Science

An ocean’s worth of water may be hiding beneath Mars’ dusty surface, new study suggests

By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press

Just because water still may be sloshing around inside Mars does not mean it holds life.

Earthquake shakes Los Angeles area

By Associated Press

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.6 has struck the Los Angeles area, the U.S. Geological Service says.

Human-made debris left behind in outer space is a growing problem down on Earth

By Laura Barrón-López, Claire Mufson, Harry Zahn

From defunct satellites to rocket parts, debris from everything humans have launched into space since the 1950s is orbiting the Earth. That space junk is threatening our technology, both up there and down here. Marcus Holzinger, a professor of aerospace…

Continue watching

As El Nino subsides, July ends 13-month streak of global heat records

By Alexa St. John, Associated Press

Human-caused climate change drives extreme weather events that are wreaking havoc around the globe, with several examples just in recent weeks, and experts warn against relief as El Nino winds down.

Perseid meteor shower is expected to peak early Monday. Here’s how to watch

By Christina Larson, Associated Press

The annual Perseid meteor shower, active since July, peaks before dawn Monday. It's one of the brightest and most easily viewed showers of the year, experts say.

Astronauts may switch from Boeing Starliner to SpaceX for a ride back to Earth, NASA says

By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press

Amid lingering uncertainty over the safety of Boeing’s new Starliner capsule, chances are increasing that what should have been a quick trip to the International Space Station may turn into an eight-month stay for two NASA astronauts if they have…

The Great Barrier Reef waters were the warmest in 400 years over the past decade, Australian study finds

By Suman Naishadham, Associated Press

The scientists warned that the reef likely won't survive if planetary warming isn't stopped.

LISTEN: NASA holds briefing after delaying SpaceX launch to solve Boeing Starliner crew troubles

By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press

Tuesday marks the two-month point at the space station for Starliner's two test pilots, who should have been back by mid-June.

Fossils suggest ancestors of Indonesian ‘hobbits’ were even shorter

By Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press

Researchers have debated how the hobbits — named Homo floresiensis — evolved to be so small and where they fall in the human evolutionary story.

Why 2024’s destructive tornado season was one of the most active on record

By William Gallus, The Conversation

Spring 2024 was menacing for large parts of the United States, with a tornado nearly every day in May. A meteorologist explains what created the perfect conditions for these violent storms.