How to cope with the itchy issue of mosquitoes
The pesky pests are back. Prime mosquito season has arrived and as people begin to spend more time outdoors, folks are having to confront the blood suckers head on.
The pesky pests are back. Prime mosquito season has arrived and as people begin to spend more time outdoors, folks are having to confront the blood suckers head on.
Mystery of how flying snakes move is solved by scientists
The snakes move along tree branches and, sometimes, to reach another tree, they launch themselves into the air and glide down at an angle.
The snakes move along tree branches and, sometimes, to reach another tree, they launch themselves into the air and glide down at an angle.
Launch of NASA Mars rover delayed again, 2 weeks left to fly
If the Perseverance rover isn't on its way by mid-August, it will have to wait until 2022 when Earth and Mars are back in proper alignment, costing NASA close to $500 million for the delay alone.
If the Perseverance rover isn't on its way by mid-August, it will have to wait until 2022 when Earth and Mars are back in proper alignment, costing NASA close to $500 million for the delay alone.
‘This is what space smells like’: NASA-designed scent to be made into out-of-this-world perfume
A Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign was recently launched for Eau de Space, a novel fragrance based on a scent commissioned by NASA that promises a whiff of outer space.
A Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign was recently launched for Eau de Space, a novel fragrance based on a scent commissioned by NASA that promises a whiff of outer space.
Fauci, CDC chief raise concerns about full airline flights
The government’s top experts in infectious diseases on Tuesday criticized American Airlines' decision to pack flights full while the coronavirus outbreak continues to grow across much of the United States.
The government’s top experts in infectious diseases on Tuesday criticized American Airlines' decision to pack flights full while the coronavirus outbreak continues to grow across much of the United States.
Woman, 72, gored by bison at Yellowstone National Park after getting close to take photos
The 72-year-old unnamed woman got within 10 feet of the bison “multiple times” while at her Bridge Bay Campground to take photos before it attacked, the National Park Services wrote in a press release.
The 72-year-old unnamed woman got within 10 feet of the bison “multiple times” while at her Bridge Bay Campground to take photos before it attacked, the National Park Services wrote in a press release.
Wisconsin family saves bear with plastic tub stuck on head
A Wisconsin family boating on a lake in Chippewa County saved a black bear swimming with its head stuck in a plastic container on Saturday, June 27.
A Wisconsin family boating on a lake in Chippewa County saved a black bear swimming with its head stuck in a plastic container on Saturday, June 27.
Full Buck Moon: Lunar eclipse will occur on July 4
U.S. residents reveling in Independence Day festivities will get a prime-time view of a penumbral lunar eclipse that is expected to take over the night sky starting at 11:04 p.m. EDT.
U.S. residents reveling in Independence Day festivities will get a prime-time view of a penumbral lunar eclipse that is expected to take over the night sky starting at 11:04 p.m. EDT.
‘Lunar Loo Challenge’: NASA offering $20,000 for best astronaut toilet design
The challenge comes ahead of NASA’s 2024 flight to the moon, which aims to land the first woman and next man on the lunar surface.
The challenge comes ahead of NASA’s 2024 flight to the moon, which aims to land the first woman and next man on the lunar surface.
North Atlantic right whale off Jersey Shore likely collided with ship
Preliminary observations of a dead rare whale off the coast of New Jersey are consistent with a collision with a ship, federal authorities said.
Preliminary observations of a dead rare whale off the coast of New Jersey are consistent with a collision with a ship, federal authorities said.
Stunning drone video captures massive blue whale swimming near boat
Drone video captured an encounter between a curious blue whale and a boat off the coast of San Diego.
Drone video captured an encounter between a curious blue whale and a boat off the coast of San Diego.
Massive spider found clinging to Texas home: 'I was terrified!'
On June 19, the couple found the eight-legged unwelcomed guest, which appeared to be bigger than the size of a human hand, crawling on the back patio door of their San Antonio home.
On June 19, the couple found the eight-legged unwelcomed guest, which appeared to be bigger than the size of a human hand, crawling on the back patio door of their San Antonio home.
Spacewalking astronaut loses mirror, newest space junk
A spacewalking astronaut has added to the millions of pieces of junk orbiting the Earth.
A spacewalking astronaut has added to the millions of pieces of junk orbiting the Earth.
Carcass of right whale spotted off Jersey shore
An aerial survey team spotted a dead whale floating off the coast of Elberon.
An aerial survey team spotted a dead whale floating off the coast of Elberon.
'Feeling pretty lucky': Kayaker gets up close with pod of dolphins
A kayaker had a close encounter with a pod of dolphins off Noosa Heads in Queensland.
A kayaker had a close encounter with a pod of dolphins off Noosa Heads in Queensland.
NASA names DC headquarters after its first Black female engineer, Mary W. Jackson
NASA announced Wednesday that the agency will name its D.C. headquarters building after "Hidden Figure" Mary W. Jackson. She was the first Black female engineer at NASA.
NASA announced Wednesday that the agency will name its D.C. headquarters building after "Hidden Figure" Mary W. Jackson. She was the first Black female engineer at NASA.
‘Extremely alarming’ swarms of locusts plague eastern Africa, western Asia amid COVID-19 pandemic
Swarms of locusts are wreaking havoc on crops throughout eastern Africa and western Asia amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Swarms of locusts are wreaking havoc on crops throughout eastern Africa and western Asia amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Black bear safely captured by game commission in Chester County
The department announced the capture on Facebook on Tuesday morning, noting that the bear's "sweet tooth" for donuts helped lead to his capture.
The department announced the capture on Facebook on Tuesday morning, noting that the bear's "sweet tooth" for donuts helped lead to his capture.
US honeybees are doing better after bad year, according to survey
American honeybee colonies have bounced back after a bad year, the annual beekeeping survey finds.
American honeybee colonies have bounced back after a bad year, the annual beekeeping survey finds.
Teen, father fight off shark at North Carolina beach
A teen suffered bite wounds on his leg and hand after a shark attacked him off the coast of Cape Hatteras in North Carolina.
A teen suffered bite wounds on his leg and hand after a shark attacked him off the coast of Cape Hatteras in North Carolina.