Ohio zoo employee taken to hospital after bite from rattlesnake
The Cincinnati Fire Department said that law enforcement was called to the local zoo after a woman was reported being bitten by an eastern diamondback rattlesnake.
Orionid Meteor Shower peaks this weekend as Earth passes through Halley's Comet dust
While Halley's Comet only becomes visible to Earth every 76 years, the planet passes through the comet dust every October, providing the source for the spectacular Orionid Meteor Shower.
These 21 species have been declared extinct, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says
The species join a list of 650 others that are extinct in the U.S.
Nikon Small World photo contest shows life under the microscope
Have you ever wondered what lighting a matchbox looks like under a microscope? The 2023 Nikon Small World microphotography winners are in.
Prada to design spacesuits for NASA's Artemis III lunar mission
Axiom Space revealed prototypes of the AxEMU spacesuits earlier this year. Now, Prada engineers will join the team working throughout the design process on the Artemis III spacesuits.
Southwest offers flights to view 2024 total solar eclipse from the sky
On April 8, 2024, there will be flights scheduled in the direct and partial paths of the total solar eclipse.
Over 80% of homebuyers factor extreme weather, climate risk into decision, survey finds
The vast majority of prospective homebuyers, 83%, consider climate related risks when looking for a new home, a recent survey released by Zillow found.
Watch: 'Ring of fire' solar eclipse stretches from Oregon to Brazil
Today's solar eclipse is known as a "ring of fire" eclipse for the bright, blazing border that appears around the moon for as much as five minutes.
Giraffe crushes car windshield at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
A North Texas family's drive through a wildlife preserve to feed the animals ended with a scary moment on Thursday.
Some female frogs play dead to avoid unwanted male advances, study says
Female frogs may take extreme measures to avoid the pile-up that frequently happens during “explosive" mating in the spring, according to the researchers.
NASA and SpaceX targeting Oct. 13 to launch mission to metallic asteroid Psyche
NASA is preparing to launch another asteroid mission next week called Psyche.
See how much of the partial solar eclipse will be visible in your city
Nearly every community in North, Central and South America will see the eclipse, with the U.S. being one of the premier destinations to see the sights.
NASA finds water, building blocks of life in largest-ever asteroid sample
According to NASA, this material serves as a time capsule from the earliest days of the solar system.
Fat Bear Week 2023: This absolute unit blew the competition out of the water
Fat Bear Week celebrates Katmai's brown bear population's resilience, adaptability, and strength as the animals prepare to hibernate, according to the National Park Service.
NYC coyote sightings on the rise. One expert explains the surge
Earlier this year, residents of Queens spotted a coyote strolling through the street, and about a month later -- one was rescued from the East River.
Bear euthanized after charging 2 boys in Colorado, 1 cub survives capture
In a recent incident in Colorado Springs, a bear charged at two boys aged 12 and 13, prompting wildlife officials to respond.
Watch: Bodycam footage shows deputies rescuing elk tangled in tree swing
When the deputies arrived at the scene, they saw the bull elk, or male elk, frantically running back and forth behind the tree where the swing was attached.
Solar eclipse forecast: Southwest likely to have best viewing conditions for October 'ring of fire'
Here's a look at the forecast along the entire eclipse path, which stretches from coastal Oregon to the Gulf Coast of Texas.
NASA Apollo 16 mission item hits auction market, expected to go for nearly $750K
The one-of-a-kind shovel was used to scoop up over 200 pounds of moon samples.
Tarantula mating season begins as males are led to their death
Tarantulas typically remain in the burrows throughout most of the year, and only come out at night. But come mating season, adult male tarantulas throw caution to the wind for the sake of finding a female. The annual migration happens just before Halloween, from late September through early October in the Southwest.