Turbulence ruled out as cause of Maryland woman's death on business jet flight
Investigators said Friday that a passenger on a business jet was fatally injured in early March when the aircraft violently bucked up and down after pilots disconnected a system used to stabilize the plane.
Investigators said Friday that a passenger on a business jet was fatally injured in early March when the aircraft violently bucked up and down after pilots disconnected a system used to stabilize the plane.
First wolverine sighting in over 30 years reported along Oregon river near Portland
It was the first confirmed report of a wolverine outside of the mountains in Oregon in over 30 years.
It was the first confirmed report of a wolverine outside of the mountains in Oregon in over 30 years.
That’s the spot: North Carolina bear enjoys scratching its back on tree in viral video
The video, which was captured by Debra Howell, shows the bear leaning against a tree while sliding its back up and down. The bear appears to be enjoying the experience.
The video, which was captured by Debra Howell, shows the bear leaning against a tree while sliding its back up and down. The bear appears to be enjoying the experience.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope finds 'turbulent skies' with clouds, water molecules on exoplanet
Using the James Webb Space Telescope, the team discovered the largest number of molecules ever identified at the same time outside our Solar System.
Using the James Webb Space Telescope, the team discovered the largest number of molecules ever identified at the same time outside our Solar System.
Near-Earth asteroid samples found to contain RNA compound, vitamin B3
The study increases the evidence that the building blocks of life originated in space, according to its researchers.
The study increases the evidence that the building blocks of life originated in space, according to its researchers.
Georgia biologists shocked to see alligator ‘smiling back' from tortoise hole
A group of Georgia state wildlife biologists received that uncanny welcome after recently looking down a gopher tortoise hole and seeing a 4.5-foot alligator "smiling back."
A group of Georgia state wildlife biologists received that uncanny welcome after recently looking down a gopher tortoise hole and seeing a 4.5-foot alligator "smiling back."
Watch: Lucky passenger captures stunning time-lapse video of northern lights from plane window
A passenger on a flight from Alaska to Washington was able to capture a stunning time-lapse video of the northern lights while the airplane zoomed across the night sky.
A passenger on a flight from Alaska to Washington was able to capture a stunning time-lapse video of the northern lights while the airplane zoomed across the night sky.
Teenager dies after defibrillator on American Airlines flight wasn't charged, lawsuit alleges
Kevin Greenidge was a passenger onboard American Airlines Flight 614
Kevin Greenidge was a passenger onboard American Airlines Flight 614
See it: Rare loggerhead turtle washes ashore dead in Oregon with whole ecosystem traveling with it
The 75-pound loggerhead was discovered Saturday morning on the south end of Manzanita Beach, according to the Seaside Aquarium, which recovered the animal.
The 75-pound loggerhead was discovered Saturday morning on the south end of Manzanita Beach, according to the Seaside Aquarium, which recovered the animal.
FAA: Ambulance illegally crossed Southwest plane on BWI runway
FAA officials said the plane became airborne before the point where the vehicle had crossed.
FAA officials said the plane became airborne before the point where the vehicle had crossed.
Man survives shark attack off Hawaii’s Big Island, officials say
A Utah man was bitten by a shark while swimming about 200 yards offshore of Hawaii’s Anaehoomalu Bay, authorities said.
A Utah man was bitten by a shark while swimming about 200 yards offshore of Hawaii’s Anaehoomalu Bay, authorities said.
Eight dolphins die after 'mass stranding' on New Jersey beach, officials say
A total of eight dolphins have died after a 'mass stranding' event on a New Jersey beach - including six who were humanely euthanized after veterinarians found their conditions were rapidly deteriorating,
A total of eight dolphins have died after a 'mass stranding' event on a New Jersey beach - including six who were humanely euthanized after veterinarians found their conditions were rapidly deteriorating,
Delta launches pilot program to train next generation of aviators
The program, which is already accepting applications, is poised to bolster the pool of trained pilots.
The program, which is already accepting applications, is poised to bolster the pool of trained pilots.
Watch: Millions of dead fish surface in Australian river
The Department of Primary Industries said the fish deaths were likely caused by low oxygen levels as floods recede.
The Department of Primary Industries said the fish deaths were likely caused by low oxygen levels as floods recede.
Bald eagle swipes lunch to go as Connecticut nature photographer snaps picture: 'America's bird likes pizza'
Doug Gemmell, a photographer from Connecticut, snapped a picture of a juvenile bald eagle grabbing lunch to-go as he took flight.
Doug Gemmell, a photographer from Connecticut, snapped a picture of a juvenile bald eagle grabbing lunch to-go as he took flight.
'It’s a family affair!': Dulles Greenway bald eagles welcome 3rd baby
The bald eagle mates that reside on the Dulles Greenway Wetlands in Leesburg, Virginia welcomed their third eaglet on Sunday morning!
The bald eagle mates that reside on the Dulles Greenway Wetlands in Leesburg, Virginia welcomed their third eaglet on Sunday morning!
Volunteer shovel brigade clears snowy path to help migrating Yellowstone bison
Nearly five feet of snow fell this winter in West Yellowstone, resulting in giant berms created by snowplows along Highway 191, according to the Buffalo Field Campaign.
Nearly five feet of snow fell this winter in West Yellowstone, resulting in giant berms created by snowplows along Highway 191, according to the Buffalo Field Campaign.
Officer wades through waist-high snow to rescue owl with broken wing
A Fargo, North Dakota, police officer got an unusual call about an owl suffering from a broken wing,
A Fargo, North Dakota, police officer got an unusual call about an owl suffering from a broken wing,
Oldest sea reptile remains from 2 million years ago found on Arctic island
Paleontologists found the fossils after nearly 190 years of searching.
Paleontologists found the fossils after nearly 190 years of searching.
Electron rocket launches from Virginia Space’s Wallops Island facility
Rocket Lab's "Stronger Together" mission was the second Rocket Lab launch from Wallops Island, following its "Virginia is for Launch Lovers" mission in January.
Rocket Lab's "Stronger Together" mission was the second Rocket Lab launch from Wallops Island, following its "Virginia is for Launch Lovers" mission in January.



















