Brake dust is harder on your lungs than diesel exhaust, study suggests
In a recent study, researchers found that tiny brake dust particles are potentially more toxic than diesel exhaust which could affect your health.
In a recent study, researchers found that tiny brake dust particles are potentially more toxic than diesel exhaust which could affect your health.
Odds of Asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth go up again
Updates on Asteroid 2024 YR4 have been slower during the full Moon, but experts say the precision of the object’s orbit is getting better. In March, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope will focus on the potential threat to Earth providing the best estimate of its size.
Updates on Asteroid 2024 YR4 have been slower during the full Moon, but experts say the precision of the object’s orbit is getting better. In March, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope will focus on the potential threat to Earth providing the best estimate of its size.
Venomous snake found inside box of bananas at New Hampshire grocery store
An ornate, dangerous snake was discovered in box of bananas at a New Hampshire grocery store.
An ornate, dangerous snake was discovered in box of bananas at a New Hampshire grocery store.
Seal spotted on Connecticut streets raises more questions than answers
The seal was found wandering on a local street and was safely recovered and taken to receive medical treatment.
The seal was found wandering on a local street and was safely recovered and taken to receive medical treatment.
Rare oarfish swims on Mexican Beach: ‘No one’s going to believe this’
Footage recorded of the rare fish shows the intricacies of its iridescent, ribbon-looking body and long, wispy red fins.
Footage recorded of the rare fish shows the intricacies of its iridescent, ribbon-looking body and long, wispy red fins.
Caribbean tourist attacked while trying to 'engage' with shark for photo, officials say
The government of the Turks and Caicos Islands said the incident occurred last Friday in the waters near Blue Hills, Providenciales.
The government of the Turks and Caicos Islands said the incident occurred last Friday in the waters near Blue Hills, Providenciales.
"Woody and sweet": It turns out ancient mummies smell good
Researchers used chemical tests and human sniffers to determine the odor of the ancient mummies.
Researchers used chemical tests and human sniffers to determine the odor of the ancient mummies.
Watch: Kayaker gets swallowed by whale – briefly
A kayaker thought he was dead after being briefly swallowed by a humpback whale. His father caught the biblical moment on camera.
A kayaker thought he was dead after being briefly swallowed by a humpback whale. His father caught the biblical moment on camera.
‘F--- this!’ Terrified kayaker stalked by great white shark
A kayaker captured the terrifying minutes that he was stalked by a great white shark. “F—, how do I get him to leave me alone? Please leave me alone, bro."
A kayaker captured the terrifying minutes that he was stalked by a great white shark. “F—, how do I get him to leave me alone? Please leave me alone, bro."
NASA astronauts Suni Williams, Butch Wilmore get new homecoming date from space
NASA astronauts, Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, who launched aboard the troubled Starliner capsule to the International Space Station months ago, have a new homecoming date – if there are no more delays.
NASA astronauts, Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, who launched aboard the troubled Starliner capsule to the International Space Station months ago, have a new homecoming date – if there are no more delays.
Asteroid 2024 YR4 is unlikely to hit Earth, but here’s what would happen if it did
Objects around 150 feet wide have hit Earth before. If Asteroid 2024 YR4 hit the planet it would be a regional impact event, not impacting the whole planet. People, even a hundred miles away, might not even feel it.
Objects around 150 feet wide have hit Earth before. If Asteroid 2024 YR4 hit the planet it would be a regional impact event, not impacting the whole planet. People, even a hundred miles away, might not even feel it.
SpaceX Falcon 9 launches 20+ satellites to orbit
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket on Monday night launched of 23 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket on Monday night launched of 23 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
Future of NASA’s mega moon rocket appears in doubt following Boeing announcement
Elon Musk, founder and CEO of SpaceX, has advocated for a Mars-first strategy and has previously called planned missions to the Moon a “distraction."
Elon Musk, founder and CEO of SpaceX, has advocated for a Mars-first strategy and has previously called planned missions to the Moon a “distraction."
Watch: Deep-sea anglerfish’s rare swim in shallow waters
The scary-looking fish is usually to be found more than a mile below the surface, where little to no light penetrates.
The scary-looking fish is usually to be found more than a mile below the surface, where little to no light penetrates.
Here's when to see the February 2025 full moon
February’s full moon peaks this week, illuminating the skies during the shortest month of the year. Here's what to know if you hope to see it.
February’s full moon peaks this week, illuminating the skies during the shortest month of the year. Here's what to know if you hope to see it.
Endangered gorilla dies at San Francisco Zoo at age 43
A critically endangered Western lowland gorilla, named "Oscar Jonesy," died on Thursday afternoon following a medical procedure at 43 years old, according to the San Francisco Zoo.
A critically endangered Western lowland gorilla, named "Oscar Jonesy," died on Thursday afternoon following a medical procedure at 43 years old, according to the San Francisco Zoo.
See how much more daylight we'll add in February
Many cities in the U.S. could see more than an hour of extra daylight by the end of the month. Here’s where.
Many cities in the U.S. could see more than an hour of extra daylight by the end of the month. Here’s where.
Largest shark ever tagged by research group spotted off Florida coast
Researchers are tracking what may be the largest male white shark ever tagged by OCEARCH, with recent signals coming from off Florida's east coast near Jacksonville.
Researchers are tracking what may be the largest male white shark ever tagged by OCEARCH, with recent signals coming from off Florida's east coast near Jacksonville.
Chances increase of an asteroid impacting Earth in 2032 – but there is no need for panic
NASA and the European Space Agency estimate the asteroid is more than 130 feet wide.
NASA and the European Space Agency estimate the asteroid is more than 130 feet wide.
Telescopes spot monster radio jet streaming from ancient quasar
Telescopes around the world have spotted a monster radio jet streaming from a quasar dating back to the first 1 billion years of the universe.
Telescopes around the world have spotted a monster radio jet streaming from a quasar dating back to the first 1 billion years of the universe.