California Academy of Science cuts jobs, cites multi-million dollar deficit

53 employees – constituting about 9.3 % of the staff – would be let go as the academy struggles with a cash deficit of $7.3 million from 2025, and a projected deficit of more than $8 million in the current year.

Massive sea lion named 'Chonkers' is social media sensation at Pier 39

Rare Steller sea lion nicknamed "Chonkers" has become a social media sensation after taking up residence at Pier 39 for over a month.

Trump dismisses some, if not all, of National Science Board, multiple reports say

The Trump administration is being criticized over reports that the White House has dismissed multiple, and possibly all, members of the National Science Board.

Sloth World: Warehouse lacked proper permits for animals; 'stop work' order issued by county

The warehouse on International Drive where 31 sloths intended for Sloth World Orlando reportedly died was not permitted to have animals or wildlife of any kind, FOX 35 has learned.

NOAA finally identifies ‘golden orb’; here’s what it is

The mystery of the "golden orb," an unidentified object that captured widespread public interest when it was collected during a NOAA expedition, has finally been solved.

Maine lobsterman found dead after boat discovered adrift overnight

A 63-year-old Maine lobsterman was found dead after his boat was discovered running unattended overnight, sparking a search in coastal waters.

NASA unveils panoramic Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope

NASA unveiled the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, designed to capture unprecedented panoramic images of the universe.

Look up tonight as the Lyrid meteor shower peaks - How to see the celestial show

Stargazers, get ready to watch one of the world’s oldest known meteor showers as the Lyrid meteor shower peaks Tuesday night. How to see the celestial show

Aggressive coyotes roaming area Redwood City police say

Police in Redwood City are warning residents and anyone in the area that aggressive coyotes are roaming Redwood Shores. 

Northern lights may be visible in nearly 20 states tonight: See where

Stargazers could be in for a celestial treat Friday night and early Saturday: the northern lights may be visible in nearly 20 states.

Tahoe bears: Videos show touching, rarely seen moments of bear families as they emerge from hibernation

A Lake Tahoe bear advocacy group is offering some rarely seen, close-up and intimate images of mother bears and their cubs as they emerge from their dens after months of hibernation.  

Artemis astronauts give first public remarks after moon flyby mission: Here's what they said

The crew of Artemis II received a rousing ‘welcome home’ as they offered their first comments since returning to Earth after the longest trip any human has ever made.