Deer hurdle across the course of a 5K race

Deer hurdle across the course of a 5K race

A dashboard camera in a police cruiser captured video of some unregistered participants in a 5K in Michigan.

A dashboard camera in a police cruiser captured video of some unregistered participants in a 5K in Michigan.

Northernmost US city in Alaska to see sunrise for first time in months

Northernmost US city in Alaska to see sunrise for first time in months

Utqiagvik, formerly known as Barrow, is located north of the Arctic Circle and experiences a phenomenon called the “polar night.”

Utqiagvik, formerly known as Barrow, is located north of the Arctic Circle and experiences a phenomenon called the “polar night.”

First space-baked cookies took 2 hours in experimental oven aboard ISS

First space-baked cookies took 2 hours in experimental oven aboard ISS

Chocolate chip cookies became the first food baked in space from raw ingredients -- and they took two hours to bake, NASA says.

Chocolate chip cookies became the first food baked in space from raw ingredients -- and they took two hours to bake, NASA says.

Manhattanhenge sunrise brightens NYC

Manhattanhenge sunrise brightens NYC

“Manhattanhenge” sunrise drenched Midtown Manhattan in brilliant light on Wednesday.

“Manhattanhenge” sunrise drenched Midtown Manhattan in brilliant light on Wednesday.

Cold-stunned iguanas are actually falling from South Florida trees

Cold-stunned iguanas are actually falling from South Florida trees

The National Weather Service routinely warns people about falling rain, snow and hail, but temperatures are dropping so low in South Florida the forecasters warned residents about falling iguanas.

The National Weather Service routinely warns people about falling rain, snow and hail, but temperatures are dropping so low in South Florida the forecasters warned residents about falling iguanas.

Chinese theme park sparks international backlash after forcing pig to bungee jump

Chinese theme park sparks international backlash after forcing pig to bungee jump

A Chinese theme park is getting substantial international backlash after a pig was tied up and forced to bungee jump from a 220-foot-plus platform as part of a publicity stunt for the park’s newest attraction.

A Chinese theme park is getting substantial international backlash after a pig was tied up and forced to bungee jump from a 220-foot-plus platform as part of a publicity stunt for the park’s newest attraction.

Starving lions in Sudan park prompt worldwide campaign to save them

Starving lions in Sudan park prompt worldwide campaign to save them

After a series of heartbreaking images of starving lions in Sudan were posted online, a global campaign is underway to save them.

After a series of heartbreaking images of starving lions in Sudan were posted online, a global campaign is underway to save them.

Nearly 100 beehives stolen from northern California orchard

Nearly 100 beehives stolen from northern California orchard

Mike Potts estimated that the theft of the 92 hives, about a third of his operation, would cost him about $44,000 in revenue.

Mike Potts estimated that the theft of the 92 hives, about a third of his operation, would cost him about $44,000 in revenue.

The average human body temperature is dropping, study suggests

The average human body temperature is dropping, study suggests

Humans are getting colder, according to a new study out of Stanford University's School of Medicine that found the average human body temperature to be lower than the 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit average established more than 150 years ago.

Humans are getting colder, according to a new study out of Stanford University's School of Medicine that found the average human body temperature to be lower than the 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit average established more than 150 years ago.

Yosemite’s ‘firefall’ returns for two weeks this February

Yosemite’s ‘firefall’ returns for two weeks this February

Yosemite's Horsetail Fall will light up with bright orange and red hues that resemble cascading fire for a few days in February.

Yosemite's Horsetail Fall will light up with bright orange and red hues that resemble cascading fire for a few days in February.

SpaceX completes successful abort test launch of Dragon crew capsule

SpaceX completes successful abort test launch of Dragon crew capsule

The launch is an important one for SpaceX and NASA as the commercial crew program continues into the phase that many officials describe as “the final dress rehearsal.”

The launch is an important one for SpaceX and NASA as the commercial crew program continues into the phase that many officials describe as “the final dress rehearsal.”

With a bang, SpaceX tests capsule's ability to save crew during launch

With a bang, SpaceX tests capsule's ability to save crew during launch

SpaceX blew up one of its own rockets Sunday morning as part of a key test to show that its new Dragon capsule is safe for astronauts, bringing the company one step closer to its first crewed flight.

SpaceX blew up one of its own rockets Sunday morning as part of a key test to show that its new Dragon capsule is safe for astronauts, bringing the company one step closer to its first crewed flight.

'Amazing': New embryo created of nearly extinct rhino species

'Amazing': New embryo created of nearly extinct rhino species

Researchers say they have successfully created another embryo of the nearly extinct northern white rhino in a global effort to keep the species alive. Just two animals remain, and both are female.

Researchers say they have successfully created another embryo of the nearly extinct northern white rhino in a global effort to keep the species alive. Just two animals remain, and both are female.