Patrols stepped up as more sharks spotted near Nassau County beaches
Another day, another shark sighting. This is turning into "Shark Week" along the Nassau County shoreline.
Another day, another shark sighting. This is turning into "Shark Week" along the Nassau County shoreline.
Rats on the move in NYC
Rats are back on NYC's streets as the city opens to more outdoor eating.
Rats are back on NYC's streets as the city opens to more outdoor eating.
Hungry squirrel steals slices from pizza box left on doorstep as part of contactless delivery
Contactless delivery has drawbacks when you order pizza and a hungry squirrel gets to it first.
Contactless delivery has drawbacks when you order pizza and a hungry squirrel gets to it first.
More sharks spotted along south shore of Long Island
After a lifeguard reported seeing a large shark near shore, swimming was temporarily banned at several beaches.
After a lifeguard reported seeing a large shark near shore, swimming was temporarily banned at several beaches.
Rare blue lobster saved by Red Lobster employees and sent to zoo
A blue lobster was adopted by a zoo after a Red Lobster employee discovered it and recognized its rarity.
A blue lobster was adopted by a zoo after a Red Lobster employee discovered it and recognized its rarity.
Researchers say they’re 1 step closer to delaying aging process, possibly extending human lifespan
Researchers at UC San Diego have identified an aging circuit that could allow for genetically engineered prolonged life.
Researchers at UC San Diego have identified an aging circuit that could allow for genetically engineered prolonged life.
Shark kills New York City woman swimming off coast of Maine
A woman was killed in an apparent shark attack off the coast of Maine, a rare occurrence that has only been recorded once before in the state by an unprovoked shark.
A woman was killed in an apparent shark attack off the coast of Maine, a rare occurrence that has only been recorded once before in the state by an unprovoked shark.
NASA's next Mars rover is brawniest and brainiest one yet
Set to rocket away this week from Florida, The spacecraft named Perseverance is NASA's brawniest and brainiest Martian rover yet.
Set to rocket away this week from Florida, The spacecraft named Perseverance is NASA's brawniest and brainiest Martian rover yet.
Tuba player performs for San Antonio Zoo hippos
The San Antonio Zoo shared a heartwarming video of a talented tuba player performing for their hippos.
The San Antonio Zoo shared a heartwarming video of a talented tuba player performing for their hippos.
Double meteor showers to light up the night sky this week in the wake of comet NEOWISE
A pair of meteor showers are set to peak on the night of Tuesday, July 28. The Southern delta Aquariids and the alpha Capricornids should both be visible.
A pair of meteor showers are set to peak on the night of Tuesday, July 28. The Southern delta Aquariids and the alpha Capricornids should both be visible.
Red squirrel launches itself at grey squirrel in viral photo
A photographer has captured a remarkable image of a red squirrel just before it attacks a grey squirrel for getting too close, British news agency South West News Service reports.
A photographer has captured a remarkable image of a red squirrel just before it attacks a grey squirrel for getting too close, British news agency South West News Service reports.
Monarto Safari Park welcomes birth of Southern White Rhinoceros calf
Staff at the Monarto Safari Park in South Australia welcomed the birth of a Southern White Rhinoceros calf on Wednesday, July 22.
Staff at the Monarto Safari Park in South Australia welcomed the birth of a Southern White Rhinoceros calf on Wednesday, July 22.
Trail camera captures high-definition footage of black bear and cubs 'scent marking' in Maine woods
Trail cameras caught a bear boogieing down on a tree in the Maine woods, part of a process known as scent-marking.
Trail cameras caught a bear boogieing down on a tree in the Maine woods, part of a process known as scent-marking.
Trail camera catches bear scent-marking in Maine woods
Trail cameras caught a bear boogieing down on a tree in the Maine woods, part of a process known as scent-marking.
Trail cameras caught a bear boogieing down on a tree in the Maine woods, part of a process known as scent-marking.
Humans are mutating COVID-19 virus, but it is fighting back, scientists say
Researchers say that SARS-CoV-2 is being mutated by human proteins that degrade it, although “natural selection” of the virus is enabling it to bounce back.
Researchers say that SARS-CoV-2 is being mutated by human proteins that degrade it, although “natural selection” of the virus is enabling it to bounce back.
Couple captures stellar engagement photos under comet NEOWISE
The stars seem to have aligned for one New York couple, as they were visited by the comet NEOWISE on their engagement night.
The stars seem to have aligned for one New York couple, as they were visited by the comet NEOWISE on their engagement night.
Dazzling comet will make closest approach to Earth July 23 — here’s how to watch
In March, the comet was faint, but this month, the comet is relatively easy to observe with binoculars or a telescope. This comet continues to brighten, and is becoming visible to the naked eye.
In March, the comet was faint, but this month, the comet is relatively easy to observe with binoculars or a telescope. This comet continues to brighten, and is becoming visible to the naked eye.
Otters chill out in a bath of ice cubes at Oregon Zoo
The Oregon Zoo has shared videos of otters playing in tubs of ice, a bath of balls, and more.
The Oregon Zoo has shared videos of otters playing in tubs of ice, a bath of balls, and more.
Silent spread of coronavirus keeps scientists grasping for clues
Researchers have exposed the frightening likelihood of silent spread of the virus by asymptomatic and presymptomatic carriers. But how major a role seemingly healthy people play in swelling the ranks of those infected remains unanswered — and at the top of the scientific agenda.
Researchers have exposed the frightening likelihood of silent spread of the virus by asymptomatic and presymptomatic carriers. But how major a role seemingly healthy people play in swelling the ranks of those infected remains unanswered — and at the top of the scientific agenda.
Major airlines call for COVID-19 testing to restore US-Europe travel
The CEOs of United, American Airlines, IAG and Lufthansa Group are calling for a joint COVID-19 testing program from the U.S. and the European Union.
The CEOs of United, American Airlines, IAG and Lufthansa Group are calling for a joint COVID-19 testing program from the U.S. and the European Union.