Nearly all gorillas at Atlanta’s zoo test positive for COVID

Just days after Zoo Atlanta announced the first positive tests, at least 18 of the zoo's 20 gorillas are now positive for COVID-19.

ISS captures lightning illuminating Nebraska sky from space

NASA released stunning video of a lightning storm over the Midwest recorded by the International Space Station.

Woolly mammoth resurrection? Scientists say it's in process

Funding for the project reportedly comes from investors ranging from Climate Capital to Winklevoss twins.

Backwards bolt: Watch as lightning heads skyward from NYC's World Trade Center

A thunderstorm that rolled through New York City Monday night put on a dazzling display of lightning, including several bolts that struck the World Trade Center.

Pediatric COVID-19 cases ‘exponentially’ increased over summer, AAP says

There was about a 240% increase in pediatric COVID-19 cases from early July to early September, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.

'Do better': Photographer captures grizzly bear cub with discarded face mask

Photographer Jonathan Kuiper spotted a grizzly bear cub chewing a discarded face mask this summer in the Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.

After being banned on Alaska Airlines, state senator excused for travel challenges

Republican Sen. Lora Reinbold requested an excusal from the state Senate until mid-January, citing the challenges of traveling to Juneau from Anchorage after she was suspended from flying on Alaska Airlines.

Pink and green: Auroras light up night sky in Tasmania, Alaska

The Southern and Northern lights pulled off spectacular shows in the skies over Tasmania and Alaska earlier this week.

World's oldest living male gorilla tests positive for COVID-19 virus

Multiple gorillas at Zoo Atlanta, including the world's oldest living male gorilla, have tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19.

CDC: Unvaccinated nearly 11 times more likely to die from COVID-19

A new study shows unvaccinated people are nearly 11 times more likely to die from COVID-19, and about as likely to be hospitalized with the coronavirus, according to the CDC.

How can a cold front bring warmer temperatures?

It’s a combination of a very strong early September Texas sun, clear skies, and an atmospheric phenomenon called compressional warming.

Study: 80% of COVID-19 patients suffer 1 or more long-term effects

Researchers who analyzed more than 18,000 studies found that 80% of people who were infected with COVID-19 suffered one or more of the long-term effects associated with the novel coronavirus.

Video captures bright meteor streaking across night sky in France

A video, captured Sept. 5, 2021, near the town of Arzal in the Brittany region of France, shows the streak of light hurtling across the night sky.