The science behind fireworks
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Abby Acone stops by the Pacific Science Center to explore the science behind fireworks.

Sea Change:  An Atlas of Islands in a Rising Ocean.
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Christina Gerhardt, environmental journalist and author of Sea Change: An Atlas of Islands in a Rising Ocean, stops by Good Day Seattle to discuss her new book.

Truck carrying research monkeys crashes in Mississippi — three still missing

Authorities in Mississippi say several monkeys were euthanized and three remain missing after a truck transporting the animals crashed on Interstate 59 in Jasper County.

Earth has a new temporary mini-moon: Meet 2025 PN7

The mini-moon/asteroid will only be joining Earth's orbit temporarily before it returns to its other orbital path.

Squirrel chase leaves husky stranded high up a tree

In a surprising rescue in northern Indiana, a husky named Aurora gave her family and neighbors quite a scare after she climbed high into a tree while chasing a squirrel.

Canada's Marineland may euthanize whales after Ottawa denies aid, export

Marineland has asked the Canadian government for emergency funding to feed and care for its whales, warning that euthanasia may be imminent without financial help.

Seattle scientist among Nobel Prize winners for breakthrough immune research
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Seattle's Mary Branco, a senior program manager at the Institute for Systems Biology, is one of three scientists to win the Nobel Prize in Medicine for their decades-old research on the peripheral immune system.

Nobel Prize in Medicine awarded to Seattle doctor
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Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Dr. Shimon Sakaguchi won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2025 on Monday for their discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance.

Nobel Prize in medicine goes to 3 scientists, including one from Seattle

Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Dr. Shimon Sakaguchi won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2025 on Monday for their discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance.

Drone video shows endangered WA southern resident orca pod

The endangered orca population off the coast of Washington was captured in clear drone footage showing the resilient southern residents on the move.

NASA has 36 projects you can help with right now

NASA is inviting the public to take part in 36 “citizen science” projects that let volunteers contribute to real scientific discoveries.

J-Pod's extended stay in Puget Sound, WA brings new calf, unusual movements

J-Pod, a group of Southern Resident killer whales, was recently spotted in Puget Sound for seven consecutive days, marking a period of unusual and hopeful activity for the endangered population.

WA's annual Discover Pass price is going up. Here's what to know

Washington’s annual Discover Pass will rise from $30 to $45 on Oct. 1, its first price increase since 2011, to provide essential funding for state parks and recreation lands.