NASA OSIRIS-REx spacecraft ready for special delivery of asteroid sample in Utah on Sunday
NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft is scheduled to drop off rocks, dust and dirt it collected from the asteroid Bennu in 2020.
Fight continues against yellow-legged hornet in Georgia
The fight has intensified against an invasive hornet in Georgia that could threaten crops.
Bears steal Krispy Kreme doughnuts from delivery van in Alaska
Two bears were caught on camera raiding a Krispy Kreme doughnut van on an Alaska military base.
Watch: Historic banyan tree, scorched during Maui wildfires, sprouts new leaves
The historic banyan tree, which was scorched during the wildfires in Lahaina in August, began to sprout new leaves this month.
Watch: Fishing group witnesses orca attack, leaving otter pup orphaned
The group saw one of the orcas perform “an impressive tail slap," launching both baby and mother otter into the air.
October solar eclipse 'ring of fire' will happen during Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is one of two locations where NASA will be hosting live coverage of the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 14. More than 500 balloons will take flight during the eclipse.
VIDEO: Black bear spotted at Disney World's Magic Kingdom released into Florida national forest
An adult female black bear who found her way into a tree near Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom on Monday has been released into the Ocala National Forest, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said.
Swarm of bees kill Kentucky man moving potting soil bag from porch, coroner says
Beekeepers warn if you ever find yourself where bees are attacking you, the most important thing to do is protect your face and run indoors or get into a vehicle. Those who study bees' behaviors also warn not to fight the insects because they have the advantage of numbers and the gift of flight.
Alaska fisherman hooks and cooks blue-fleshed fish: ‘Mother Nature is incredible’
Weighing only up to 2 lbs., rock greenlings may not sound like an impressive catch. But once you see one, it’s clear these little fish are worthy of the chase. Would you eat it?
James Webb telescope captures colorful bursts of gas, dust in new image
The star is a few tens of thousands of years old, a baby compared to our sun which is estimated to be about 4.5 billion years old.
Dazzling auroras could be on display from Seattle to Boston Tuesday during geomagnetic storm watch
Auroras lights could be visible low on the horizon for the U.S. Northern Tier, including in Seattle, Great Falls, Des Moines, Minneapolis, Chicago and Boston. Here's why.
Fallen tree blocks roadway in Gainesville
A fallen tree blocked a roadway in Gainesville Sunday morning.
Florida beachgoers help get distressed, stranded shark back into the ocean
A mako shark that was stuck on a Pensacola, Florida beach was sent back into the ocean by beachgoers who worked tirelessly to free the predator.
Watch: Boaters get incredible front-row seat to humpback whale feeding frenzy
"Discovery Channel, eat your heart out," the captain joked as the boat riders watched in awe.
Manatee spotted in Rhode Island saltwater pond is first known New England sighting since 2016
A manatee was seen in a saltwater pond in Rhode Island, in a rare sighting since the marine mammal does not frequent New England waters.
Space Force sets new record with surprise satellite launch
The U.S. Space Force says it set a record for sending a satellite into space on short notice – just a 24-hour timeframe, instead of weeks or months – calling it a "major advancement" of its capabilities.
NASA releases UFO report with no evidence of extraterrestrial origin
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said the agency wants to shift the conversation about UFOs “from sensationalism to science.”
Webb telescope detects possible signs of life on distant planet
Located about 120 light-years from Earth in the constellation Leo, K2-18 b lies within the habitable zone of a nearby star.
Little burro rescued by Arizona DPS trooper after his mom is killed by a driver near Lake Pleasant
A day-old burro now lovingly named Rodger was rescued after his mom was struck and killed by a car near Lake Pleasant. We promise this story has a happy ending.
Alaska hiker rescued thanks to viewers spotting him on bear webcam
In a dramatic rescue in Alaska, a lost hiker was saved thanks to the vigilance of viewers who spotted him on a bear webcam.