Massive comet zooming through solar system could be alien technology, Harvard astrophysicist says
New data shows 3I/ATLAS is three to five orders of magnitude more massive than previous objects.
Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary legal battle; permit to expand challenged
A Washington County wildlife sanctuary is mixed up in a legal battle, one challenging its permit to expand.
NASA has 36 projects you can help with right now
NASA is inviting the public to take part in 36 “citizen science” projects that let volunteers contribute to real scientific discoveries.
Colorado Springs firefighters rescue deer stuck in fence
Firefighters in Colorado Springs rescued a deer that became stuck in an iron rod fence.
Bears steal groceries from family's pick-up: 'That's our food!'
The bears took a bag of food off one of the pickup trucks seen in the video and scurried off.
Watch: Sharks, humpback whales seen swimming off Long Island coast
The whales and sharks were spotted swimming off the coast of Montauk in New York.
Yellowstone National Park trail shut down after first bear attack in 4 years
Grizzly bears and black bears coexist in Yellowstone, according to the National Park Service, and it's unclear which one was involved in the attack.
Life on Mars: What we know after NASA's announcement
NASA scientists say a rock sample collected by the Perseverance rover in Jezero Crater may contain the strongest signs yet of ancient microbial life on Mars, though more analysis is needed before drawing firm conclusions.
Study reveals pre-CTE damage in brains of even young contact-sport athletes
An NIH-funded study of athletes under 51 found repeated head impacts can cause early neuron loss and brain inflammation years before CTE is detectable.
Tourists rescued after orcas attack 2 sailboats off Portuguese coast
First responders were able to locate and rescue the tourists and there were no injuries in the incident.
Florida woman fights off gator dragging leashed puppy into creek while on walk
A dog and its owner are recovering after an alligator dragged them into a creek in Pasco County.
Wisconsin deaths linked to wildfire smoke, new study says
New research links 2023 Canadian wildfires to thousands of deaths. With smoke back in 2025, Wisconsin faces renewed health and air quality concerns.
Elk, deer; hunters urged to know difference, Wisconsin DNR says
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is reminding hunters to know their target and understand the difference between elk and white-tailed deer this hunting season.
Rocks found by NASA's Mars rover offer strongest hints yet of past life
Rocks found on Mars may provide the strongest evidence yet of past life on the Red Planet, but more testing is needed to back up those findings.
Hikers on psychedelic mushrooms rescued after getting lost in NY mountains
A hiking trip took a “trippy" turn that ended with a group having to be rescued from a popular mountain destination in New York State last month.
Arkansas man, 72, mauled by 70-pound bear
The man suffered extensive injuries to his face and upper body before being airlifted to a hospital.
Man dies in shark attack at Sydney beach
A man in his 50s was killed by a large shark while surfing at a beach near Sydney, Australia on Saturday.
Blood Moon Alert: September’s corn moon eclipse overseas
A total lunar eclipse of the full Corn Moon will occur on Sept 7, turning the Moon red in skies over Europe, Africa, Asia & Australia. Full timeline, visibility regions, and how to watch from the U.S.
Rare manatee sighting in Texas temporarily halts $64 million construction project
According to the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network, sometimes West Indian Manatees migrate from Florida to Texas in the summer. These sightings are still rare.
September skygazing guide: Saturn shines bright, Corn Moon and Autumnal equinox
Early risers have the chance to see six planets at once.