Northern lights may be visible in the US this week: Here's where
The NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a G4 (severe) geomagnetic storm watch for Nov. 12.
James Watson, co-discoverer of double-helix shape of DNA, dies at 97
James Watson made the breakthrough discovery in 1953 alongside Francis Crick and Maurice Wilkins.
Mysterious interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS has no tail: What 2 experts say
3I/ATLAS recently passed its closest point to the sun. Because of its unusual behavior, some scientists are wondering if it's not a natural object -- in which case, one says, "we are screwed."
Chinese astronauts stranded in space after debris strikes return capsule during mission
A Chinese space crew is stranded at the country’s Tiangong space station after tiny pieces of space debris were believed to have struck their return capsule, China’s spaceflight agency said Wednesday.
November's supermoon: Don't miss the biggest and brightest moon of the year
On Wednesday, the supermoon will be about 221,823 miles away from Earth and will be the biggest and brightest moon of the year.
Tom Brady used Texas-based company to help clone his dog
Former NFL quarterback Tom Brady revealed his dog, Junie, is actually a clone of his former pet thanks to a Texas-based biotech company.
Monkey truck Mississippi latest: Mother shoots, kills one fearing for her children
A Mississippi woman shot and killed one of the escaped monkeys outside her home Sunday, fearing for her children's safety.
November stargazing guide: Brightest Supermoon of the year, dazzling pair of meteor showers
November kicks off with a midweek Supermoon, dubbed the Full Beaver Moon, on Nov. 5 that you will not want to miss.
Thousands of UFOs spotted off US coastlines raise new national security fears: expert
California and Florida lead in coastal UFO reports as experts question government transparency.
Mosquitoes found in Iceland for the first time, leaving only one mosquito-free spot on Earth
If you want to visit a place with no mosquitoes, you’ll have to go south – far south.
Promising cancer treatment using LED light and tin flakes kills skin and colon cancer cells in 30 minutes
Researchers at the UT Austin Portugal Program have developed what they say is a remarkable cancer treatment that combines LED light and tiny tin flakes to kill cancer cells while shielding healthy cells.
3 monkeys still missing after truck crashes in Mississippi
A truck carrying 21 Rhesus macaques crashed on Interstate 59 in Mississippi, leading to several monkeys escaping and three remaining missing.
Rattiest cities: Detroit again ranks in top 10
Detroit maintained its place in the top 10, and unfortunately even moved up a spot, on this year's Top 50 Rattiest Cities list.
Cougar sightings are surging in Michigan
This year included some of the highest profile sights of cougars in years: two cubs that were spotted by a private homeowner in the Upper Peninsula.
Women Rock Science celebrating women in STEAM, empowering next generation
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Earth has a new temporary mini-moon: Meet 2025 PN7
The mini-moon/asteroid will only be joining Earth's orbit temporarily before it returns to its other orbital path.
Michigan's devastating ice storm impacts continue to ripple, including clearcutting and timber salvage
Originally planned for 2028, the DNR says clearcutting aspen trees up north could start as soon as this year as Michigan hopes to salvage all the fallen timber. Fortunately, there are two animals that could benefit.
Moose collisions surging in northern Michigan: What's behind climbing numbers?
A female moose was killed this summer after being struck by a vehicle up north. She was raising two calves at the time and the crash, which likely removed all three from the state's stagnant population.
Michigan deer won't be euthanized by DNR after uproar from lawmakers, animal rights group
The DNR had previously rebuffed efforts to save Peanut the visually-impaired fawn. But after lawmakers and other citizens chimed in, a late-afternoon Thursday permit was approved, allowing it to be spared and kept as an educational ambassador.
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.