New river of lava threatens even more buildings on La Palma

A new river of lava belched Saturday from the La Palma volcano, spreading more destruction on the Atlantic Ocean island where over 1,000 buildings have already been engulfed or badly damaged by streams of molten rock.

Mexican science board tells researchers: don't criticize

Mexico's newly politicized government science board has reportedly ordered researchers not to publicly criticize the body, and said they have to clear any public comments through its press office.

California oil pipeline could have been leaking a year: investigators

A fractured pipeline that spewed crude oil off the coast of California could have been leaking for a year, US investigators said Friday.

Chilean scientist plans to clean up mining with 'metal eating' bacteria

Starving microorganisms capable of surviving in extreme conditions have already managed to "eat" a nail in just three days.

Beam me up, Jeff! William Shatner lends Blue Origin star power

When Star Trek first aired in 1966, America was still three years away from putting people on the Moon and the idea that people could one day live and work in space seemed like a fantasy.

Biden restores protections to Utah land where dinosaurs once roamed

Utah land rich in dinosaur fossils has regained protection stripped away by former President Donald Trump, easing fears that they would be ravaged by mining and other commercial activity.