Potential asteroid impact on Moon in 2032 could trigger massive meteor shower on Earth
If Asteroid 2024 YR4 crashes into the Moon in 2032, it would be the largest impact in about 5,000 years, according to a new analysis.
If Asteroid 2024 YR4 crashes into the Moon in 2032, it would be the largest impact in about 5,000 years, according to a new analysis.
PhD student's beach walk leads to stunning discovery of elusive sea creature
The Janthina species are known for their vibrant color and unique floating ability. They are typically found in tropical seas.
The Janthina species are known for their vibrant color and unique floating ability. They are typically found in tropical seas.
July’s dueling meteor showers peak this week and could outshine August’s Perseids
Skygazers will be treated to dueling meteor showers converging as the Alpha Capricornids and the Southern Delta Aquarrids both reach peak activity.
Skygazers will be treated to dueling meteor showers converging as the Alpha Capricornids and the Southern Delta Aquarrids both reach peak activity.
Florida alligator takes woman's shoe after she provoked him: 'Serves her right'
A Florida alligator got some not-so-subtle revenge against a woman who threw her shoes at it – by taking one of them with him into the water. Watch the video in the player above.
A Florida alligator got some not-so-subtle revenge against a woman who threw her shoes at it – by taking one of them with him into the water. Watch the video in the player above.
See it: Dolphin calf reunited with mother after being freed from fishing net
The dolphin calf was first spotted entangled in the fishing net earlier this summer. And after several weeks, the young dolphin was finally freed from the line and reunited with its mother.
The dolphin calf was first spotted entangled in the fishing net earlier this summer. And after several weeks, the young dolphin was finally freed from the line and reunited with its mother.
Wisconsin bear attack: Bear still at large as DNR ends trapping efforts
Wisconsin officials are calling off their two-week effort to trap a bear that attacked a 69-year-old woman in Barron County.
Wisconsin officials are calling off their two-week effort to trap a bear that attacked a 69-year-old woman in Barron County.
Hunting TV host Matt Jennings sentenced for illegal deer kills in Kansas
Matt Jennings, host of a hunting TV show, sentenced to five years probation and banned from hunting/fishing in Kansas for illegally killing two deer.
Matt Jennings, host of a hunting TV show, sentenced to five years probation and banned from hunting/fishing in Kansas for illegally killing two deer.
Watch two meteor showers at once: Best time to see the Delta Aquariids and Capricornids
Two meteor showers—Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids—will peak before dawn on July 30, lighting up the sky with minimal moonlight interference.
Two meteor showers—Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids—will peak before dawn on July 30, lighting up the sky with minimal moonlight interference.
Watch: Seagull swoops down and steals woman's sandwich out of her hand
“This scared me and caused me to scream. Then I decided to chase after them," the woman said.
“This scared me and caused me to scream. Then I decided to chase after them," the woman said.
'Dog days of summer' peaks this week: Intense heat and superstition
The term "dog days of summer" originates from the star Sirius in the Canis Major constellation, historically believed to contribute to the hottest stretch of the year.
The term "dog days of summer" originates from the star Sirius in the Canis Major constellation, historically believed to contribute to the hottest stretch of the year.
Woman mauled by bear while hiking on popular Alaska trail
A woman had to be rescued from a popular hiking trail in Anchorage, Alaska after being attacked by a brown bear this week.
A woman had to be rescued from a popular hiking trail in Anchorage, Alaska after being attacked by a brown bear this week.
Atlanta-bound Delta flight aborts takeoff as plane lands ahead
A Delta flight bound for Atlanta avoided a runway collision in Mexico City. he pilots aborted takeoff and returned to the gate, Delta said. None of the 144 passengers or six crew members were injured.
A Delta flight bound for Atlanta avoided a runway collision in Mexico City. he pilots aborted takeoff and returned to the gate, Delta said. None of the 144 passengers or six crew members were injured.
4-year-old attacked by mountain lion at WA's Olympic National Park
The attack occurred on a popular trail near Hurricane Ridge, according to park officials.
The attack occurred on a popular trail near Hurricane Ridge, according to park officials.
SkyWest flight nearly collides midair with Air Force B-52 near North Dakota airport
A SkyWest flight from Minneapolis narrowly missed a mid-air collision with a B-52 bomber near Minot Airport last week.
A SkyWest flight from Minneapolis narrowly missed a mid-air collision with a B-52 bomber near Minot Airport last week.
Nuclear waste being transformed into promising cancer treatment
The former headquarters of the Manhattan Project, where the world's first atomic bomb was created, is now turning nuclear waste into a potential cure for cancer.
The former headquarters of the Manhattan Project, where the world's first atomic bomb was created, is now turning nuclear waste into a potential cure for cancer.
Georgia Tech innovator develops home cervical cancer screening device for women
Rakeb Tesfatsellassie, a Georgia Tech student, is developing a home screening test for cervical cancer.
Rakeb Tesfatsellassie, a Georgia Tech student, is developing a home screening test for cervical cancer.
New tiny world beyond Neptune discovered, giving boost to ‘Planet Nine’ theory
Researchers use the Subaru Telescope in Hawaii to find a small object on the outer edge of the Solar System. Nicknamed “Ammonite," researchers say it could provide more evidence to the hypothetical “Planet Nine" beyond Neptune.
Researchers use the Subaru Telescope in Hawaii to find a small object on the outer edge of the Solar System. Nicknamed “Ammonite," researchers say it could provide more evidence to the hypothetical “Planet Nine" beyond Neptune.
Iceland volcano eruption caught on camera
A volcano erupted on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula, prompting evacuations in the surrounding area.
A volcano erupted on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula, prompting evacuations in the surrounding area.
New blue pool at Yellowstone National Park discovered after 'mildly explosive' activity
A routine temperature check at the Norris Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park led geologists to discover a new blue water spring.
A routine temperature check at the Norris Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park led geologists to discover a new blue water spring.
Watch: Stranded dolphin rescued from South Carolina lagoon after heavy rains
A dolphin named "Lucky" was rescued after becoming stranded in a shallow tidal lagoon in Bluffton, South Carolina.
A dolphin named "Lucky" was rescued after becoming stranded in a shallow tidal lagoon in Bluffton, South Carolina.