Famous 14-foot crocodile goes missing in Australia river, considered dangerous
The 14-foot, 70-year-old crocodile was last seen Feb. 11 on the Daintree River in Queensland, Australia.
The 14-foot, 70-year-old crocodile was last seen Feb. 11 on the Daintree River in Queensland, Australia.
NASA's SpaceX Crew-5 splashes down on Earth after 5-month mission aboard ISS
The crew spent 157 days in orbit.
The crew spent 157 days in orbit.
'Comet of a decade' to whiz past Earth in likely first visit in 4.5 billion years
While naked-eye comets are rare C/2023 A3 could be among the brightest in a decade.
While naked-eye comets are rare C/2023 A3 could be among the brightest in a decade.
Watch: ‘Elusive’ lynx caught on camera in snowy Maine forest
The area is home to the elusive Canada lynx. In Maine, lynx are most common in the northern counties, which often experience the most snow in the state.
The area is home to the elusive Canada lynx. In Maine, lynx are most common in the northern counties, which often experience the most snow in the state.
Florida man shoots alligator as it attacked dog in backyard: 'My heart just dropped'
We expect to see alligators in lakes around Florida, but what about in your backyard? A Deltona homeowner who asked not to be identified had to think fast when a gator started attacking his chocolate lab.
We expect to see alligators in lakes around Florida, but what about in your backyard? A Deltona homeowner who asked not to be identified had to think fast when a gator started attacking his chocolate lab.
Coyote spotted roaming in Queens, Long Island has hip and pelvic fractures
The coyote spotted wandering through backyards and city streets in parts of New York City and Long Island suffered from a hip and severe pelvic fracture, the Sweetbriar Nature Center said.
The coyote spotted wandering through backyards and city streets in parts of New York City and Long Island suffered from a hip and severe pelvic fracture, the Sweetbriar Nature Center said.
'Cocaine cat' escaped from owner during traffic stop, will now live at Cincinnati Zoo
In Ohio, it is illegal to own the animals, which can weigh up to 40 pounds. During the rescue mission, the cat broke its leg and later tested positive for cocaine.
In Ohio, it is illegal to own the animals, which can weigh up to 40 pounds. During the rescue mission, the cat broke its leg and later tested positive for cocaine.
Coyote spotted strolling through Queens neighborhood
The coyote was seen wandering through some backyards and down the sidewalk and is now in the care of a nature center.
The coyote was seen wandering through some backyards and down the sidewalk and is now in the care of a nature center.
NASA discovers asteroid that has slight chance of hitting Earth on Valentine's Day 2046
NASA's Planetary Defense Coordination Office has been tracking a new asteroid named 2023 DW that has a very small chance of impacting Earth on Feb. 14, 2046.
NASA's Planetary Defense Coordination Office has been tracking a new asteroid named 2023 DW that has a very small chance of impacting Earth on Feb. 14, 2046.
5-year-old angler reels in record catch
It's not the first time 5-year-old Akeley's skills have been in the spotlight.
It's not the first time 5-year-old Akeley's skills have been in the spotlight.
Artemis II set to send humans to orbit the moon in 2024 after historic rocket launch exceeds expectations
Artemis I mission launched on Nov. 16, 2022 and then returned on Dec. 11, 2022. Uncrewed, it tested the Orion spacecraft and the SLS rocket, the most powerful rocket ever used.
Artemis I mission launched on Nov. 16, 2022 and then returned on Dec. 11, 2022. Uncrewed, it tested the Orion spacecraft and the SLS rocket, the most powerful rocket ever used.
Hawaiian man nicknamed 'Dolphin Dave' accused of harassing humpback whale
The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources said 65-year-old David Jiménez of Maui was cited after he allegedly harassed wildlife in the state park.
The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources said 65-year-old David Jiménez of Maui was cited after he allegedly harassed wildlife in the state park.
Female trailblazers in STEM get their own Barbie dolls
Careers in STEM make up nearly half of the U.S. workforce, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. But women are still vastly underrepresented.
Careers in STEM make up nearly half of the U.S. workforce, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. But women are still vastly underrepresented.
Worm moon: When to see March’s full moon
The time has come for March’s full moon to light up the night’s sky, and if conditions are clear, it could be visible for several nights.
The time has come for March’s full moon to light up the night’s sky, and if conditions are clear, it could be visible for several nights.
Japan destroys H3 rocket minutes after launch over 2nd-stage failure
Japan’s new H3 rocket was carrying an Earth observation satellite and an infrared sensor developed to monitor missile activity.
Japan’s new H3 rocket was carrying an Earth observation satellite and an infrared sensor developed to monitor missile activity.
Studies confirm NASA can stop asteroids from hitting Earth
University of Maryland researchers were part of a team led by the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab, which played a big part in confirming that DART actually worked.
University of Maryland researchers were part of a team led by the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab, which played a big part in confirming that DART actually worked.
Colombia proposes transferring 70 hippos that live near Pablo Escobar's former ranch to India, Mexico
Environmental experts estimate there are about 130 hippos in Colombia.
Environmental experts estimate there are about 130 hippos in Colombia.
Watch: New video from Hubble space telescope captures asteroid-smashing debris from successful DART mission
The Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission involved slamming a 1,200-pound spacecraft about the size of a vending machine into an asteroid at 13,000 miles per hour.
The Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission involved slamming a 1,200-pound spacecraft about the size of a vending machine into an asteroid at 13,000 miles per hour.
'Calling 911 on stars': California sheriff asks residents to stop reporting planets in sky
Two shiny dots in the sky Wednesday night apparently startled some residents in California's Central Valley. The Stanislaus County sheriff took to Facebook Thursday to tell people they shouldn't call 911 as NASA confirmed the stars were in fact Jupiter and Venus.
Two shiny dots in the sky Wednesday night apparently startled some residents in California's Central Valley. The Stanislaus County sheriff took to Facebook Thursday to tell people they shouldn't call 911 as NASA confirmed the stars were in fact Jupiter and Venus.
Bald eagle tangled in tree branches rescued by linemen
When it says "other duties as assigned" in your job description, this is probably what your employer means, that is if you’re a lineman.
When it says "other duties as assigned" in your job description, this is probably what your employer means, that is if you’re a lineman.