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Astronaut celebrates Hanukkah from International Space Station with zero-gravity dreidel

Astronaut celebrates Hanukkah from International Space Station with zero-gravity dreidel

An astronaut spending the holidays aboard the International Space Station shared a sweet Hanukkah message from 250 miles above Earth.

1 day ago
Winter solstice 2023: When is it and what to know

Winter solstice 2023: When is it and what to know

For people who live in the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice marks the beginning of astronomical winter and the shortest day of the year.

1 day ago
SpaceX prepares for Falcon Heavy launch of DoD spaceplane this weekend

SpaceX prepares for Falcon Heavy launch of DoD spaceplane this weekend

The X-37B spaceplane will launch Sunday from Cape Canaveral, Florida. The launch time is not public, but when the SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launches, residents in Florida will hear it.

2 days ago
Rare blonde raccoon becomes frequent visitor at Iowa home

Rare blonde raccoon becomes frequent visitor at Iowa home

A unique and rarely seen blonde raccoon has become a frequent guest for one Iowa homeowner.

3 days ago
Wolf-dog hybrid spotted roaming parts of Prince George's County

Wolf-dog hybrid spotted roaming parts of Prince George's County

A presumed wolf-dog hybrid was spotted roaming parts of Prince George's County.

4 days ago
More than 200 turtles rescued, treated for hypothermia at New England aquarium

More than 200 turtles rescued, treated for hypothermia at New England aquarium

November marks the beginning of stranding season for sea turtles due to rapidly changing water temperatures and wind patterns.

5 days ago
Woman killed in shark attack off Mexico's Pacific coast

Woman killed in shark attack off Mexico's Pacific coast

The 26-year-old mom was swimming with her daughter and boosted her aboard a floating platform when the shark bit the woman.

5 days ago
Geminid meteor shower peaks in mid-December thanks to this puzzling asteroid

Geminid meteor shower peaks in mid-December thanks to this puzzling asteroid

The Geminid meteor shower peak is in mid December this year, alongside a special moon that will allow better viewing conditions for stargazers to spot meteors to end 2023.

6 days ago
Ultra-rare, giant rat that cracks coconuts with its teeth caught on camera for first time

Ultra-rare, giant rat that cracks coconuts with its teeth caught on camera for first time

Reports say the rats can grow up to 1.5 feet long – roughly the average size of a newborn baby.

6 days ago
Mole with super hearing thought to be extinct found on South African beach

Mole with super hearing thought to be extinct found on South African beach

Golden moles are skilled burrowers with sensitive hearing that allows them to detect vibrations from surface movements. Unlike other burrowing mammals, they do not leave visible tunnels behind while moving under the sand.

December 1
Watch: ‘Watermelon aurora’ shimmers over Alaska

Watch: ‘Watermelon aurora’ shimmers over Alaska

Video captured a vibrant “watermelon aurora” shimmering across the night sky above Alaska. 

November 30
'Everyone is susceptible to misinformation:' New report looks at how false info spreads online

'Everyone is susceptible to misinformation:' New report looks at how false info spreads online

In the age of social media and hyperpartisan politics, what can be done about rampant misinformation?

November 29
December stargazing guide: Geminid meteors, Christmas full Moon and star-Moon pairings

December stargazing guide: Geminid meteors, Christmas full Moon and star-Moon pairings

The final full Moon of the year will light the sky around Christmas and the Geminid meteor shower peaks in mid-December.

November 29
Funniest wildlife photos of 2023: Air guitar 'roo and feuding finches take top honors

Funniest wildlife photos of 2023: Air guitar 'roo and feuding finches take top honors

The Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards were founded in 2015 to showcase "seriously funny" wildlife images. See this year's winners.

November 29
Twins! Rare pair of African elephants born on Kenya reserve

Twins! Rare pair of African elephants born on Kenya reserve

A remarkable event unfolded in Kenya's Samburu National Reserve as a rare set of twin elephants was born for the second time in less than two years.

November 29
Light pillars illuminate night sky over Canada

Light pillars illuminate night sky over Canada

What looks like a neat photography trick is a beautiful phenomenon made by Mother Nature.

November 29
Pennsylvania hunter dies in tree stand fire despite wife's rescue attempt

Pennsylvania hunter dies in tree stand fire despite wife's rescue attempt

In a tragic incident in Pennsylvania, 76-year-old hunter Raymond Seville Jr. lost his life after being unable to escape his tree stand, which caught fire due to a propane heater mishap.

November 28
Thousands of dead and dying rats wash up on shores of Australian coastal town

Thousands of dead and dying rats wash up on shores of Australian coastal town

One local fisherman described the river to a local news outlet as “well and truly alive with the bodies of rats."

November 28
Watch: Maine fawn breaks into store, leaves a trail of chaos on Thanksgiving

Watch: Maine fawn breaks into store, leaves a trail of chaos on Thanksgiving

In a quirky Thanksgiving incident in Maine, a mischievous fawn broke into a store, leaving a trail of chaos in its wake.

November 26
Beaver Moon: How and when to see November's full Moon

Beaver Moon: How and when to see November's full Moon

Known as the Beaver Moon, November’s full moon will reach peak illumination early next week.

November 25
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