Seals and Guadalupe fur seals are getting entangled in fishing gear and plastic
Young seals are most often found entangled around the head and body leading to slow starvation.
Young seals are most often found entangled around the head and body leading to slow starvation.
Chronic fatigue syndrome may linger after COVID-19 recovery, medical experts say
Medical experts believe some recovered COVID-19 patients are experiencing chronic fatigue syndrome, a condition which can keep a person bedridden and unable to work for months.
Medical experts believe some recovered COVID-19 patients are experiencing chronic fatigue syndrome, a condition which can keep a person bedridden and unable to work for months.
14 dead, 123 injured when Air India flight skids off runway, splits in 2 while landing in southern India
Indian news reports say Air India Express flight skids off runway while landing in heavy rain; some people injured.
Indian news reports say Air India Express flight skids off runway while landing in heavy rain; some people injured.
Perseids, the best meteor shower of the year, will peak next week — here’s how to watch
The most dazzling meteor shower of the year will peak from Aug. 11 until Aug. 13.
The most dazzling meteor shower of the year will peak from Aug. 11 until Aug. 13.
4 bears hit by vehicles, 2 killed, in Yosemite National Park
The surviving bears were believed to be seriously injured after being hit by vehicles going faster than the 25 mile-an-hour speed limit, the Fresno Bee reported Saturday.
The surviving bears were believed to be seriously injured after being hit by vehicles going faster than the 25 mile-an-hour speed limit, the Fresno Bee reported Saturday.
Yosemite visitors asked to slow down after two bears killed
Yosemite is open during the pandemic, but only to those who make reservations.
Yosemite is open during the pandemic, but only to those who make reservations.
Study projects plastic waste in oceans will triple by 2040 — but there's something we can do
A report created by Pew Charitable Trust and SystemIQ outlines a potential plan that, if implemented immediately, could eliminate plastic waste in oceans.
A report created by Pew Charitable Trust and SystemIQ outlines a potential plan that, if implemented immediately, could eliminate plastic waste in oceans.
Midair collision kills Alaska state legislator, 6 others
Gov. Mike Dunleavy ordered U.S. and state flags to be lowered to half-staff and to remain in that position of honor for Knopp until sunset Monday.
Gov. Mike Dunleavy ordered U.S. and state flags to be lowered to half-staff and to remain in that position of honor for Knopp until sunset Monday.
Smarter-than-average bear wheels garbage can back up man's driveway before tipping it over to enjoy contents
One would believe these bears are getting smarter after video captured one wheeling a man’s garbage can back up his driveway before knocking it over to enjoy what’s inside.
One would believe these bears are getting smarter after video captured one wheeling a man’s garbage can back up his driveway before knocking it over to enjoy what’s inside.
US astronauts pack up for rare splashdown in SpaceX capsule
SpaceX and NASA plan to bring Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken back Sunday afternoon in the company's Dragon capsule, aiming for the Gulf of Mexico just off the Florida Panhandle.
SpaceX and NASA plan to bring Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken back Sunday afternoon in the company's Dragon capsule, aiming for the Gulf of Mexico just off the Florida Panhandle.
Washington state dams will not be removed to save salmon
The decision thwarts the desires of environmental groups that fought for two decades to breach the structures.
The decision thwarts the desires of environmental groups that fought for two decades to breach the structures.
Various dams throughout Washington State
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'On our way to Mars': NASA rover will look for signs of life
The biggest, most sophisticated Mars rover ever built is on its way to the red planet.
The biggest, most sophisticated Mars rover ever built is on its way to the red planet.
Researchers say they’re 1 step closer to delaying aging process, possibly extending human lifespan
Researchers at UC San Diego have identified an aging circuit that could allow for genetically engineered prolonged life.
Researchers at UC San Diego have identified an aging circuit that could allow for genetically engineered prolonged life.
NASA's next Mars rover is brawniest and brainiest one yet
Set to rocket away this week from Florida, The spacecraft named Perseverance is NASA's brawniest and brainiest Martian rover yet.
Set to rocket away this week from Florida, The spacecraft named Perseverance is NASA's brawniest and brainiest Martian rover yet.
Double meteor showers to light up the night sky this week in the wake of comet NEOWISE
A pair of meteor showers are set to peak on the night of Tuesday, July 28. The Southern delta Aquariids and the alpha Capricornids should both be visible.
A pair of meteor showers are set to peak on the night of Tuesday, July 28. The Southern delta Aquariids and the alpha Capricornids should both be visible.
Mountain lion spotted near College of San Mateo
The sighting was reported around 5:40 a.m. by officers on routine patrol in the area of the college at 1700 W. Hillsdale Blvd.
The sighting was reported around 5:40 a.m. by officers on routine patrol in the area of the college at 1700 W. Hillsdale Blvd.
Wildfires rage in Arctic, sea ice melts amid Siberian heatwave
Officials said the Arctic is heating more than twice as fast as the global average.
Officials said the Arctic is heating more than twice as fast as the global average.
China launches ambitious attempt to land rover on Mars
China has launched its most ambitious Mars mission yet in an attempt to join the United States in successfully landing a spacecraft on the red planet.
China has launched its most ambitious Mars mission yet in an attempt to join the United States in successfully landing a spacecraft on the red planet.
Dazzling comet will make closest approach to Earth July 23 — here’s how to watch
In March, the comet was faint, but this month, the comet is relatively easy to observe with binoculars or a telescope. This comet continues to brighten, and is becoming visible to the naked eye.
In March, the comet was faint, but this month, the comet is relatively easy to observe with binoculars or a telescope. This comet continues to brighten, and is becoming visible to the naked eye.