NASA's James Webb Space Telescope breaks another record, discovering the smallest star-like object astronomers have ever seen
NASA's Webb telescope was able to spot an object, the smallest of its kind, from 1,000 light years away.
Cavendish bananas face extinction and not all experts agree on how to save them
Are bananas going extinct? The Gros Michel did, and the Cavendish variety is battling disease. Here's how scientists are trying to save it.
6 ways humans are transforming Antarctica from a pristine preserve to a polluted wasteland
Antarctica is one of the most pristine places on Earth, yet it's changing rapidly due to human encroachment and human-driven climate change.
Whales swimming behind fishing vessels catch an easy feast of escaped fish, but experts warn this 'free meal' is risky, potentially lethal behavior
Experts say more whales are following fishing boats to catch dinner. But this behavior puts both the whales' hunting instincts and lives at risk.
Japan released treated wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear disaster into the ocean. Experts say it's safe, but one would avoid the fish.
Japan is releasing treated water from the Fukushima nuclear disaster into the ocean. Some are concerned about the environmental impact but experts say it's safe.
A man found a giant megalodon tooth that experts say belonged to a shark the size of a semi-truck
Michael Nastasio found a megalodon tooth in Florida that's 6.25-inches long. It's one of the largest fossilized shark teeth ever found.
Scientists were 'shocked' to discover that juvenile white sharks regularly venture near swimmers and surfers but don't attack
Researchers observed over 1,600 encounters between juvenile white sharks and humans. Never once did the sharks take a bite out of the humans.
Shark attacks in the US occur most in these 12 states
What states have the most shark attacks? Florida, Hawaii, and California see the most sharks attack, but, victims rarely die.
Scientists may have discovered the first antidote to the deadliest mushroom known to humans
Scientists have been studying the death cap mushroom since the 1700s but only recently have discovered a potential antidote to this deadly fungus.
Why SpaceX's Starship mega-rocket looks unlike anything the company has ever built before
SpaceX's Starship rocket is unique because of its black-and-silver color scheme. But these flashy specs probably aren't for show.
Sheltering miles from a nuclear blast may not be enough to survive unless you know where to hide, new calculations show
Powerful shockwaves from a nuclear explosion may prove deadly, in addition to the blinding light and scorching heat, according to a new study.