Hospital sewers may be breeding grounds for dangerous superbugs, study finds

Hospital wastewater has been shown to promote the growth of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, potentially making sewer systems hotspots for antimicrobial resistance, according to a new Swedish study published in Nature Communications.

Ancient discovery from time of Jesus emerges near Jerusalem's Temple Mount

Archaeologists have uncovered a remarkably well-preserved 2,000-year-old ritual bathing complex near Jerusalem's Temple Mount that dates back to the time of Jesus.

Future astronauts wanted: NASA opens recruitment for moon missions

NASA wants to find the men and women who will help forge the next chapter in the history of space exploration. On Saturday, the space agency put out the call for a new astronaut class, one that will build humanity’s first permanent lunar base.

Better bite on calmer waters
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Weather conditions are finally lining up for local fishing, according to Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard’s Marina, who is hoping for manageable, moderate chop through the winter.

NASA spacewalk: Astronauts complete solar array upgrades at ISS

Two astronauts conducted a spacewalk at the International Space Station on Thursday to finish upgrading the station's power system.

Scientists discover potentially massive dwarf planet candidate hiding beyond Pluto

A powerful new telescope has discovered a dwarf planet candidate beyond Pluto — and scientists say it could be among the largest of its kind ever found in the reaches of our solar system.

TECO's Manatee Viewing Center opens with new features for visitors

The Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach is opening for its 2026-27 season Sunday, marking the free attraction’s 40th anniversary with new features and improvements for visitors.

‘Rosetta Stone for Mars’ gives glimpse of the Red Planet’s very early days

A meteorite found nearly four years ago in the Sahara Desert is giving scientists new insights into how Mars formed and what the planet was like when it was young.

Waiting out the winds
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Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard’s Marina says relentless winds have kept boats close to shore, making it difficult to venture into deeper waters or make long offshore runs.

New study says roughly 3 in 4 deceased NFL players from 2008 to 2023 had CTE

Nearly 75% of deceased ex-NFL players examined in a medical study had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), underscoring the severe cognitive toll connected to professional football.

Mission accomplished: Astronauts complete historic spacewalk on Space Station

NASA astronaut Anil Menon and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk will conduct a spacewalk outside the International Space Station on Thursday.

Body of missing hiker recovered from tallest mountain in Lower 48 after storms stall efforts

The body of a missing hiker was recovered on Mount Whitney, the tallest mountain in the Lower 48, by a helicopter rescue team, the Inyo County Sheriff's Office said Monday.