2026 Harvest Moon: When is it and how to see it
The Harvest Moon will appear full over the next few nights, so don't forget to look up.
The Harvest Moon will appear full over the next few nights, so don't forget to look up.
Modified HIV drug could reverse vision loss, paralysis from MS, study suggests
An experimental drug reversed vision loss and paralysis in mice with MS-like symptoms, prompting researchers to explore its potential for human treatment.
An experimental drug reversed vision loss and paralysis in mice with MS-like symptoms, prompting researchers to explore its potential for human treatment.
See it: Wild monkey spotted on Florida man's trail cam
A Florida homeowner got a wild surprise on his trail camera this week when an unexpected visitor wandered onto his property: a wild monkey.
A Florida homeowner got a wild surprise on his trail camera this week when an unexpected visitor wandered onto his property: a wild monkey.
One of history's most famous sayings about Rome may be wrong, new study suggests
A sweeping new study of the Roman Empire's vast road network is challenging the age-old saying, "All roads lead to Rome."
A sweeping new study of the Roman Empire's vast road network is challenging the age-old saying, "All roads lead to Rome."
NASA, SpaceX target October for Crew-13 launch from Florida to ISS
NASA has set a new date for Crew-13's flight to the International Space Station after the original launch was delayed.
NASA has set a new date for Crew-13's flight to the International Space Station after the original launch was delayed.
Meet the bears competing to be the 2026 Fat Bear Week champion in Alaska national park
Fat Bear Week is back at Katmai National Park in Alaska and this year, the competition is fiercer than ever.
Fat Bear Week is back at Katmai National Park in Alaska and this year, the competition is fiercer than ever.
These US beaches are home to some of America's most venomous snakes
Beachgoers may be watching for rip currents, rough surf or even sharks, but snakes aren’t the first thing that comes to mind when heading to the beach.
Beachgoers may be watching for rip currents, rough surf or even sharks, but snakes aren’t the first thing that comes to mind when heading to the beach.
Pentagon releases sixth batch of declassified UFO files including video of swarm of objects over Utah in 1952
A sixth 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 sixth 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).
New tiny wild cat species discovered in Bolivia’s cloud forests
Researchers have identified Leopardus tilcayo, a previously unknown species of tiny wild cat, in Bolivia’s cloud forests, marking the first formal description of a new living cat species in more than a century.
Researchers have identified Leopardus tilcayo, a previously unknown species of tiny wild cat, in Bolivia’s cloud forests, marking the first formal description of a new living cat species in more than a century.
NASA images reveal ‘once-in-a-century’ moon crater, largest recent impact discovered
Scientists have discovered a “once-in-a-century" crater on the Moon that formed in 2024 when an asteroid or comet fragment struck the lunar surface.
Scientists have discovered a “once-in-a-century" crater on the Moon that formed in 2024 when an asteroid or comet fragment struck the lunar surface.
Black bears attack 2 women in Colorado just days apart, bringing yearly total to 10 as encounters surge
Bear attacks are at an all-time high in Colorado as bears continue to seek food in residential areas across the state.
Bear attacks are at an all-time high in Colorado as bears continue to seek food in residential areas across the state.
Grisly discovery from legendary Roman emperor's reign reveals soldiers' remains, weapons
A Roman military camp from the reign of Marcus Aurelius was unearthed near Šurany, Slovakia — with a soldiers' skeletal remains, weapons and rare gate designs found at the site.
A Roman military camp from the reign of Marcus Aurelius was unearthed near Šurany, Slovakia — with a soldiers' skeletal remains, weapons and rare gate designs found at the site.
US Space Force increasing ranks, offers service members from other branches transfer opportunity
The United States Space Force (USSF) is offering service members from the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Marine Corps the opportunity to transfer to the USSF through the Interservice Transfer (IST) program.
The United States Space Force (USSF) is offering service members from the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Marine Corps the opportunity to transfer to the USSF through the Interservice Transfer (IST) program.
NASA turns to AI to speed lunar research and future moon missions
NASA is turning to artificial intelligence to help scientists analyze decades of lunar data more quickly as it works toward returning astronauts to the moon through the Artemis program.
NASA is turning to artificial intelligence to help scientists analyze decades of lunar data more quickly as it works toward returning astronauts to the moon through the Artemis program.
Brain implant restores gestures, speech for some paralysis patients through virtual avatars
A brain-computer interface device may help paralyzed people talk and make gestures at the same time, according to a recent study.
A brain-computer interface device may help paralyzed people talk and make gestures at the same time, according to a recent study.
Chinese tourist charged after allegedly flying drone in restricted airspace near Kennedy Space Center
Federal prosecutors say a tourist ignored no-fly restrictions around Kennedy Space Center and now faces criminal charges. Investigators allege he flew a drone over protected airspace and recorded video of key NASA facilities.
Federal prosecutors say a tourist ignored no-fly restrictions around Kennedy Space Center and now faces criminal charges. Investigators allege he flew a drone over protected airspace and recorded video of key NASA facilities.
Mercury is shrinking faster than expected, new study suggests
A new study shows that Mercury is possibly shrinking faster than expected.
A new study shows that Mercury is possibly shrinking faster than expected.
August cracks record for hottest month ever recorded
August set a record for sweltering temperatures, which climate scientists attribute in part to factors like human-driven climate change and a strong El Nino pattern.
August set a record for sweltering temperatures, which climate scientists attribute in part to factors like human-driven climate change and a strong El Nino pattern.
Manatee in Indian River Lagoon rescued after being caught in crab trap
A manatee is recovering after wildlife rescuers freed it from a crab trap that left the animal struggling to surface for air in the Indian River Lagoon near Titusville.
A manatee is recovering after wildlife rescuers freed it from a crab trap that left the animal struggling to surface for air in the Indian River Lagoon near Titusville.
Look up to see the ISS using NASA's 'Spot The Station' app: Here’s how
NASA’s free "Spot The Station" app tells users when and where they can see the International Space Station from their location.
NASA’s free "Spot The Station" app tells users when and where they can see the International Space Station from their location.