Watch: Rescuers save wounded jaguar struggling to cross Brazil’s Rio Negro
A wounded jaguar struggling to cross Brazil’s Rio Negro was rescued by officials near Manaus after spending hours in the water.
A wounded jaguar struggling to cross Brazil’s Rio Negro was rescued by officials near Manaus after spending hours in the water.
Stink bugs invading Michigan homes: Why invasive pest come inside and what controls them
Homeowners beware: the seasonal changes mean these little invasive monsters will be looking for somewhere to stay warm. But help is on the way in the form of a parasitic insect called the samurai wasp.
Homeowners beware: the seasonal changes mean these little invasive monsters will be looking for somewhere to stay warm. But help is on the way in the form of a parasitic insect called the samurai wasp.
Massive comet zooming through solar system could be alien technology, Harvard astrophysicist says
New data shows 3I/ATLAS is three to five orders of magnitude more massive than previous objects.
New data shows 3I/ATLAS is three to five orders of magnitude more massive than previous objects.
NASA has 36 projects you can help with right now
NASA is inviting the public to take part in 36 “citizen science” projects that let volunteers contribute to real scientific discoveries.
NASA is inviting the public to take part in 36 “citizen science” projects that let volunteers contribute to real scientific discoveries.
Gator on Belle Isle? DNR investigating 'credible' alligator sighting on Belle Isle
A photo showing an alligator on Belle Isle in Detroit is under investigation by the Michigan DNR.
A photo showing an alligator on Belle Isle in Detroit is under investigation by the Michigan DNR.
Invasive Stiltgrass discoveries in Michigan requiring chemical treatment for removal
A single plant can drop a thousand seeds, will grow in most conditions, and even Michigan's most voracious herbivores won't feed on it.
A single plant can drop a thousand seeds, will grow in most conditions, and even Michigan's most voracious herbivores won't feed on it.
Yellowstone National Park trail shut down after first bear attack in 4 years
Grizzly bears and black bears coexist in Yellowstone, according to the National Park Service, and it's unclear which one was involved in the attack.
Grizzly bears and black bears coexist in Yellowstone, according to the National Park Service, and it's unclear which one was involved in the attack.
Life on Mars: What we know after NASA's announcement
NASA scientists say a rock sample collected by the Perseverance rover in Jezero Crater may contain the strongest signs yet of ancient microbial life on Mars, though more analysis is needed before drawing firm conclusions.
NASA scientists say a rock sample collected by the Perseverance rover in Jezero Crater may contain the strongest signs yet of ancient microbial life on Mars, though more analysis is needed before drawing firm conclusions.
Study reveals pre-CTE damage in brains of even young contact-sport athletes
An NIH-funded study of athletes under 51 found repeated head impacts can cause early neuron loss and brain inflammation years before CTE is detectable.
An NIH-funded study of athletes under 51 found repeated head impacts can cause early neuron loss and brain inflammation years before CTE is detectable.
Wildlife regulators approve burbot catch limits in Michigan
Burbot fishing has grown in popularity recently. But so have the pressures on the species as invasive mussels continue to spread around their habitat.
Burbot fishing has grown in popularity recently. But so have the pressures on the species as invasive mussels continue to spread around their habitat.
Florida woman fights off gator dragging leashed puppy into creek while on walk
A dog and its owner are recovering after an alligator dragged them into a creek in Pasco County.
A dog and its owner are recovering after an alligator dragged them into a creek in Pasco County.
Rocks found by NASA's Mars rover offer strongest hints yet of past life
Rocks found on Mars may provide the strongest evidence yet of past life on the Red Planet, but more testing is needed to back up those findings.
Rocks found on Mars may provide the strongest evidence yet of past life on the Red Planet, but more testing is needed to back up those findings.
Hikers on psychedelic mushrooms rescued after getting lost in NY mountains
A hiking trip took a “trippy" turn that ended with a group having to be rescued from a popular mountain destination in New York State last month.
A hiking trip took a “trippy" turn that ended with a group having to be rescued from a popular mountain destination in New York State last month.
Arkansas man, 72, mauled by 70-pound bear
The man suffered extensive injuries to his face and upper body before being airlifted to a hospital.
The man suffered extensive injuries to his face and upper body before being airlifted to a hospital.
Man dies in shark attack at Sydney beach
A man in his 50s was killed by a large shark while surfing at a beach near Sydney, Australia on Saturday.
A man in his 50s was killed by a large shark while surfing at a beach near Sydney, Australia on Saturday.
Total lunar eclipse coinciding with this weekend’s full moon
This month’s full moon coincides with a lunar eclipse – but it unfolds on the opposite side of the world Sunday night and early Monday.
This month’s full moon coincides with a lunar eclipse – but it unfolds on the opposite side of the world Sunday night and early Monday.
Burbot fishing booms in Michigan, worrying researchers and anglers that the species is faltering
As overharvesting and invasive species threaten the coldwater fish, Michigan is proposing first-ever catch limits on burbot. Meanwhile, researchers are racing to better understand the relatively-unknown fish.
As overharvesting and invasive species threaten the coldwater fish, Michigan is proposing first-ever catch limits on burbot. Meanwhile, researchers are racing to better understand the relatively-unknown fish.
8-year-old boy bitten by shark while snorkeling at Florida beach, deputies say
An 8-year-old boy was bitten by a shark on Monday while snorkeling off Key Largo, Florida, deputies say.
An 8-year-old boy was bitten by a shark on Monday while snorkeling off Key Largo, Florida, deputies say.
See it: Photos show glowing baby planet outside of our solar system
Astronomers have, for the first time, detected a planet growing inside a cleared gap of a protoplanetary disk, confirming long-held theories about how young planets shape their star systems.
Astronomers have, for the first time, detected a planet growing inside a cleared gap of a protoplanetary disk, confirming long-held theories about how young planets shape their star systems.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year sneak peek: See the stunning photos
A dramatic stand-off between a lion and a cobra. A lone elephant wading through a landfill in Sri Lanka. Here's a sneak peek at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year's top photos.
A dramatic stand-off between a lion and a cobra. A lone elephant wading through a landfill in Sri Lanka. Here's a sneak peek at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year's top photos.