Science - Page 56

March 20, 2026

Live possum discovered hiding among plush toys in an Australian airport gift shop

A wild possum found a clever hiding spot among plush toys in an airport gift shop in Australia and was safely removed, staff confirmed.

March 20, 2026

Pilot claims Google Earth image may show Amelia Earhart's missing plane on Pacific island reef

A pilot says Google Earth satellite images of Nikumaroro Island may show Amelia Earhart's Lockheed Electra, missing since her 1937 around-the-world flight.

March 20, 2026

America's UFO-inspired Carvel Flying Saucer turns 75 — and it's still flying off shelves

Carvel's Flying Saucer ice-cream sandwich is celebrating 75 years, with its origins tied to the 1950s UFO craze and Tom Carvel's soft-serve legacy.

March 20, 2026

Tourists in Las Vegas pay $1,000 for dinner on the Strip while sharks eat like royalty

Mandalay Bay's lead aquarist says the resort's sharks eat better than tourists on the Strip, dining on mackerel, herring and sardines three times a week.

March 19, 2026

Feds investigate alarming near miss between Alaska Airlines jet, FedEx plane at busy Newark airport

Federal authorities will investigate a reported close call at Newark airport involving an Alaska Airlines and FedEx aircraft on crossing runways Tuesday night.

March 19, 2026

Deadly meningitis outbreak prompts college students to call for campus shutdown

Students have launched a petition demanding campus closure amid a meningitis outbreak, which has reportedly caused 15 confirmed cases and two deaths.

March 19, 2026

Multiple beaches deemed unsafe as officials issue urgent health warnings to public

A swimming warning is issued for some LA County beaches due to contaminated water. Bacteria levels are exceeding safety standards at Santa Monica, Venice and Malibu.

March 17, 2026

Temple from time of Christ reveals powerful society lost to history, archaeologists say

Archaeologists uncovered a 2,000-year-old temple in Denmark at Hedegård, revealing insights into a mysterious Iron Age power center with luxury goods and Roman connections.

March 16, 2026

First case of severe mpox disease reported in major city: ‘Life-threatening’

First severe mpox clade I case identified in NYC resident who traveled abroad. Health officials say local transmission risk remains low for the community.

March 15, 2026

Bedbug nightmare spreading across South as cases surge in multiple states

Spring break travelers face rising bedbug risks in Southern states. Reports show infestations are increasing in budget accommodations across the region.