Astronomers surprised by atmosphere around tiny world in the outer solar system
A tiny world that orbits way beyond Neptune surprised astronomers with a thin atmosphere that they did not expect to find. Now, scientists are trying to determine how it formed.
A tiny world that orbits way beyond Neptune surprised astronomers with a thin atmosphere that they did not expect to find. Now, scientists are trying to determine how it formed.
Officer retrieves crocodile believed to have eaten missing man
A South African officer was hoisted from a helicopter as he retrieved a crocodile suspected of having eaten a missing man.
A South African officer was hoisted from a helicopter as he retrieved a crocodile suspected of having eaten a missing man.
Swatting hoaxes trigger zoo evacuations nationwide
A wave of hoax “swatting” calls reporting bomb threats and active shooters has forced evacuations and temporary closures at multiple zoos across the country.
A wave of hoax “swatting” calls reporting bomb threats and active shooters has forced evacuations and temporary closures at multiple zoos across the country.
Watch: ‘Monster’ bull shark attacks Florida fisherman's kayak
A peaceful day kayaking in Florida turned into a close encounter with a massive bull shark. The shocking moment was caught on camera.
A peaceful day kayaking in Florida turned into a close encounter with a massive bull shark. The shocking moment was caught on camera.
J. Craig Venter, pioneer of human genome sequencing, dies at 79
J. Craig Venter, a pioneering scientist who helped produce the first draft of the human genome, has died at 79.
J. Craig Venter, a pioneering scientist who helped produce the first draft of the human genome, has died at 79.
Full 'flower moon' to shine Friday night: What to know
Stargazers will be treated to the first of two May full moons Friday night with the rise of the full “flower moon."
Stargazers will be treated to the first of two May full moons Friday night with the rise of the full “flower moon."
Offspring of Pablo Escobar's 'cocaine hippos' slated to die may get second chance in India
The Colombian government previously approved a plan that would allow the culling of approximately half of the estimated 170 hippopotami roaming freely through the South American nation.
The Colombian government previously approved a plan that would allow the culling of approximately half of the estimated 170 hippopotami roaming freely through the South American nation.
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.
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.
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.
The Trump administration is being criticized over reports that the White House has dismissed multiple, and possibly all, members of the National Science Board.
California officials warn of increase in tiny black flies known for painful bites
Black flies, also known as "buffalo gnats", are known for biting around the eyes and necklines of humans and domestic animals.
Black flies, also known as "buffalo gnats", are known for biting around the eyes and necklines of humans and domestic animals.
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.
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.
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.
A 63-year-old Maine lobsterman was found dead after his boat was discovered running unattended overnight, sparking a search in coastal waters.
Invasive jumping worms are spreading in the US, and they can't be eradicated
An invasive “crazy worm" is spreading, and it can wreak havoc on your garden.
An invasive “crazy worm" is spreading, and it can wreak havoc on your garden.
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.
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
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.
Police in Redwood City are warning residents and anyone in the area that aggressive coyotes are roaming Redwood Shores.
Lyrid meteor shower peaks soon: When to look up
Stargazers, get ready to watch one of the world’s oldest known meteor showers.
Stargazers, get ready to watch one of the world’s oldest known meteor showers.
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.
Stargazers could be in for a celestial treat Friday night and early Saturday: the northern lights may be visible in nearly 20 states.