New Zealand Air Force rescues US researchers from Antarctica amid extreme cold, darkness
The Royal New Zealand Air Force successfully evacuated three U.S. researchers from Antarctica in a rare and risky midwinter mission.
Octopus latches onto 6-year-old boy, refusing to release, mother says, showing footage of the child's injuries
The marks extended up the child's arm.
Full Sturgeon Moon, Perseid meteor shower and planetary conjunction to light up August skies
Here is your August 2025 guide for celestial events. The year will feature 12 full Moons, plenty of meteor showers, four eclipses and three Supermoons.
Denali moose crash: 24-year-old driver killed
A 24-year-old international tourist was killed when he was driving and hit a moose near Denali National Park in Alaska.
SpaceX Crew-11 launches from Florida, headed to ISS: Watch replay
NASA and SpaceX successfully launched the Crew-11 mission from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Friday, and the spacecraft is now en route to the International Space Station (ISS).
Radioactive wasp nest found at former nuclear weapons site
A wasp nest found in South Carolina had radiation levels 10 times higher than what’s allowed by federal regulators.
Potential asteroid impact on Moon in 2032 could trigger massive meteor shower on Earth
If Asteroid 2024 YR4 crashes into the Moon in 2032, it would be the largest impact in about 5,000 years, according to a new analysis.
PhD student's beach walk leads to stunning discovery of elusive sea creature
The Janthina species are known for their vibrant color and unique floating ability. They are typically found in tropical seas.
Florida alligator takes woman's shoe after she provoked him: 'Serves her right'
A Florida alligator got some not-so-subtle revenge against a woman who threw her shoes at it – by taking one of them with him into the water. Watch the video in the player above.
Watch two meteor showers at once: Best time to see the Delta Aquariids and Capricornids
Two meteor showers—Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids—will peak before dawn on July 30, lighting up the sky with minimal moonlight interference.
Woman mauled by bear while hiking on popular Alaska trail
A woman had to be rescued from a popular hiking trail in Anchorage, Alaska after being attacked by a brown bear this week.
Delta flight makes emergency landing at LAX after engine fire caught on video
A Delta Air Lines flight experienced an apparent engine fire shortly after departing from California earlier this week.
SkyWest flight nearly collides midair with Air Force B-52 near North Dakota airport
A SkyWest flight from Minneapolis narrowly missed a mid-air collision with a B-52 bomber near Minot Airport last week.
Nuclear waste being transformed into promising cancer treatment
The former headquarters of the Manhattan Project, where the world's first atomic bomb was created, is now turning nuclear waste into a potential cure for cancer.
New tiny world beyond Neptune discovered, giving boost to ‘Planet Nine’ theory
Researchers use the Subaru Telescope in Hawaii to find a small object on the outer edge of the Solar System. Nicknamed “Ammonite," researchers say it could provide more evidence to the hypothetical “Planet Nine" beyond Neptune.
New blue pool at Yellowstone National Park discovered after 'mildly explosive' activity
A routine temperature check at the Norris Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park led geologists to discover a new blue water spring.
Massive Mars rock from outer space could fetch up to $4M at prestigious Sotheby's auction
Bidding opens at $1.6 million for the rare meteorite which was discovered in Niger's Sahara Desert.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy named acting NASA administrator
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will dually serve as acting NASA administrator, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday.
Why July 9 will likely be one of the shortest days in recorded history
Today could be the shortest day you’ve ever experienced – but it’ll happen faster than the blink of an eye.
Bear surprised by motion-activated sprinkler: Video
A black bear got quite the surprise when it activated a sprinkler in a yard in Minnesota. The hilarious moment was caught on video.