William Shatner says he's 'terrified' of upcoming Blue Origin space trip
'Star Trek' actor is traveling aboard Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin New Shepard NS-18 on Oct. 12.
'Star Trek' actor is traveling aboard Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin New Shepard NS-18 on Oct. 12.
California fires may have killed hundreds of giant sequoias
The lightning-caused KNP Complex that erupted on Sept. 9 has burned into 15 giant sequoia groves in the park.
The lightning-caused KNP Complex that erupted on Sept. 9 has burned into 15 giant sequoia groves in the park.
Draconid meteor shower to dazzle in peak on Oct. 8
The Draconid meteor shower is considered a short-lived event and is expected to peak on Oct. 8.
The Draconid meteor shower is considered a short-lived event and is expected to peak on Oct. 8.
NASA exploring how to prevent asteroid from hitting earth in the future
NASA and several partners will send a satellite into space to slam into an asteroid.
NASA and several partners will send a satellite into space to slam into an asteroid.
COVID testing in your home is getting simpler and faster
Northwell Health is rolling out a more efficient way for you to test yourself at home for COVID-19. Automation helps simplify the process. The FDA-approved test is covered by most insurance companies.
Northwell Health is rolling out a more efficient way for you to test yourself at home for COVID-19. Automation helps simplify the process. The FDA-approved test is covered by most insurance companies.
California oil spill: 4,000-foot section of pipeline split, dragged out of place by up to 105 feet
Officials coordinating the response to the Orange County oil spill say divers have confirmed that a 4,000-foot section of a 17.7-mile pipeline was moved out of place -- by as much as 105 feet -- and a 13-inch "split" in the line was detected.
Officials coordinating the response to the Orange County oil spill say divers have confirmed that a 4,000-foot section of a 17.7-mile pipeline was moved out of place -- by as much as 105 feet -- and a 13-inch "split" in the line was detected.
Rare fish, last spotted in Ohio creek in 1957, declared extinct
The scioto madtom hasn't been spotted by humans since 1957.
The scioto madtom hasn't been spotted by humans since 1957.
Drone photographer captures ‘Skittles rainbow of color’ in Utah
A drone captured the spectacular palette of fall colors in the landscape around the Snowbasin Resort in Huntsville on Oct. 2.
A drone captured the spectacular palette of fall colors in the landscape around the Snowbasin Resort in Huntsville on Oct. 2.
Shark bites floating alligator’s foot in wild video
The shark had been circling the alligator from below before taking a chance and biting the animal’s leg.
The shark had been circling the alligator from below before taking a chance and biting the animal’s leg.
Ship anchored near oil pipeline made unusual movements
A massive cargo ship made a series of unusual movements while anchored in the closest spot to a Southern California oil pipeline that ruptured and sent crude washing up on beaches, according to data collected by a marine navigation service.
A massive cargo ship made a series of unusual movements while anchored in the closest spot to a Southern California oil pipeline that ruptured and sent crude washing up on beaches, according to data collected by a marine navigation service.
Ship’s anchor may have caused massive California oil spill, investigators say
A ship’s anchor may have hooked, dragged and torn an underwater pipeline that spilled tens of thousands of gallons of crude oil into the ocean off the Orange County coast, according to federal investigators.
A ship’s anchor may have hooked, dragged and torn an underwater pipeline that spilled tens of thousands of gallons of crude oil into the ocean off the Orange County coast, according to federal investigators.
Nobel Prize in chemistry awarded to scientists for new way to build molecules
The Nobel Prize for chemistry has been awarded to Benjamin List of the Max Planck Institute and David W.C. MacMillan of Princeton University.
The Nobel Prize for chemistry has been awarded to Benjamin List of the Max Planck Institute and David W.C. MacMillan of Princeton University.
Canadian researchers discover new kind of killer whale that hunts large sea mammals: report
Canadian researchers said they identified a new, mysterious kind of killer whale that hunts large mammals—like grey whale calves.
Canadian researchers said they identified a new, mysterious kind of killer whale that hunts large mammals—like grey whale calves.
Actor William Shatner to fly into space on trip planned for next week
Jeff Bezos’ space travel company, Blue Origin, announced Monday that William Shatner will blast off from West Texas on October 12.
Jeff Bezos’ space travel company, Blue Origin, announced Monday that William Shatner will blast off from West Texas on October 12.
Class-action lawsuit filed in Huntington Beach oil spill
The first federal lawsuit linked to the 126,000 gallons of oil that spilled into the ocean off Huntington Beach is a proposed class-action suit that includes claims to recover damages for individuals and businesses damaged by the massive leak. The man who brought forward the lawsuit also alleges he has been, or will be, exposed to toxic oil contaminants.
The first federal lawsuit linked to the 126,000 gallons of oil that spilled into the ocean off Huntington Beach is a proposed class-action suit that includes claims to recover damages for individuals and businesses damaged by the massive leak. The man who brought forward the lawsuit also alleges he has been, or will be, exposed to toxic oil contaminants.
Nobel Prize for physics goes to 3 for climate discoveries
The Nobel Prize for physics has been awarded to scientists Syukuro Manabe, Klaus Hasselmann and Giorgio Parisi for their climate-related discoveries.
The Nobel Prize for physics has been awarded to scientists Syukuro Manabe, Klaus Hasselmann and Giorgio Parisi for their climate-related discoveries.
WATCH: Alligator rushes out of water, steals Florida boy's fish and pole
No one was injured and the alligator swam away with a full tummy of fish.
No one was injured and the alligator swam away with a full tummy of fish.
Infants ingest 15 times more microplastics than adults, new study finds
Researchers suggest the reason for the higher number found in infants is because they’re far more exposed to microplastics through items such as their teething toys, sippy cups and carpeting.
Researchers suggest the reason for the higher number found in infants is because they’re far more exposed to microplastics through items such as their teething toys, sippy cups and carpeting.
California oil spill: Authorities investigate if ship’s anchor struck pipeline
One of the largest oil spills in recent California history over the weekend closed beaches and continued to threaten wildlife on Monday.
One of the largest oil spills in recent California history over the weekend closed beaches and continued to threaten wildlife on Monday.
Endangered gray wolf spotted in Southern California may be from Oregon
An endangered gray wolf that traveled at least 1,000 miles from Oregon to California’s Central Coast before his tracking collar stopped giving signals in the spring may still be alive and roaming in Ventura County.
An endangered gray wolf that traveled at least 1,000 miles from Oregon to California’s Central Coast before his tracking collar stopped giving signals in the spring may still be alive and roaming in Ventura County.