Here’s what to watch for in the early-summer night skies

While several meteor showers happen in June, most activity is not visible from Earth. Two of the more notable events are the Bootids and the Arietids.

Tailless alligator seen waddling across road in Southern Louisiana

A tailless alligator was seen slowly waddling across a road in southern Louisiana on Monday, May 19, as onlookers watched in disbelief, footage shows.

2 victims identified in deadly San Diego plane crash

A small plane crashed into a San Diego military neighborhood early Thursday morning, killing multiple people, setting roughly a dozen homes on fire, and spewing fuel and debris across the area.

Be 'Bear Aware': Officials warn of increased sightings across DMV

June is right around the corner. That means a lot of people are thinking about vacations and hitting the road – and apparently, the local bear population is too.

Video: Monkeys caught kidnapping baby monkeys of a different species

Scientists have found surprising video evidence of what they call monkey kidnappings – and they’re trying to figure out why.

Video shows alligator eating baby gator in Florida's Everglades

A tour group in Florida’s Everglades came across an unsettling sight: they witnessed an adult alligator eating a baby gator in a "National Geographic moment."

Alligator made famous in ‘Happy Gilmore’ dies at more than 80 years old

The gator was known for his work in popular films such as Happy Gilmore. He has been at a sanctuary in Colorado since his retirement in 2006.

Defunct Soviet spacecraft comes crashing down to Earth...somewhere

A spacecraft built like a tank that was supposed to study Venus has likely crashed back to Earth Saturday morning, decades after its Soviet-era launch.

Member of beloved Grand Teton grizzly bear family hit and killed

A young grizzly bear from one of Wyoming’s most iconic bear families has died after being struck by a vehicle near Grand Teton National Park. Here’s what we know.

Florida woman killed by alligator while canoeing with husband at Lake Kissimmee: FWC

A Florida woman who was bitten and killed by an alligator at Lake Kissimmee State Park on Tuesday was canoeing with her husband when the attack happened, according to the FWC.

What does ‘gain of function’ mean in science? Here’s what to know after Trump’s ban

President Trump signed an executive order banning federal funding for ‘gain of function’ research. Scientists are split on whether these virus experiments are essential or too risky to continue.

Whale euthanized after beaching on Hilton Head Island

Officials say the 20-ton, 31-foot long whale came ashore near the Marriott Grand Ocean Resort on Hilton Head Island on Saturday afternoon.

Deadly Florida bear attack: Man, dog killed after encountering black bear in South Florida, FWC says

A black bear killed a man and a dog in a rural area of South Florida, east of Naples and near the Big Cypress Wildlife Management Area, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).

Eta Aquarids meteor shower: When, how to watch

The Eta Aquarids meteor shower, sparked by debris from Halley’s Comet, is currently active and will peak between May 5 and 6. Here's what to know.