Cicadas 2024: May arrives, bringing billions of noisy bugs with it
The cicada-geddon is upon us, and while some states have seen these critters arrive earlier than expected, they better buckle up because billions, if not trillions, more are coming.
NASA captures Horsehead Nebula 'mane' in finest, clearest detail to date
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has recently provided unprecedented clarity with its images of the Horsehead Nebula, a distinctive cosmic object in the constellation Orion.
Idaho man arrested for kicking Yellowstone bison while drunk: officials
Clarence Yoder, 40, of Idaho Falls, ended up injuring himself in the incident that happened near the park’s West Entrance on April 21, according to the National Park Service.
Watch: Cicadas appear on trees in parts of US
Video shared of cicadas stuck to tree trunks have begun circulating on social media as the emergence of two broods begins.
Ohio teen pulls in 'massive' 101-pound blue catfish setting new state record
The high school sophomore from New Richmond, Ohio, pulled in a potentially record blue catfish from the backwaters of the Ohio River while jugline fishing with her dad.
Man hooks massive striped bass while fishing in Delaware River
A Burlington County man made the catch of a lifetime this weekend while casting his line in the Delaware River.
Oregon man accused of deliberately poisoning thousands of young salmon
An Oregon man faces charges after allegedly pouring bleach into a hatchery tank, resulting in the death of thousands of young salmon.
Archaeologists uncover 850-year-old treasure in ancient grave: 'Sensational find'
Swedish archaeologists recently uncovered a 12th century grave during an archaeological dig – and found buried treasure along with it.
LAX-bound Delta flight makes emergency landing after exit slide issues on Boeing aircraft
Delta Flight 520 bound for Los Angeles was forced to return to New York City to make an emergency landing after the crew reported issues with an exit slide on the right wing of the Boeing 767-300ER aircraft.
FBI: Threat to plane prompts law enforcement response at PHL
An American Airlines flight was met by law enforcement upon landing at Philadelphia International Airport because of a bomb threat, officials said.
Mystery planet? New evidence suggests huge 9th planet in solar system
Planet Nine was theorized in 2015 but more and more evidence suggests that the hypothesized planet could be a reality.
Phone home? NASA, Nokia plan first-ever cellular network on moon
Nokia announced that it has partnered up with NASA to build the first-ever cellular network on the lunar surface.
‘Spiders’ seen ‘crawling’ across Mars’ surface
The spider-like formations are scattered near the outskirts of Mars’ Inca City.
NASA to begin distributing 'moon trees' with seeds that flew around moon
Some out-of-this-world trees are now home and ready to begin inspiring a new generation. NASA is preparing to distribute "moon tree" seedlings that have sprouted from seeds flown on the Artemis I lunar mission.
Boeing 747 carrying 345 people bounces on LAX runway during hard landing, video shows
A chilling video captured the dramatic moment a Lufthansa Boeing 747 aircraft bounced on the runway at Los Angeles International Airport during a hard landing.
Colorado enacts groundbreaking brain data privacy law
Colorado became the first state in the nation to enact a law protecting neural data, emphasizing the growing intersection of technology and human biology while ensuring privacy in the expanding field of neurotechnology.
UNC Air pilot, physician both injured after plane crashes at North Carolina airport
Two people were injured in a plane crash at Raleigh-Durham International Airport in North Carolina.
New airline refund rules could lead to rising ticket prices, economist warns
This is welcome news for airline customer advocacy groups and passengers. But one North Texas economist believes the new federal mandate will end up costing consumers more in the end.
Emerging cicadas' cacophony triggers calls to police in South Carolina from confused residents
“Although to some, the noise is annoying, they pose no danger to humans or pets," Newberry County deputies said. “Unfortunately, it is the sounds of nature."
Dolphin found shot to death as NOAA offers $20K reward for info
A dolphin found dead in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, was confirmed to have been shot with a firearm, prompting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to offer a $20,000 reward for information leading to a conviction or penalty.