NASA discovers most distant black hole with potentially more lurking in deep space
A Texas-led research team says this black hole is at the center of a galaxy created a mere 570 million years after the Big Bang.
A Texas-led research team says this black hole is at the center of a galaxy created a mere 570 million years after the Big Bang.
Solar storm forecasted for Thursday could bring Northern Lights to 17 states
This solar storm is part of an 11-year solar cycle that’s making the Northern Lights visible in places farther to the south. Here's where auroral activity is forecast.
This solar storm is part of an 11-year solar cycle that’s making the Northern Lights visible in places farther to the south. Here's where auroral activity is forecast.
Dolphin and her baby rescued after being trapped in pond for 2 years
Video shows a group of rescuers gently capture the dolphins and bring them safely back to the open waters where they belong.
Video shows a group of rescuers gently capture the dolphins and bring them safely back to the open waters where they belong.
Minnesota deputies save fighting eagles stuck together in lake
Two scrappy eagles are free to resume their apparent long-running dispute after quick-thinking deputies helped separate the brawling pair that had become entangled with each other in a Minnesota lake.
Two scrappy eagles are free to resume their apparent long-running dispute after quick-thinking deputies helped separate the brawling pair that had become entangled with each other in a Minnesota lake.
Video shows large shark swimming eerily close to people at Florida beach: 'That sucker came close!'
Swimmers at Navarre Beach in Florida got quite a surprise over the Fouth of July weekend when a large shark was swimming in the ocean alongside them. Video shows people quickly getting out of the water.
Swimmers at Navarre Beach in Florida got quite a surprise over the Fouth of July weekend when a large shark was swimming in the ocean alongside them. Video shows people quickly getting out of the water.
Top 10 national parks to visit this summer and the weather you can expect
The national parks offer a diversity of natural beauty, wonders and weather, as showcased in this list of our 10 favorite national parks.
The national parks offer a diversity of natural beauty, wonders and weather, as showcased in this list of our 10 favorite national parks.
South Carolina woman dies after alligator attack near golf course
Authorities say a South Carolina woman died Tuesday after she was attacked by an alligator while walking her dog near a golf course.
Authorities say a South Carolina woman died Tuesday after she was attacked by an alligator while walking her dog near a golf course.
Look up at the night sky for these July celestial events
Four planets will shine brightly for optimal skygazing opportunities, and the Full Buck supermoon comes early on July 3.
Four planets will shine brightly for optimal skygazing opportunities, and the Full Buck supermoon comes early on July 3.
Buck Moon: First Supermoon of 2023 puts on own celestial show for 4th of July
The July full moon is known by its Native American name -- the Buck Moon -- because deer antlers are in full growth during the summer.
The July full moon is known by its Native American name -- the Buck Moon -- because deer antlers are in full growth during the summer.
Ohio researchers develop new breed of honeybees to fight parasites
Central State University's breeding program aims to create worker bees with smaller mandibles known as 'Ohio Mite Biters.'
Central State University's breeding program aims to create worker bees with smaller mandibles known as 'Ohio Mite Biters.'
Florida man's hilarious reaction to poolside iguana sneaking up on him goes viral
A Florida man's high-pitched squeal to an unexpected visitor swimming in a pool with him has become a viral sensation on TikTok, capturing the attention of millions who thoroughly enjoyed his candid reaction.
A Florida man's high-pitched squeal to an unexpected visitor swimming in a pool with him has become a viral sensation on TikTok, capturing the attention of millions who thoroughly enjoyed his candid reaction.
Rabid bobcat attacks 3 Connecticut camp counselors
One of the kids' camp counselors was sleeping in a hammock at the time of the attack, which ended when several adults reportedly killed the rabid animal.
One of the kids' camp counselors was sleeping in a hammock at the time of the attack, which ended when several adults reportedly killed the rabid animal.
Maine woman, 64, punches bear in nose after it chased her dog
The woman was bitten when she stepped in between her dog and the black bear, which had been chasing her pet – and punched the bear in the nose.
The woman was bitten when she stepped in between her dog and the black bear, which had been chasing her pet – and punched the bear in the nose.
Rare lizard found only in major US oil patch proposed as endangered species
The dunes sagebrush lizard has quite the natural habitat. It's found only in parts of one of the world's most lucrative oil and natural gas basins.
The dunes sagebrush lizard has quite the natural habitat. It's found only in parts of one of the world's most lucrative oil and natural gas basins.
World UFO Day: New investigations show growing acceptance in science, government
Have aliens been confirmed yet? Well, no – but the expert work to identify hundreds of UFOs has accelerated in the last year more than ever. Here’s a look at where some investigations stand this World UFO Day.
Have aliens been confirmed yet? Well, no – but the expert work to identify hundreds of UFOs has accelerated in the last year more than ever. Here’s a look at where some investigations stand this World UFO Day.
Ticks use static electricity to latch on to you from afar, researchers find
Ticks can't jump or fly onto their hosts, but static electricity gives them a boost, researchers have found.
Ticks can't jump or fly onto their hosts, but static electricity gives them a boost, researchers have found.
SpaceX launches ESA Euclid Telescope
The European Space Agency's Euclid mission is designed to explore the composition and evolution of the dark Universe, it was launched from Cape Canaveral by the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on July 1, 2023.
The European Space Agency's Euclid mission is designed to explore the composition and evolution of the dark Universe, it was launched from Cape Canaveral by the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on July 1, 2023.
What is the dark universe? A European space telescope just launched to find out
Scientists hope this telescope will give insight into the dark energy and dark matter that make up most of the universe and keep it expanding.
Scientists hope this telescope will give insight into the dark energy and dark matter that make up most of the universe and keep it expanding.
Marvel at never-before-seen octopus nursery found off coast of Costa Rica
An international team of scientists recently explored previously unseen seamounts off of Costa Rica. What they found on their expedition was a new active octopus nursery and witnessed babies hatching.
An international team of scientists recently explored previously unseen seamounts off of Costa Rica. What they found on their expedition was a new active octopus nursery and witnessed babies hatching.
Video: playful orcas spotted off California coast
A group of orcas were seen playing near the surface for hours off the coast of California, according to a whale-watching group.
A group of orcas were seen playing near the surface for hours off the coast of California, according to a whale-watching group.