'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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."
Insurance doesn't cover mudslide into Marin County family's home
A Marin County family had to move out of their home after the recent storm sent water and mud into their house. With more rain on the way, it's not a bad idea for homeowners to closely go over their insurance policy with their agent.
A Marin County family had to move out of their home after the recent storm sent water and mud into their house. With more rain on the way, it's not a bad idea for homeowners to closely go over their insurance policy with their agent.
Watch: Deep-sea anglerfish’s rare swim in shallow waters
The scary-looking fish is usually to be found more than a mile below the surface, where little to no light penetrates.
The scary-looking fish is usually to be found more than a mile below the surface, where little to no light penetrates.
Here's when to see the February 2025 full moon
February’s full moon peaks this week, illuminating the skies during the shortest month of the year. Here's what to know if you hope to see it.
February’s full moon peaks this week, illuminating the skies during the shortest month of the year. Here's what to know if you hope to see it.
Clean up in Sonoma County continues, more storms coming
In Sonoma County, it was a cleanup day and a preparation day for another storm that could hit next week. Once again, the earth in the slide areas is trying to dry out after getting slammed again on Thursday.
In Sonoma County, it was a cleanup day and a preparation day for another storm that could hit next week. Once again, the earth in the slide areas is trying to dry out after getting slammed again on Thursday.
Largest shark ever tagged by research group spotted off Florida coast
Researchers are tracking what may be the largest male white shark ever tagged by OCEARCH, with recent signals coming from off Florida's east coast near Jacksonville.
Researchers are tracking what may be the largest male white shark ever tagged by OCEARCH, with recent signals coming from off Florida's east coast near Jacksonville.
Coyote rescued from water retention pond in Monterey County
A coyote was in too deep, so to speak, when it got stuck in a water retention pond in Monterey County and had to be rescued.
A coyote was in too deep, so to speak, when it got stuck in a water retention pond in Monterey County and had to be rescued.
Chances increase of an asteroid impacting Earth in 2032 – but there is no need for panic
NASA and the European Space Agency estimate the asteroid is more than 130 feet wide.
NASA and the European Space Agency estimate the asteroid is more than 130 feet wide.
Telescopes spot monster radio jet streaming from ancient quasar
Telescopes around the world have spotted a monster radio jet streaming from a quasar dating back to the first 1 billion years of the universe.
Telescopes around the world have spotted a monster radio jet streaming from a quasar dating back to the first 1 billion years of the universe.