See some of the 5,000 new species found in planned mining zone of the deep Pacific
The Clarion-Clipperton Zone is a vast 2.3 million square-mile region located between Hawaii, Kiribati and Mexico in the central and eastern Pacific. It is regulated by the International Seabed Authority.
The Clarion-Clipperton Zone is a vast 2.3 million square-mile region located between Hawaii, Kiribati and Mexico in the central and eastern Pacific. It is regulated by the International Seabed Authority.
Solar telescope provides spectacular sun photos in unprecedented detail
The National Solar Observatory said the sunspots seen in the images are dark and cooler regions on the sun’s surface, known as the photosphere.
The National Solar Observatory said the sunspots seen in the images are dark and cooler regions on the sun’s surface, known as the photosphere.
Jupiter's forecast: Swirling storms as big as Earth that last for years
People get antsy when a big storm washes out for a few days. Imagine a storm lasting for years and large enough to cover the entire planet.
People get antsy when a big storm washes out for a few days. Imagine a storm lasting for years and large enough to cover the entire planet.
See the giant sunspot estimated to be about 4 times larger than Earth
Sunspots are caused by magnetic fields that twist in a chaotic manner and often create solar flares and coronal mass ejections.
Sunspots are caused by magnetic fields that twist in a chaotic manner and often create solar flares and coronal mass ejections.
Scientists baffled over apparent coordinated attack by killer whales on boats
Spain’s Maritime Rescue service said that killer whales repeatedly ran into the Mustique, a 20-meter (65-foot) vessel sailing under a U.K. flag, late on Wednesday, rendering its rudder inoperative and cracking its hull. Spanish rescuers needed to pump out seawater before towing her to safety.
Spain’s Maritime Rescue service said that killer whales repeatedly ran into the Mustique, a 20-meter (65-foot) vessel sailing under a U.K. flag, late on Wednesday, rendering its rudder inoperative and cracking its hull. Spanish rescuers needed to pump out seawater before towing her to safety.
Cambodian reptile farm owner killed by crocodiles after falling into enclosure
There were about 40 crocodiles living in the enclosure during the tragic attack.
There were about 40 crocodiles living in the enclosure during the tragic attack.
Watch: Lion stuns family on safari, comes within feet of them at campsite
Incredible video shows the lion wandering through the campsite before approaching the family.
Incredible video shows the lion wandering through the campsite before approaching the family.
Shark bites leg off American tourist in Turks and Caicos: report
An American tourist has lost her leg after being bitten by a shark while vacationing in Turks and Caicos, police say.
An American tourist has lost her leg after being bitten by a shark while vacationing in Turks and Caicos, police say.
Virgin Galactic completes final test flight before launching paying customers to space
The flight came nearly two years after Richard Branson beat fellow billionaire and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to space.
The flight came nearly two years after Richard Branson beat fellow billionaire and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to space.
Mountain lion tracked by biologists gives birth to 3 healthy kittens in wilderness outside Los Angeles
A mountain lion studied by biologists in wilderness areas near Los Angeles has given birth to three healthy kittens.
A mountain lion studied by biologists in wilderness areas near Los Angeles has given birth to three healthy kittens.
Racine County bat rabies case confirmed, officials advise
Racine County Public Health advised the public that a bat tested positive for rabies in a rural area of the county.
Racine County Public Health advised the public that a bat tested positive for rabies in a rural area of the county.
How to watch a new supernova explode on Thursday
SN 2023ixf is a Type II supernova, an explosion that occurs after a massive star runs out of nuclear fuel and collapses.
SN 2023ixf is a Type II supernova, an explosion that occurs after a massive star runs out of nuclear fuel and collapses.
Milwaukee County Zoo zebra dies; came in contact with wire fencing
The Milwaukee County Zoo announced on Thursday, May 25 the passing of a male zebra, Stuart.
The Milwaukee County Zoo announced on Thursday, May 25 the passing of a male zebra, Stuart.
Yellowstone National Park officials say man disturbed baby bison, resulting in its death
The incident occurred on the evening of May 20 in the park's northeastern corner in Wyoming.
The incident occurred on the evening of May 20 in the park's northeastern corner in Wyoming.
New study reveals what, exactly, in human body odor attracts mosquitoes
What draws mosquitoes to certain people over others? A recent study aimed to investigate this question and found that mosquitoes “consistently, night after night," chose the same human scent.
What draws mosquitoes to certain people over others? A recent study aimed to investigate this question and found that mosquitoes “consistently, night after night," chose the same human scent.
Watch: Orangutan at Kentucky zoo asks to see 3-month-old baby: 'Cutest thing ever'
Collective "awws" ensued when the orangutan took a closer look, then kissed the glass.
Collective "awws" ensued when the orangutan took a closer look, then kissed the glass.
Wisconsin DNR: Elk herds estimated at around 500 animals in state
Wisconsin DNR officials estimate the number of elk in the state will grow to more than 500 animals by July.
Wisconsin DNR officials estimate the number of elk in the state will grow to more than 500 animals by July.
Video shows curious bear cub wheeling trash bin down driveway
“It was getting ready to take out the trash," the homeowner joked.
“It was getting ready to take out the trash," the homeowner joked.
Missouri man credits cow with helping him accomplish decade-long fishing goal
John Goad has been trying to catch a record sunfish for nearly 10 years. He's now thanking a cow that may have helped him accomplish his goal.
John Goad has been trying to catch a record sunfish for nearly 10 years. He's now thanking a cow that may have helped him accomplish his goal.
Axiom Space crew successfully launches into space on SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket
The Axiom Space crew successfully launched into space Sunday evening as they head for the International Space Station for the Ax-2 mission.
The Axiom Space crew successfully launched into space Sunday evening as they head for the International Space Station for the Ax-2 mission.