Endangered whale spotted swimming with calf in rare footage

The NOAA Fisheries says the critically-endangered species usually travels the New England coast in the spring.

Scientists create protective coating for fruit and veggies to make them last longer

Do you wish the fruit in your refrigerator would last just a few days longer? Researchers have created an egg-based coating designed to extend the shelf life of produce.

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.

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.

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."