2 meteor showers to light up the sky this week back-to-back
If you have any wishes to make, now is the time, because stargazers will get their chance to view two back-to-back meteor showers that are expected to peak this week.
If you have any wishes to make, now is the time, because stargazers will get their chance to view two back-to-back meteor showers that are expected to peak this week.
Albino squirrel catches tourists' attention on the National Mall
An albino squirrel is catching the attention of tourists on the National Mall Thursday.
An albino squirrel is catching the attention of tourists on the National Mall Thursday.
TripAdvisor will no longer sell tickets to attractions that breed or import whales or dolphins
Travel website TripAdvisor announced it will no longer sell tickets or generate revenue from any attractions that are involved with the captivity of ocean mammals.
Travel website TripAdvisor announced it will no longer sell tickets or generate revenue from any attractions that are involved with the captivity of ocean mammals.
Bull captured by owner in West Baltimore
A bull has been captured by its owner after roaming free for hours in West Baltimore Wednesday.
A bull has been captured by its owner after roaming free for hours in West Baltimore Wednesday.
Police want to question woman seen in lion enclosure
Video has gone viral of a woman inside the lion enclosure at the Bronx Zoo.
Video has gone viral of a woman inside the lion enclosure at the Bronx Zoo.
Thousands of monarch butterflies migrate from Colorado to Mexico in 3,000 mile journey
The annual migration of North America’s monarch butterfly is a breathtaking and spectacular phenomenon.
The annual migration of North America’s monarch butterfly is a breathtaking and spectacular phenomenon.
Bird detained, given sandwich in jail cell by Dutch police after shoplifting arrest
A colorful bird was detained in a Dutch police station after a shoplifting arrest, according to authorities.
A colorful bird was detained in a Dutch police station after a shoplifting arrest, according to authorities.
Planet-hunting NASA satellite captures a star being ripped apart by a black hole
For the first time, NASA’s planet-hunting Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) was able to watch the “cataclysmic phenomenon” of a star being torn apart by a black hole from beginning to end. Using follow-up observations from telescopes, astronomers were able to capture unprecedented data about the star-destroying events known as tidal disruptions.
For the first time, NASA’s planet-hunting Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) was able to watch the “cataclysmic phenomenon” of a star being torn apart by a black hole from beginning to end. Using follow-up observations from telescopes, astronomers were able to capture unprecedented data about the star-destroying events known as tidal disruptions.
Frederick man finds bear in his front yard
A Frederick man says he was heading out to get groceries from his van over the weekend when he discovered a "beary" big surprise in his yard!
A Frederick man says he was heading out to get groceries from his van over the weekend when he discovered a "beary" big surprise in his yard!
Woman says she was stopped by squirrel, who tugged on her leg and led her to help its injured baby
Police in Virginia had high praise for a local animal whisperer who said a squirrel led her down a trail, even going so far as to tug at her leg to help its injured baby.
Police in Virginia had high praise for a local animal whisperer who said a squirrel led her down a trail, even going so far as to tug at her leg to help its injured baby.
‘Pervasive losses’: 3 billion birds have vanished from the North American landscape since 1970
More than one-in-four birds has vanished from the North American landscape in the last 50 years, according to new research published in the journal Science Thursday. Because birds are indicators of environmental health, these findings are deeply concerning to scientists.
More than one-in-four birds has vanished from the North American landscape in the last 50 years, according to new research published in the journal Science Thursday. Because birds are indicators of environmental health, these findings are deeply concerning to scientists.
'Looked like a different species': Rare polka-dotted zebra spotted at wildlife reserve in Kenya
A rare zebra with unusual markings was recently spotted at the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya — sporting a dark coat and white polka dots.
A rare zebra with unusual markings was recently spotted at the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya — sporting a dark coat and white polka dots.
First hotel in space set to open in 2025 with cruise ship amenities and out-of-this-world views
Much like taking the family on a cruise or a trip to visit Mickey Mouse at Disney World, one California company believes that going to space will eventually become just another vacation option.
Much like taking the family on a cruise or a trip to visit Mickey Mouse at Disney World, one California company believes that going to space will eventually become just another vacation option.
Mountain lion goes inside California house, lies down in bathroom
Officials say a mountain lion wandered inside a California house and was captured in a photo lying on a bathroom floor.
Officials say a mountain lion wandered inside a California house and was captured in a photo lying on a bathroom floor.
Fisherman catches strange, 'dinosaur-like' creature
This definitely counts as a once-in-a-lifetime catch.
This definitely counts as a once-in-a-lifetime catch.
Leave no trace: National park debunks ‘myth’ that tossing banana peels, apple cores is OK
Tossing banana peels, apple cores and other “natural” foods on the ground while in nature can have lasting impacts and sometimes deadly consequences for animals, wildlife officials warned this week.
Tossing banana peels, apple cores and other “natural” foods on the ground while in nature can have lasting impacts and sometimes deadly consequences for animals, wildlife officials warned this week.
Baby black bear found sprawled across hotel bathroom sink unfazed by guests and workers
A hotel in Montana got a surprise unregistered guest when a young black bear was found sprawled across a bathroom sink in totally nonchalant fashion.
A hotel in Montana got a surprise unregistered guest when a young black bear was found sprawled across a bathroom sink in totally nonchalant fashion.
Endangered sea turtle shot in neck with 3-foot spear off Florida coast
A $5,000 reward is being offered to help find the person who shot an endangered green sea turtle in the neck with a spear off the coast of Florida.
A $5,000 reward is being offered to help find the person who shot an endangered green sea turtle in the neck with a spear off the coast of Florida.
Rare full moon to appear on Friday the 13th across the US
Friday the 13th will be extra spooky this week as a rare full moon is set to appear across the United States.
Friday the 13th will be extra spooky this week as a rare full moon is set to appear across the United States.
NOAA chief scientist to investigate agency’s response to Trump’s Dorian tweets, report says
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s acting chief scientist said he is investigating the agency’s response to President Donald Trump’s tweets about Hurricane Dorian affecting Alabama, as revealed in an email he reportedly sent to colleagues on Sunday, according to the Washington Post.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s acting chief scientist said he is investigating the agency’s response to President Donald Trump’s tweets about Hurricane Dorian affecting Alabama, as revealed in an email he reportedly sent to colleagues on Sunday, according to the Washington Post.