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.
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.
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.
Iceland volcano eruption caught on camera
A volcano erupted on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula, prompting evacuations in the surrounding area.
A volcano erupted on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula, prompting evacuations in the surrounding area.
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.
A routine temperature check at the Norris Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park led geologists to discover a new blue water spring.
Wisconsin bear attack in Barron County, woman injured; DNR investigating
A 69-year-old woman was attacked by a black bear near the town of Comstock in Barron County in Wisconsin on Saturday, July 12, 2025.
A 69-year-old woman was attacked by a black bear near the town of Comstock in Barron County in Wisconsin on Saturday, July 12, 2025.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A black bear got quite the surprise when it activated a sprinkler in a yard in Minnesota. The hilarious moment was caught on video.
Watch: Momma moose searches Alaska fire department for her calves
"That would explain what she needed," the mechanics said when they realized why the moose was on the mission.
"That would explain what she needed," the mechanics said when they realized why the moose was on the mission.
Wisconsin DNR: Invasive Asian longhorned beetle, what to know
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has a heads-up for residents about a "destructive, invasive" insect that may arrive this summer: the Asian longhorned beetle.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has a heads-up for residents about a "destructive, invasive" insect that may arrive this summer: the Asian longhorned beetle.
Trump signs order increasing national park fees for foreign tourists
In a statement, the White House said the move aims to "improve services, access, and affordability for Americans."
In a statement, the White House said the move aims to "improve services, access, and affordability for Americans."
Watch: Angry elephant chases tour group during jungle safari
A wild elephant charged at tourists on a jungle safari in India, forcing vehicles to speed away in a dramatic escape.
A wild elephant charged at tourists on a jungle safari in India, forcing vehicles to speed away in a dramatic escape.
Cudahy police: Lost wallaby reunited with owner Thursday
Cudahy police reunited a wayward wallaby with its owner on Thursday morning, July 3. It was near Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport.
Cudahy police reunited a wayward wallaby with its owner on Thursday morning, July 3. It was near Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport.
Government plans to fight flesh-eating maggot by breeding billions of flies
The U.S. government plans to release billions of sterilized flies over Mexico and southern Texas to fight a flesh-eating pest that threatens livestock and wildlife.
The U.S. government plans to release billions of sterilized flies over Mexico and southern Texas to fight a flesh-eating pest that threatens livestock and wildlife.
Milwaukee County Zoo bonobo birth; 1st born since 2016
A bonobo was born at the Milwaukee County Zoo on May 30. Bonobos are a species of endangered Great Ape native to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa.
A bonobo was born at the Milwaukee County Zoo on May 30. Bonobos are a species of endangered Great Ape native to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa.
Watch: Rare, endangered fox caught on camera in California national park
The Sierra Nevada red fox is an endangered species living solely in the Golden state and with less than 100 individuals living in the wild, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
The Sierra Nevada red fox is an endangered species living solely in the Golden state and with less than 100 individuals living in the wild, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
See our neighboring Andromeda Galaxy in a whole new light
On a clear night, some stars in the Andromeda Galaxy can be seen from Earth.
On a clear night, some stars in the Andromeda Galaxy can be seen from Earth.
Watch: Bear's hilarious attempt to pry open a trash can
The bear tips the can, rotates it, pushes it, and climbs on top of it in a desperate - yet entertaining - attempt to get it open.
The bear tips the can, rotates it, pushes it, and climbs on top of it in a desperate - yet entertaining - attempt to get it open.
Bison boils to death in Yellowstone hot spring
A bison was being photographed wandering around the hot spring’s edge when it reportedly stumbled into the scalding water and couldn’t get out.
A bison was being photographed wandering around the hot spring’s edge when it reportedly stumbled into the scalding water and couldn’t get out.