College football games face challenges from Saturday’s annular solar eclipse
Saturday's annual solar eclipse will occur when thousands of college football fans are gathered to watch their teams on the field.
Evidence of microplastics found in clouds above mountains in Japan, study says
Nine types of microplastics were found in cloud water samples taken from the summits of Mount Fuji and Mount Oyama.
Bear euthanized after charging 2 boys in Colorado, 1 cub survives capture
In a recent incident in Colorado Springs, a bear charged at two boys aged 12 and 13, prompting wildlife officials to respond.
Watch: Bodycam footage shows deputies rescuing elk tangled in tree swing
When the deputies arrived at the scene, they saw the bull elk, or male elk, frantically running back and forth behind the tree where the swing was attached.
Idaho elk hunter shoots, kills charging grizzly bear in 'surprise encounter': officials
Idaho wildlife officials determined hunter killed grizzly bear in self-defense.
Watch: Moose enjoy festive fall dip in Colorado lake amid stunning autumn foliage
In early October near Steamboat Springs, Colorado, a heartwarming scene unfolded as a group of moose was discovered frolicking in a picturesque lake, surrounded by vibrant fall foliage.
Thousands of birds dead in Utah after suspected avian botulism outbreak
Thousands of birds in northern Utah have died due to a recent outbreak of wildlife officials believe is avian botulism.
Solar eclipse forecast: Southwest likely to have best viewing conditions for October 'ring of fire'
Here's a look at the forecast along the entire eclipse path, which stretches from coastal Oregon to the Gulf Coast of Texas.
NASA Apollo 16 mission item hits auction market, expected to go for nearly $750K
The one-of-a-kind shovel was used to scoop up over 200 pounds of moon samples.
Tarantula mating season begins as males are led to their death
Tarantulas typically remain in the burrows throughout most of the year, and only come out at night. But come mating season, adult male tarantulas throw caution to the wind for the sake of finding a female. The annual migration happens just before Halloween, from late September through early October in the Southwest.
Fat Bear Week begins as world celebrates champion of chonk in Alaska
This portliest time of the year is an annual celebration of the Brooks River brown bears and how they utilize their healthy and abundant ecosystem to pack on the pounds before winter hibernation.
‘Ring of fire’ solar eclipse viewer: How to build your own from a cereal box
For those who can't get their hands on a pair of eclipse glasses, there is an alternative to the fancy specs: a DIY projection box.
Pandas could be gone from American zoos by the end of 2024
All giant pandas at zoos in the U.S. are currently on loan from China in separate agreements that are set to expire late next year.
Solar eclipse, Orionid meteor shower make October skygazing forecast a standout
Throughout the month, the Moon will make an excellent partner for several planets appearing bright in the night sky.
NASA Mars rover spies 200-foot-wide dust devil moving across red planet's surface
A new compilation of images from NASA’s Perseverance Mars Rover appears to show a dust devil twister dancing across the surface of the red planet, about 2.5 miles away from the six-wheeled geologist.
How to safely watch a solar eclipse
With solar eclipses happening across the U.S. in 2023 and 2024, it's time to prepare to look at the Sun – with proper eye protection or filters.
18-point doe stuns Missouri bow hunter after he bags possible record-setting deer
The non-sport hunter shot an 18-point antlered doe with a crossbow after waiting for more than three hours in 80-degree weather.