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Huge great white spotted traveling up US and Canada as shark sightings surge

A large male great white shark named Contender was seen moving north along the US and Canada coast. The shark is about 14 feet long and weighs over 1,600 pounds. Scientists tracked it off North Carolina and Maine as it headed north for summer. Shark sightings are rising as ocean temperatures increase.

I study the boreal forest. This summer wildfires came for my home | Julee Boan

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Journalist details weekend spent with far-right Proud Boys

A professor went to spend a weekend with a group called the Proud Boys. The Proud Boys are a far-right group. They were involved in a big attack on the US Capitol in January 2021.

Eye Opener: Major flooding and high winds slam East Coast

There were violent storms on the East Coast. They caused flooding and high winds. The storms were strong and made it hard for people. Rescue crews are helping in Japan after a big earthquake.

NASA Sets Coverage for August Northern Hemisphere Total Solar Eclipse

NASA will stream a total solar eclipse on August 12. The eclipse will be visible in some parts of Europe and the Atlantic Ocean. People in these areas can watch the eclipse live on NASA's stream.

NASA’s Curiosity Views a Sand-Capped Butte

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover took a picture of a sand-capped butte called 'Miraflores' on Mars. The butte is about 20 feet tall. It was photographed on June 11, 2026. The rover has been on Mars for a long time.

APOD: 2026 July 29 – Psyche Receives Gravity Assist from Mars

The Psyche spacecraft got a speed boost from Mars. This helped the spacecraft travel more efficiently through space. The gravity assist from Mars changed the spacecraft's path.

Understanding How Martian Auroras Are Made

NASA's MAVEN mission studied Martian auroras. They found that some Martian auroras form like Earth's auroras. This happens when charged particles from the sun strip away charged particles from Mars' atmosphere.

Japan’s space agency conducts first test flight for experimental reusable rocket

Japan's space agency flew its new rocket for the first time. This rocket is special because it can be used again. It is called a 'reusable' rocket. The test flight was successful.

This Alligator-Infested Swamp in the American South Just Joined the UNESCO World Heritage List, Along With the Home of the Greek Gods

This Alligator-Infested Swamp in the American South Just Joined the UNESCO World Heritage List, Along With the Home of the Greek Gods

A Little-Known Photographer Captured the First Clear Image of a Total Solar Eclipse 175 Years Ago. Today, These Celestial Events Still Reveal the Mysteries of the Sun

A Little-Known Photographer Captured the First Clear Image of a Total Solar Eclipse 175 Years Ago. Today, These Celestial Events Still Reveal the Mysteries of the Sun

See a Rare Ceiling Fresco From Pompeii That Archaeologists Are Carefully Reassembling, Piece by Piece, Like an Ancient Puzzle

See a Rare Ceiling Fresco From Pompeii That Archaeologists Are Carefully Reassembling, Piece by Piece, Like an Ancient Puzzle

An Endangered Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle Named Pancake Makes a Triumphant Return to the Ocean After Months of Rehabilitation

An Endangered Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle Named Pancake Makes a Triumphant Return to the Ocean After Months of Rehabilitation

NSF partners with universities and industry on pilot initiative for four-year Ph.D. programs with real-world research placements

The National Science Foundation (NSF) invested $47 million in a pilot program. This program will help over 250 students get a Ph.D. in four years. They will work on real-world research projects in industry.

This Medieval Byzantine Shipwreck Boasts More Gold Treasures Than Any Other Vessel Found Beneath the Mediterranean

This Medieval Byzantine Shipwreck Boasts More Gold Treasures Than Any Other Vessel Found Beneath the Mediterranean

In This Bee Species, Why Do Some Daughters Leave Home While Others Stay 'Bee-hind' to Help Mom?

In This Bee Species, Why Do Some Daughters Leave Home While Others Stay 'Bee-hind' to Help Mom?

This 1863 Massacre Was the Deadliest Slaughter of Native Americans in U.S. History. Now, the Shoshone Are Restoring the Site of the Attack

This 1863 Massacre Was the Deadliest Slaughter of Native Americans in U.S. History. Now, the Shoshone Are Restoring the Site of the Attack

We All Know the Story of the Pompeii Victims Who Died When Mount Vesuvius Erupted 2,000 Years Ago. Archaeologists Are Still Learning About Those Who Made It Out Alive

We All Know the Story of the Pompeii Victims Who Died When Mount Vesuvius Erupted 2,000 Years Ago. Archaeologists Are Still Learning About Those Who Made It Out Alive

Australia’s Most Notorious Shipwreck Tells a Story of Murder, Slavery, Mutiny—and, Now, ‘Surprisingly Sophisticated’ Trade in the 17th Century

The Batavia ship sank in 1629 off western Australia. This caused a lot of problems, including mutiny, murder, and slavery. The ship was carrying building materials, including sandstone blocks.

OpenAI launches free AI access program for academic researchers

OpenAI is giving free access to its AI models to 100,000 researchers. They can use these models until 2027. This will help scientists and engineers make new discoveries.

How fruit flies chase invisible ribbons of smell to get to their source

Fruit flies find food or mates by following smells. The smell travels in invisible ribbons called odor plumes. In the wild, wind breaks these plumes into pieces, so the fly gets the smell only now and then. Scientists did not know how a fly with a tiny brain can follow such a broken signal. For a long time, they thought flies used a pattern called surge and cast.

Stanford University's Founding Matriarch Was a Travel-Loving Philanthropist Who Met a Tragic End. A New Exhibition Explores Her Life, Grief and Death by Poison

Watch live: NASA previews upcoming spacewalks

NASA officials will preview three upcoming spacewalks on Thursday. The spacewalks are scheduled for next month and will focus on maintaining and upgrading the International Space Station. Tasks include work on the station's power systems, communications equipment, and other infrastructure. The previews support NASA's goal to return astronauts to the Moon by as early as 2028.

The Dino-Killing Asteroid Strike May Have Transformed Our Planet Into a Hellish Inferno, Charbroiling Most Creatures Within Hours

About 66 million years ago, a huge asteroid hit Earth near today's Mexico. The impact created a crater 12 miles deep and 110 miles wide. It caused fires, darkness, and a mass extinction that killed most dinosaurs and many other species.

Soft exosuit helps people walk without bulky motors

Soft exosuit helps people walk without bulky motors

NASA at 68: America must lead on the Moon, Mars and beyond—or China will

NASA at 68: America must lead on the Moon, Mars and beyond—or China will

Taylor Sheridan returns to movies after five years with NASA thriller, political drama

Taylor Sheridan returns to movies after five years with NASA thriller, political drama

Japan mall rebuilt after deadly 2016 earthquake destroyed in major temblor weeks after 'fresh start' reopening

Japan mall rebuilt after deadly 2016 earthquake destroyed in major temblor weeks after 'fresh start' reopening

DNA cracks centuries-old murder mystery involving one of history's most famous families

DNA cracks centuries-old murder mystery involving one of history's most famous families

Shark Week advisory as warming seas push blacktips farther north along East Coast

Researchers say blacktip sharks are moving farther north along the U.S. East Coast because ocean waters are warming. They have tracked the sharks for over ten years using aerial surveys and satellite tags. The shift means beachgoers may see blacktip sharks in areas where they were rare before.

Groundbreaking discovery could remake California's avocado breeding

Scientists in California announced a discovery about avocado breeding. They say the discovery could change how avocados are bred in the state. The finding may lead to new ways to grow avocados. Researchers explain that this could affect future avocado supplies.

NASA’s Curiosity rover found a ‘sea of polygons’ on Mars

NASA's Curiosity rover took a 360‑degree view of a large area on Mars called Valle Grande. The view shows a “sea of polygons” – honeycomb‑shaped cracks in the ground. Each polygon is about 1.5 to 3 inches (4 to 8 cm) wide. Before, Curiosity had only seen such cracks in small patches, not across a whole valley.

Shark Week fans may want to think twice before eating this ocean predator, experts warn

It's Shark Week, and some people eat shark meat. Shark meat is popular in some countries, but it can be bad for you. It has high levels of toxins.

Grandmother's missed pickup leads to grim discovery in church parking lot

A grandmother in California did not pick up her grandchild. She was later found dead in her car in a church parking lot. Her son is accused of killing her.

This Pacific Island Disappeared Under Rising Seas. A New Sculpture Marking the Spot Will Morph Into a Home for Seabirds, Coral and Marine Life

A Pacific island called Kale disappeared in the Solomon Islands. Rising seas covered the island. This happened about 10 years ago. Kale was a small island with white sandy beaches and clear waters.

I care a lot about climate change. Does that mean I can never ever fly?

Someone asked a question: If you care deeply about climate change, must you stop flying forever? This question touches on 'value pluralism.' Value pluralism means everyone has many important beliefs. These beliefs can sometimes fight or conflict with one another.

August’s total solar eclipse will sweep over Spain, Iceland and Greenland

In August, a total solar eclipse will be visible over Spain, Iceland and Greenland. This will be the first total solar eclipse seen on mainland Spain in more than 100 years. Next summer, another eclipse will occur that will last even longer.

‘Massive migratory flight of millions’: Rare butterfly swarm visits Tahoe, Lassen

Millions of rare butterflies flew over Lake Tahoe and Lassen Volcanic National Park this week. Biologists say the insects are part of a migratory flight that happens only every few years. The swarm was seen by hikers and locals who shared photos online.

Cosmic conjoined twins, caught on camera

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