Fireflies light up in unison at Grandfather Mountain, NC State scientist finds
A new species of firefly has been discovered at Grandfather Mountain, and they do something very different from others: They light up the sky by flashing in unison.
A new species of firefly has been discovered at Grandfather Mountain, and they do something very different from others: They light up the sky by flashing in unison.
Florida hunters capture 2 17-foot, 9-inch Burmese pythons on the same day
Florida wildlife officials say hunters have captured two huge Burmese pythons as part of the state's program to remove the invasive snakes.
Florida wildlife officials say hunters have captured two huge Burmese pythons as part of the state's program to remove the invasive snakes.
NASA astronaut accused of stealing identity, accessing bank account of estranged wife while in space: report
A NASA astronaut has been accused of committing the first crime in outer space after her estranged wife alleged she stole her identity and accessed her bank account without permission during a six-month mission aboard the International Space Station.
A NASA astronaut has been accused of committing the first crime in outer space after her estranged wife alleged she stole her identity and accessed her bank account without permission during a six-month mission aboard the International Space Station.
Scientists discover 8 new repeating signals coming from beyond our galaxy — one of them may be close
Scientists recently discovered several new repeating radio signals making their way to Earth from different locations in the universe, and no one knows yet what is causing them.
Scientists recently discovered several new repeating radio signals making their way to Earth from different locations in the universe, and no one knows yet what is causing them.
Study suggests dogs are good for owners’ heart health
Dogs could be good for the heart.
Dogs could be good for the heart.
New blood-sucking leech identified in DC-area swamps
The swamps of the Metro D.C. area have produced a new kind of parasite.
The swamps of the Metro D.C. area have produced a new kind of parasite.
Fish with 'two mouths' shocks anglers: 'It’s a catch of a lifetime'
Now that’s a real “one-of-a-kind” catch!
Now that’s a real “one-of-a-kind” catch!
Watch: Massive tarpon bites the hand that feeds him in Florida
Anyone lucky enough to visit the Florida Keys might know what feeding the tarpon at Robbie’s in Islamorada, Florida is all about.
Anyone lucky enough to visit the Florida Keys might know what feeding the tarpon at Robbie’s in Islamorada, Florida is all about.
Scientists confirm July was the hottest month ever recorded, setting new global heat record
Meteorologists say July was the hottest month measured on Earth since records began in 1880.
Meteorologists say July was the hottest month measured on Earth since records began in 1880.
12-year-old boy discovers massive woolly mammoth tooth while attending family reunion in Ohio
12-year-old Jackson Hepner was visiting his family’s hotel in Ohio in July when he made the discovery of a lifetime: a woolly mammoth tooth nearly the size of his head found in a creek bed near the hotel.
12-year-old Jackson Hepner was visiting his family’s hotel in Ohio in July when he made the discovery of a lifetime: a woolly mammoth tooth nearly the size of his head found in a creek bed near the hotel.
Best meteor shower of the year peaks tonight: Here's how to catch the dazzling cosmic display
The Perseids meteor shower is set to peak Monday and Tuesday nights with the most dazzling displays of the cosmic event.
The Perseids meteor shower is set to peak Monday and Tuesday nights with the most dazzling displays of the cosmic event.
Trump administration overhauls endangered species protections in what critics call major rollback
The Trump administration is finalizing major changes Monday to the way it enforces the landmark Endangered Species Act, a move it says will reduce regulatory burden but critics charge will drive more creatures to extinction.
The Trump administration is finalizing major changes Monday to the way it enforces the landmark Endangered Species Act, a move it says will reduce regulatory burden but critics charge will drive more creatures to extinction.
Jupiter, Saturn, moon will align in the night sky, creating epic views this weekend
This weekend presents a great opportunity to catch a glimpse of gas giants, Jupiter and Saturn, as they align with the moon in the night sky.
This weekend presents a great opportunity to catch a glimpse of gas giants, Jupiter and Saturn, as they align with the moon in the night sky.
Citizen scientists needed: Smithsonian soliciting ginkgo leaves to study climate change
The next time you step out into the great outdoors, keep your eyes open for Ginkgo biloba trees.
The next time you step out into the great outdoors, keep your eyes open for Ginkgo biloba trees.
Chernobyl vodka: Scientists make non-radioactive spirit using grains and water from exclusion zone
A team of scientists created Atomik Vodka, a spirit made of grains and water from the Chernobyl nuclear exclusion zone.
A team of scientists created Atomik Vodka, a spirit made of grains and water from the Chernobyl nuclear exclusion zone.
ULA successfully launches Atlas V rocket from Canaveral AFS after short delay
The United Launch Alliance (ULA) has launched their Atlas V rocket into orbit.
The United Launch Alliance (ULA) has launched their Atlas V rocket into orbit.
Posing with octopus on face sends Washington woman to hospital
A Washington woman, hoping an octopus on the face would make for a prize-winning photo, instead wound up with something she never expected: a faceful of pain and a trip to the hospital.
A Washington woman, hoping an octopus on the face would make for a prize-winning photo, instead wound up with something she never expected: a faceful of pain and a trip to the hospital.
Evidence of 14B year-old 'time machine' star found 35,000 light-years from Earth
Astronomers have found evidence of one of the oldest stars in the universe, a star that lived 13.8 billion years ago, nestled inside a star that's nearly as old.
Astronomers have found evidence of one of the oldest stars in the universe, a star that lived 13.8 billion years ago, nestled inside a star that's nearly as old.
2 people bitten by sharks minutes apart at New Smyrna beach in Florida
Authorities say two people were bitten by sharks minutes apart at the same Florida beach.
Authorities say two people were bitten by sharks minutes apart at the same Florida beach.
Snake inside pump surprises customer getting gas
We have all been warned to check for signs of skimmer devices at gas station pumps, but a Kansas woman was faced with a 'threat' of a different kind at the pump this week.
We have all been warned to check for signs of skimmer devices at gas station pumps, but a Kansas woman was faced with a 'threat' of a different kind at the pump this week.