Saving our WA southern resident orcas
The Orca Conservancy is asking the public to help them take action to save our southern resident orcas after another calf has died.
Yes, food and drinks taste different on a plane and there's a reason
The dehydrating nature of airplane cabins means food won't taste right.
'Dinosaur highway' unearthed in England, dating back 166 million years
A worker's discovery of nearly 200 dinosaur tracks in a limestone quarry in Oxfordshire, England, has unveiled a 166-million-year-old "dinosaur highway."
Presidential Medal of Freedom list: Hillary Clinton, George Soros among recipients
Nineteen of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy and science were awarded the medal. Here’s the full list.
Top science breakthroughs of 2024: From Nobel winners to brain mapping
A look at the groundbreaking scientific discoveries in 2024 that could shape future innovations in medicine, technology and space exploration.
Over 1,000 pounds of space debris crash in south Kenyan village
The object was determined to be a separation ring from a rocket, weighing over 1,000 pounds and eight feet in diameter.
Coyote attacks 5-year-old boy in Renton, WA
A coyote attacked a 5-year-old boy on New Year's Eve in Renton.
Orca Tahlequah seen pushing second dead calf in WA waters
Southern resident orca Tahlequah is suffering the loss of yet another calf. Here's where she and her deceased calf have been spotted.
Coyote attacks 5-year-old boy in Renton, WA
A five-year-old boy was bitten by a coyote in Renton on New Year's Eve.
Seattle scientists make new discoveries on aging brain cells
The latest study at the Allen Institute gives insight into the aging of the brain, and how diet, inflammation, and brain health are deeply interconnected.
New discoveries from Seattle scientists could help manage brain's aging process
Scientists said the discoveries could help unlock ways to keep the mind sharper, longer.
Where and when to see the Quadrantids, the first meteor shower of 2025
When and how to watch the Quadrantid meteor shower, offering prime viewing conditions under a slim crescent moon.
Northern Lights forecast: Some US states could view aurora borealis for New Year's
It’s possible that some upper U.S. states could again get the chance to see the Northern Lights as the world rings in 2025. Here's what to know.
Rare Black Moon to rise as 2024 comes to an end
The Black Moon, which is also sometimes called an invisible Moon, will rise on Dec. 30. The Moon will gradually become more visible as it heads to the first-quarter stage by Jan. 6.
Grieving orca who carried dead calf in 2018 now seen with newborn
An orca that captured the world’s attention in 2018 after she carried her dead newborn calf for weeks appears to be a new mother again, bringing a sign of hope to researchers.
Once thought extinct, over 1,300 rare snails released on remote island in bold conservation effort
Chester Zoo has reintroduced 1,329 critically endangered Desertas Island land snails to Bugio Island in the Atlantic as part of a major conservation effort.
What is Kessler Syndrome and the potential consequences for Earth of growing space debris?
What to know about the growing threat of space debris as satellites multiply and experts warn of potential orbital disaster.
Space calendar 2025: When to look up at the night sky
A month-by-month guide to meteor showers, eclipses and planet viewing opportunities visible across the U.S. in 2025.
Stranded astronauts issue holiday message from space
Sunita "Suni" Williams has been stranded up in space aboard the International Space Station (ISS) since June with partner Barry "Butch" Wilmore. While they will likely not be able to return to Earth until the spring of 2025, spirits are high as they celebrate the holidays from afar.
It's official: Biden signs new law, designates bald eagle as 'national bird'
The bald eagle has officially been named the U.S. national bird.