Famed Apollo 13 astronaut Ken Mattingly dies at 87
Astronaut Ken Mattingly is best remembered for his efforts on the ground that helped bring the damaged Apollo 13 spacecraft safely back to Earth in 1970.
Astronaut Ken Mattingly is best remembered for his efforts on the ground that helped bring the damaged Apollo 13 spacecraft safely back to Earth in 1970.
Birds in North America will no longer be named after people, dozens will be renamed
Birds in North America will no longer be named after people.
Birds in North America will no longer be named after people.
Cool sight: First 'frost flowers' of fall spotted in southwestern Missouri
Frost flowers happen in late fall after a few hard freezes and while the ground is still warm. They don't stick around for long, disappearing on the day they show up, melting away like frost in the warm air or sunlight.
Frost flowers happen in late fall after a few hard freezes and while the ground is still warm. They don't stick around for long, disappearing on the day they show up, melting away like frost in the warm air or sunlight.
Watch: Bear paddles through crystal clear Lake Tahoe
It was a beautiful sunny day at Lake Tahoe and one black bear decided to make the most of it by taking a dip.
It was a beautiful sunny day at Lake Tahoe and one black bear decided to make the most of it by taking a dip.
November night sky highlights: Jupiter on display, Leonid meteor shower peak
Here's a rundown of sky-gazing events to bookmark for November 2023, including the Leonid meteor shower.
Here's a rundown of sky-gazing events to bookmark for November 2023, including the Leonid meteor shower.
Will bananas go extinct? Fungal disease threatens popular variety, scientists warn
The Cavendish banana – which accounts for just under half of all global production – faces a serious threat. A similar disease killed its predecessor, the Gros Michele variety.
The Cavendish banana – which accounts for just under half of all global production – faces a serious threat. A similar disease killed its predecessor, the Gros Michele variety.
Watch: Alligator nabbed after swimming up to Florida beach
Beachgoers in South Florida were in for a wild surprise Monday afternoon when an alligator was spotted floating in the surf at Hillsboro Beach.
Beachgoers in South Florida were in for a wild surprise Monday afternoon when an alligator was spotted floating in the surf at Hillsboro Beach.
Watch: Dolphins guide lost whale and calf back to migration route in heartwarming display
A heartwarming incident occurred near Bunbury Back Beach, Australia, as a pod of dolphins guided a lost mother humpback whale and her calf back to their migration route.
A heartwarming incident occurred near Bunbury Back Beach, Australia, as a pod of dolphins guided a lost mother humpback whale and her calf back to their migration route.
Oklahoma teen hunter bags rare 'Cactus buck' during youth season
Oklahoma teen hunter, Major Edmonds, made headlines for his rare catch – a "Cactus buck." During the youth hunting season, Edmonds encountered a deer with abnormal antler growth, retaining its velvet, resembling a cactus.
Oklahoma teen hunter, Major Edmonds, made headlines for his rare catch – a "Cactus buck." During the youth hunting season, Edmonds encountered a deer with abnormal antler growth, retaining its velvet, resembling a cactus.
Alligator gar caught in Texas weighing 283 pounds shatters multiple records: 'Four in one fell swoop'
An alligator gar, which is part of a species "as old as the dinosaurs," has broken new records in Texas and beyond.
An alligator gar, which is part of a species "as old as the dinosaurs," has broken new records in Texas and beyond.
Massive 'Devil Comet' with ice volcano and 'horns' to light up Earth skies
The comet was first discovered in 1812 and has an orbital period of roughly 71 years.
The comet was first discovered in 1812 and has an orbital period of roughly 71 years.
October 2023 full 'Hunter's Moon' to light up sky this weekend
The end of October brings the full “Hunter's Moon," and for some observers, it will be eclipsed by Earth.
The end of October brings the full “Hunter's Moon," and for some observers, it will be eclipsed by Earth.
Rocky wins Chunky Seal Queen 2023!
Oahu's favorite Monk seal "Rocky" is now a Chunky Queen! Rocky won the Hawaii Marine Animal Response's "Chunky Seal Week 2023."
Oahu's favorite Monk seal "Rocky" is now a Chunky Queen! Rocky won the Hawaii Marine Animal Response's "Chunky Seal Week 2023."
Houston ranked Top 20 Rattiest Cities in the US, Orkin study says
Houstonians, be sure to keep a look out for rats as the city has been ranked in the Top 20 Rattiest Cities to live in, according to Orkin, moving up 10 spots from last year.
Houstonians, be sure to keep a look out for rats as the city has been ranked in the Top 20 Rattiest Cities to live in, according to Orkin, moving up 10 spots from last year.
Watch this baby penguin take its first swim at Chicago aquarium
The aquarium's newest arrival weighs a little over 4 pounds.
The aquarium's newest arrival weighs a little over 4 pounds.
Orionid Meteor Shower peaks this weekend: Earth passes through Halley's Comet dust
While Halley's Comet only becomes visible to Earth every 76 years, the planet passes through the comet dust every October.
While Halley's Comet only becomes visible to Earth every 76 years, the planet passes through the comet dust every October.
Journey of a lifetime: 3-year-old Texas girl becomes youngest person to visit all 63 US national parks
Journey Castillo’s parents describe her as active, fearless and outgoing, and say there’s nothing better than seeing her explore the wonders that nature has to offer.
Journey Castillo’s parents describe her as active, fearless and outgoing, and say there’s nothing better than seeing her explore the wonders that nature has to offer.
Ohio zoo employee taken to hospital after bite from rattlesnake
The Cincinnati Fire Department said that law enforcement was called to the local zoo after a woman was reported being bitten by an eastern diamondback rattlesnake.
The Cincinnati Fire Department said that law enforcement was called to the local zoo after a woman was reported being bitten by an eastern diamondback rattlesnake.
These 21 species have been declared extinct, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says
The species join a list of 650 others that are extinct in the U.S.
The species join a list of 650 others that are extinct in the U.S.
Nikon Small World photo contest shows life under the microscope
Have you ever wondered what lighting a matchbox looks like under a microscope? The 2023 Nikon Small World microphotography winners are in.
Have you ever wondered what lighting a matchbox looks like under a microscope? The 2023 Nikon Small World microphotography winners are in.