Defunct Soviet spacecraft comes crashing down to Earth...somewhere
A spacecraft built like a tank that was supposed to study Venus has likely crashed back to Earth Saturday morning, decades after its Soviet-era launch.
East Bay Park officials urge caution on trails as rattlesnake season returns
With spring temperatures on the rise, rattlesnakes are reemerging across the East Bay, prompting the East Bay Regional Park District to issue a warning to park visitors ahead of the weekend.
Watch: Rare all-white stingaree spotted off Australian coast
Stingaree is a species of stingray.
'Screaming' trees spread from South to Northeast as cicada brood emerges
Brood XIV is a cohort of periodical cicadas, in which each succeeding generation of the insects emerges every 17 years.
Member of beloved Grand Teton grizzly bear family hit and killed
A young grizzly bear from one of Wyoming’s most iconic bear families has died after being struck by a vehicle near Grand Teton National Park. Here’s what we know.
Florida woman killed by alligator while canoeing with husband at Lake Kissimmee: FWC
A Florida woman who was bitten and killed by an alligator at Lake Kissimmee State Park on Tuesday was canoeing with her husband when the attack happened, according to the FWC.
What does ‘gain of function’ mean in science? Here’s what to know after Trump’s ban
President Trump signed an executive order banning federal funding for ‘gain of function’ research. Scientists are split on whether these virus experiments are essential or too risky to continue.
Eta Aquarids meteor shower: When, how to watch
The Eta Aquarids meteor shower, sparked by debris from Halley’s Comet, is currently active and will peak between May 5 and 6. Here's what to know.
Dozens of rattlesnakes emerge in Colorado ‘mega den’ livestream
Look closely – it’s not an I Spy picture. In the latest “slow TV” phenomenon, you can watch dozens of Colorado rattlesnakes up close as they come out of winter ready for spring.
Antarctica gains ice for first time in decades, reversing trend of mass loss, study finds
A new study finds Antarctica gained mass for the first time in decades, reversing previous loss trends and briefly offsetting global sea level rise.
Bear breaks into Tahoe ice cream shop, swipes gallons of chocolate chip cookie dough
A four-legged intruder with a sweet tooth broke into a Tahoe café and made off with three gallons of ice cream.
May stargazing guide: A (smaller) Flower Moon and Eta Aquarids meteor shower
May's Flower full Moon is a micromoon because it occurs during apogee, when the Moon is at its farthest point in its orbit of Earth.
50-year-old Soviet probe to Venus expected to crash back to Earth soon
A fragment of the failed Soviet Venus probe Cosmos 482 is expected to reenter Earth's atmosphere around May 10, though experts say the exact timing and location remain uncertain.
'Odd-looking' deep sea fish washes up on beach, surprising locals: 'Would not expect to run across'
Longnose lancetfish "look like they swam out of prehistoric time," NOAA says.
Watch: Man escapes charging polar bear by jumping on snowmobile
The polar gave chase for a moment before giving up and sitting down.
Federally protected gray wolf found dead in national park prompts investigation
A gray wolf has been found dead in a national park, prompting an investigation into the death of this federally protected species.
Watch: Diver captures sweet moment as octopus hugs camera
A diver in Australia captured a heartwarming moment when a Maori octopus hugged her camera near a pier in Rye, Victoria.
Katy Perry shuts down Blue Origin space flight critics
Katy Perry had words for critics as her space-inspired Lifetimes Tour kicked off earlier this week.
NASA’s Curiosity rover spotted from space making tracks on Mars’ surface
The Mars rover has been on the Red Planet for over 12 Earth years.
What is ‘olo’? Scientists say they’ve discovered a new color never seen before
A laser experiment has revealed what researchers call a never-before-seen color, described as an intensely saturated teal. The discovery raises new questions about color perception and the future of vision science.