'Out of this world' views for Inspiration4 private astronaut crew

Weightless flips and a ukulele performance were among the highlights of a live video feed from the first all-private astronaut crew as they orbited Earth on Friday.

Hundreds of carp dead in Michigan had herpes, DNR says

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources said it has identified the cause of death of hundreds of fish in Lake Orion.

Lions, tigers at National Zoo test 'presumptive positive' for COVID-19

Six African lions, a Sumatran tiger, and two Amur tigers have tested presumptive positive for the virus that causes COVID-19 at the Smithsonian's National Zoo.

United briefly experiences system outage impacting operations, website

United Airlines on Friday reported a system outage that briefly impacted its website and mobile app, as well as operations at some airports.

Hundreds of migrating songbirds crashing into NYC skyscrapers

Hundreds of birds migrating through New York City this week have died after crashing into the city’s glass towers.

Video: Alaska National Guard rescues hunter mauled by grizzly bear

The Alaska Air National Guard rescued a 39-year-old bear-mauling victim at Wrangell-St. Elias Park in Alaska, as seen in footage posted on Sept. 15.

Jellyfish swims into Texas man's flooded yard after Nicholas dumps rain

A jellyfish was spotted swimming on Sept. 14 in a flooded yard on Galveston Island in Texas after Nicholas made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane.

SpaceX Inspiration4 all-civilian crew completes historic liftoff

SpaceX's Inspiration4 mission is targeting a five-hour launch window on Wednesday, September 15, opening at 8:02 p.m. EDT from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Modified Boeing 727 lets you experience zero gravity

Have you ever wanted to experience what it’s like being an astronaut without going to space and without spending millions? There’s a way!

Australian researchers name vibrant rainbow insect in honor of RuPaul

Australia’s national science agency paid tribute to RuPaul by naming a fly after the drag queen, according to a press release dated September 15, while other newly discovered insect names reference Pokemon and Digimon Adventure.

Meet the first all-civilian crew of SpaceX's Inspiration4 mission

Liftoff is set for 8:02 p.m. on Wednesday, September 15th from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Nearly all gorillas at Atlanta’s zoo test positive for COVID

Just days after Zoo Atlanta announced the first positive tests, at least 18 of the zoo's 20 gorillas are now positive for COVID-19.

ISS captures lightning illuminating Nebraska sky from space

NASA released stunning video of a lightning storm over the Midwest recorded by the International Space Station.

Woolly mammoth resurrection? Scientists say it's in process

Funding for the project reportedly comes from investors ranging from Climate Capital to Winklevoss twins.

'Do better': Photographer captures grizzly bear cub with discarded face mask

Photographer Jonathan Kuiper spotted a grizzly bear cub chewing a discarded face mask this summer in the Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.

Okefenokee Joe, an alligator believed to be as old as WWII, passes away

An alligator believed to have lived in a Georgia swamp since World War II passed away this summer, researchers announced last week.

World's oldest living male gorilla tests positive for COVID-19 virus

Multiple gorillas at Zoo Atlanta, including the world's oldest living male gorilla, have tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19.

WATCH:  Wolf bites grizzly bear in the butt

A video of a wolf biting a grizzly bear on the butt at Yellowstone National Park has gone viral.