How to watch Mercury transit the sun in rare event on Monday
Astronomers and sky watchers will be ready for a rare celestial event taking place Monday, November 11th. That's when Mercury, our innermost planet, passes directly between Earth and the sun.
Astronomers and sky watchers will be ready for a rare celestial event taking place Monday, November 11th. That's when Mercury, our innermost planet, passes directly between Earth and the sun.
Neural images show no difference in math skills between genders, researchers say
A research team at Carnegie Mellon University found new evidence that there exists no difference in brain function or math ability between genders.
A research team at Carnegie Mellon University found new evidence that there exists no difference in brain function or math ability between genders.
Buffalo Wild Wings chemical reaction leaves one employee dead, nearly a dozen hospitalized
One restaurant employee died and at least 10 other people, including patrons, were hospitalized on Thursday following a chemical reaction at a Buffalo Wild Wings in Massachusetts, authorities said.
One restaurant employee died and at least 10 other people, including patrons, were hospitalized on Thursday following a chemical reaction at a Buffalo Wild Wings in Massachusetts, authorities said.
Wild turkeys roam retirement community in New Jersey
As he makes his way to his shed each day, John Magsamen is typically not by himself. He said he has counted about 35 wild turkeys hanging out in his backyard.
As he makes his way to his shed each day, John Magsamen is typically not by himself. He said he has counted about 35 wild turkeys hanging out in his backyard.
1 employee dead after incident involving chemical mixture at Buffalo Wild Wings
Massachusetts police say one person has died and eight others have been hospitalized following a chemical incident at a Buffalo Wild Wings.
Massachusetts police say one person has died and eight others have been hospitalized following a chemical incident at a Buffalo Wild Wings.
Pilot dies when single-engine plane crashes into home in Upland
A pilot was killed in a single-engine plane crash Thursday after it collided into a home in the Upland area, the San Bernardino County Fire Department confirmed.
A pilot was killed in a single-engine plane crash Thursday after it collided into a home in the Upland area, the San Bernardino County Fire Department confirmed.
Police arrest woman who climbed into Bronx Zoo lion habitat
A woman who reportedly climbed over a safety barrier at the Bronx Zoo lion exhibit has been arrested.
A woman who reportedly climbed over a safety barrier at the Bronx Zoo lion exhibit has been arrested.
Orangutan granted 'personhood' settles into new central Florida home
A 33-year-old orangutan granted legal personhood by a judge in Argentina is settling into her new surroundings at the Center for Great Apes in central Florida.
A 33-year-old orangutan granted legal personhood by a judge in Argentina is settling into her new surroundings at the Center for Great Apes in central Florida.
New strain of HIV detected for the first time in 19 years
A team of scientists discovered a new strain of HIV for the first time in 19 years and published the findings Wednesday.
A team of scientists discovered a new strain of HIV for the first time in 19 years and published the findings Wednesday.
Monkeys jump from trees into Florida river near kayaker
A man kayaking on a Florida river captured wild video of monkeys jumping from the trees into the water around him.
A man kayaking on a Florida river captured wild video of monkeys jumping from the trees into the water around him.
Massive 2,000-foot asteroid to whiz past Earth later this month
An asteroid slightly smaller than the largest structure in the U.S. is slated to harmlessly zoom past Earth later this month.
An asteroid slightly smaller than the largest structure in the U.S. is slated to harmlessly zoom past Earth later this month.
Video: Sheriff's deputy comes to aid of huge bear named "T-Shirt"
Sheriff's officials help bear that gets stuck in a dumpster.
Sheriff's officials help bear that gets stuck in a dumpster.
Man indicted for murder of scientist killed in front of young daughters at Malibu Creek State Park
A grand jury indictment was unsealed Tuesday against a man accused of killing a research scientist from Irvine, who was shot while camping with his two young daughters in Malibu Creek State Park last year.
A grand jury indictment was unsealed Tuesday against a man accused of killing a research scientist from Irvine, who was shot while camping with his two young daughters in Malibu Creek State Park last year.
NASA’s Mars Curiosity rover captures the lonely landscape of the red planet in eerie new photos
As NASA’s Mars Curiosity rover continues to venture along the vast landscape of the red planet, a series of unsettling photographs was recently sent back to Earth, capturing a truly eerie and lonely landscape.
As NASA’s Mars Curiosity rover continues to venture along the vast landscape of the red planet, a series of unsettling photographs was recently sent back to Earth, capturing a truly eerie and lonely landscape.
China approves seaweed-based Alzheimer’s drug that could treat early forms of the disease
A seaweed-based drug that could treat early forms of Alzheimer’s disease was approved by Chinese authorities.
A seaweed-based drug that could treat early forms of Alzheimer’s disease was approved by Chinese authorities.
Pilot killed in small aircraft crash in northwest Georgia
The pilot of a small plane is dead after a crash landing in a Polk County field.
The pilot of a small plane is dead after a crash landing in a Polk County field.
Boeing's new space capsule launches mile into air on test flight
During Monday's test, Boeing counted down to zero, then the Starliner's launch abort engines fired. The capsule soared nearly a mile, then parachuted back into the New Mexico desert. The entire flight lasted one-and-a-half minutes.
During Monday's test, Boeing counted down to zero, then the Starliner's launch abort engines fired. The capsule soared nearly a mile, then parachuted back into the New Mexico desert. The entire flight lasted one-and-a-half minutes.
Recreational crab season opens, officials issue warning about neurotoxin
The California Department of Public Health advises people catching crab recreationally not to consume the viscera (internal organs or guts) of crab caught in two coastal areas due to the presence of domoic acid, a potent neurotoxin.
The California Department of Public Health advises people catching crab recreationally not to consume the viscera (internal organs or guts) of crab caught in two coastal areas due to the presence of domoic acid, a potent neurotoxin.
Union says it will try to organize Delta flight attendants
A major union will try again to win the right to represent flight attendants at mostly non-union Delta Air Lines.
A major union will try again to win the right to represent flight attendants at mostly non-union Delta Air Lines.
‘The rut is on.’ Georgia sheriff warns drivers about deer
Walton County Sheriff Joe Chapman is issuing a warning to Georgia drivers that it is once again deer season on the roadways.
Walton County Sheriff Joe Chapman is issuing a warning to Georgia drivers that it is once again deer season on the roadways.