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.
Bears steal groceries from family's pick-up: 'That's our food!'
The bears took a bag of food off one of the pickup trucks seen in the video and scurried off.
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.
Watch: Sharks, humpback whales seen swimming off Long Island coast
The whales and sharks were spotted swimming off the coast of Montauk in New York.
Seattle's Bill Nye receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Seattle's own Bill Nye the Science Guy now has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The world's smelliest flower in bloom at Amazon Spheres
The Amazon Spheres are displaying a corpse flower that is in bloom, which smells exactly like the name-- a decaying corpse.
Yellowstone National Park trail shut down after first bear attack in 4 years
Grizzly bears and black bears coexist in Yellowstone, according to the National Park Service, and it's unclear which one was involved in the attack.
Life on Mars: What we know after NASA's announcement
NASA scientists say a rock sample collected by the Perseverance rover in Jezero Crater may contain the strongest signs yet of ancient microbial life on Mars, though more analysis is needed before drawing firm conclusions.
Study reveals pre-CTE damage in brains of even young contact-sport athletes
An NIH-funded study of athletes under 51 found repeated head impacts can cause early neuron loss and brain inflammation years before CTE is detectable.
Tourists rescued after orcas attack 2 sailboats off Portuguese coast
First responders were able to locate and rescue the tourists and there were no injuries in the incident.
Southern resident orca pushes dead calf through WA waters
The fragile southern resident killer whale population suffers another blow this week as onlookers spot a dead calf in the waters.
Rocks found by NASA's Mars rover offer strongest hints yet of past life
Rocks found on Mars may provide the strongest evidence yet of past life on the Red Planet, but more testing is needed to back up those findings.
Hikers on psychedelic mushrooms rescued after getting lost in NY mountains
A hiking trip took a “trippy" turn that ended with a group having to be rescued from a popular mountain destination in New York State last month.
Rare manatee sighting in Texas temporarily halts $64 million construction project
According to the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network, sometimes West Indian Manatees migrate from Florida to Texas in the summer. These sightings are still rare.
September skygazing guide: Saturn shines bright, Corn Moon and Autumnal equinox
Early risers have the chance to see six planets at once.