Children's cat-killing contest in New Zealand scrapped after backlash
Organizers behind an annual hunting competition had announced a new category for kids under 14 to kill feral cats as part of an effort to protect native species, according to reports.
Organizers behind an annual hunting competition had announced a new category for kids under 14 to kill feral cats as part of an effort to protect native species, according to reports.
Taxidermy bird drones aim to assist, advance wildlife research
Researchers hope to expand what they learn from these taxidermy bird drones to improve fuel efficiency in aviation and possibly into assisting space exploration.
Researchers hope to expand what they learn from these taxidermy bird drones to improve fuel efficiency in aviation and possibly into assisting space exploration.
Watch: Rare hybrid solar eclipse wows onlookers in Australia
The lucky few people in its path either saw the darkness of a total eclipse or a “ring of fire" as the sun peeked from behind the new moon.
The lucky few people in its path either saw the darkness of a total eclipse or a “ring of fire" as the sun peeked from behind the new moon.
Cure for grey hair? Scientific discovery could hold key to preserving hair color
NYU researchers conducted a study that finds stem cells stuck in the hair follicle can cause hair to lose color.
NYU researchers conducted a study that finds stem cells stuck in the hair follicle can cause hair to lose color.
Starship explodes: Giant SpaceX rocket fails minutes after launching from Texas
SpaceX’s giant new rocket blasted off on its first test flight Thursday but failed minutes after rising from the launch pad.
SpaceX’s giant new rocket blasted off on its first test flight Thursday but failed minutes after rising from the launch pad.
Pentagon shares newly declassified UFO videos, tracking over 650 potential cases
Of the more than 650 potential UFO sightings, U.S. officials have prioritized about half of them that appear to be especially interesting and anomalous.
Of the more than 650 potential UFO sightings, U.S. officials have prioritized about half of them that appear to be especially interesting and anomalous.
Biologists invent new microscope inspired by scallops’ eyes to more effectively study organs
The microscope can image samples in any type of liquid, making it a new and more cost-effective approach for researchers studying organs and diagnosing diseases.
The microscope can image samples in any type of liquid, making it a new and more cost-effective approach for researchers studying organs and diagnosing diseases.
Dogs of Chernobyl: First-ever deep dive into their genetics, behaviors
Researchers were able to observe the DNA of over 300 dogs living in and around the Chernobyl power plant site.
Researchers were able to observe the DNA of over 300 dogs living in and around the Chernobyl power plant site.
Stunning James Webb Space Telescope photo shows merging galaxies shining with light of a trillion suns
Arp 220, found in the constellation Serpens (the Serpent), is an ultra-luminous infrared galaxy that shines brighter than more than 1 trillion suns, according to the Space Telescope Science Institute.
Arp 220, found in the constellation Serpens (the Serpent), is an ultra-luminous infrared galaxy that shines brighter than more than 1 trillion suns, according to the Space Telescope Science Institute.
North American bats 'at risk of severe population decline' from climate change, disease: report
Scientists say many North American bats are in trouble.
Scientists say many North American bats are in trouble.
Elon Musk's SpaceX calls off 1st launch attempt of giant Starship
SpaceX had planned to launch the nearly 400-foot Starship rocket from the southern tip of Texas but postponed the launch because of a problem with the first-stage booster.
SpaceX had planned to launch the nearly 400-foot Starship rocket from the southern tip of Texas but postponed the launch because of a problem with the first-stage booster.
Here are the most popular national parks for birdwatching this spring
The spring bird migration is a period of time between February and June when birds leave their winter homes in the south and begin their journeys north.
The spring bird migration is a period of time between February and June when birds leave their winter homes in the south and begin their journeys north.
FAA clears SpaceX to launch giant rocket from Texas
The space company said the nearly 400-foot-tall Starship spacecraft and Super Heavy rocket will be the most powerful rocket ever launched.
The space company said the nearly 400-foot-tall Starship spacecraft and Super Heavy rocket will be the most powerful rocket ever launched.
Landmark law saved whales through marine industry changes, scientists say
The drive to protect vanishing whales has brought impacts to marine industries and those changes are accelerating as the Endangered Species Act approaches its 50th anniversary.
The drive to protect vanishing whales has brought impacts to marine industries and those changes are accelerating as the Endangered Species Act approaches its 50th anniversary.
Texas mom fearlessly removes snake from daughter's car engine: video
Bravery might be an understatement for Nicole Graham when she removed a snake from her daughter's car engine with no hesitation.
Bravery might be an understatement for Nicole Graham when she removed a snake from her daughter's car engine with no hesitation.
Pilot crashes, flips plane after losing power 9,000 feet above Utah field
The pilot was treated and released from the scene following the crash landing.
The pilot was treated and released from the scene following the crash landing.
Moose guided out of Alaska hospital after wandering into building
So this moose walks into a medical building... While that could be a setup to a bad joke, it actually happened in Anchorage on Thursday.
So this moose walks into a medical building... While that could be a setup to a bad joke, it actually happened in Anchorage on Thursday.
Stunning image of Uranus and its rings captured by James Webb telescope
The planet’s faintest rings have only been observed by two other facilities in the past, according to NASA.
The planet’s faintest rings have only been observed by two other facilities in the past, according to NASA.
New species of poisonous birds discovered in New Guinea jungle by Danish researchers
"The locals aren’t fond of spicy food and steer clear of these birds, because, according to them, their meat burns in the mouth like chili," Knud Jønsson, a researcher explained.
"The locals aren’t fond of spicy food and steer clear of these birds, because, according to them, their meat burns in the mouth like chili," Knud Jønsson, a researcher explained.
Solar Eclipse: How close will Michigan be to the full eclipse in 2024?
The solar eclipse in 2017 crossed the continental U.S. but didn't get close to Michigan. Next year's eclipse will get much closer to the state.
The solar eclipse in 2017 crossed the continental U.S. but didn't get close to Michigan. Next year's eclipse will get much closer to the state.