Drones setting a new standard in ocean rescue technology
The Oak Island Fire Department in North Carolina is using drone technology to improve ocean rescue operations, enhancing response times and safety for both victims and responders.
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NASA readies backup plan if Starliner crew landing ruled out
No final decisions have been made and NASA remains hopeful ongoing tests will show the Starliner can safely return its crew to Earth.
Discovery of "hobbit" fossils suggests tiny humans once roamed Indonesia
A new study published in the journal Nature suggests ancestors of an early human species were slightly shorter than previously thought.
Fossils in Greenland ice sheet reveal increased risk of sea level rise
New research about Greenland's ice sheet could provide a warning of what's to come as the planet continues to warm.
Mummy with shrieking expression may have "died screaming from agony"
Scientists used CT scans and other testing to examine whether the mummy had any pathological abnormalities and assess potential causes of death.
Miniscule drones mimicking insects being tried for dangerous human tasks
Patterns like those of birds and bees are influencing Dutch scientists' research on "self-flying" swarms of tiny drones.
India lost its vultures, and scientists say humans have paid the price
Scientists say a common painkiller used on cattle wiped out India's vultures, resulting in half a million human deaths in just 5 years.
Italian archaeologists make stunning underwater discovery
The discovery includes "thousands of marble slabs" in "hundreds of different shapes" found in a submerged ancient city.
What caused the Yellowstone hydrothermal explosion?
While the explosion was considered small, it unleashed "a massive amount of rocks and dirt" that shattered a fence and killed nearby trees.
"Dark oxygen" created without photosynthesis in ocean, study finds
"Dark oxygen" refers to the oxygen created by nodules of metal on the ocean floor.
Trump plans to attend Hegseth's meeting with generals, admirals, source says
President Trump said last week of the meeting "I love it."
A friendship forged from the Unabomber's violence
A tip from David Kaczynski led to the capture of the Unabomber – who happened to be his own brother. Ted Koppel talks with Kaczynski about his relationship with his sibling, and about the friendship he later developed with one of the Unabomber's victims.
Humberto strengthens to major hurricane in the Atlantic. Maps show its path.
Humberto rapidly strengthened into a major hurricane as it churned over the Atlantic Ocean, the National Hurricane Center said.
Russian drone, missile attack on Kyiv kills at least 4
This is the first major bombardment since an air attack in August on Kyiv left at least 21 people dead.
3 dead, at least 8 injuries in shooting at North Carolina waterfront bar
From a boat sailing past one of Southport's waterfront bars, a shooter opened fire into a crowd of patrons and fled. Authorities said they quickly arrested a person of interest.
Trump says he plans to send troops to Portland, Oregon
President Trump said on Saturday he will send troops to Portland, Oregon, as his deployments expand to more cities across the U.S.
Des Moines school superintendent placed on leave after ICE detention
Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts was taken into ICE custody after immigration authorities said he was in the country illegally.
Jennifer Lopez on "Kiss of the Spider Woman"
The actress talks about playing a screen goddess in the film adaptation of the Broadway musical "Kiss of the Spider Woman"; her love of movie musicals; and her long road from the Bronx to Hollywood.
Selena Gomez marries Benny Blanco
Selena Gomez married Benny Blanco, the music producer and songwriter to whom she'd been engaged since last year. Gomez shared photos from the ceremony on social media.