Canadian wildfires pose recurring threat to DC, Maryland, Virginia air quality
Right now, wildfires are burning across Canada, and over the course of the summer, that could be problematic for the District, Maryland, and Virginia.
Watch: Rare deep-sea squid lunges at camera
The footage shows the rare squid latching onto a free-fall baited camera.
Maryland rockfish season begins May 16 – with regulations
Maryland rockfish season begins May 16, but with regulations, the state’s Department of Natural Resources announced.
Cicadas are on the menu for this stay-at-home dad's YouTube channel
A South Carolina man's interest in the noisy insects led to the unlikely creation of his unique entrées.
Colorado angler helps authorities crack down on gigantic invasive fish: 'Highly unusual'
Colorado authorities recently announced that they've recovered massive invasive fish from a local pond – all thanks to a local fishing enthusiast.
You can fish in Maryland without a license on these 3 days
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is offering three license-free fishing days for all state residents and visitors this spring and summer.
Killer whales attack and sink sailing boat off Gibraltar
An unknown number of orcas rammed a sailing yacht in Moroccan waters in the Strait of Gibraltar on Sunday morning, causing it to later sink, the latest attack in a trend that has been terrifying sailors in the region for the past four years.
Video shows moment Delta plane catches fire at Sea-Tac, passengers evacuate using slides
A new video has captured the moment the front of a Delta plane burst into flames after landing at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport earlier in May.
Solar storm: X8.7 solar flare erupts in largest of sun cycle
On Tuesday, the sun unleashed another powerful solar flare. The NWS discussed whether the intense solar storm will impact activities on Earth.
1st person to receive pig kidney transplant dies nearly 2 months later
Pig kidney transplant recipient Richard Slayman has died nearly two months after he underwent the procedure. Here’s what’s known about xenotransplantation.
Could another 'Carrington Event' solar storm happen?
A potent solar storm prompted the first severe geomagnetic storm watch in nearly two decades in the U.S., dazzling observers with vivid Northern Lights as far south as Florida, while raising concerns about potential disruptions to communication and GPS systems.
Northern Lights visible as far south as Florida, geomagnetic storm to continue
The Northern Lights were visible Friday from most of the continental U.S. for the first time since World War II. Geomagnetic activity is continuing through the weekend, possibly lasting into early next week.
See Northern lights photos as strong solar storm hits Earth
An unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth was able to produce northern lights across parts of the U.S. and the world.
Solar flare could disrupt communications, produce northern lights
Northern lights could be visible in much of the U.S. this weekend, but the strong solar storm headed toward Earth could also potentially disrupt communications.
'Severe' solar storm could trigger Northern Lights as far south as Alabama Friday night
NOAA upped the Geomagnetic Storm Watch from Moderate to Severe for Friday through Sunday. This is the first Severe Watch in 19 years. That could grace the northern tier skies with auroras but also trigger GPS problems, hamper satellite communication and black out high-frequency radio.
World's largest plant to extract CO2 and turn it to stone opens in Iceland
The world's largest carbon capture facility, Mammoth, has begun operations in Iceland, using direct air capture technology to extract CO2 from the atmosphere and convert it into stone.
Ohio teen's state fishing record officially certified after 101-pound blue catfish catch: 'I started crying'
It’s official: A 15-year-old girl who caught a massive blue catfish has become the new Ohio state record holder for the species.
Beer, whiskey taste best at these temperatures, science says
Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences found that temperature changes the molecular structure of water and ethanol in drinks like beer and whiskey, affecting taste; beer, for instance, tastes best at 41°F.
Reconstructed face of 75,000-year-old Neanderthal woman revealed
The skull of the woman was found in the Shanidar Cave which is located in Iraqi Kurdistan.
Boeing Starliner launch delayed again after being scrubbed 2 hours before liftoff
Boeing and NASA teams were working toward sending a new spacecraft with two astronauts to the International Space Station on Monday. However, that launch will be delayed yet again after being scrubbed two hours before liftoff.