Isle Royale staff kill wolf that grew too reliant on visiting campers
Managers of the remote island made the decision after noting the wolves had grown reliant on human food sources and had been spotted dragging away food storage bags and backpacks “at numerous campsites.”
Managers of the remote island made the decision after noting the wolves had grown reliant on human food sources and had been spotted dragging away food storage bags and backpacks “at numerous campsites.”
Oldest-ever Great Lakes lake trout recorded in Lake Superior
The best way to measure how old a fish is is by counting the number of rings formed on a chunk of calcium living in its inner ear. This lake trout, named Mary Catherine, had 62 rings.
The best way to measure how old a fish is is by counting the number of rings formed on a chunk of calcium living in its inner ear. This lake trout, named Mary Catherine, had 62 rings.
Video: Florida alligator devours python in Everglades
An alligator in the Florida Everglades was seen doing its part to combat the invasion of Burmese pythons in the region, chomping on the limp body of one of the massive snakes and swimming off with the meaty catch.
An alligator in the Florida Everglades was seen doing its part to combat the invasion of Burmese pythons in the region, chomping on the limp body of one of the massive snakes and swimming off with the meaty catch.
Wild rabbits spotted with strange 'horn-like' growths sprouting from their heads
Recently, some wild rabbits have been seen in the U.S. with "horn-like" growths spurting from their heads that are caused by a viral infection, according to experts.
Recently, some wild rabbits have been seen in the U.S. with "horn-like" growths spurting from their heads that are caused by a viral infection, according to experts.
Spotted Lanternfly's invasion of Michigan following the footsteps of its favorite invasive tree
Since its arrival in Michigan, spotted lanternfly has rapidly spread through Metro Detroit. It won't be long until the entire state is invaded.
Since its arrival in Michigan, spotted lanternfly has rapidly spread through Metro Detroit. It won't be long until the entire state is invaded.
Perseid Meteor Shower 2025: When and where to watch this week
The Perseids meteor shower, considered the best of the year by NASA, is set to peak soon.
The Perseids meteor shower, considered the best of the year by NASA, is set to peak soon.
Vaping on plane: Man apologizes after Phoenix-to-San Francisco flight incident
“It sucks knowing in order to be myself, I have to have nicotine," said Peter Nguyen.
“It sucks knowing in order to be myself, I have to have nicotine," said Peter Nguyen.
James Lovell, astronaut and Apollo 13 commander, dies
Astronaut James Lovell, who was commander of the 1970 Apollo 13 mission, has died. Here's what we know.
Astronaut James Lovell, who was commander of the 1970 Apollo 13 mission, has died. Here's what we know.
Curiosity rover finds more coral-shaped rocks on Martian surface
The rock was nicknamed "Paposo."
The rock was nicknamed "Paposo."
Watch: Feisty little Pomeranian chases bear out of home
A proud Pomeranian fearlessly protected his home – or more likely his food bowl – from a black bear who wandered inside.
A proud Pomeranian fearlessly protected his home – or more likely his food bowl – from a black bear who wandered inside.
Millions watch livestream of deep sea creatures from Argentina, latest in 'slow TV' fad
A livestream of deep-sea creatures captivated Argentina, highlighting the calming global trend of “slow TV." Here's why millions tuned in.
A livestream of deep-sea creatures captivated Argentina, highlighting the calming global trend of “slow TV." Here's why millions tuned in.
SuperAgers over 80 show memory equal to adults in their 50s, study finds
A new Northwestern study finds some adults over 80 maintain memory and brain health on par with people decades younger, offering insight into how aging and Alzheimer’s could be delayed.
A new Northwestern study finds some adults over 80 maintain memory and brain health on par with people decades younger, offering insight into how aging and Alzheimer’s could be delayed.
New Zealand Air Force rescues US researchers from Antarctica amid extreme cold, darkness
The Royal New Zealand Air Force successfully evacuated three U.S. researchers from Antarctica in a rare and risky midwinter mission.
The Royal New Zealand Air Force successfully evacuated three U.S. researchers from Antarctica in a rare and risky midwinter mission.
Octopus latches onto 6-year-old boy, refusing to release, mother says, showing footage of the child's injuries
The marks extended up the child's arm.
The marks extended up the child's arm.
Full Sturgeon Moon, Perseid meteor shower and planetary conjunction to light up August skies
Here is your August 2025 guide for celestial events. The year will feature 12 full Moons, plenty of meteor showers, four eclipses and three Supermoons.
Here is your August 2025 guide for celestial events. The year will feature 12 full Moons, plenty of meteor showers, four eclipses and three Supermoons.
Denali moose crash: 24-year-old driver killed
A 24-year-old international tourist was killed when he was driving and hit a moose near Denali National Park in Alaska.
A 24-year-old international tourist was killed when he was driving and hit a moose near Denali National Park in Alaska.
SpaceX Crew-11 launches from Florida, headed to ISS: Watch replay
NASA and SpaceX successfully launched the Crew-11 mission from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Friday, and the spacecraft is now en route to the International Space Station (ISS).
NASA and SpaceX successfully launched the Crew-11 mission from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Friday, and the spacecraft is now en route to the International Space Station (ISS).
Potential asteroid impact on Moon in 2032 could trigger massive meteor shower on Earth
If Asteroid 2024 YR4 crashes into the Moon in 2032, it would be the largest impact in about 5,000 years, according to a new analysis.
If Asteroid 2024 YR4 crashes into the Moon in 2032, it would be the largest impact in about 5,000 years, according to a new analysis.
Brain computer chips tested at U-M Health provide possible medical breakthrough
It's not much bigger than a pencil eraser, but doctors are hoping a brain computer chip can deliver big, life-changing results.
It's not much bigger than a pencil eraser, but doctors are hoping a brain computer chip can deliver big, life-changing results.
Florida alligator takes woman's shoe after she provoked him: 'Serves her right'
A Florida alligator got some not-so-subtle revenge against a woman who threw her shoes at it – by taking one of them with him into the water. Watch the video in the player above.
A Florida alligator got some not-so-subtle revenge against a woman who threw her shoes at it – by taking one of them with him into the water. Watch the video in the player above.