‘Thousands of whales disappeared,’ likely starved to death amid strong heatwave: study
Researchers found a decline of nearly 7,000 whales between 2012 and 2021, which coincided with a massive marine heatwave sometimes referred to as “the blob."
Researchers found a decline of nearly 7,000 whales between 2012 and 2021, which coincided with a massive marine heatwave sometimes referred to as “the blob."
Scientists, isolated in Antarctic lab for months, began to develop their own accent
Scientists say if humans end up colonizing the moon or Mars, a new accent will surely develop over generations there as well.
Scientists say if humans end up colonizing the moon or Mars, a new accent will surely develop over generations there as well.
Wisconsin deer hunting licenses, out-of-state fee increase signed
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signed a bill Thursday that raises the cost for bow and crossbow deer hunting licenses for out-of-state residents.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signed a bill Thursday that raises the cost for bow and crossbow deer hunting licenses for out-of-state residents.
Lunar lander sends final images from the moon before being put to sleep
The company plans to put the lander to “sleep” later Wednesday, then see if it can be awakened in three weeks, once lunar night ends.
The company plans to put the lander to “sleep” later Wednesday, then see if it can be awakened in three weeks, once lunar night ends.
Wolves and Wisconsin: Separating fact from fiction
This is a deep dive into the common misconceptions surrounding wolves in Wisconsin, but hopefully opens up a greater dialogue to their future in the state.
This is a deep dive into the common misconceptions surrounding wolves in Wisconsin, but hopefully opens up a greater dialogue to their future in the state.
One of world’s smallest fish makes sound as loud as gunshot, scientists find
The fish, known as Danionella cerebrum, is smaller than a grape and is transparent
The fish, known as Danionella cerebrum, is smaller than a grape and is transparent
Odysseus moon lander: More pictures sent back with only hours left until it dies
The toppled moon lander, Odysseus, managed to send back more images Tuesday. The lander is expected to die by early Wednesday.
The toppled moon lander, Odysseus, managed to send back more images Tuesday. The lander is expected to die by early Wednesday.
Florida alligator chases couple on golf cart in terrifying video: 'Oh my God'
A video of an alligator chasing two people riding in a golf cart is likely the most Florida thing you'll see today!
A video of an alligator chasing two people riding in a golf cart is likely the most Florida thing you'll see today!
Delta adds second flight for viewing total solar eclipse on April 8
The company is adding a second flight for the path of totality, which will depart from Dallas-Fort Worth and arrive in Detroit at the same time as the other already-sold-out flight.
The company is adding a second flight for the path of totality, which will depart from Dallas-Fort Worth and arrive in Detroit at the same time as the other already-sold-out flight.
Watch: Bear trio gets evicted from building in California's Lake Tahoe
A family of three bears had bear-ly moved into a building in California’s Lake Tahoe when they got the boot.
A family of three bears had bear-ly moved into a building in California’s Lake Tahoe when they got the boot.
Joro spiders known for giant webs poised to invade more US cities, study warns
Joro spiders have been found in new research to be even more "urban tolerant" than previously believed, setting these creatures up to invade even more U.S. cities.
Joro spiders have been found in new research to be even more "urban tolerant" than previously believed, setting these creatures up to invade even more U.S. cities.
Balloon over US was likely hobbyist, officials says
The small balloon discovered flying over the U.S. Friday was likely a hobbyist balloon, officials said.
The small balloon discovered flying over the U.S. Friday was likely a hobbyist balloon, officials said.
Flaco, NYC's famous escapee owl, dies after colliding with building
Flaco, the Eurasian eagle-owl who escaped from Central Park Zoo and became an NYC icon, has died after colliding with an Upper West Side building.
Flaco, the Eurasian eagle-owl who escaped from Central Park Zoo and became an NYC icon, has died after colliding with an Upper West Side building.
Scientists announce discovery of 240-million-year-old 'Chinese dragon'
Scientists say the reptile had almost a snake-like appearance.
Scientists say the reptile had almost a snake-like appearance.
Biggest snake species in the world discovered while filming with Will Smith in the Amazon
National Geographic explorer Bryan Fry revealed details about the largest identified snake, a green anaconda variant.
National Geographic explorer Bryan Fry revealed details about the largest identified snake, a green anaconda variant.
Researchers discover 100 new alien-like species off the coast of Chile
Scientists identified species including deep-sea corals, glass sponges, sea urchins, amphipods, squat lobsters, and others.
Scientists identified species including deep-sea corals, glass sponges, sea urchins, amphipods, squat lobsters, and others.
Odysseus moon lander makes historic landing, transmits signal back
The first U.S. commercial moon lander, Odysseus – also known by its nickname “Odie" – has made the first U.S. moon landing in more than 50 years.
The first U.S. commercial moon lander, Odysseus – also known by its nickname “Odie" – has made the first U.S. moon landing in more than 50 years.
Wisconsin hunting, fishing licenses; Assembly OKs out-of-state fee hike
The Wisconsin Assembly approved a bill that would raise a variety of hunting, fishing and trapping license fees for out-of-state residents.
The Wisconsin Assembly approved a bill that would raise a variety of hunting, fishing and trapping license fees for out-of-state residents.
Study finds microplastics linked to thousands of premature births
Using data from over 5,000 mothers, researchers determined that longterm exposure to such chemicals resulted in increased risk of premature births.
Using data from over 5,000 mothers, researchers determined that longterm exposure to such chemicals resulted in increased risk of premature births.
School bus-sized satellite fell to Earth somewhere over North Pacific Ocean
The European Space Agency's ERS-2 satellite captured data on Earth's land, oceans and polar caps, including monitoring natural disasters.
The European Space Agency's ERS-2 satellite captured data on Earth's land, oceans and polar caps, including monitoring natural disasters.