Crew-1 astronaut first female to lift off from American soil since 2011
Dr. Walker will be the mission specialist for the Crew-1 mission. This will be her second long-duration mission aboard the ISS.
Dr. Walker will be the mission specialist for the Crew-1 mission. This will be her second long-duration mission aboard the ISS.
Mesmerizing video shows 1st sighting of rare 'bigfin' squid in Australian waters
Mesmerizing video of a rarely seen bigfin squid was recently released by scientists in Australia.
Mesmerizing video of a rarely seen bigfin squid was recently released by scientists in Australia.
Baby chimp gets new foster family at Maryland zoo
Zookeepers introduced a baby chimpanzee to her new foster family at a Maryland zoo after they determined her birth mom was unable to properly care for her.
Zookeepers introduced a baby chimpanzee to her new foster family at a Maryland zoo after they determined her birth mom was unable to properly care for her.
More than 500 Asian giant hornets found in Washington nest; threat not over
When scientists in Washington state destroyed the first nest of so-called murder hornets found in the U.S., they discovered about 500 live specimens in various stages of development, officials said Tuesday.
When scientists in Washington state destroyed the first nest of so-called murder hornets found in the U.S., they discovered about 500 live specimens in various stages of development, officials said Tuesday.
Scientists discover hell-like planet with oceans of lava, perpetual sunlight and rock rain
Scientists discovered a planet with oceans of lava and raining rocks.
Scientists discovered a planet with oceans of lava and raining rocks.
15-foot, 2,000-pound great white shark pings off coast of Florida
Unama’ki is reportedly one of the largest great white sharks ever tagged.
Unama’ki is reportedly one of the largest great white sharks ever tagged.
Creepy, snake-sized invasive worm spotted in Virginia, and it’s ‘essentially immortal’
A foot-long invasive species slithered by a suburban Virginia resident last week, leaving pest-control experts scratching their heads before they found help identifying it.
A foot-long invasive species slithered by a suburban Virginia resident last week, leaving pest-control experts scratching their heads before they found help identifying it.
Large gator blocks road in Myakka River State Park
This massive gator decided to relax right in the middle of the road at Myakka River State Park, keeping drivers and bicyclists from getting by.
This massive gator decided to relax right in the middle of the road at Myakka River State Park, keeping drivers and bicyclists from getting by.
Space station will mark 20 years of people living in orbit
The International Space Station marks a big milestone Monday. That's the 20th anniversary of the first crew's arrival, and there has been a steady stream of people living there ever since.
The International Space Station marks a big milestone Monday. That's the 20th anniversary of the first crew's arrival, and there has been a steady stream of people living there ever since.
Shorebirds watch as alligators wrestle on South Florida golf course
Bystanders for a waterside gator fight included several large birds at a golf course in South Florida this week.
Bystanders for a waterside gator fight included several large birds at a golf course in South Florida this week.
VIDEO: Massive alligator takes a stroll across Florida golf course
Several golfers that were on the green at the time kept their distance as the gator crossed over into a nearby lake.
Several golfers that were on the green at the time kept their distance as the gator crossed over into a nearby lake.
Team of UC Berkeley scientists study poop in sewers for COVID-19 hotspots
Knowing what neighborhoods are virus hotspots can help health officials figure out how to enact orders to clamp down on the spread and figure out if their efforts are even working.
Knowing what neighborhoods are virus hotspots can help health officials figure out how to enact orders to clamp down on the spread and figure out if their efforts are even working.
10-foot python removed from under car hood in South Florida
This 10-foot-long python was found underneath the hood of a blue Ford Mustang down in South Florida
This 10-foot-long python was found underneath the hood of a blue Ford Mustang down in South Florida
Adorable baby gorilla born via C-section at Boston zoo
The bouncing baby boy was born on October 14 weighing 6-pounds and 3 ounces.
The bouncing baby boy was born on October 14 weighing 6-pounds and 3 ounces.
Crews find two Asian giant hornet queens in Whatcom County nest
Two live Asian giant hornet queens were found inside the nest that was eradicated on Saturday.
Two live Asian giant hornet queens were found inside the nest that was eradicated on Saturday.
Leopard mauls Florida man who paid for 'full-contact experience' with big cat
A Florida man paid $150 for a "full-contact experience" with a captive black leopard, which would allow him to play with the rare cat and rub its belly. Instead, he was attacked as soon as he entered the enclosure and needed multiple surgeries.
A Florida man paid $150 for a "full-contact experience" with a captive black leopard, which would allow him to play with the rare cat and rub its belly. Instead, he was attacked as soon as he entered the enclosure and needed multiple surgeries.
Azizi, April the Giraffe's youngest calf, dies at Texas zoo
The youngest calf of April the giraffe — which was born in March 2019 — has died.
The youngest calf of April the giraffe — which was born in March 2019 — has died.
Study suggests antibody immunity to COVID-19 could wane over time
A new study of hundreds of thousands of people across England suggests that antibody immunity following COVID-19 infection could wane over time.
A new study of hundreds of thousands of people across England suggests that antibody immunity following COVID-19 infection could wane over time.
'This is the goal': Mountain lion burned in California wildfire released after month of treatment
A biologist with the Wildlife Disaster Network described the big cat's journey as the "ultimate success story".
A biologist with the Wildlife Disaster Network described the big cat's journey as the "ultimate success story".
Creepy crawler: Fisherman catches rare ‘ghost’ lobster
A Maine fisherman catches a rare albino lobster.
A Maine fisherman catches a rare albino lobster.