Man busted after customs uncovers bizarre cargo hidden inside 22 pairs of socks

A man was arrested at a Tokyo airport after authorities discovered about 200 lizards stuffed inside 22 pairs of socks in his suitcase, according to reports.

GLP-1 drugs show promise in treating common hormonal disorder

Researchers are investigating whether GLP-1 medications might double as an effective new treatment for the hormonal disorder PMOS.

2 American Airlines planes averted potential disaster in Phoenix

Multiple media reports state that two American Airlines planes that shared the same flight number almost got into a crash over Phoenix, but some quick thinking from air traffic control managed to prevent a catastrophe.

Look up tonight: Perseid meteor shower to put on a celestial show - How to see it

The Perseid meteor shower peaks Wednesday night into Thursday morning — and this year's new moon phase offers perfectly dark skies for optimal viewing.

Watch live: Solar eclipse dazzles across Europe, North America

Get ready sky watchers! A total solar eclipse will grace the heavens on August 12 and though it won’t be totally visible from the U.S., several northern states will get a chance to enjoy a partial solar eclipse. 

Sugar-based plastics could offer solution to microplastic pollution

Researchers are investigating new ways to produce plant-based plastics from sugar, aiming to offer a sustainable alternative that could help reduce global microplastic pollution.

NORAD F-16s intercept two aircraft near Trump’s Bedminster Golf Club

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said F-16 fighter jets intercepted two general aviation aircraft over Bedminster, New Jersey.

A solar eclipse is coming Wednesday: What to know and how to watch

A total solar eclipse is taking place Aug. 12, and though it won’t be totally visible from the U.S., several northern states will be able to see a partial solar eclipse, NASA said. 

Vaccine could prevent some forms of colon cancer

Scientists are developing new treatments designed to train your immune system to destroy early colon growths long before they can develop into tumors.

Gov. Greg Abbott announces $16.8 billion SpaceX chip manufacturing plant in Texas

SpaceX is building a $16.8B semiconductor plant in Grimes County, Texas. The "Terafab" facility will create 3,000 jobs and consolidate chip manufacturing for space and AI.

These gene-edited beagles could provide hope for dog-loving allergy sufferers

For the first time, scientists have successfully used gene-editing technology to eliminate a primary allergy-causing protein in two dogs, Bailey the beagle and her twin Alfie.

Part of stray SpaceX rocket crashes into moon as predicted

The SpaceX Falcon rocket’s upper stage, a cylinder more than 40 feet long, crashed into the moon at 5,400-mph.

Duck rescue: Austin police round up ducklings stranded on I-35

The Austin Police Association posted about a “major incident” on August 4 involving “12 suspects, all wearing black and yellow, refusing to leave the lower deck of I-35.”