Rare manatee sighting in Texas temporarily halts $64 million construction project
According to the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network, sometimes West Indian Manatees migrate from Florida to Texas in the summer. These sightings are still rare.
According to the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network, sometimes West Indian Manatees migrate from Florida to Texas in the summer. These sightings are still rare.
8-year-old boy bitten by shark while snorkeling at Florida beach, deputies say
An 8-year-old boy was bitten by a shark on Monday while snorkeling off Key Largo, Florida, deputies say.
An 8-year-old boy was bitten by a shark on Monday while snorkeling off Key Largo, Florida, deputies say.
See it: Photos show glowing baby planet outside of our solar system
Astronomers have, for the first time, detected a planet growing inside a cleared gap of a protoplanetary disk, confirming long-held theories about how young planets shape their star systems.
Astronomers have, for the first time, detected a planet growing inside a cleared gap of a protoplanetary disk, confirming long-held theories about how young planets shape their star systems.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year sneak peek: See the stunning photos
A dramatic stand-off between a lion and a cobra. A lone elephant wading through a landfill in Sri Lanka. Here's a sneak peek at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year's top photos.
A dramatic stand-off between a lion and a cobra. A lone elephant wading through a landfill in Sri Lanka. Here's a sneak peek at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year's top photos.
Popular beaches closed after warnings of stinging blue dragon sea slugs
Blue dragon sea slugs' venom is very powerful, and touching one, even through gloves, can cause a painful sting.
Blue dragon sea slugs' venom is very powerful, and touching one, even through gloves, can cause a painful sting.
Chicago forests dominated by invasive shrubs that threaten wildlife | ChicagoNOW
Across the Chicago region, nearly 80 percent of our forests are now dominated by invasive shrubs like buckthorn and honeysuckle, but new research and ongoing restoration efforts are offering hope for turning things around. The Morton Arboretum's Lindsay Darling explains more about the efforts.
Across the Chicago region, nearly 80 percent of our forests are now dominated by invasive shrubs like buckthorn and honeysuckle, but new research and ongoing restoration efforts are offering hope for turning things around. The Morton Arboretum's Lindsay Darling explains more about the efforts.
Watch: Video shows rare fish's ability to climb rocks
The tiny fish were seen swimming, or rather "climbing" up rocks, a behavior that hadn't been seen before.
The tiny fish were seen swimming, or rather "climbing" up rocks, a behavior that hadn't been seen before.
Shark takes huge bite out of surfer’s board: 'It bit right behind him’
An Australian surfer narrowly escaped injury after a shark bit his board in half.
An Australian surfer narrowly escaped injury after a shark bit his board in half.
See the clearest photo yet from the surface of Mars
NASA says its Perseverance rover on Mars has transmitted new imagery that forms one of the sharpest panoramas of the Martian surface to date, offering scientists valuable insight into the Red Planet’s terrain.
NASA says its Perseverance rover on Mars has transmitted new imagery that forms one of the sharpest panoramas of the Martian surface to date, offering scientists valuable insight into the Red Planet’s terrain.
Toothpaste made from hair could help repair teeth, scientists say
Researchers at King’s College London say keratin, a protein found in hair, can protect and repair tooth enamel — and may soon be used in toothpaste or gels.
Researchers at King’s College London say keratin, a protein found in hair, can protect and repair tooth enamel — and may soon be used in toothpaste or gels.
Armadillos expand their range into Indiana
Indiana wildlife officials say sightings of armadillos have increased in recent years, raising questions about how the animals? northward migration could impact local ecosystems.
Indiana wildlife officials say sightings of armadillos have increased in recent years, raising questions about how the animals? northward migration could impact local ecosystems.
A rare ‘Black Moon’ set to rise this week: What to know
Stargazers will soon get the chance to experience a rare celestial event known as a Black Moon, set to occur this week.
Stargazers will soon get the chance to experience a rare celestial event known as a Black Moon, set to occur this week.
Black bear crashes vacation, takes a dip in Tennessee hot tub
Caught on camera: A black bear recently turned a Tennessee hot tub into its personal spa.
Caught on camera: A black bear recently turned a Tennessee hot tub into its personal spa.
Bat colony found in Grand Teton lodge, possibly exposing hundreds to rabies
Hundreds of people could potentially have been exposed to rabies during their summer vacation at Grand Teton National Park.
Hundreds of people could potentially have been exposed to rabies during their summer vacation at Grand Teton National Park.
Hiker made fatal mistake when encountering venomous snake, officials say
Emergency responders performed CPR after witnesses said the hiker picked up a rattlesnake.
Emergency responders performed CPR after witnesses said the hiker picked up a rattlesnake.
Air and Water Show rehearsal dazzles in Chicago sky
Friday was rehearsal day for the Chicago Air and Water Show, and for some people, it's the best day to be on the lakefront.
Friday was rehearsal day for the Chicago Air and Water Show, and for some people, it's the best day to be on the lakefront.
Chicago Air and Water Show: The science and engineering behind the stunning stunts
The Chicago Air and Water Show is one of the city?s most exciting summer events, drawing huge crowds to watch amazing stunts in the sky and on the lake. But behind the thrilling performances is a lot of fascinating science and engineering that makes it all possible.
The Chicago Air and Water Show is one of the city?s most exciting summer events, drawing huge crowds to watch amazing stunts in the sky and on the lake. But behind the thrilling performances is a lot of fascinating science and engineering that makes it all possible.
Oldest-ever Great Lakes lake trout recorded in Lake Superior
The best way to measure how old a fish is is by counting the number of rings formed on a chunk of calcium living in its inner ear. This lake trout, named Mary Catherine, had 62 rings.
The best way to measure how old a fish is is by counting the number of rings formed on a chunk of calcium living in its inner ear. This lake trout, named Mary Catherine, had 62 rings.
Bodycam video captures wild swan chase in Chicago suburbs
The capture of several loose swans was recorded on bodycam video this week in Highland Park.
The capture of several loose swans was recorded on bodycam video this week in Highland Park.
Video: Florida alligator devours python in Everglades
An alligator in the Florida Everglades was seen doing its part to combat the invasion of Burmese pythons in the region, chomping on the limp body of one of the massive snakes and swimming off with the meaty catch.
An alligator in the Florida Everglades was seen doing its part to combat the invasion of Burmese pythons in the region, chomping on the limp body of one of the massive snakes and swimming off with the meaty catch.