large black bear spotted near mountain in Forsyth County

A Forsyth County homeowner spotted a black bear in his backyard near Sawnee Mountain off Highway 306.

2 American Airlines planes averted potential disaster in Phoenix

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.

2 beluga whales arrive at Georgia Aquarium from Canada

Two beluga whales have arrived at Georgia Aquarium after being transferred from a closed marine park in Canada.

Watch live: Solar eclipse dazzles across Europe, North America

Get ready sky watchers! A total solar eclipse will grace the heavens on August 12 and though it won’t be totally visible from the U.S., several northern states will get a chance to enjoy a partial solar eclipse. 

Perseid meteor shower peaks tonight: North Georgia viewing guide

The 2026 Perseids meteor shower peaks Wednesday night into early Thursday morning, with the best viewing generally between midnight and dawn.

Sugar-based plastics could offer solution to microplastic pollution

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

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

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. 

Vaccine could prevent some forms of colon cancer

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

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

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