How to watch a new supernova explode on Thursday
SN 2023ixf is a Type II supernova, an explosion that occurs after a massive star runs out of nuclear fuel and collapses.
Yellowstone National Park officials say man disturbed baby bison, resulting in its death
The incident occurred on the evening of May 20 in the park's northeastern corner in Wyoming.
New study reveals what, exactly, in human body odor attracts mosquitoes
What draws mosquitoes to certain people over others? A recent study aimed to investigate this question and found that mosquitoes “consistently, night after night," chose the same human scent.
Florida spearfisherman survives bull shark attack: ‘He wanted me’
A 20-year-old spearfisherman detailed his encounter with a bull shark in the Florida Keys last week as he recovers in a hospital from bite wounds to his leg.
Video shows curious bear cub wheeling trash bin down driveway
“It was getting ready to take out the trash," the homeowner joked.
Missouri man credits cow with helping him accomplish decade-long fishing goal
John Goad has been trying to catch a record sunfish for nearly 10 years. He's now thanking a cow that may have helped him accomplish his goal.
Axiom Space crew successfully launches into space on SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket
The Axiom Space crew successfully launched into space Sunday evening as they head for the International Space Station for the Ax-2 mission.
Kansas cop saves baby opossum seeking shelter from rain
The Leavenworth County Attorney’s Office said they witnessed a good deed Monday morning during a downpour and had to capture it on camera.
Bezos' Blue Origin wins NASA contract to build lunar landers for moonwalkers
It will be used to transport astronauts to the lunar surface as early as 2029, following a pair of crew landings by Elon Musk's SpaceX.
The first-ever recorded kiss in history may date back earlier than we thought
Researchers suggest that the first recorded instance of romantic kissing took place some 4,500 years ago, and in a different region than previously thought.
Tiger shark attacks kayaker off Hawaii coast: ‘Mistook me for the seal’
The video, recorded on May 12, captures the moment the shark charged at the kayaker, only for him to kick the shark away in a quick act of self-defense.
Mount St. Helens erupted 43 years ago Thursday: Here's how it unfolded
While the most devastating acts from the eruption of Mt. St. Helens occurred on May 18, 1980, scientists began getting an inkling something was up a little more than two months before the eruption. The USGS released a day-by-day rundown reliving those anxiety-ridden weeks.
Watch: Platypuses return to Australian national park after being locally extinct for 50 years
So far, five females have been reintroduced to Sydney’s Royal national Park and another four males will follow in the coming weeks.
Researchers begin human trials for oral drug to protect against dirty bomb exposure
Technically known as radiological dispersion devices, dirty bombs are relatively primitive, imprecise weapons. They are much easier and cheaper to build than a nuclear device and also far less dangerous.
Spot the white shark! Many can't in this photo taken off Cape Cod
A research team captured this photo from drone footage last field season near Cape Cod. Can you spot the white shark?
Stunning photo of Earth captured by Europe’s new weather satellite
It's the first of a new generation of satellites set to revolutionize weather forecasting in Europe.
NASA photos may show evidence of ancient wild river on Mars
The images were taken by NASA’s Perseverance rover, which has been exploring the Jezero Crater for two years.
Man reels in monster, record-breaking catch in Oklahoma
An Oklahoma man reeled in a massive, 118-pound bighead carp last week, breaking the state record while also helping to eradicate an invasive species.