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On November 14th, 2004, Navy pilots reported seeing a mysterious flying object about 100 miles southwest of San Diego. The footage they recorded—known infamously as the "Tic Tac" UFO— sparks fierce debate and remains an unsolved mystery. One of the pilot witnesses, Alex Dietrich, tells her story from that day. Can experts from the science and military community explain this phenomenon? -
Navy pilots are speaking out, sharing their experiences with UFO sightings. After years of highly publicized news stories and Congressional investigations, pilots discuss the stigma they still feel around talking about their experiences.
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Wildfire smoke can carry thousands of living microorganisms, like bacteria and fungi, across long distances. Some of them could potentially infect humans. With wildfires on the rise, experts are studying the risk this poses to our health. -
Megafires like those in California can spawn deadly fire tornadoes with incredibly powerful winds. But what causes the flames to start spinning? -
A mysterious coffin found beneath the damaged floor of Notre Dame is full of unexpected discoveries. The lead sarcophagus appears to have been moved and there are no identifying markers. Who is the John Doe buried inside? -
A Black family uses DNA technology to unlock secrets of the past. -
A new generation of researchers is revealing the rich history, innovation, and resilience of the Rapanui people. These giant stone heads on Easter Island were not dragged on sleds, as once thought. -
Quantum entanglement defies our everyday understanding of reality. Even Einstein didn’t believe it, but science has proven it true. -
The chemical that makes chili peppers so hot evolved to keep animals from eating the plants, but humans have learned to like the sensation. -
After the devastating fire at Notre Dame, two mystery bodies were found buried beneath the floors. One belonged to a known figure, and the other was shrouded in mystery. Who were they, and what do these ancient burials tell us about Notre Dame’s past? -
Space elevators? Nuclear rockets? The future of space travel could look radically different. -
This robot is equipped with sensors, microphones and cameras to record ocean sounds and find healthy coral reefs. If it succeeds, the robot could provide an efficient and cost-effective way to find thriving coral reefs, map them and monitor their health.
