'It’s just having a blast': Black bear soaks in hot tub in the Great Smoky Mountains
Mason Trebony, who was vacationing at a cabin in the Great Smoky Mountains with his wife, filmed the bear as it crawled into the jacuzzi and plopped down to take in the morning sunrise.
Mason Trebony, who was vacationing at a cabin in the Great Smoky Mountains with his wife, filmed the bear as it crawled into the jacuzzi and plopped down to take in the morning sunrise.
Driver narrowly avoids running over gator crossing South Carolina highway
Erika Moradel nervously recorded footage that showed an alligator surviving a close encounter with a white SUV.
Erika Moradel nervously recorded footage that showed an alligator surviving a close encounter with a white SUV.
Skyscraper-sized Asteroid Apophis won’t make contact with Earth for over 100 years, scientists say
Asteroid Apophis, which was believed to be on a potential collision course for Earth, is no longer going to be an issue for our big blue planet for another 100 years, scientists say.
Asteroid Apophis, which was believed to be on a potential collision course for Earth, is no longer going to be an issue for our big blue planet for another 100 years, scientists say.
Rocket debris streak through sky leaving Pacific Northwest residents stunned
The National Weather Service in Seattle says burning debris from a rocket lit up Pacific Northwest skies Thursday night.
The National Weather Service in Seattle says burning debris from a rocket lit up Pacific Northwest skies Thursday night.
Worm Moon: 1st full moon of spring 2021 to light up night sky this weekend
March’s full Worm Moon will reach peak illumination on Sunday, March 28. But it will actually appear full for about three days.
March’s full Worm Moon will reach peak illumination on Sunday, March 28. But it will actually appear full for about three days.
Bald eagle populations soar in lower 48 states, US report says
The number of American bald eagles has quadrupled since 2009, with more than 300,000 birds soaring over the lower 48 states, government scientists said.
The number of American bald eagles has quadrupled since 2009, with more than 300,000 birds soaring over the lower 48 states, government scientists said.
Woman films incredible video of sharks swimming in container on I-95 in Baltimore
Talk about a fish out of water! Well, technically we're talking about sharks and they're still in water, but they're certainly not where you'd expect.
Talk about a fish out of water! Well, technically we're talking about sharks and they're still in water, but they're certainly not where you'd expect.
VIDEO: Pod of orcas spotted during rare sighting off Texas coast
Footage shared by Sam Hardeman, a fishing vessel captain, shows adult killer whales breaching the waters with juvenile orcas.
Footage shared by Sam Hardeman, a fishing vessel captain, shows adult killer whales breaching the waters with juvenile orcas.
WATCH: Gator spotted swimming side-by-side with shark in Vero Beach
Gray Vinson spotted the duo in the Indian River Lagoon in Vero Beach around noon on Sunday.
Gray Vinson spotted the duo in the Indian River Lagoon in Vero Beach around noon on Sunday.
Pfizer begins phase 1 study of oral COVID-19 treatment drug
Pfizer announced Monday that it has begun the phase 1 study of an oral antiviral drug to treat SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Pfizer announced Monday that it has begun the phase 1 study of an oral antiviral drug to treat SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Small piece of Wright brothers' 1st aircraft to fly again on Mars
With the blessing of the Wright family, NASA included a tiny piece of fabric from the 1903 Wright Flyer I on an experimental helicopter set to take flight soon on Mars.
With the blessing of the Wright family, NASA included a tiny piece of fabric from the 1903 Wright Flyer I on an experimental helicopter set to take flight soon on Mars.
‘There’s so much more to learn about our planet’: Researchers name top 10 marine species discovered in 2020
The World Register of Marine Species, or WoRMS, named its top 10 marine species out of nearly 2,000 discovered in 2020.
The World Register of Marine Species, or WoRMS, named its top 10 marine species out of nearly 2,000 discovered in 2020.
NASA's Mars helicopter completes tests, nears historic flight
A flight zone has been selected for the helicopter to deploy.
A flight zone has been selected for the helicopter to deploy.
The largest ‘potentially hazardous asteroid’ of 2021 will pass by Earth on March 21
The largest asteroid to pass by our planet in 2021 will be at its closest on Sunday, providing astronomers a rare chance to see the giant rock that formed at the dawn of our solar system.
The largest asteroid to pass by our planet in 2021 will be at its closest on Sunday, providing astronomers a rare chance to see the giant rock that formed at the dawn of our solar system.
Reports: Former Sen. Bill Nelson could be next NASA administrator
Jim Bridenstine announced after the 2020 election that he will not stay in his role as head of the space agency under the Biden Administration.
Jim Bridenstine announced after the 2020 election that he will not stay in his role as head of the space agency under the Biden Administration.
Manta ray photobombs Florida surfer in viral photo
“One in a million chances of catching this photo!” said one viewer.
“One in a million chances of catching this photo!” said one viewer.
Internet buzzes over viral video from Austin-area beekeeper
Erika Thompson of Texas Beeworks is drawing quite the buzz online with a viral video of her removing bees from a property.
Erika Thompson of Texas Beeworks is drawing quite the buzz online with a viral video of her removing bees from a property.
Endangered songbirds are losing their chance to learn mating calls, putting species at risk
Male songbirds usually learn their tunes from adult mentors. But when aspiring crooners lack proper role models, they hit all the wrong notes — and have less success attracting mates.
Male songbirds usually learn their tunes from adult mentors. But when aspiring crooners lack proper role models, they hit all the wrong notes — and have less success attracting mates.
Endangered right whales having a baby boom off East Coast
North Atlantic right whales are having the species' best season for new babies in several years. The endangered whales are vulnerable to ship strikes and entanglement in fishing gear.
North Atlantic right whales are having the species' best season for new babies in several years. The endangered whales are vulnerable to ship strikes and entanglement in fishing gear.
4-year-old boy dies after plane crashes into mother's SUV in South Florida neighborhood
A 4-year-old boy in South Florida died when a small plane crashed into his mother's SUV yesterday afternoon. The aircraft was attempting to land at a regional airport when it clipped a power line and hit the vehicle a few hundred feet short of the runway.
A 4-year-old boy in South Florida died when a small plane crashed into his mother's SUV yesterday afternoon. The aircraft was attempting to land at a regional airport when it clipped a power line and hit the vehicle a few hundred feet short of the runway.