'Severe' geomagnetic storm could blow power grid with satellite, radio blackouts possible during Milton
A severe geomagnetic storm is forecast at the same time Hurricane Milton is forecast to strike Florida.
A severe geomagnetic storm is forecast at the same time Hurricane Milton is forecast to strike Florida.
Snake meat seized at Dulles International Airport
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists at Washington Dulles International Airport seized over two pounds of snake meat from a traveler's baggage last month.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists at Washington Dulles International Airport seized over two pounds of snake meat from a traveler's baggage last month.
Colorado black bear attacks 74-year-old man after breaking into home
Colorado Parks and Wildlife says it’s ‘certainly lucky we didn’t have a fatality’ in Lake City.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife says it’s ‘certainly lucky we didn’t have a fatality’ in Lake City.
International Space Station captures view of ‘colossal’ Hurricane Milton
NASA released footage of Hurricane Milton recorded by the International Space Station (ISS) on Monday, October 7, as the storm churned across the Gulf of Mexico.
NASA released footage of Hurricane Milton recorded by the International Space Station (ISS) on Monday, October 7, as the storm churned across the Gulf of Mexico.
Mount Everest, the world's tallest mountain, is still growing — here’s why
Mount Everest is growing taller every year, and new research suggests that the merger of two rivers thousands of years ago plays a key role in its rise.
Mount Everest is growing taller every year, and new research suggests that the merger of two rivers thousands of years ago plays a key role in its rise.
Dolphins smile at each other while playing, study says
Dolphins are actually smiling at each other when they open their mouths while playing with one another, according to a recent study out of Italy.
Dolphins are actually smiling at each other when they open their mouths while playing with one another, according to a recent study out of Italy.
Strongest solar flare in 7 years could lead to communication blackouts on Earth
The X9.0 flare takes the crown from the previous strongest flare of Solar Cycle 25, which was an X8.7 flare on May 14.
The X9.0 flare takes the crown from the previous strongest flare of Solar Cycle 25, which was an X8.7 flare on May 14.
Maryland DNR issues warning as black bear feeding activity increases during fall months
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is warning residents that black bear activity will increase into the fall months as they enter a heightened period of feeding in preparation for winter hibernation.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is warning residents that black bear activity will increase into the fall months as they enter a heightened period of feeding in preparation for winter hibernation.
Massive solar flare could trigger auroras this week: Will you be able to see it?
A massive solar flare could trigger auroras in the coming days. Here are the chances of seeing them in the United States.
A massive solar flare could trigger auroras in the coming days. Here are the chances of seeing them in the United States.
Fat Bear Week starts a day late after bear kills rival on live webcam
Fat Bear Week is back, but the annual contest that celebrates brown bears and their healthy appetites was delayed after a bear killed another bear on a live webcam.
Fat Bear Week is back, but the annual contest that celebrates brown bears and their healthy appetites was delayed after a bear killed another bear on a live webcam.
Scuba divers have 'once-in-a-lifetime' close encounter with great white shark near Catalina
Scuba divers near Catalina had a rare and thrilling encounter with a 15-foot Great White Shark, capturing the moment on video as the shark calmly circled them before swimming away.
Scuba divers near Catalina had a rare and thrilling encounter with a 15-foot Great White Shark, capturing the moment on video as the shark calmly circled them before swimming away.
Watch: 'Comet of a century' puts on beautiful show while zooming by Earth
Astronomers said Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS reached perihelion, its closest point to the Sun, on Sept. 27 and will spin back around for another visit to Earth's neighborhood. On or before Oct. 12 will be the next chance to see the celestial show.
Astronomers said Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS reached perihelion, its closest point to the Sun, on Sept. 27 and will spin back around for another visit to Earth's neighborhood. On or before Oct. 12 will be the next chance to see the celestial show.
NASA: Black hole’s Death Star-like beam appears to make stars explode
The beam of light is 3,000 light years long and is traveling through space at almost the speed of light.
The beam of light is 3,000 light years long and is traveling through space at almost the speed of light.
NOAA orders next generation of hurricane hunter aircraft
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced recently it awarded a contract to Georgia-based Lockheed Martin Aeronautics for two specialized C-130J Hercules aircraft. The planes are expected to join NOAA’s fleet by 2030.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced recently it awarded a contract to Georgia-based Lockheed Martin Aeronautics for two specialized C-130J Hercules aircraft. The planes are expected to join NOAA’s fleet by 2030.
Rare 'ring of fire' eclipse to dazzle Easter Island, parts of South America
An annular solar eclipse, known as the "ring of fire," will be visible on Wednesday, primarily over the Pacific, with Easter Island, parts of Argentina, and Chile in its path.
An annular solar eclipse, known as the "ring of fire," will be visible on Wednesday, primarily over the Pacific, with Easter Island, parts of Argentina, and Chile in its path.
SpaceX launches rescue mission for 2 stranded NASA astronauts
SpaceX has launched a rescue mission for the two stuck astronauts at the International Space Station.
SpaceX has launched a rescue mission for the two stuck astronauts at the International Space Station.
VIDEO: Bear charges at man in his own garage
Alex Gold said he has seen bears before, but never as close as this.
Alex Gold said he has seen bears before, but never as close as this.
VIDEO: Octopus seen 'punching' fish to corral them while hunting for food
Video from a new study shows multiple examples of octopuses using their tentacles to punch fish.
Video from a new study shows multiple examples of octopuses using their tentacles to punch fish.
Crews rescue ‘badly’ burned bear from Nevada wildfire
As crew members continued to battle the Davis Fire in Western Nevada, they rescued a bear found with severe burns.
As crew members continued to battle the Davis Fire in Western Nevada, they rescued a bear found with severe burns.
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS puts on show in space before possible big show on Earth
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS has been tantalizing astronomers on Earth for several months since its discovery last year.
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS has been tantalizing astronomers on Earth for several months since its discovery last year.