Defunct Soviet spacecraft comes crashing down to Earth...somewhere
A spacecraft built like a tank that was supposed to study Venus has likely crashed back to Earth Saturday morning, decades after its Soviet-era launch.
A spacecraft built like a tank that was supposed to study Venus has likely crashed back to Earth Saturday morning, decades after its Soviet-era launch.
Watch: Australian diver shares surprise encounter with a swimming scallop
An Australian diver’s video of a swimming scallop is making “waves" online, surprising viewers who didn’t know shellfish could move like that.
An Australian diver’s video of a swimming scallop is making “waves" online, surprising viewers who didn’t know shellfish could move like that.
Is alchemy real? Physicists turn lead into gold using the Large Hadron Collider
cientists at the Large Hadron Collider have achieved the ancient dream of turning lead into gold through high-speed nuclear collisions — but the gold vanishes in less than a microsecond.
cientists at the Large Hadron Collider have achieved the ancient dream of turning lead into gold through high-speed nuclear collisions — but the gold vanishes in less than a microsecond.
What causes nearly every alligator attack on humans? Study says it's our fault
The researchers analyzed alligator attacks dating as far back as 1734 to reach conclusion.
The researchers analyzed alligator attacks dating as far back as 1734 to reach conclusion.
Watch: Rare all-white stingaree spotted off Australian coast
Stingaree is a species of stingray.
Stingaree is a species of stingray.
'Screaming' trees spread from South to Northeast as cicada brood emerges
Brood XIV is a cohort of periodical cicadas, in which each succeeding generation of the insects emerges every 17 years.
Brood XIV is a cohort of periodical cicadas, in which each succeeding generation of the insects emerges every 17 years.
Member of beloved Grand Teton grizzly bear family hit and killed
A young grizzly bear from one of Wyoming’s most iconic bear families has died after being struck by a vehicle near Grand Teton National Park. Here’s what we know.
A young grizzly bear from one of Wyoming’s most iconic bear families has died after being struck by a vehicle near Grand Teton National Park. Here’s what we know.
Florida woman killed by alligator while canoeing with husband at Lake Kissimmee: FWC
A Florida woman who was bitten and killed by an alligator at Lake Kissimmee State Park on Tuesday was canoeing with her husband when the attack happened, according to the FWC.
A Florida woman who was bitten and killed by an alligator at Lake Kissimmee State Park on Tuesday was canoeing with her husband when the attack happened, according to the FWC.
What does ‘gain of function’ mean in science? Here’s what to know after Trump’s ban
President Trump signed an executive order banning federal funding for ‘gain of function’ research. Scientists are split on whether these virus experiments are essential or too risky to continue.
President Trump signed an executive order banning federal funding for ‘gain of function’ research. Scientists are split on whether these virus experiments are essential or too risky to continue.
Whale euthanized after beaching on Hilton Head Island
Officials say the 20-ton, 31-foot long whale came ashore near the Marriott Grand Ocean Resort on Hilton Head Island on Saturday afternoon.
Officials say the 20-ton, 31-foot long whale came ashore near the Marriott Grand Ocean Resort on Hilton Head Island on Saturday afternoon.
Deadly Florida bear attack: Man, dog killed after encountering black bear in South Florida, FWC says
A black bear killed a man and a dog in a rural area of South Florida, east of Naples and near the Big Cypress Wildlife Management Area, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
A black bear killed a man and a dog in a rural area of South Florida, east of Naples and near the Big Cypress Wildlife Management Area, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
Eta Aquarids meteor shower: When, how to watch
The Eta Aquarids meteor shower, sparked by debris from Halley’s Comet, is currently active and will peak between May 5 and 6. Here's what to know.
The Eta Aquarids meteor shower, sparked by debris from Halley’s Comet, is currently active and will peak between May 5 and 6. Here's what to know.
Dozens of rattlesnakes emerge in Colorado ‘mega den’ livestream
Look closely – it’s not an I Spy picture. In the latest “slow TV” phenomenon, you can watch dozens of Colorado rattlesnakes up close as they come out of winter ready for spring.
Look closely – it’s not an I Spy picture. In the latest “slow TV” phenomenon, you can watch dozens of Colorado rattlesnakes up close as they come out of winter ready for spring.
SpaceX site approved as new city of Starbase, TX
Starbase, Texas, the home of Elon Musk's SpaceX, will officially become a city in the Lone Star State.
Starbase, Texas, the home of Elon Musk's SpaceX, will officially become a city in the Lone Star State.
Antarctica gains ice for first time in decades, reversing trend of mass loss, study finds
A new study finds Antarctica gained mass for the first time in decades, reversing previous loss trends and briefly offsetting global sea level rise.
A new study finds Antarctica gained mass for the first time in decades, reversing previous loss trends and briefly offsetting global sea level rise.
SpaceX launches more Starlink satellites into orbit
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket launched another batch of Starlink V2 Mini satellites into low Earth orbit on Thursday in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket launched another batch of Starlink V2 Mini satellites into low Earth orbit on Thursday in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
'Godfather of AI' issues 'dire' warning about future of humanity
The Nobel Prize winner admits that there should be more regulations for artificial intelligence and that it may pose a threat to the future of humanity.
The Nobel Prize winner admits that there should be more regulations for artificial intelligence and that it may pose a threat to the future of humanity.
May stargazing guide: A (smaller) Flower Moon and Eta Aquarids meteor shower
May's Flower full Moon is a micromoon because it occurs during apogee, when the Moon is at its farthest point in its orbit of Earth.
May's Flower full Moon is a micromoon because it occurs during apogee, when the Moon is at its farthest point in its orbit of Earth.
David Attenborough, turning 99, addresses nearing ‘end of his life’
The broadcaster and writer addressed his life and future during a new documentary.
The broadcaster and writer addressed his life and future during a new documentary.
Cobra-like snake spotted in Ocean City, Maryland
A snake was caught on camera slithering in the sand on Ocean City Beach.
A snake was caught on camera slithering in the sand on Ocean City Beach.