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Before-and-after NASA images show crater carved by SpaceX rocket that slammed into the moon
The space agency released before-and-after photos of the impact area on Tuesday.
California’s new rules on tires spark widespread backlash over massive regulatory overreach
The California Energy Commission unanimously approved new rules Monday that will phase out the sale of replacement tires that don’t meet the state’s energy-efficiency standards.
California’s water and power supply threatened as Lake Powell hits record low
Lake Powell fell to an elevation of 3,519.91 feet above sea level Saturday — edging below the previous record set in April 2023.
Super El Niño odds for California snowfall revealed in new expert map: ‘Record-breaking’
The last major "super El Niño" during the 2015–2016 season famously failed to deliver the historic snow totals.
236-million-year-old fossil proves mammals stopped laying eggs earlier than we thought
Our understanding of mammalian reproduction is being reborn.
Scientists shocked as dolphins filmed using shells to trap prey for the first time
Dolphins have been filmed using shells to ensnare their prey off the coast of Australia, marking the first time this clever tactic has been caught on camera.
Brain autopsies reveal fewer Alzheimer’s signs in woman who took menopause drug
Fewer hot flashes and night sweats may not be the only upside.
Fake ‘Jackie the eagle’ fundraiser merch dupes fans as they mourn Big Bear’s beloved mascot
The California wildlife center that cared for Jackie has issued a stark warning against ill-eagle merchandise.
Scientists discover surprising way great white sharks prep for coastal storms
A new study reveals some juvenile great white sharks flee in fear when storms approach.
Boat operator fined over $5K for waking sleeping polar bear
Let sleeping bears lie — or pay up!
‘One in a billion’ discovery of a hybrid black-hole star reveals new details on origins of the universe
A black-hole star is born.
The ‘world’s deadliest animal’ is responsible for killing more than 700,000 people a year
You don’t have to venture into the wild to find the creature. It’s probably lurking right outside your front door.
Mummy DNA exposes gruesome history of a deadly disease brought by colonists that ravaged early Americans
Defined by scarring pustules that break out over the skin, the virus was one of the deadliest diseases in history before being eradicated in 1980 with the advent of vaccination.
Jay Leno’s bid to save vintage rides from California’s smog cops
Leno’s Law would extend California’s smog check exemption to qualifying classic and collectible vehicles manufactured from 1976 to pre-1985.
Vibrant new photos of star region ‘Tarantula Nebula’ unveiled by NASA scientists
Describing the colourful observation as “like a collage made of layered sheets of colored cellophane,” NASA said the resulting cosmic “craft” reveals new details about the star formation region.
Huge ‘space jellyfish’ to light up California skies tonight — and the free tool that helps you see it
There's yet another reason to keep your eye on the night sky this week.
Cosmic triple-header converging as solar eclipse, Perseids and planetary parade align in one day
The day's triple-header review is extremely rare -- the last time the Perseids lined up with a solar eclipse was in Aug. 1999.
Roadrunner appears to scream as wildlife fan captures comic expression
A wildlife fan spotted a roadrunner as it appeared to be screaming.
New rocket tech could significantly reduce travel time to Mars, NASA claims
New thrusters could cut travel time to the Red Planet to three months and make the round-trip mission about two years total.