Great Lakes shipwreck discovered 132 years later reveals tragic story

Using a remotely operated vehicle, teams were able to find the wreck of the Western Reserve steamship, which sank on Aug. 30, 1892.

US butterfly populations declining at 'catastrophic' rate—experts warn it's a 'bad sign for us'

A new study finds butterfly populations in the US have dropped 22% since 2000 due to pesticides, habitat loss, and climate change. Scientists warn the decline could have major consequences for ecosystems.

Rescued ‘jelly bean-sized’ baby hummingbirds being cared for by SPCA

SPCA Monterey County announced it is caring for tiny, “jelly bean-sized" baby hummingbirds. Wildlife officials offered tips on how to keep baby birds safe during hatchling season.

SpaceX Starship's 8th test flight scrubbed

On Monday, SpaceX called off its attempt to launch Starship’s 8th test flight.

Blue Ghost lunar lander touches down on moon for NASA delivery

Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander aced a touchdown on the moon Sunday to deliver experiments and supplies for NASA.

These cities are most likely to see an explosion in disease-spreading pests: study

Ticks, mosquitoes, cockroaches and rodents pose serious health risks, experts say. Here’s where you’re most likely to see pest problems in coming months.

Earth is in the clear: Asteroid 2024 YR4 impact chances drop to nearly zero

Earthlings can keep their plans seven years from now after scientists have officially declared Asteroid 2024 YR4 is not a threat to our planet.

Chinook salmon returns to NorCal river after 80 years

Chinook salmon swim in a northern California river for the first time in more than 80 years. 

Stunning video shows inside of shark's mouth as it chews on diver's camera

Divers off the Bahamas were treated to an up-close view of the inside of a shark’s mouth when the shark swallowed a camera, providing stunning video.

Astronomers discover largest superstructure in cosmos

A team of international astronomers has discovered something that could reshape our understanding of outer space.

Stanford scientists work to create a high-definition movie of the cosmos

Scientists at Stanford are working on a new under-construction observatory in Chile which, when complete, will be used to create what is being called "the greatest movie of the universe ever made."

Elon Musk responds after former space station commander calls him a “liar"

A high-flying war of words is underway after SpaceX CEO Elon Musk claimed two NASA astronauts had been stranded in space for political reasons.