UC Berkeley's famous falcons are missing, researchers fear bird flu
UC Berkeley’s famous falcon couple has been missing. Researchers fear the highly infectious bird flu may be to blame.
Earth is in the clear: Asteroid 2024 YR4 impact chances drop to nearly zero
Earthlings can keep their plans seven years from now after scientists have officially declared Asteroid 2024 YR4 is not a threat to our planet.
Rare 7-planet parade happens this week. Here's how you can see it
The best time to see the planets will be shortly after sunset on Friday.
Chinook salmon returns to NorCal river after 80 years
Chinook salmon swim in a northern California river for the first time in more than 80 years.
Stunning video shows inside of shark's mouth as it chews on diver's camera
Divers off the Bahamas were treated to an up-close view of the inside of a shark’s mouth when the shark swallowed a camera, providing stunning video.
Astronomers discover largest superstructure in cosmos
A team of international astronomers has discovered something that could reshape our understanding of outer space.
Stanford scientists work to create a high-definition movie of the cosmos
Scientists at Stanford are working on a new under-construction observatory in Chile which, when complete, will be used to create what is being called "the greatest movie of the universe ever made."
Elon Musk responds after former space station commander calls him a “liar"
A high-flying war of words is underway after SpaceX CEO Elon Musk claimed two NASA astronauts had been stranded in space for political reasons.
'Firefall' is back at Yosemite and here's how you can see it this year
This lava-like visual is only seen when the conditions are perfect, and the sunset aligns with the waterfall just right.
Why chances of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth just dropped by half
Asteroid 2024 YR4 continues to keep us on our toes as astronomers work to determine its potential threat to our planet. The latest update is good news because, according to NASA, the chances of a 2032 Earth impact have dropped.
See the rare ‘doomsday’ fish that washed up in Mexico
A rare oarfish, often called the "doomsday fish," was spotted in Mexico—just days after another deep-sea creature, a deep-sea anglerfish, made a rare appearance in daylight.
Odds of Asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth go up again
Updates on Asteroid 2024 YR4 have been slower during the full Moon, but experts say the precision of the object’s orbit is getting better. In March, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope will focus on the potential threat to Earth providing the best estimate of its size.
Venomous snake found inside box of bananas at New Hampshire grocery store
An ornate, dangerous snake was discovered in box of bananas at a New Hampshire grocery store.
Seal spotted on Connecticut streets raises more questions than answers
The seal was found wandering on a local street and was safely recovered and taken to receive medical treatment.
Rare oarfish swims on Mexican Beach: ‘No one’s going to believe this’
Footage recorded of the rare fish shows the intricacies of its iridescent, ribbon-looking body and long, wispy red fins.
UC Berkeley botanical gardens declare 'Newtapalooza'
While some might say no newts is good newts, the folks at UC Berkeley's Botanical Garden disagree, even going so far as to declare a Newtapalooza at the garden in February.
Caribbean tourist attacked while trying to 'engage' with shark for photo, officials say
The government of the Turks and Caicos Islands said the incident occurred last Friday in the waters near Blue Hills, Providenciales.
"Woody and sweet": It turns out ancient mummies smell good
Researchers used chemical tests and human sniffers to determine the odor of the ancient mummies.
Watch: Kayaker gets swallowed by whale – briefly
A kayaker thought he was dead after being briefly swallowed by a humpback whale. His father caught the biblical moment on camera.
‘F--- this!’ Terrified kayaker stalked by great white shark
A kayaker captured the terrifying minutes that he was stalked by a great white shark. “F—, how do I get him to leave me alone? Please leave me alone, bro."