June skywatching guide: From planet conjunctions to new moons, here is what to look up for
From the conjunction of two of the brightest plants in our galaxy to the June solstice, this month has countless opportunities to witness astronomical events.
From the conjunction of two of the brightest plants in our galaxy to the June solstice, this month has countless opportunities to witness astronomical events.
Trump administration seeks federal grant oversight
The Trump administration is looking to give political appointees more power over federal grants, to ensure they “demonstrably advance” the president's policy priorities.
The Trump administration is looking to give political appointees more power over federal grants, to ensure they “demonstrably advance” the president's policy priorities.
Another Michigan black bear sighting - this time in a Mt. Pleasant tree
Another black bear sighting in Michigan is a reminder about their possibly growing numbers in the Lower Peninsula. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is responding to the sighting of a black bear in Mt. Pleasant.
Another black bear sighting in Michigan is a reminder about their possibly growing numbers in the Lower Peninsula. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is responding to the sighting of a black bear in Mt. Pleasant.
Emu causes traffic back-up, hours-long pursuit on Maryland highway
An escaped emu led Maryland state troopers on a three-hour chase, dodged multiple capture attempts, survived being struck by a vehicle and kept running.
An escaped emu led Maryland state troopers on a three-hour chase, dodged multiple capture attempts, survived being struck by a vehicle and kept running.
Red-tailed hawk attacks bald eagle over food in woman's yard
A woman in Erie caught these two birds of prey fighting over their food, and she did so completely by accident.
A woman in Erie caught these two birds of prey fighting over their food, and she did so completely by accident.
UN says next five years to smash heat records
A new report from the United Nations weather agency gives a 75% chance that the next five years will see higher temperatures, underscoring the rapid pace of climate change.
A new report from the United Nations weather agency gives a 75% chance that the next five years will see higher temperatures, underscoring the rapid pace of climate change.
Deep-sea nightmare: The bone-chilling fish lurking along the ocean floor
The Stargazer fish, known for its creepy face and deadly ambush tactics, has electric organs capable of delivering up to 50 volts.
The Stargazer fish, known for its creepy face and deadly ambush tactics, has electric organs capable of delivering up to 50 volts.
Tick bite ER visits hit highest seasonal level in years as doctors warn of disease surge
Tick bite-related ER visits are at their highest seasonal levels since 2017 across most U.S. regions, raising concerns about increased Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.
Tick bite-related ER visits are at their highest seasonal levels since 2017 across most U.S. regions, raising concerns about increased Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.
New hepatitis B drug may be a 'functional cure' for some people
New research implies that a first-of-its-kind drug for hepatitis B could allow some patients to stop treatment without showing signs of the dangerous virus.
New research implies that a first-of-its-kind drug for hepatitis B could allow some patients to stop treatment without showing signs of the dangerous virus.
UFO insider claims US has bodies of 4 different alien species from downed spacecraft in government custody
Dr. Hal Puthoff claims the U.S. has recovered the remains of four separate species of alien life from UFOs, citing people involved in the recoveries.
Dr. Hal Puthoff claims the U.S. has recovered the remains of four separate species of alien life from UFOs, citing people involved in the recoveries.
Look up: Rare Blue Moon and 4 planets will shine across the sky at the end of May
A rare celestial event is happening at the end of the month.
A rare celestial event is happening at the end of the month.
Watch: RFK Jr. wrangles snakes on Dr. Oz's patio
Video showed Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wrangling a pair of black North American racer snakes at Dr. Mehemet Oz's home on Tuesday.
Video showed Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wrangling a pair of black North American racer snakes at Dr. Mehemet Oz's home on Tuesday.
Dying star creates stunning 'crystal ball' nebula
A dying star has rarely appeared so beautiful.
A dying star has rarely appeared so beautiful.
Pentagon releases new batch of declassified UFO files
The Pentagon on May 22 released a second set of declassified files on what NASA calls Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP), commonly referred to as unidentified flying objects (UFOs).
The Pentagon on May 22 released a second set of declassified files on what NASA calls Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP), commonly referred to as unidentified flying objects (UFOs).
Michigan adds bradford pear, buckthorn, and other plants to invasive species list
In addition to the bradford pear tree, Michigan also banned the sale of buckthorn, a voracious invasive shrub that has taken over parks and homes around the state.
In addition to the bradford pear tree, Michigan also banned the sale of buckthorn, a voracious invasive shrub that has taken over parks and homes around the state.
Rescuers save duck found with arrow lodged in bill: ‘It’s cruel'
A duck in Massachusetts is recovering after rescuers removed an arrow lodged through its bill.
A duck in Massachusetts is recovering after rescuers removed an arrow lodged through its bill.
SpaceX reveals plans for what could be the biggest-ever IPO
On Wednesday, SpaceX submitted documents to move forward with its highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO). Here's what to know.
On Wednesday, SpaceX submitted documents to move forward with its highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO). Here's what to know.
Sinkhole causes delays, cancellations at LaGuardia Airport
According to FlightAware, LaGuardia Airport was experiencing arrival delays for airborne aircraft averaging 35 minutes and increasing.
According to FlightAware, LaGuardia Airport was experiencing arrival delays for airborne aircraft averaging 35 minutes and increasing.
No Fly Zone: Robot passenger at Love Field prompts Southwest Airlines to ban 'bots
The first step for robot-kind in the aviation world will have to wait after Southwest Airlines banned human-like robots from its flights. The move was prompted after a man bought his robot companion a ticket from Dallas Love Field to Las Vegas.
The first step for robot-kind in the aviation world will have to wait after Southwest Airlines banned human-like robots from its flights. The move was prompted after a man bought his robot companion a ticket from Dallas Love Field to Las Vegas.
Newly discovered asteroid will make very close pass by Earth: Here’s what to know
A newly discovered asteroid named 2026 JH2 will pass by Earth at a distance of about 56,000 miles. The moon, by comparison, is approximately 228,855 miles away
A newly discovered asteroid named 2026 JH2 will pass by Earth at a distance of about 56,000 miles. The moon, by comparison, is approximately 228,855 miles away