'Dark oxygen' discovered deep in Pacific Ocean questions origins of life on Earth
Until now, scientists thought oxygen was only made using energy from sunlight. The discovery of “dark oxygen” challenges that theory.
Nebraska fisherman reels in new fish species in state
Longear sunfish had not been documented in Nebraska before.
Divers discover 19th century shipwreck containing historical artifacts in Baltic Sea
A team of Polish divers have uncovered a 19th century shipwreck brimming with historical cargo.
Geomagnetic storm watch: Did you see northern lights auroras this week? Here’s why
A geomagnetic storm watch predicted northern lights visibility as far south as New York this week. Learn what caused this rare celestial event and its potential impacts.
NASA: No return date yet for astronauts aboard ISS
Two NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station were supposed to come back to Earth in mid-June, but ongoing issues with their Boeing Starliner capsule have extended their stay.
Look up! Jupiter, Moon, Mars to form triangle at the end of July
Observers can enjoy the aerial display starting next week, and here’s what you need to know.
Watch: Whale slams into boat off New Hampshire coast, sending men into ocean
Video shows a breaching whale crashing into a boat off New Hampshire, capsizing the vessel and sending two men into the water.
Sharks test positive for cocaine off Brazil's coast
Sharks have tested positive for cocaine off Brazil’s coast, according to a new scientific study.
Full buck moon to light up the sky this weekend: What to know
July’s full buck moon will be visible all weekend long if conditions in your area are conducive to stargazing. Here's what to know.
'Cold front' on Dallas Zoo's Dollar Day brings milder weather, packed crowds and lots of traffic
When the triple-digit forecast comes out for Dollar Days, some ticket buyers stay home. But with Thursday's high in the lower 90s, a whopping 18,000 people turned out. That's 6,000 more than last year.
Rare orange lobster almost cooked up at Red Lobster
The 1-in-30-million orange lobster was caught off the coast of Canada and "accidentally delivered" to a Red Lobster in Pueblo, Colorado.
SpaceX asks FAA to return Falcon 9 rocket to launching after mishap
The Falcon 9 had a near flawless record until last week, when SpaceX suffered a rare failure after launching from California. With 364 successful Falcon 9 launches, SpaceX hasn’t suffered a mission failure since a cargo resupply mission in 2015 exploded after liftoff from Florida.
Watch ‘mega den’ of rattlesnakes on this live Colorado webcam
The webcam showcases a “mega den" with as many as 2,000 rattlesnakes.
Archaeologists unearth 24 skeletons on hotel property dating back to 7th century
Archaeologists have unearthed human remains dating as far back to more than 1,000 years.
Webb Space Telescope reveals pair of glowing intertwined galaxies
Photos of the two galaxies nicknamed Penguin and the Egg were released to celebrate the second science anniversary of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope.
Alligator spotted in Coppell
Officials have spotted an alligator in Coppell. Here's what you should do if you see it.
'Go Bubba!': Massive 375 lb. sea turtle recovers at Brevard Zoo, released back to sea
A huge sea turtle is heading back home, thanks to the Brevard Zoo’s Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center.
Man stopped at customs with 100 live snakes down his pants
A man was caught by customs trying to smuggle more than 100 live snakes in his pants.
Shark Watch: American on Bahamas vacation yanks shark's mouth open and 'arm just flies out'
No one on the boat knew Tiffany Johnson from North Carolina was wrestling with death.
YouTuber's data help researchers shed new light on 2,000-year-old computer
Scientists at the University of Glasgow were able to shed new light on the Antikythera mechanism, a 2,000-year-old computer which is believed to be the most technologically complex objects ever found from the ancient world, and it's all thanks to a YouTuber.