Teenager going for a quick swim severely injured in shark attack
A 15-year-old girl from Aspen, Colorado, was severely injured in a shark attack while scuba diving in Belize this week, according to reports and a fundraising page set up for the teen.
A 15-year-old girl from Aspen, Colorado, was severely injured in a shark attack while scuba diving in Belize this week, according to reports and a fundraising page set up for the teen.
'Double Arch' at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area has collapsed: National Park Service
The Double Arch, per park officials, was a frequently visited geological feature, and it collapsed on Aug. 8. Changing water levels and erosion are believed to have contributed to the collapse.
The Double Arch, per park officials, was a frequently visited geological feature, and it collapsed on Aug. 8. Changing water levels and erosion are believed to have contributed to the collapse.
Who is trying to colonize Mars? And other projects for life outside Earth
Here are some of the American agencies pushing space exploration and ways to live outside the Earth.
Here are some of the American agencies pushing space exploration and ways to live outside the Earth.
Mars and Jupiter to appear closest in a decade during rare celestial conjunction
Mars and Jupiter are set to appear closer than they have in a decade during a rare planetary conjunction on Wednesday.
Mars and Jupiter are set to appear closer than they have in a decade during a rare planetary conjunction on Wednesday.
Seatbelt mishap breaks woman's ankle on JetBlue flight to Bahamas
Maria Mistretta and her husband, Salvatore Mistretta, claim in their lawsuit that JetBlue failed to offer any medical care or accommodations to make sure her broken ankle was properly attended to.
Maria Mistretta and her husband, Salvatore Mistretta, claim in their lawsuit that JetBlue failed to offer any medical care or accommodations to make sure her broken ankle was properly attended to.
Southwest Airlines agent charged with stealing $79K in flight vouchers
Brooklyn Jones reportedly confessed to the massive theft after an internal investigation.
Brooklyn Jones reportedly confessed to the massive theft after an internal investigation.
Brazil plane crash kills all 61 aboard; cause unclear
Shortly after social media videos showed the plane spiraling out of the sky near Sao Paulo, airline VOEPASS confirmed that all 61 people aboard were killed.
Shortly after social media videos showed the plane spiraling out of the sky near Sao Paulo, airline VOEPASS confirmed that all 61 people aboard were killed.
Tornado in New Castle County takes down trees, creates damage
Residents in New Castle County are working to clean up after an apparent tornado touch down causes damage by taking down trees, while torrential rain in Chester County had crews rescuing people from their vehicles.
Residents in New Castle County are working to clean up after an apparent tornado touch down causes damage by taking down trees, while torrential rain in Chester County had crews rescuing people from their vehicles.
Alligator spotted swimming in Lake Erie, prompting search
A search is ongoing for an alligator seen last weekend as officials investigate how the reptile ended up in the lake.
A search is ongoing for an alligator seen last weekend as officials investigate how the reptile ended up in the lake.
Rare sharks spotted twice at these Jersey Shore beaches
Sharks swimming along the Jersey Shore have given beachgoers quite the sight over the past couple weeks!
Sharks swimming along the Jersey Shore have given beachgoers quite the sight over the past couple weeks!
NASA: Astronauts waiting to come home might hitch ride with SpaceX crew
Two NASA astronauts who were supposed to return to Earth in mid-June may have to extend their stay for another six months and hitch a ride aboard a SpaceX spacecraft if issues with Boeing’s Starliner capsule continue.
Two NASA astronauts who were supposed to return to Earth in mid-June may have to extend their stay for another six months and hitch a ride aboard a SpaceX spacecraft if issues with Boeing’s Starliner capsule continue.
Perseid meteor shower: Viewing conditions promise good show for best meteor shower of 2024
The Moon will be about 44% full this year for the Perseids peak, offering a better chance to spot meteors. Many regions of the U.S. will have a clear sky to watch the meteor shower.
The Moon will be about 44% full this year for the Perseids peak, offering a better chance to spot meteors. Many regions of the U.S. will have a clear sky to watch the meteor shower.
Explosion at Yellowstone may have formed new geyser: here's how
The explosion at Yellowstone National Park’s Biscuit Basin area in July is not as uncommon as you may think as one expert weighs in on if the incident possibly formed a geyser.
The explosion at Yellowstone National Park’s Biscuit Basin area in July is not as uncommon as you may think as one expert weighs in on if the incident possibly formed a geyser.
Earth's days are getting longer, science explains why
New research reveals that Earth's days are gradually getting longer, and scientists explain the various factors behind this change. Discover how tectonic shifts, inner core dynamics, and climate change contribute to the lengthening of our days and what this means for our future.
New research reveals that Earth's days are gradually getting longer, and scientists explain the various factors behind this change. Discover how tectonic shifts, inner core dynamics, and climate change contribute to the lengthening of our days and what this means for our future.
Rare albino alligator hatches in Florida: 'Estimated 100 to 200 in the world'
A rare albino alligator has hatched from a successful breeding program in Florida.
A rare albino alligator has hatched from a successful breeding program in Florida.
August celestial events: Why the first week of August is a good time for stargazing
Discover why the first week of August is ideal for stargazing. Explore the new Moon, the Perseid meteor shower, and other celestial events that make this month perfect for skywatching.
Discover why the first week of August is ideal for stargazing. Explore the new Moon, the Perseid meteor shower, and other celestial events that make this month perfect for skywatching.
Florida man arrested after he lassos alligator, ties it to fence, then calls 911 to report it: Deputies
A Florida man is accused of tying an alligator up against a fence and later calling 911, claiming to have found the reptile that way, deputies said.
A Florida man is accused of tying an alligator up against a fence and later calling 911, claiming to have found the reptile that way, deputies said.
Here's how radioactive rhino horns could save animals, deter poaching
Researchers injected radioactive material into the horns of 20 rhinos as part of an effort to stop poaching.
Researchers injected radioactive material into the horns of 20 rhinos as part of an effort to stop poaching.
Rare 'cotton candy' lobster caught in New England: '1 in 100 million'
The incredibly rare lobster was caught off the coast of New Hampshire and Maine. Here's what makes it so special.
The incredibly rare lobster was caught off the coast of New Hampshire and Maine. Here's what makes it so special.
Here’s why thousands of dead fish are stinking up this New Jersey shore town
Why are thousands of dead fish stinking up this New Jersey shore town? The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has a reason.
Why are thousands of dead fish stinking up this New Jersey shore town? The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has a reason.