Strongest solar flare in 7 years could lead to communication blackouts on Earth
The X9.0 flare takes the crown from the previous strongest flare of Solar Cycle 25, which was an X8.7 flare on May 14.
The X9.0 flare takes the crown from the previous strongest flare of Solar Cycle 25, which was an X8.7 flare on May 14.
Massive solar flare could trigger auroras this week: Will you be able to see it?
A massive solar flare could trigger auroras in the coming days. Here are the chances of seeing them in the United States.
A massive solar flare could trigger auroras in the coming days. Here are the chances of seeing them in the United States.
Fat Bear Week starts a day late after bear kills rival on live webcam
Fat Bear Week is back, but the annual contest that celebrates brown bears and their healthy appetites was delayed after a bear killed another bear on a live webcam.
Fat Bear Week is back, but the annual contest that celebrates brown bears and their healthy appetites was delayed after a bear killed another bear on a live webcam.
Scuba divers have 'once-in-a-lifetime' close encounter with great white shark near Catalina
Scuba divers near Catalina had a rare and thrilling encounter with a 15-foot Great White Shark, capturing the moment on video as the shark calmly circled them before swimming away.
Scuba divers near Catalina had a rare and thrilling encounter with a 15-foot Great White Shark, capturing the moment on video as the shark calmly circled them before swimming away.
Watch: 'Comet of a century' puts on beautiful show while zooming by Earth
Astronomers said Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS reached perihelion, its closest point to the Sun, on Sept. 27 and will spin back around for another visit to Earth's neighborhood. On or before Oct. 12 will be the next chance to see the celestial show.
Astronomers said Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS reached perihelion, its closest point to the Sun, on Sept. 27 and will spin back around for another visit to Earth's neighborhood. On or before Oct. 12 will be the next chance to see the celestial show.
NASA: Black hole’s Death Star-like beam appears to make stars explode
The beam of light is 3,000 light years long and is traveling through space at almost the speed of light.
The beam of light is 3,000 light years long and is traveling through space at almost the speed of light.
Stuck NASA astronauts welcome SpaceX capsule that'll bring them home next year
The capsule arrived with two astronauts, half the normal number, and two empty seats for Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams.
The capsule arrived with two astronauts, half the normal number, and two empty seats for Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams.
NOAA orders next generation of hurricane hunter aircraft
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced recently it awarded a contract to Georgia-based Lockheed Martin Aeronautics for two specialized C-130J Hercules aircraft. The planes are expected to join NOAA’s fleet by 2030.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced recently it awarded a contract to Georgia-based Lockheed Martin Aeronautics for two specialized C-130J Hercules aircraft. The planes are expected to join NOAA’s fleet by 2030.
Rare 'ring of fire' eclipse to dazzle Easter Island, parts of South America
An annular solar eclipse, known as the "ring of fire," will be visible on Wednesday, primarily over the Pacific, with Easter Island, parts of Argentina, and Chile in its path.
An annular solar eclipse, known as the "ring of fire," will be visible on Wednesday, primarily over the Pacific, with Easter Island, parts of Argentina, and Chile in its path.
SpaceX launches rescue mission for 2 stranded NASA astronauts
SpaceX has launched a rescue mission for the two stuck astronauts at the International Space Station.
SpaceX has launched a rescue mission for the two stuck astronauts at the International Space Station.
Drone video shows newest member of endangered Southern Resident orca
The newest member of the endangered Southern Resident killer whales was captured in new drone footage collected through a joint research project involving the SeaDoc Society, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and NOAA Fisheries.
The newest member of the endangered Southern Resident killer whales was captured in new drone footage collected through a joint research project involving the SeaDoc Society, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and NOAA Fisheries.
New drone images of L-Pod calf
New video from researchers show the newest endangered Southern Resident orca.
New video from researchers show the newest endangered Southern Resident orca.
VIDEO: Bear charges at man in his own garage
Alex Gold said he has seen bears before, but never as close as this.
Alex Gold said he has seen bears before, but never as close as this.
WA hiker injured in bear attack at Glacier National Park
The 35-year-old man from Washington state sustained non-life-threatening injuries after he was bitten below the knee.
The 35-year-old man from Washington state sustained non-life-threatening injuries after he was bitten below the knee.
WA hiker bitten by grizzly in Montana
A Washington man was bitten and attacked by a grizzly bear in Glacier National Park in Montana.
A Washington man was bitten and attacked by a grizzly bear in Glacier National Park in Montana.
VIDEO: Octopus seen 'punching' fish to corral them while hunting for food
Video from a new study shows multiple examples of octopuses using their tentacles to punch fish.
Video from a new study shows multiple examples of octopuses using their tentacles to punch fish.
Crews rescue ‘badly’ burned bear from Nevada wildfire
As crew members continued to battle the Davis Fire in Western Nevada, they rescued a bear found with severe burns.
As crew members continued to battle the Davis Fire in Western Nevada, they rescued a bear found with severe burns.
WSU pathologists confirm case of plague in blind Idaho deer
An emaciated, blind mule deer found in Idaho earlier this year has been confirmed to have a rare case of plague, said scientists from Washington State University.
An emaciated, blind mule deer found in Idaho earlier this year has been confirmed to have a rare case of plague, said scientists from Washington State University.
Saving Wildlife: The Tree Kangaroo
Saving Wildlife: Woodland Park Zoo's Impact Beyond Borders. Hosted by Matthew Smith.
Saving Wildlife: Woodland Park Zoo's Impact Beyond Borders. Hosted by Matthew Smith.
Giant, alien-looking fish washes ashore in Oregon — you won’t believe its size
Despite being dead for some time, the rare sight has created quite a buzz.
Despite being dead for some time, the rare sight has created quite a buzz.