Harsens Island conservation targets depleted secretive black tern bird species
It's not a canary in the coal mine, but a tern in the wetland that's got conservationists worried about the environmental health of migratory birds and the Great Lakes wetlands.
It's not a canary in the coal mine, but a tern in the wetland that's got conservationists worried about the environmental health of migratory birds and the Great Lakes wetlands.
Asteroid as wide as 10 football fields to fly past Earth on Friday
Asteroid 7335 (1989 JA) will be about 2.5 million miles away from the Earth’s surface. Here’s how some may be able to see it.
Asteroid 7335 (1989 JA) will be about 2.5 million miles away from the Earth’s surface. Here’s how some may be able to see it.
Blue Origin's next human spaceflight delayed due to technical issue
Blue Origin has delayed its next human spaceflight launch from West Texas after a technical issue was detected ahead of the liftoff.
Blue Origin has delayed its next human spaceflight launch from West Texas after a technical issue was detected ahead of the liftoff.
Mosquitoes apparently prefer biting people wearing these colors
When mosquitos seem to swarm you, look at your clothes. If you're wearing one of three colors, you're actually more likely to be bitten.
When mosquitos seem to swarm you, look at your clothes. If you're wearing one of three colors, you're actually more likely to be bitten.
Total lunar eclipse's 'blood moon' delights across the US
Did you stay up to see the “blood moon” in last night’s total lunar eclipse?
Did you stay up to see the “blood moon” in last night’s total lunar eclipse?
Baby giraffe at San Diego Zoo fitted with braces after being born with limb condition
The calf was born on Feb. 1 with her front limb bending the wrong way. Staff feared she could die if they didn’t immediately correct the condition.
The calf was born on Feb. 1 with her front limb bending the wrong way. Staff feared she could die if they didn’t immediately correct the condition.
Total lunar eclipse 2022: When and where you can watch it this weekend
NASA said stargazers across North America won’t need any special equipment to view the event.
NASA said stargazers across North America won’t need any special equipment to view the event.
Plants successfully sprout from lunar soil for the 1st time ever
Scientists for the first time have grown plants in soil from the moon collected by NASA’s Apollo astronauts.
Scientists for the first time have grown plants in soil from the moon collected by NASA’s Apollo astronauts.
Huge black hole at galaxy's center seen in first-ever images
Using telescopes worldwide, astronomers have captured the first image of the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way.
Using telescopes worldwide, astronomers have captured the first image of the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way.
Millions of flowers on display during Holland Tulip Festival
The Dutch roots in the west Michigan city and its massive tulip festival are on full display during this year's exhibition of floral magnificence.
The Dutch roots in the west Michigan city and its massive tulip festival are on full display during this year's exhibition of floral magnificence.
Cleaner air leads to more hurricanes in the Atlantic, study finds
A new study links how many hurricanes form worldwide to air pollution levels. Wednesday's study from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says cleaner air in Europe and the United States is helping trigger a dramatic increase in the number of Atlantic hurricanes.
A new study links how many hurricanes form worldwide to air pollution levels. Wednesday's study from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says cleaner air in Europe and the United States is helping trigger a dramatic increase in the number of Atlantic hurricanes.
Passenger with no experience lands small plane in Florida after pilot has medical emergency
In the audio, the passenger tells air traffic control: "I’ve got a serious situation here. My pilot has gone incoherent. I have no idea how to fly the airplane."
In the audio, the passenger tells air traffic control: "I’ve got a serious situation here. My pilot has gone incoherent. I have no idea how to fly the airplane."
Sun will not set until August in northern Alaska
The sun rose over Utqiaġvik, Alaska, at 2:58 a.m. AKDT on Tuesday and will not set again until August 2.
The sun rose over Utqiaġvik, Alaska, at 2:58 a.m. AKDT on Tuesday and will not set again until August 2.
High levels of Lyme disease possible in southeast Michigan as tick numbers grow
Pets and their owners in Michigan are in for a year of increased risk of Lyme disease and other bacterial infections carried by ticks.
Pets and their owners in Michigan are in for a year of increased risk of Lyme disease and other bacterial infections carried by ticks.
April CO2 levels were the highest in recorded human history, data shows
The first time Earth reached a record average for CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere was in 2015 and the levels continue to grow every year.
The first time Earth reached a record average for CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere was in 2015 and the levels continue to grow every year.
James Webb telescope beams back stunningly clear images in latest test
NASA's new space telescope is in the home stretch of testing.
NASA's new space telescope is in the home stretch of testing.
Chronic Waste Disease confirmed in Michigan deer
Chronic Waste Disease is a deadly neurologic disease known to kill deer and other cervid species, like elk, moose, and mule deer.
Chronic Waste Disease is a deadly neurologic disease known to kill deer and other cervid species, like elk, moose, and mule deer.
Meet the manikins that will hitch a ride on NASA’s moon rocket
If the Artemis I mission is a success, it could pave the way for human exploration of Mars by 2025
If the Artemis I mission is a success, it could pave the way for human exploration of Mars by 2025
Pig heart transplanted into patient was infected with pig virus, health officials say
The transplant patient ended up dying two months later, though doctors are not conclusively saying whether or not the virus led to the patient’s death.
The transplant patient ended up dying two months later, though doctors are not conclusively saying whether or not the virus led to the patient’s death.
Deer with can stuck on nose hasn't eaten in a week, Waterford man says
“If you see her standing in the backyard, she just stands in the corner watching the other ones eat. It's just heartbreaking," said Scott Sisk, who has tried for a week to get the animal help.
“If you see her standing in the backyard, she just stands in the corner watching the other ones eat. It's just heartbreaking," said Scott Sisk, who has tried for a week to get the animal help.