Alaska hunter mauled by bear calmly takes to camera after shooting himself while stopping attack
“Thankfully, when I was falling backwards, I was able to unsheathe my pistol and absolutely unload," Tyler Johnson said.
Here's when NASA's Starliner astronauts will finally come home – and how
NASA says it's not safe enough to let Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams fly the new Starliner spacecraft back to Earth, so they'll come home aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule next year. Meanwhile, Boeing will suffer the ignominy of being bailed out by a rival.
WATCH: Fulshear police officer wrangles gator with his bare hands
It was quite the day for the Fulshear Police Department on Friday. Lt. Bill Henry tells FOX 26 that he and Officer Stewart got a call around 7 a.m. regarding a gator in the backyard of a home in the Polo Ranch Subdivision.
'Bizarre-looking' creature getting a helping hand from North Carolina conservationists
The hellbender is a large, aquatic salamander that favors clean, cool water, and spends most of the time under rocks. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimates that the population has dropped significantly since the 1970s.
Shroud of Turin really is 2,000 years old, new study suggests
The Shroud of Turin is believed by some to be an ancient burial garment for Jesus Christ, while others have claimed its a forgery.
Video: Woman wanted for jumping fence at NJ zoo trying to 'entice' tiger
A moment that could have ended in tragedy at a South Jersey zoo was caught on camera, and now police are looking to identify the woman responsible.
Bearded creature washing up on Texas beach is that of 'worst nightmares'
Fireworms, also known as bristle worms, are small worms covered in tiny, needle-like spikes that are filled with venom.
Colorado highway closed after rattlesnakes slow efforts to fight fire
Colorado officials say loose rocks and rattlesnakes are hindering firefighters’ efforts in Clear Creek Canyon after lightning ignited a wildfire.
Watch: ‘Spectacular’ video shows dolphins leaping out of water off San Diego coast
The video was shared on social media and gained over 7 million views.
Miss Monday's supermoon? When you can see it again
Monday's supermoon appeared 14% larger and 30% brighter, but more supermoons are on the way.
Polaris Dawn crew arrives in Florida ahead of first SpaceX spacewalk mission
SpaceX is preparing to launch two of its employees and two other private citizens on the company's most ambitious mission yet, including the first private spacewalk and sending humans into the deepest orbit since the Apollo program.
Don't miss the rare Blue Supermoon rising Monday
Also known as the Sturgeon Moon, the eighth full moon of the year promises a rare and breathtaking celestial sight.
‘Doomsday fish’ found dead off coast of Southern California
According to NOAA, the fish are typically found in deep, ocean waters, where they are rarely seen by humans.
Mysterious bug bites could be from mites feeding on cicada eggs
With so many cicada eggs available for food, the more mites there are to feast, disperse and then land on humans to bite.
Man in Mississippi discovers rare mammoth tusk dating back to Ice Age
An avid artifact and fossil collector recently came across a stunning discovery before alerting the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ).
Man in Mississippi discovers rare mammoth tusk dating back to Ice Age
An avid fossil hunter found a 7-foot mammoth tusk while exploring in Mississippi.
Watch: Same-sex flamingo couple hatch 'adopted' chick at England zoo
Same-sex parenting is a recognized behavior among Chilean flamingos and other bird species, according to the Paignton Zoo.
Mars may be hiding an ocean of water miles below its dusty surface, research suggests
According to research, the water most likely would have seeped from the surface billions of years ago, when Mars harbored rivers, lakes and possibly oceans.
Groundhog found hiding inside claw machine at Pennsylvania mini golf course
Employees at a mini golf course in Pennsylvania made a shocking discovery when they spotted an unusual "prize" inside a claw machine.
Black bear euthanized after mauling toddler at Montana campground
A black bear in Montana was captured and euthanized after mauling a 3-year-old child at a private campground near Red Lodge.