Brooklyn residents turn leaky hydrant into makeshift aquarium
A makeshift aquarium established by two longtime Brooklyn residents in a sidewalk tree pit often flooded by a leaky fire hydrant has stirred controversy.
A makeshift aquarium established by two longtime Brooklyn residents in a sidewalk tree pit often flooded by a leaky fire hydrant has stirred controversy.
Mars and Jupiter to appear closest in a decade during rare celestial conjunction
Mars and Jupiter are set to appear closer than they have in a decade during a rare planetary conjunction on Wednesday.
Mars and Jupiter are set to appear closer than they have in a decade during a rare planetary conjunction on Wednesday.
NYC solar weather: How to see the meteor showers this week
The Perseid meteor shower in NYC is considered to be the best meteor shower of the year, according to NASA. The spectacular peaks from Sunday Aug. 11 through Tuesday Aug. 13.
The Perseid meteor shower in NYC is considered to be the best meteor shower of the year, according to NASA. The spectacular peaks from Sunday Aug. 11 through Tuesday Aug. 13.
Polaris Dawn, first private spacewalk mission, sets launch date with SpaceX
Four crew members will spend about five days in orbit and conduct the first commercial spacewalk at 430 miles above Earth.
Four crew members will spend about five days in orbit and conduct the first commercial spacewalk at 430 miles above Earth.
Alligator spotted swimming in Lake Erie, prompting search
A search is ongoing for an alligator seen last weekend as officials investigate how the reptile ended up in the lake.
A search is ongoing for an alligator seen last weekend as officials investigate how the reptile ended up in the lake.
Rare sharks spotted twice at these Jersey Shore beaches
Sharks swimming along the Jersey Shore have given beachgoers quite the sight over the past couple weeks!
Sharks swimming along the Jersey Shore have given beachgoers quite the sight over the past couple weeks!
NASA: Astronauts waiting to come home might hitch ride with SpaceX crew
Two NASA astronauts who were supposed to return to Earth in mid-June may have to extend their stay for another six months and hitch a ride aboard a SpaceX spacecraft if issues with Boeing’s Starliner capsule continue.
Two NASA astronauts who were supposed to return to Earth in mid-June may have to extend their stay for another six months and hitch a ride aboard a SpaceX spacecraft if issues with Boeing’s Starliner capsule continue.
Explosion at Yellowstone may have formed new geyser: here's how
The explosion at Yellowstone National Park’s Biscuit Basin area in July is not as uncommon as you may think as one expert weighs in on if the incident possibly formed a geyser.
The explosion at Yellowstone National Park’s Biscuit Basin area in July is not as uncommon as you may think as one expert weighs in on if the incident possibly formed a geyser.
Earth's days are getting longer, science explains why
New research reveals that Earth's days are gradually getting longer, and scientists explain the various factors behind this change. Discover how tectonic shifts, inner core dynamics, and climate change contribute to the lengthening of our days and what this means for our future.
New research reveals that Earth's days are gradually getting longer, and scientists explain the various factors behind this change. Discover how tectonic shifts, inner core dynamics, and climate change contribute to the lengthening of our days and what this means for our future.
NYPD captures snake on West Village streets
A snake was found slithering in the streets on the West Village on Sunday.
A snake was found slithering in the streets on the West Village on Sunday.
Rare albino alligator hatches in Florida: 'Estimated 100 to 200 in the world'
A rare albino alligator has hatched from a successful breeding program in Florida.
A rare albino alligator has hatched from a successful breeding program in Florida.
Florida man arrested after he lassos alligator, ties it to fence, then calls 911 to report it: Deputies
A Florida man is accused of tying an alligator up against a fence and later calling 911, claiming to have found the reptile that way, deputies said.
A Florida man is accused of tying an alligator up against a fence and later calling 911, claiming to have found the reptile that way, deputies said.
Here's how radioactive rhino horns could save animals, deter poaching
Researchers injected radioactive material into the horns of 20 rhinos as part of an effort to stop poaching.
Researchers injected radioactive material into the horns of 20 rhinos as part of an effort to stop poaching.
Rare 'cotton candy' lobster caught in New England: '1 in 100 million'
The incredibly rare lobster was caught off the coast of New Hampshire and Maine. Here's what makes it so special.
The incredibly rare lobster was caught off the coast of New Hampshire and Maine. Here's what makes it so special.
Here’s why thousands of dead fish are stinking up this NJ town
A rotten smell has been filling the air in Little Egg Harbor Township, NJ, as thousands of dead fish are filling one lagoon and attracting tons of seagulls. Here's what officials are saying.
A rotten smell has been filling the air in Little Egg Harbor Township, NJ, as thousands of dead fish are filling one lagoon and attracting tons of seagulls. Here's what officials are saying.
Calgary Zoo polar bear drowns after rough play incident
A necropsy has confirmed that a polar bear at the Calgary Zoo died after rough playing with another polar bear.
A necropsy has confirmed that a polar bear at the Calgary Zoo died after rough playing with another polar bear.
Fisherman arrested after catching 14 oversized fish: 'Caught red-handed'
Authorities had received tips about the angler not releasing catches from his boat while he fished off of the coast.
Authorities had received tips about the angler not releasing catches from his boat while he fished off of the coast.
Study: Wildfire smoke may be worse for your brain than other air pollution
Research shows wildfire smoke significantly raises dementia risk, with a 21% increase per 1 microgram of PM2.5, compared to other air pollution.
Research shows wildfire smoke significantly raises dementia risk, with a 21% increase per 1 microgram of PM2.5, compared to other air pollution.
Surfer loses leg in fight with 10-foot great white shark
After the attack, Kai McKenzie managed to make it back to shore and his leg also washed ashore not long after.
After the attack, Kai McKenzie managed to make it back to shore and his leg also washed ashore not long after.
NYC solar weather: How to see the northern lights, meteors this week
A geomagnetic storm watch was issued Monday for a potential G3 (strong) solar storm by NOAA’s Storm Weather Prediction Center.
A geomagnetic storm watch was issued Monday for a potential G3 (strong) solar storm by NOAA’s Storm Weather Prediction Center.