Not one, but two orca calves return with endangered Southern Residents
A second baby orca has been spotted with L pod, a significant discovery as the endangered Southern Resident killer whales have struggled with new births for several years.
A second baby orca has been spotted with L pod, a significant discovery as the endangered Southern Resident killer whales have struggled with new births for several years.
Marvel at never-before-seen octopus nursery found off coast of Costa Rica
An international team of scientists recently explored previously unseen seamounts off of Costa Rica. What they found on their expedition was a new active octopus nursery and witnessed babies hatching.
An international team of scientists recently explored previously unseen seamounts off of Costa Rica. What they found on their expedition was a new active octopus nursery and witnessed babies hatching.
Video: playful orcas spotted off California coast
A group of orcas were seen playing near the surface for hours off the coast of California, according to a whale-watching group.
A group of orcas were seen playing near the surface for hours off the coast of California, according to a whale-watching group.
Saturn’s rings glow in new image captured by James Webb telescope
Saturn’s atmosphere contains methane gas which absorbs sunlight, unlike its rings which are made up of billions of small chunks of ice and rock and appear brighter in the image.
Saturn’s atmosphere contains methane gas which absorbs sunlight, unlike its rings which are made up of billions of small chunks of ice and rock and appear brighter in the image.
First supermoon of 2023 to take place in July - here's when to see it
The full “Buck Moon" as it’s called will appear bigger and brighter than average, according to the Farmer’s Almanac.
The full “Buck Moon" as it’s called will appear bigger and brighter than average, according to the Farmer’s Almanac.
Slimy, air-breathing 'Frankenfish' found in southeastern Missouri
This invasive species of fish is able to live out of the water for days at a time.
This invasive species of fish is able to live out of the water for days at a time.
How is air quality measured?
As smoky air from Canada’s wildfires shrouds broad swaths of the U.S., here are seven facts you should know about measuring air quality.
As smoky air from Canada’s wildfires shrouds broad swaths of the U.S., here are seven facts you should know about measuring air quality.
Heads up: 7 planets will be in retrograde this summer
The planet Mercury is in retrograde most often because it's the fastest planet traveling around the sun, NASA explained.
The planet Mercury is in retrograde most often because it's the fastest planet traveling around the sun, NASA explained.
Critically endangered turtle hatchlings found, captured on video
According to researchers, this is the first official record of Burmese peacock softshell turtle hatchlings in the wild.
According to researchers, this is the first official record of Burmese peacock softshell turtle hatchlings in the wild.
Building blocks for life found in space by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope
Methyl cation was found in a young star system with the protoplanetary disk d203-506, located about 1,350 light-years away in the Orion Nebula.
Methyl cation was found in a young star system with the protoplanetary disk d203-506, located about 1,350 light-years away in the Orion Nebula.
Tourist films something massive swimming below plane: It was a world-famous creature
A tourist flying over the Great Barrier Reef unknowingly captured the video of a lifetime.
A tourist flying over the Great Barrier Reef unknowingly captured the video of a lifetime.
Dolphin moms use baby talk to call their young, researchers find
A new study has found that dolphin mothers also use a kind of high-pitched baby talk with their kids.
A new study has found that dolphin mothers also use a kind of high-pitched baby talk with their kids.
Virgin Galactic announces crew members for first commercial flight
Virgin Galactic flights to space for ticket holders will begin in August.
Virgin Galactic flights to space for ticket holders will begin in August.
German archaeologists discover 3,000-Year-Old Sword so well preserved it 'almost still shines'
Officials say a bronze sword made more than 3,000 years ago that is so well-preserved it “almost still shines” has been unearthed in Germany.
Officials say a bronze sword made more than 3,000 years ago that is so well-preserved it “almost still shines” has been unearthed in Germany.
‘Glistening’ cluster teeming with stars captured by Hubble telescope
Globular clusters such as the one captured by the Hubble Space Telescope can contain hundreds of thousands of stars.
Globular clusters such as the one captured by the Hubble Space Telescope can contain hundreds of thousands of stars.
Check out these top summer stargazing destinations
These are the top destinations for people looking to get away and explore the sky.
These are the top destinations for people looking to get away and explore the sky.
Baby orca spotted with L Pod for the first time in two years
The endangered Southern Resident orcas are returning to the Salish Sea with a new baby in tow this summer.
The endangered Southern Resident orcas are returning to the Salish Sea with a new baby in tow this summer.
Watch: Dingo bites sunbathing tourist on Australian beach
Wild video shows the moment a dingo moved in on a group of beachgoers and bit a French tourist's backside.
Wild video shows the moment a dingo moved in on a group of beachgoers and bit a French tourist's backside.
No need to worry about the 5 asteroids passing by Earth this weekend
One is the size of a football stadium.
One is the size of a football stadium.
Biden administration moves to restore endangered species protections dropped by Trump
The Biden administration has proposed new rules for protecting imperiled plants and animals as officials move to reverse changes under former President Donald Trump that weakened application of the Endangered Species Act.
The Biden administration has proposed new rules for protecting imperiled plants and animals as officials move to reverse changes under former President Donald Trump that weakened application of the Endangered Species Act.