Scientists are calling for a lunar quarantine facility where samples from Mars, the Moon, and beyond would be examined before being brought to Earth. They warn that even a tiny alien microorganism ...

When the U.S. was born, humanity was still seven years away from balloon-borne flight. Where might we be another 250 years from now, should the nation be fortunate enough to survive that long?

When it comes to the search for life elsewhere in the universe, methane and other chemical compounds are seen as signs of ...

NASA on Tuesday announced new uncrewed missions to aid in the future creation of a lunar surface base, a project beginning to ...

June 6, 2026 A lightweight new X-ray telescope could finally give scientists something they’ve never had before: a complete chemical map of the Moon. Researchers used detailed mission simulations to ...

Police say a 15-year-old opened fire after an argument at Westgate, injuring five people before being found hiding in the plaza. A Tempe woman is suspected of being impaired when she collided with ...

Soldiers of Irish heritage accounted for up to 50 percent of the Continental Army's ranks. Driven from their homeland by British oppression, Irish-born rebels also served as spies, politicians and ...

Stray pets taken in since July 4 of this year include 54 dogs, 11 cats, 8 puppies, 23 kittens and one reptile.

To participate, submit your response here by July 10 at 9 a.m. Eastern. This week’s winners will be announced by July 22. By The Learning Network Heeva Alavi, an Iranian-American, writes about her ...