Watch: Australian diver shares surprise encounter with a swimming scallop
An Australian diver’s video of a swimming scallop is making “waves" online, surprising viewers who didn’t know shellfish could move like that.
Is alchemy real? Physicists turn lead into gold using the Large Hadron Collider
cientists at the Large Hadron Collider have achieved the ancient dream of turning lead into gold through high-speed nuclear collisions — but the gold vanishes in less than a microsecond.
Watch: Rare all-white stingaree spotted off Australian coast
Stingaree is a species of stingray.
Baby seal stabbed on Oregon coast; search for suspect underway
The baby seal survived the attack which occurred in March.
'Screaming' trees spread from South to Northeast as cicada brood emerges
Brood XIV is a cohort of periodical cicadas, in which each succeeding generation of the insects emerges every 17 years.
‘Sistine seagull’ steals spotlight during papal conclave — again
A lone seagull perched near the Sistine Chapel chimney became the unexpected star of the papal conclave livestream — reviving a viral tradition as the world waits for news of the next pope.
Member of beloved Grand Teton grizzly bear family hit and killed
A young grizzly bear from one of Wyoming’s most iconic bear families has died after being struck by a vehicle near Grand Teton National Park. Here’s what we know.
Florida woman killed by alligator while canoeing with husband at Lake Kissimmee: FWC
A Florida woman who was bitten and killed by an alligator at Lake Kissimmee State Park on Tuesday was canoeing with her husband when the attack happened, according to the FWC.
What does ‘gain of function’ mean in science? Here’s what to know after Trump’s ban
President Trump signed an executive order banning federal funding for ‘gain of function’ research. Scientists are split on whether these virus experiments are essential or too risky to continue.
Whale euthanized after beaching on Hilton Head Island
Officials say the 20-ton, 31-foot long whale came ashore near the Marriott Grand Ocean Resort on Hilton Head Island on Saturday afternoon.
Deadly Florida bear attack: Man, dog killed after encountering black bear in South Florida, FWC says
A black bear killed a man and a dog in a rural area of South Florida, east of Naples and near the Big Cypress Wildlife Management Area, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
Eta Aquarids meteor shower: When, how to watch
The Eta Aquarids meteor shower, sparked by debris from Halley’s Comet, is currently active and will peak between May 5 and 6. Here's what to know.
Dozens of rattlesnakes emerge in Colorado ‘mega den’ livestream
Look closely – it’s not an I Spy picture. In the latest “slow TV” phenomenon, you can watch dozens of Colorado rattlesnakes up close as they come out of winter ready for spring.
Antarctica gains ice for first time in decades, reversing trend of mass loss, study finds
A new study finds Antarctica gained mass for the first time in decades, reversing previous loss trends and briefly offsetting global sea level rise.
May stargazing guide: A (smaller) Flower Moon and Eta Aquarids meteor shower
May's Flower full Moon is a micromoon because it occurs during apogee, when the Moon is at its farthest point in its orbit of Earth.
Cobra-like snake spotted in Ocean City, Maryland
A snake was caught on camera slithering in the sand on Ocean City Beach.
50-year-old Soviet probe to Venus expected to crash back to Earth soon
A fragment of the failed Soviet Venus probe Cosmos 482 is expected to reenter Earth's atmosphere around May 10, though experts say the exact timing and location remain uncertain.
Watch: Escaped kangaroo causes crash after hopping along Alabama highway
A kangaroo was spotted hopping down a highway outside Auburn, Alabama on Tuesday.
'Odd-looking' deep sea fish washes up on beach, surprising locals: 'Would not expect to run across'
Longnose lancetfish "look like they swam out of prehistoric time," NOAA says.
Watch: Man escapes charging polar bear by jumping on snowmobile
The polar gave chase for a moment before giving up and sitting down.