Monarch butterflies typically found in winter resting grounds in Mexico declined by 26%
The number of monarch butterflies that showed up at their winter resting grounds in central Mexico decreased by about 26% this year, and four times as many trees were lost to illegal logging, drought and other causes, making 2020 a bad year for the butterflies.
The number of monarch butterflies that showed up at their winter resting grounds in central Mexico decreased by about 26% this year, and four times as many trees were lost to illegal logging, drought and other causes, making 2020 a bad year for the butterflies.
Mount Etna lights up Sicily's night sky with 6th eruption in 8 days
Etna erupted for the sixth time in eight days on February 24, according to local media, with footage from the area showing lava fountains shooting 500 meters into the air.
Etna erupted for the sixth time in eight days on February 24, according to local media, with footage from the area showing lava fountains shooting 500 meters into the air.
1,700 rehabilitated turtles returned to Texas waters
Another 1,700 sea turtles are safe and back in their ocean home after volunteers and rescue groups pulled thousands of the cold-stunned reptiles from Texas waters during a deadly winter storm.
Another 1,700 sea turtles are safe and back in their ocean home after volunteers and rescue groups pulled thousands of the cold-stunned reptiles from Texas waters during a deadly winter storm.
Rescuers save abandoned sheep, shave off 78 pounds of matted wool
Rescuers in Australia saved an abandoned sheep who was weighed down with an astonishing 78 pounds of matted wool. The sheep, nicknamed "Baarack," struggled in the wild and could barely see. He managed to survive by eating grass and drinking water from puddles.
Rescuers in Australia saved an abandoned sheep who was weighed down with an astonishing 78 pounds of matted wool. The sheep, nicknamed "Baarack," struggled in the wild and could barely see. He managed to survive by eating grass and drinking water from puddles.
New COVID-19 variant spreading in New York City, studies say
Researchers at Columbia University and the California Institute of Technology conducted studies identifying a new variant.
Researchers at Columbia University and the California Institute of Technology conducted studies identifying a new variant.
‘Magic of mother nature’: Yosemite’s ‘firefall’ illuminates El Capitan
Yosemite’s “firefall” event drew thousands of spectators for a natural phenomenon that one photographer described as “life-changing.”
Yosemite’s “firefall” event drew thousands of spectators for a natural phenomenon that one photographer described as “life-changing.”
COVID-19 antibodies were present for up to 3 months in people infected with coronavirus, NIH study finds
NIH researchers have found some evidence that suggests people previously infected with COVID-19 may have lasting antibodies that help protect against reinfection, though the extent to which that protection holds up against emerging variants remains unclear.
NIH researchers have found some evidence that suggests people previously infected with COVID-19 may have lasting antibodies that help protect against reinfection, though the extent to which that protection holds up against emerging variants remains unclear.
Coast Guard, rescue organizations release sea turtles back into Gulf of Mexico after Texas winter storm
A week after volunteers saved thousands of cold-stunned sea turtles from frigid waters in Texas, rescuers have begun releasing the recovered animals back into the Gulf of Mexico.
A week after volunteers saved thousands of cold-stunned sea turtles from frigid waters in Texas, rescuers have begun releasing the recovered animals back into the Gulf of Mexico.
Elsa the tiger rescued during Texas winter storm, gets new home
Deputies discovered the tiger after receiving a call concerning a “tiger in the cold.”
Deputies discovered the tiger after receiving a call concerning a “tiger in the cold.”
American Airlines not denying possible UFO spotting, says: 'Talk to the FBI'
An American Airlines jet encountered an apparent UFO over northeastern New Mexico Sunday afternoon.
An American Airlines jet encountered an apparent UFO over northeastern New Mexico Sunday afternoon.
Perseverance: Secret message planted on giant parachute that carried Mars rover
The huge parachute used by NASA’s Perseverance rover to land on Mars contained a secret message, thanks to a puzzle lover on the spacecraft team.
The huge parachute used by NASA’s Perseverance rover to land on Mars contained a secret message, thanks to a puzzle lover on the spacecraft team.
Mars Perseverance rover engineer credits Queens high school
Vishnu Sridharan grew up in Queens and went to Aviation High School. For the last three years, he has worked on the SuperCam for NASA's Perseverance rover.
Vishnu Sridharan grew up in Queens and went to Aviation High School. For the last three years, he has worked on the SuperCam for NASA's Perseverance rover.
80 acre cattle ranch bordering Area 51 for sale - including mailbox sought out by alien enthusiasts
For $4.5 million you can be the owner of a cattle ranch in the beautiful Nevada desert overlooking the infamous Area 51 military base.
For $4.5 million you can be the owner of a cattle ranch in the beautiful Nevada desert overlooking the infamous Area 51 military base.
NASA's Perseverance rover beams back first images, audio recordings from Mars
NASA has unveiled high quality images from the Perserverance rover’s initial entry into Mars, as well as never-before-heard audio of a Martian breeze captured by the rover.
NASA has unveiled high quality images from the Perserverance rover’s initial entry into Mars, as well as never-before-heard audio of a Martian breeze captured by the rover.
2 giraffes electrocuted by power lines in Kenya park
Kenya’s wildlife agency says two giraffes were electrocuted on Sunday when they walked into low-lying electric power transmission lines that pass through the Soysambu Conservancy in western Kenya.
Kenya’s wildlife agency says two giraffes were electrocuted on Sunday when they walked into low-lying electric power transmission lines that pass through the Soysambu Conservancy in western Kenya.
29-year-old bone cancer survivor chosen to join billionaire on SpaceX flight
Hayley Arceneaux will become the youngest American in space when SpaceX’s first private flight launches this fall - and the first with a prosthesis.
Hayley Arceneaux will become the youngest American in space when SpaceX’s first private flight launches this fall - and the first with a prosthesis.
Boeing recommends airlines ground all 777s with engine that blew apart
Boeing has recommended that airlines ground all of 777s with the type of engine that suffered a catastrophic failure over Denver this weekend.
Boeing has recommended that airlines ground all of 777s with the type of engine that suffered a catastrophic failure over Denver this weekend.
‘Frozen’ alligators stick noses through ice to survive in Oklahoma
Alligators in Oklahoma went into a deep freeze as frigid, icy temperatures plagued much of the central and eastern United States.
Alligators in Oklahoma went into a deep freeze as frigid, icy temperatures plagued much of the central and eastern United States.
Bill Gates warns coming climate crisis will be deadlier than coronavirus
In his new book Gates says that it is imperative that the world go from the current 51 billion tons of emissions to zero within the next 30 years to avoid catastrophe.
In his new book Gates says that it is imperative that the world go from the current 51 billion tons of emissions to zero within the next 30 years to avoid catastrophe.
An endangered species in the U.S. has been cloned for the first time
Meet Elizabeth Ann. Created from the frozen cells of a black-footed ferret that died more than 30 years ago, she’s giving scientists new hope about preserving endangered species.
Meet Elizabeth Ann. Created from the frozen cells of a black-footed ferret that died more than 30 years ago, she’s giving scientists new hope about preserving endangered species.