See it: NASA's Lucy spacecraft sends back first close-up images of asteroid Donaldjohanson
This 150-million-year old space rock may look like a badly-shaped potato but studying it could help scientists understand how our solar system formed.
This 150-million-year old space rock may look like a badly-shaped potato but studying it could help scientists understand how our solar system formed.
Dead gray whale washes up in Alameda
Another dead whale washed up on the shores of the East Bay on Monday morning.
Another dead whale washed up on the shores of the East Bay on Monday morning.
Soyuz capsule returns to Earth, bringing home 2 Russians, 1 American
A Soyuz capsule that carried two Russians and one American from the International Space Station landed Sunday in Kazakhstan, ending their seven-month research assignment.
A Soyuz capsule that carried two Russians and one American from the International Space Station landed Sunday in Kazakhstan, ending their seven-month research assignment.
Watch: Wild turkey causes chaos in Indiana supermarket
An Indiana police officer is now “certified in poultry negotiations" after saving a supermarket from a wild turkey that was chasing customers inside.
An Indiana police officer is now “certified in poultry negotiations" after saving a supermarket from a wild turkey that was chasing customers inside.
Endangered sea turtles show global recovery in new survey
A global study published in Endangered Species Research finds that endangered sea turtles are recovering in more than half the regions they inhabit, though leatherbacks remain at high risk.
A global study published in Endangered Species Research finds that endangered sea turtles are recovering in more than half the regions they inhabit, though leatherbacks remain at high risk.
Scientists find ‘strongest evidence’ yet for life beyond Earth
New molecules discovered on a faraway exoplanet have given scientists the “strongest evidence yet" that life may exist beyond Earth.
New molecules discovered on a faraway exoplanet have given scientists the “strongest evidence yet" that life may exist beyond Earth.
Astronomers find 'Tatooine' planet orbiting two stars
The planet is orbiting two brown dwarf stars about 120 light years away.
The planet is orbiting two brown dwarf stars about 120 light years away.
Colossal squid caught on deep-sea camera for first time, researchers say
An international team captures the first deep-sea footage of a colossal squid — a juvenile near the South Sandwich Islands.
An international team captures the first deep-sea footage of a colossal squid — a juvenile near the South Sandwich Islands.
3D scans of Titanic wreckage reveal new details about fateful ship's final moments
The Titanic was a British passenger liner that sank on its maiden voyage from England to New York City. The large ship struck an iceberg in 1912, and sank within three hours of the collision.
The Titanic was a British passenger liner that sank on its maiden voyage from England to New York City. The large ship struck an iceberg in 1912, and sank within three hours of the collision.
Fossil of prehistoric marine reptile discovered in Argentina field
A landowner in Argentina discovered the fossilized remains of a prehistoric marine reptile, identified as an ichthyosaur, in the province of Neuquén.
A landowner in Argentina discovered the fossilized remains of a prehistoric marine reptile, identified as an ichthyosaur, in the province of Neuquén.
Elephants react to San Diego earthquake, swarm around young
The elephants felt the ground begin to rumble Monday in San Diego, and instinctively went into protective mode.
The elephants felt the ground begin to rumble Monday in San Diego, and instinctively went into protective mode.
Blue Origin launches all-female flight with Katy Perry, 5 others: 'Sisterhood'
Blue Origin launched an all-female space flight, which included Katy Perry, Gayle King and Lauren Sanchez, making history as the first all-female space crew since a solo flight in 1963.
Blue Origin launched an all-female space flight, which included Katy Perry, Gayle King and Lauren Sanchez, making history as the first all-female space crew since a solo flight in 1963.
Whale remains wash up at San Francisco's Crissy Field
The remains of a gray whale spotted at San Francisco's Crissy Field on Friday are those of a whale that was initially spotted dead last week, officials say.
The remains of a gray whale spotted at San Francisco's Crissy Field on Friday are those of a whale that was initially spotted dead last week, officials say.
Fremont residents notified after dead bat tests positive for rabies
The Fremont Police Department is putting residents on alert after a dead bat tested positive for rabies near a home in the Niles neighborhood.
The Fremont Police Department is putting residents on alert after a dead bat tested positive for rabies near a home in the Niles neighborhood.
Rare whale spotted in Emeryville humanely euthanized
A beached whale captured the attention of onlookers in Emeryville on Tuesday.
A beached whale captured the attention of onlookers in Emeryville on Tuesday.
'What the Hell?': Family and pet dog frightened by bald eagle’s visit
The unusual moment was captured on video by one of the homeowners.
The unusual moment was captured on video by one of the homeowners.
Full moon 2025: When April’s ‘Pink Moon’ will hit the sky
Wondering when to catch the next full moon? Here’s when the sky will be offering some prime viewing this month.
Wondering when to catch the next full moon? Here’s when the sky will be offering some prime viewing this month.
Dire wolf brought back from extinction after 13,000 years, scientists claim – what to know
The dire wolf, made famous in the hit HBO series "Game of Thrones," has been genetically-engineered by scientists in the U.S. after going extinct around 13,000 years ago.
The dire wolf, made famous in the hit HBO series "Game of Thrones," has been genetically-engineered by scientists in the U.S. after going extinct around 13,000 years ago.
Dogs prohibited from some Presidio trails during coyote pupping season
The Presidio Trust has closed two popular trails for dog walkers due to coyotes in the area that may act aggressively as they protect their dens during pupping season.
The Presidio Trust has closed two popular trails for dog walkers due to coyotes in the area that may act aggressively as they protect their dens during pupping season.
Watch: Massive 5,000-pound sunfish dwarfs diver off Mexico coast
A dramatic video captured off the coast of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, shows a diver appearing tiny next to a massive ocean sunfish.
A dramatic video captured off the coast of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, shows a diver appearing tiny next to a massive ocean sunfish.