Popular beaches closed after warnings of stinging blue dragon sea slugs
Blue dragon sea slugs' venom is very powerful, and touching one, even through gloves, can cause a painful sting.
Blue dragon sea slugs' venom is very powerful, and touching one, even through gloves, can cause a painful sting.
Watch: Video shows rare fish's ability to climb rocks
The tiny fish were seen swimming, or rather "climbing" up rocks, a behavior that hadn't been seen before.
The tiny fish were seen swimming, or rather "climbing" up rocks, a behavior that hadn't been seen before.
Shark takes huge bite out of surfer’s board: 'It bit right behind him’
An Australian surfer narrowly escaped injury after a shark bit his board in half.
An Australian surfer narrowly escaped injury after a shark bit his board in half.
See the clearest photo yet from the surface of Mars
NASA says its Perseverance rover on Mars has transmitted new imagery that forms one of the sharpest panoramas of the Martian surface to date, offering scientists valuable insight into the Red Planet’s terrain.
NASA says its Perseverance rover on Mars has transmitted new imagery that forms one of the sharpest panoramas of the Martian surface to date, offering scientists valuable insight into the Red Planet’s terrain.
Toothpaste made from hair could help repair teeth, scientists say
Researchers at King’s College London say keratin, a protein found in hair, can protect and repair tooth enamel — and may soon be used in toothpaste or gels.
Researchers at King’s College London say keratin, a protein found in hair, can protect and repair tooth enamel — and may soon be used in toothpaste or gels.
Box Tree Moth: New invasive bug threatens plants in DMV
There is a new invasive pest in town and experts say it’s even worse than spotted lantern fly.
There is a new invasive pest in town and experts say it’s even worse than spotted lantern fly.
A rare ‘Black Moon’ set to rise this week: What to know
Stargazers will soon get the chance to experience a rare celestial event known as a Black Moon, set to occur this week.
Stargazers will soon get the chance to experience a rare celestial event known as a Black Moon, set to occur this week.
Black bear crashes vacation, takes a dip in Tennessee hot tub
Caught on camera: A black bear recently turned a Tennessee hot tub into its personal spa.
Caught on camera: A black bear recently turned a Tennessee hot tub into its personal spa.
Bat colony found in Grand Teton lodge, possibly exposing hundreds to rabies
Hundreds of people could potentially have been exposed to rabies during their summer vacation at Grand Teton National Park.
Hundreds of people could potentially have been exposed to rabies during their summer vacation at Grand Teton National Park.
Hiker made fatal mistake when encountering venomous snake, officials say
Emergency responders performed CPR after witnesses said the hiker picked up a rattlesnake.
Emergency responders performed CPR after witnesses said the hiker picked up a rattlesnake.
Oldest-ever Great Lakes lake trout recorded in Lake Superior
The best way to measure how old a fish is is by counting the number of rings formed on a chunk of calcium living in its inner ear. This lake trout, named Mary Catherine, had 62 rings.
The best way to measure how old a fish is is by counting the number of rings formed on a chunk of calcium living in its inner ear. This lake trout, named Mary Catherine, had 62 rings.
Video: Florida alligator devours python in Everglades
An alligator in the Florida Everglades was seen doing its part to combat the invasion of Burmese pythons in the region, chomping on the limp body of one of the massive snakes and swimming off with the meaty catch.
An alligator in the Florida Everglades was seen doing its part to combat the invasion of Burmese pythons in the region, chomping on the limp body of one of the massive snakes and swimming off with the meaty catch.
F-15C Eagle arrives at Udvar-Hazy Center
It was an exciting day at The National Air and Space Museum in Chantilly. ?One of the most historically significant fighter aircraft of the post-World War II era, an F-15C Eagle, ?arrived at Udvar Hazy to be the first of its' kind added to the Smithsonian collection.
It was an exciting day at The National Air and Space Museum in Chantilly. ?One of the most historically significant fighter aircraft of the post-World War II era, an F-15C Eagle, ?arrived at Udvar Hazy to be the first of its' kind added to the Smithsonian collection.
Wild rabbits spotted with strange 'horn-like' growths sprouting from their heads
Recently, some wild rabbits have been seen in the U.S. with "horn-like" growths spurting from their heads that are caused by a viral infection, according to experts.
Recently, some wild rabbits have been seen in the U.S. with "horn-like" growths spurting from their heads that are caused by a viral infection, according to experts.
Perseid Meteor Shower 2025: When and where to watch this week
The Perseids meteor shower, considered the best of the year by NASA, is set to peak soon.
The Perseids meteor shower, considered the best of the year by NASA, is set to peak soon.
Summer's best meteor shower peaks this week: How and when to watch
The annual Perseid meteor shower will peak this Tuesday and Wednesday. Here's everything you need to know:
The annual Perseid meteor shower will peak this Tuesday and Wednesday. Here's everything you need to know:
Vaping on plane: Man apologizes after Phoenix-to-San Francisco flight incident
“It sucks knowing in order to be myself, I have to have nicotine," said Peter Nguyen.
“It sucks knowing in order to be myself, I have to have nicotine," said Peter Nguyen.
James Lovell, astronaut and Apollo 13 commander, dies
Astronaut James Lovell, who was commander of the 1970 Apollo 13 mission, has died. Here's what we know.
Astronaut James Lovell, who was commander of the 1970 Apollo 13 mission, has died. Here's what we know.
Curiosity rover finds more coral-shaped rocks on Martian surface
The rock was nicknamed "Paposo."
The rock was nicknamed "Paposo."
Watch: Feisty little Pomeranian chases bear out of home
A proud Pomeranian fearlessly protected his home – or more likely his food bowl – from a black bear who wandered inside.
A proud Pomeranian fearlessly protected his home – or more likely his food bowl – from a black bear who wandered inside.