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American River Otters spotted in Ridley Creek for first time in over 100 years: 'Monumental event'

American River Otters spotted in Ridley Creek for first time in over 100 years: 'Monumental event'

Wildlife conservationists in Pennsylvania are celebrating the return of the American River Otter to Ridley Creek, a sighting they say hasn't happened in over 100 years.

May 9, 2024 7:12am EDT
'Kittens' dropped off at Arizona Humane Society turned out to be something else

'Kittens' dropped off at Arizona Humane Society turned out to be something else

The Arizona Humane Society is warning people to be certain that baby animals are actually orphans before attempting to rescue them — and to be sure of the species of the animal.

May 8, 2024 3:56pm EDT
Crazy airport, plane brawls from recent flights around the US

Crazy airport, plane brawls from recent flights around the US

There were 2,075 unruly passenger reports made in 2023, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

May 8, 2024 3:51pm EDT
Ohio teen's state fishing record officially certified after 101-pound blue catfish catch: 'I started crying'

Ohio teen's state fishing record officially certified after 101-pound blue catfish catch: 'I started crying'

It’s official: A 15-year-old girl who caught a massive blue catfish has become the new Ohio state record holder for the species.

May 8, 2024 9:33am EDT
Beer, whiskey taste best at these temperatures, science says

Beer, whiskey taste best at these temperatures, science says

Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences found that temperature changes the molecular structure of water and ethanol in drinks like beer and whiskey, affecting taste; beer, for instance, tastes best at 41°F.

May 7, 2024 8:38pm EDT
Reconstructed face of 75,000-year-old Neanderthal woman revealed

Reconstructed face of 75,000-year-old Neanderthal woman revealed

The skull of the woman was found in the Shanidar Cave which is located in Iraqi Kurdistan.

May 7, 2024 6:37pm EDT
Animal shelter tells pets' stories of survival after tornado outbreak

Animal shelter tells pets' stories of survival after tornado outbreak

Harrowing stories of survival are coming out of Nebraska after multiple EF-3 tornadoes ripped apart homes and separated pets from their families.

May 6, 2024 1:02pm EDT
Fisherman hooks prehistoric 200-pound alligator snapping turtle before catching monster alligator gar

Fisherman hooks prehistoric 200-pound alligator snapping turtle before catching monster alligator gar

The Kentucky angler released the protected species — and then reeled in alligator gar that's been submitted for world-record status in Texas.

May 6, 2024 10:16am EDT
Boeing Starliner ready to launch NASA astronauts after years of delays

Boeing Starliner ready to launch NASA astronauts after years of delays

Here's everything you need to know about Boeing's first astronaut launch for NASA.

May 5, 2024 1:26pm EDT
Significant challenges remain before NASA attempts to launch humans into space during future Artemis mission

Significant challenges remain before NASA attempts to launch humans into space during future Artemis mission

NASA previously announced the earliest Artemis II could launch would be September 2025. The report said by launch date, NASA will have spent more than $55 billion on the program. Premature preparation of the Space Launch System could lead to increased delays beyond the 2025 launch date.

May 3, 2024 7:42pm EDT
Dallas to Tokyo flight canceled after Japan Airlines pilot's booze-fueled 2 am hotel rager

Dallas to Tokyo flight canceled after Japan Airlines pilot's booze-fueled 2 am hotel rager

Japan Airlines was unable to find a replacement pilot after a captain scheduled to fly from Dallas to Tokyo had a night of raucous drinking with his flight crew

May 3, 2024 7:06pm EDT
Student reporters can win a free trip to Florida with SpaceKids Press Squad Competition

Student reporters can win a free trip to Florida with SpaceKids Press Squad Competition

SpaceKids Global is offering eight lucky winners a chance to win a free trip to Florida to learn how to be a reporter and encourage their interest in the sciences.

May 3, 2024 3:58pm EDT
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks this weekend: Where and how to watch

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks this weekend: Where and how to watch

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower, originating from comet 1P/Halley's debris, will reach its peak this weekend, offering stargazers a celestial spectacle with up to 50 shooting stars per hour.

May 3, 2024 11:23am EDT
Earth’s quasi-moon Asteroid Kamo'oalewa likely blasted out of this giant moon crater

Earth’s quasi-moon Asteroid Kamo'oalewa likely blasted out of this giant moon crater

Less than a decade after discovering a near-Earth asteroid with lunar origins, an international group of scientists says they have determined where this mysterious object came from on the moon's surface. 

May 3, 2024 10:46am EDT
Teacher captures images of 'very rare' bird never before seen in US

Teacher captures images of 'very rare' bird never before seen in US

An amateur photographer captured a subject in Oregon last week that has bird lovers chirping — as it's said to be the first U.S. sighting of this particular species.

May 2, 2024 6:00pm EDT
No 'jitters' for NASA astronauts preparing to launch on Boeing Starliner spacecraft

No 'jitters' for NASA astronauts preparing to launch on Boeing Starliner spacecraft

Two Navy test pilots who became NASA astronauts will take their ultimate flight Monday as they will be the first to launch on Boeing's Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station. 

May 2, 2024 4:26pm EDT
Wally the emotional support alligator stolen during trip to Georgia, released into swamp

Wally the emotional support alligator stolen during trip to Georgia, released into swamp

A Pennsylvania man fears his emotional support alligator is lost forever after the reptile was stolen and released into the wild during a trip to Georgia.

May 2, 2024 6:15am EDT
Famous white killer whale ‘Frosty’ spotted off California coast: ‘Very special encounter’

Famous white killer whale ‘Frosty’ spotted off California coast: ‘Very special encounter’

In a video, passengers are seen watching in awe as the killer whales cruise near and underneath the boat in Newport Beach, California.

May 1, 2024 7:51pm EDT
North Carolina child says she hears 'monsters' in the wall, turns out to be 50K buzzing bees

North Carolina child says she hears 'monsters' in the wall, turns out to be 50K buzzing bees

A mother has gone viral on TikTok after she revealed that her little girl's complaint about hearing "monsters" inside her walls ended up being a swarm of 50,000 bees that somehow entered the family's home.

May 1, 2024 6:47pm EDT
Southwest flight diverts to Nashville after odor detected in cabin

Southwest flight diverts to Nashville after odor detected in cabin

A Southwest Airlines flight bound for Denver from Baltimore/Washington was diverted to Nashville due to a strange odor detected onboard.

May 1, 2024 2:50pm EDT
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