Northern California man pleads guilty to taking 2 baby bears from their den
A Northern California man who admitted to taking two bear cubs from their den and notified officials after he was unable to care for them pleaded guilty to possession of a prohibited species, wildlife officials said.
A Northern California man who admitted to taking two bear cubs from their den and notified officials after he was unable to care for them pleaded guilty to possession of a prohibited species, wildlife officials said.
March full moon 2022: 'Worm moon' to ring in the arrival of spring
March’s full moon — called the “worm moon” — is set to reach peak illumination this week. Here's when to see it at its brightest.
March’s full moon — called the “worm moon” — is set to reach peak illumination this week. Here's when to see it at its brightest.
Watch: Trailcam spots python defending eggs from hungry bobcat
Biologists say they have now documented "antagonistic" interactions between a Florida bobcat and a python at the Big Cypress National Preserve in the Everglades.
Biologists say they have now documented "antagonistic" interactions between a Florida bobcat and a python at the Big Cypress National Preserve in the Everglades.
NASA: Bright star, galaxies captured in latest James Webb telescope optical testing
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope captured a mesmerizing image of the cosmos with a very bright star at its center and a couple dozen galaxies and additional stars surrounding it.
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope captured a mesmerizing image of the cosmos with a very bright star at its center and a couple dozen galaxies and additional stars surrounding it.
New planets could begin to form around binary star system, astronomers say
Two young stars and a bunch of baby planets: Astronomers are beginning to see the start of what could be three very alien solar systems forming around a binary star.
Two young stars and a bunch of baby planets: Astronomers are beginning to see the start of what could be three very alien solar systems forming around a binary star.
More than pretty photos: The science behind colorful sunrises and sunsets
Have you ever wondered why the sun puts on a breathtaking show of colors in the morning and at dusk? The bountiful hues of reds, oranges and pinks at sunrise and sunset are certainly something worth treasuring each day, and you can thank science for that.
Have you ever wondered why the sun puts on a breathtaking show of colors in the morning and at dusk? The bountiful hues of reds, oranges and pinks at sunrise and sunset are certainly something worth treasuring each day, and you can thank science for that.
Dozens of bald eagles in one spot in Minnesota captured in photo
A photo captured by Tim Alms, that’s now gone viral on social media, shows of dozens of eagles perched near Red Wing, Minnesota, a common sight in the Mississippi River Valley during the winter months.
A photo captured by Tim Alms, that’s now gone viral on social media, shows of dozens of eagles perched near Red Wing, Minnesota, a common sight in the Mississippi River Valley during the winter months.
Solar storm triggers dazzling display of Northern Lights over Finland
A solar storm turned the skies a brilliant shade of green over Scandinavia Sunday night, just in time for St. Patricks' Day week.
A solar storm turned the skies a brilliant shade of green over Scandinavia Sunday night, just in time for St. Patricks' Day week.
How long will it take to regain the hour of morning daylight lost to daylight saving time?
You might have been greeted by darkness when your alarm clock rang early Monday morning, even if you woke up to the sun already shining in your window on Friday.
You might have been greeted by darkness when your alarm clock rang early Monday morning, even if you woke up to the sun already shining in your window on Friday.
NASA to roll out Artemis-1 moon rocket to launch pad for critical test
Preparations are underway in Florida as NASA plans to roll out the Space Launch System, its 322-foot-tall moon rocket, to the launchpad for the first time this week.
Preparations are underway in Florida as NASA plans to roll out the Space Launch System, its 322-foot-tall moon rocket, to the launchpad for the first time this week.
Drones form giant QR code to promote 'Halo 'over Austin for SXSW
Drones, part of a marketing campaign from Paramount+ to promote its upcoming sci-fi series Halo, formed a QR code over Austin.
Drones, part of a marketing campaign from Paramount+ to promote its upcoming sci-fi series Halo, formed a QR code over Austin.
Pete Davidson blasting off to space on Blue Origin's 4th suborbital human flight
"Saturday Night Live" star Pete Davidson will be among those catching a ride to the edge of space on Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket, scheduled to launch March 23.
"Saturday Night Live" star Pete Davidson will be among those catching a ride to the edge of space on Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket, scheduled to launch March 23.
Video shows close encounter between Australian man and sneaky venomous snake
A snake sneakily climbed up to a deck to surprise a man relaxing out the back of his home in Gippsland, Victoria.
A snake sneakily climbed up to a deck to surprise a man relaxing out the back of his home in Gippsland, Victoria.
Ticks survive 27 years in a lab, 8 without food, study shows
Scientists found a group of ticks that survived in a laboratory for 27 years including eight without food.
Scientists found a group of ticks that survived in a laboratory for 27 years including eight without food.
Round Rock ISD students earn awards at Austin Energy Regional Science Festival
Students from across Round Rock ISD earned specialty awards and top placements in the Austin Energy Regional Science Festival last month.
Students from across Round Rock ISD earned specialty awards and top placements in the Austin Energy Regional Science Festival last month.
Mandatory masking in schools reduced COVID-19 cases during delta surge, study finds
Researchers conducted the study when the delta variant was the dominant strain and found that mask requirements resulted in 72-percent fewer cases.
Researchers conducted the study when the delta variant was the dominant strain and found that mask requirements resulted in 72-percent fewer cases.
13 great house plants to improve the air quality in your home, according to science
Scientists remain perplexed as to the exact mechanism that allows plants to impact pollutant levels in a room as seen in the experiment.
Scientists remain perplexed as to the exact mechanism that allows plants to impact pollutant levels in a room as seen in the experiment.
Astra reveals electrical issue caused first Florida launch to fail
After Astra's first rocket launch from Florida failed to deliver NASA payloads to orbit, the company says an initial investigation reveals an electrical issue was the cause of the mishap.
After Astra's first rocket launch from Florida failed to deliver NASA payloads to orbit, the company says an initial investigation reveals an electrical issue was the cause of the mishap.
Ernest Shackleton's ship Endurance found 107 years after sinking off Antarctica
Ernest Shackleton’s lost ship Endurance was crushed by ice and sank in 1915. It has finally been found in “a milestone in polar history.”
Ernest Shackleton’s lost ship Endurance was crushed by ice and sank in 1915. It has finally been found in “a milestone in polar history.”
Live bat released during 'The Batman' screening in Austin theater
"One of the waiters asked if they could pause the film to see what was flying around the cinema. To our surprise, there was a bat flying around."
"One of the waiters asked if they could pause the film to see what was flying around the cinema. To our surprise, there was a bat flying around."