Albino buck photographed in snow-covered backyard in Wisconsin
A rare albino buck was spotted strolling through a snow-covered backyard in Wisconsin.
A rare albino buck was spotted strolling through a snow-covered backyard in Wisconsin.
Satellite will help measure ocean levels from space
A joint U.S. and European satellite will be launched this weekend in order to answer vital questions about the climate. NASA research scientist Dr. Karen St. Germain talks about it.
A joint U.S. and European satellite will be launched this weekend in order to answer vital questions about the climate. NASA research scientist Dr. Karen St. Germain talks about it.
Dachshund rescues family's small dog from mountain lion attack in Colorado
Winston the dachshund saw a mountain lion grab his best friend Mijo, a 15-year-old chiweenie. But instead of running away in fear, Winston courageously chased the large cat and barked until it dropped the tiny pup.
Winston the dachshund saw a mountain lion grab his best friend Mijo, a 15-year-old chiweenie. But instead of running away in fear, Winston courageously chased the large cat and barked until it dropped the tiny pup.
Drone footage shows flamingo flock gathering in Kazakhstan lake
A flock of flamingos was spotted on Lake Karakol near Aktau, Kazakhstan, on November 14, moving in harmony during their migration south.
A flock of flamingos was spotted on Lake Karakol near Aktau, Kazakhstan, on November 14, moving in harmony during their migration south.
Pickup truck-sized asteroid came less than 250 miles from hitting Earth
An asteroid roughly the size of a Ford F-150 flew less than 250 miles away from Earth last week, setting a record for the closest-known asteroid to fly past the planet without hitting it, NASA announced.
An asteroid roughly the size of a Ford F-150 flew less than 250 miles away from Earth last week, setting a record for the closest-known asteroid to fly past the planet without hitting it, NASA announced.
Iota makes landfall; Nicaragua struck by 2nd hurricane in 2 weeks
Hurricane Iota has roared ashore as a dangerous Category 4 storm along almost exactly the same stretch of Nicaragua’s Caribbean coast that was devastated by an equally powerful Hurricane Eta 13 days earlier.
Hurricane Iota has roared ashore as a dangerous Category 4 storm along almost exactly the same stretch of Nicaragua’s Caribbean coast that was devastated by an equally powerful Hurricane Eta 13 days earlier.
SpaceX capsule with 4 astronauts docks with space station
SpaceX’s newly launched capsule with four astronauts arrived Monday at the International Space Station, their new home until spring.
SpaceX’s newly launched capsule with four astronauts arrived Monday at the International Space Station, their new home until spring.
Jupiter, Saturn and Mars will be visible from Earth for the rest of November
According to EarthSky.org, Jupiter, Saturn and Mars will be visible from Earth for the remainder of November.
According to EarthSky.org, Jupiter, Saturn and Mars will be visible from Earth for the remainder of November.
With ‘Resilience’ launch, astronauts hope to set positive tone for country
For just the second time since the retirement of the space shuttle, a crew of astronauts is on its way to the International Space Station after blasting off from American soil – a feat that they hope will inspire a country still facing a challenging pandemic and social unrest.
For just the second time since the retirement of the space shuttle, a crew of astronauts is on its way to the International Space Station after blasting off from American soil – a feat that they hope will inspire a country still facing a challenging pandemic and social unrest.
SpaceX launch sends four astronauts to International Space Station
SpaceX launched four astronauts on the SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket and Dragon capsule on Sunday night. They will arrive at the International Space Station on Monday.
SpaceX launched four astronauts on the SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket and Dragon capsule on Sunday night. They will arrive at the International Space Station on Monday.
Famous 'Arecibo Observatory' telescope on the brink of collapse
The Arecibo Observatory radio telescope has been used to track asteroids heading towards earth. Now the famous telescope - featured in the movies "Contact" and "GoldenEye" - is heading for collapse. The gigantic cables that hold it up are slowly unraveling.
The Arecibo Observatory radio telescope has been used to track asteroids heading towards earth. Now the famous telescope - featured in the movies "Contact" and "GoldenEye" - is heading for collapse. The gigantic cables that hold it up are slowly unraveling.
Mesmerizing video shows 1st sighting of rare 'bigfin' squid in Australian waters
Mesmerizing video of a rarely seen bigfin squid was recently released by scientists in Australia.
Mesmerizing video of a rarely seen bigfin squid was recently released by scientists in Australia.
More than 500 Asian giant hornets found in Washington nest; threat not over
When scientists in Washington state destroyed the first nest of so-called murder hornets found in the U.S., they discovered about 500 live specimens in various stages of development, officials said Tuesday.
When scientists in Washington state destroyed the first nest of so-called murder hornets found in the U.S., they discovered about 500 live specimens in various stages of development, officials said Tuesday.
'Only in 2020': Hunter shoots 3-foot alligator in Minnesota
A Zimmerman sportsman harvested his first buck with a shotgun during the firearm hunting opener this weekend, but he is more likey to remember the day as when he shot his first alligator.
A Zimmerman sportsman harvested his first buck with a shotgun during the firearm hunting opener this weekend, but he is more likey to remember the day as when he shot his first alligator.
Veterans, Gold Star families to get lifetime passes to US national parks
Veterans and Gold Star families will be given free lifetime access to national parks in the United States, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced.
Veterans and Gold Star families will be given free lifetime access to national parks in the United States, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced.
Scientists discover hell-like planet with oceans of lava, perpetual sunlight and rock rain
Scientists discovered a planet with oceans of lava and raining rocks.
Scientists discovered a planet with oceans of lava and raining rocks.
Four astronauts getting ready to launch SpaceX Dragon on Nov. 14
Among the four astronauts scheduled to head to the space station next weekend is Navy Cmdr. Victor Glover, 44. He is the pilot and the lone space rookie; he's from the Los Angeles area and will be the first African American astronaut to move into the space station for a long stay.
Among the four astronauts scheduled to head to the space station next weekend is Navy Cmdr. Victor Glover, 44. He is the pilot and the lone space rookie; he's from the Los Angeles area and will be the first African American astronaut to move into the space station for a long stay.
Creepy, snake-sized invasive worm spotted in Virginia, and it’s ‘essentially immortal’
A foot-long invasive species slithered by a suburban Virginia resident last week, leaving pest-control experts scratching their heads before they found help identifying it.
A foot-long invasive species slithered by a suburban Virginia resident last week, leaving pest-control experts scratching their heads before they found help identifying it.
Blue Moon: Photographer captures stunning Halloween time-lapse
Philpott captured time-lapse imagery on Oct. 31 which showed the full moon rising in the sky.
Philpott captured time-lapse imagery on Oct. 31 which showed the full moon rising in the sky.
Large gator blocks road in Myakka River State Park
This massive gator decided to relax right in the middle of the road at Myakka River State Park, keeping drivers and bicyclists from getting by.
This massive gator decided to relax right in the middle of the road at Myakka River State Park, keeping drivers and bicyclists from getting by.