Remains found over 50 years ago identified through DNA technology as Oregon teen
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The remains of a teenager found more than 50 years ago have been identified through advanced DNA technology as a...
Hilary was not a tropical storm when it entered California, yet it had the...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former Hurricane Hilary was actually no longer a tropical storm but essentially had the same impact when its destructive remnants...
Space telescope spies neutron star in the debris of famous supernova
Scientists have confirmed what became of a star that exploded in a stunning supernova visible to Earth more than three decades ago: It morphed...
Private lunar lander is closing in on the first US touchdown on the moon...
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A private lunar lander circled the moon while aiming for a touchdown Thursday that would put the U.S. back...
California’s rainy season is here. What does it mean for water supply?
LOS ANGELES (AP) — After a dry start to winter, California's rainy season is finally well under way.December downpours sent water racing through streets...
China plans to send San Diego Zoo more pandas this year, reigniting its panda...
SAN DIEGO (AP) — China plans to send a new pair of giant pandas to the San Diego Zoo, renewing its longstanding gesture of...
Old European satellite plunges harmlessly through the atmosphere over the Pacific
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — An old Earth-observing satellite fell out of orbit Wednesday and harmlessly broke apart over the Pacific.The European Remote Sensing...
How do whales sing? Scientists point to a specialized voice box that other animals...
LONDON (AP) — Whales sing loud enough that their songs travel through the ocean, but knowing the mechanics behind that has been a mystery.Scientists...
Private US spacecraft enters orbit around the moon ahead of landing attempt
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A private U.S. lunar lander reached the moon and eased into a low orbit Wednesday, a day before it...
To keep whales safe, Coast Guard launches boat alert system in Seattle
SEATTLE (AP) — Photographer Matt McDonald had lived on Puget Sound for years, but had never seen a whale, so he was elated when...