Microplastics in people's brains increased by 50% in 8 years, study finds
Researchers determined in a recent study that human brains have higher concentrations of microplastics compared to other organs.
California man returns home after fire to find giant bear has moved in
Wildlife officials had to work for nearly 24 hours and set a food trap full of special treats to coax the massive, 525-lb. bear out.
NASA astronauts still stranded in space take first spacewalk together
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore completed a spacewalk Thursday while awaiting their delayed return to Earth. Williams set a new spacewalking record for female astronauts during the mission.
Newly found asteroid has slim chance of hitting Earth on Dec. 22, 2032
NASA reported that a newly discovered asteroid has a very tiny chance of hitting Earth in 2032. Here’s what we know.
‘We were totally surrounded’: Super pod of 1,500 dolphins captured on drone video
A rare super pod of over 1,500 dolphins was filmed on California’s central coast, creating an unforgettable sight for whale watchers and marine biologists.
NASA's returned asteroid samples reveal building blocks for life
NASA's Osiris-Rex spacecraft returned the samples from Bennu, a near-Earth asteroid, in 2023. It's the biggest cosmic haul from beyond the moon.
Trump's update on NJ drones: 'This was not the enemy'
President Donald Trump's administration has released an update on the mysterious drones spotted flying over New Jersey beginning last fall: "This was not the enemy."
Boom breaks sound barrier with American-made private supersonic jet
XB-1 hit supersonic, hypnotic speeds on Tuesday, making American aviation history. XB-1 is the first commercial aircraft to reach supersonic speeds since the British Concorde jetliner in 2003, and the first civil supersonic flight in U.S. airspace.
Alabama woman becomes longest living recipient of pig organ transplant
Towana Looney, an Alabama woman who received a gene-edited pig kidney transplant, has surpassed two months post-surgery, making her the longest living recipient of such a transplant.
DC's giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao make National Zoo public debut
Washington, D.C.'s panda drought ended Friday when three-year-old giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao make their public debut at the National Zoo.
Up to 7 planets align in night sky, wowing skygazers in January and February
Early 2025 is a good time for skygazing and spotting up to seven planets in the night sky – if you have a little help.
Watch: 'Cutest, spikiest, tiniest crab’ takes the internet by storm
A juvenile king crab discovered during a deep-sea coral sampling operation in the Gulf of Mexico has become an internet sensation after NOAA Fisheries posted a video showcasing its unique appearance.
FAA orders 'mishap investigation' of SpaceX Starship explosion
The FAA has ordered SpaceX to investigate what caused on of the company's Starships to explode over Turks and Caicos Thursday.
SpaceX Starship explodes in 'rapid unscheduled disassembly,' company says
A SpaceX spacecraft exploded during a test flight on Thursday.
WATCH: Blue Origin launches New Glenn rocket on first test flight from Florida, loses booster
Blue Origin successfully launched its New Glenn rocket for its first test flight early Thursday, after several days of delays.
Comet pays once-in 160,000-year visit to Earth's nighttime skies
A recently discovered comet is making a bright debut to Earth this month, and with some effort, sky gazers might be able to see Comet ATLAS.
3rd patient gets Neuralink brain implant, Elon Musk says
Elon Musk said Neuralink hopes to implant the experimental devices in 20 to 30 more people this year.
Here's how to see the first full ‘Wolf’ moon of 2025
The first full moon of 2025, January’s full “Wolf Moon," will brighten the sky soon.