Study finds higher levels of everyday chemicals in baby teeth of kids with autism

A pilot study from The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center found higher levels of several potentially harmful chemicals in the primary teeth of children with autism compared with children without autism.

Scientists discover 57 new marine species lurking in the depths of the South Atlantic

A group of scientists in Argentina discovered dozens of new species in the South Atlantic Ocean, shedding new light on one of the world’s most biologically dynamic regions.

What are these mushrooms appearing on your lawn?

Little white mushrooms appear every year on lawns across the country. They may look harmless, but you should think twice before touching them.

Decapitate, gut, or throw away: Missouri’s new warning for an invasive species

Cut off their heads, remove their internal organs, or put them in a plastic bag and throw them out. Those are the three suggestions Missouri wildlife officials have for anglers who catch northern snakehead fish from one of the state’s rivers or streams, and there’s a reason why they are being so specific.

SpaceX achieves orbit with Starship Flight 14 before cutting test mission short

SpaceX successfully launched its massive Starship into orbit for the first time Monday, deploying advanced Starlink satellites before flight controllers opted to cut the test flight short.

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.

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.

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.

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). 

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.

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.