Water frost found on Mars' volcanoes in 'significant first,' scientists say
The water frost on Mars' volcanoes is only about as thick as a human hair, but it’s a lot of water – the equivalent of 60 Olympic-sized swimming pools, researchers found.
The water frost on Mars' volcanoes is only about as thick as a human hair, but it’s a lot of water – the equivalent of 60 Olympic-sized swimming pools, researchers found.
Deer crashes through windshield of Rhode Island bus, injuring 3 passengers
A frightening incident occurred in Warwick, Rhode Island, on Monday when a deer crashed through the windshield of a bus, injuring three passengers.
A frightening incident occurred in Warwick, Rhode Island, on Monday when a deer crashed through the windshield of a bus, injuring three passengers.
Python swallows woman whole in Indonesia
A missing woman was found eaten alive by a massive python after locals cut her body out of the snake in Indonesia.
A missing woman was found eaten alive by a massive python after locals cut her body out of the snake in Indonesia.
Popular Florida beach closes after woman loses part of her arm, teens injured in back-to-back shark attacks
One woman lost the lower left part of her arm and two teenagers were injured following one of the shark attacks.
One woman lost the lower left part of her arm and two teenagers were injured following one of the shark attacks.
Shark attack off Hawaii's Oahu island leaves woman seriously hurt
Also Friday, reported back-to-back shark attacks led authorities to temporarily close beaches to swimmers in Walton County, on the Florida Panhandle.
Also Friday, reported back-to-back shark attacks led authorities to temporarily close beaches to swimmers in Walton County, on the Florida Panhandle.
Watch: Vermont bear rescued after weeks-long ordeal with head stuck in bucket
For about a month, residents of Enosburgh had been regularly encountering a bear with an old metal milk can firmly stuck around its neck, Vermont Fish & Wildlife said.
For about a month, residents of Enosburgh had been regularly encountering a bear with an old metal milk can firmly stuck around its neck, Vermont Fish & Wildlife said.
William Anders: The astronaut who captured the famous 'Earthrise' photo
Retired astronaut William Anders, who passed away in a plane crash on Friday, captured the iconic "Earthrise" photo during the Apollo 8 mission on December 24, 1968, providing a new perspective on Earth's beauty and fragility and becoming a symbol of the environmental movement.
Retired astronaut William Anders, who passed away in a plane crash on Friday, captured the iconic "Earthrise" photo during the Apollo 8 mission on December 24, 1968, providing a new perspective on Earth's beauty and fragility and becoming a symbol of the environmental movement.
Inflammatory bowel disease: 'Major cause of IBD' discovered by researchers
IBD, the umbrella term for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, impacts millions of people worldwide. Researchers say they have found a “major cause" of the disease and treatment using existing drugs.
IBD, the umbrella term for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, impacts millions of people worldwide. Researchers say they have found a “major cause" of the disease and treatment using existing drugs.
Boeing’s Starliner capsule launches on mission full of firsts
Here’s a list of all the “firsts" that Boeing and NASA expect to accomplish now that two astronauts are finally flying aboard the Starliner capsule.
Here’s a list of all the “firsts" that Boeing and NASA expect to accomplish now that two astronauts are finally flying aboard the Starliner capsule.
June skygazing highlights: Strawberry Moon, summertime planet parade
June is the start of meteorological summer, which is a great time to be outside for some stargazing. Here are some celestial events to give you a reason to look up.
June is the start of meteorological summer, which is a great time to be outside for some stargazing. Here are some celestial events to give you a reason to look up.
Bison gores 83-year-old woman in Yellowstone National Park
An 83-year-old woman was gored and seriously injured by a bison in Yellowstone National Park.
An 83-year-old woman was gored and seriously injured by a bison in Yellowstone National Park.
Bear meets sprinkler in northern MN — and it's hilarious: Video
A black bear wandered into a yard in northern Minnesota and encountered a sprinkler — the outcome was adorable and hilarious.
A black bear wandered into a yard in northern Minnesota and encountered a sprinkler — the outcome was adorable and hilarious.
'Planet parade' not quite happening June 3, NASA says. Here’s when instead.
NASA shared a viewing note about the so-called “planet parade” that has been hyped up to grace the sky on June 3.
NASA shared a viewing note about the so-called “planet parade” that has been hyped up to grace the sky on June 3.
Extreme solar storms took tractors in circles while farmers were planting crops
Some farmers had to suspend operations during the most extreme geomagnetic storm in 20 years.
Some farmers had to suspend operations during the most extreme geomagnetic storm in 20 years.
'Planet parade' time: Guide to the 6-planet alignment in June
Skywatchers are in for a treat on June 3, 2024, when a rare alignment of six planets will be visible in the pre-dawn sky.
Skywatchers are in for a treat on June 3, 2024, when a rare alignment of six planets will be visible in the pre-dawn sky.
'Can my pet eat cicadas?' Expert reveals what to do if your dog or cat gets hold of this insect
Ingesting cicadas could cause gastrointestinal upset and allergic reactions in certain pets, a vet tech says.
Ingesting cicadas could cause gastrointestinal upset and allergic reactions in certain pets, a vet tech says.
See it: Catfish 'the size of a 6th grader' tops state record after pulled from Oklahoma reservoir
Flathead catfish are frequently found in Oklahoma waters, and the massive specimen legally caught by Bradly Courtright on the Pine Creek Reservoir was nearly 40 years old.
Flathead catfish are frequently found in Oklahoma waters, and the massive specimen legally caught by Bradly Courtright on the Pine Creek Reservoir was nearly 40 years old.
Northern lights could return to US with another geomagnetic storm
NOAA has issued another geomagnetic storm watch through this weekend.
NOAA has issued another geomagnetic storm watch through this weekend.
Giant pandas returning to DC’s National Zoo
Two new giant pandas are coming to D.C.’s National Zoo from China. The Smithsonian's National Zoo made the announcement Wednesday, a little more than six months after sending its three pandas back to China.
Two new giant pandas are coming to D.C.’s National Zoo from China. The Smithsonian's National Zoo made the announcement Wednesday, a little more than six months after sending its three pandas back to China.
New book teaches kids not to be afraid of cicadas
A cicada invasion is underway in a lot of the Chicago area and the rest is to follow. The bug is loud and quite big. Christen Jeschke's new book, "Cicadas don't bug me" helps children learn that they don't need to be afraid of bugs.
A cicada invasion is underway in a lot of the Chicago area and the rest is to follow. The bug is loud and quite big. Christen Jeschke's new book, "Cicadas don't bug me" helps children learn that they don't need to be afraid of bugs.