Piles of tumbleweed trapped cars along Washington highway on New Year's Eve

Parts of Washington State welcomed 2020 with a "tumblegeddon", as workers had to dig out cars trapped underneath piles of tumbleweed that gathered on a highway.

FDA approves new drug to treat pancreatic cancer

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved an ovarian cancer drug for the maintenance and treatment of pancreatic cancer, according to AstraZeneca and Merck.

Volunteering and other altruistic acts can ease physical pain, study suggests

Doing good deeds for others has been proven to boost mood, ease anxiety and generally contribute to all-around better health and well being. Now scientists believe that performing altruistic acts, such as volunteering, can reduce physical pain as well.

Raging wildfires trap 4,000 at Australian town's waterfront

Wildfires burning across Australia's two most populous states Tuesday trapped residents of a seaside town in apocalyptic conditions.

Cyclist gives thirsty koala a drink during severe heatwave in Australia

A cyclist gave water to a thirsty koala during her morning ride in Adelaide, Australia on Dec. 27. A severe heatwave has gripped South Australia on Dec. 27.

Thousands of koalas feared dead in wildfire-ravaged Australia

Thousands of koalas are feared to have died in a wildfire-ravaged area north of Sydney, further diminishing Australia's iconic marsupial, while the fire danger increased in the country's east on Saturday as temperatures soared.

Massive red star Betelgeuse is unusually dim, astronomers say it might be about to explode

A massive red star called Betelgeuse that is most well-known as the bright upper shoulder in the constellation Orion has been acting strangely recently, and astronomers say there's potential for the star to explode as a supernova at any moment.

Eating seaweed could prevent colon cancer, inflammation of digestive tract, study suggests

Eating seaweed that grows near the Florida Keys could protect against colon cancer and inflammatory diseases of the digestive tract, according to research from the University of Florida College of Pharmacy.

Going to museums, art galleries, concerts may help you live longer, study suggests

Going to museums, art galleries, concerts and the theater may have protective benefits for your health and ultimately help you live longer, according to new research published in the journal BMJ Wednesday.

Thirsty koala bottle-fed by firefighter as Australian bushfires rage

A thirsty koala was bottle-fed by a firefighter battling one of the bushfires burning through South Australia on December 21.

Shark reportedly bites surfer off coast of Santa Barbara

A shark reportedly bit a surfer Saturday afternoon off Santa Rosa Island in a “truly terrifying situation,” the Coast Guard said.

Check your compass: Earth’s magnetic north pole continues to move toward Russia

Unlike the geographic poles, the planet’s magnetic poles are in constant motion. But scientists say the north magnetic pole is moving at unprecedented speeds.

First female launch director to take helm at NASA

Charlie Blackwell-Thompson will be the Launch Director when we send man back and the first woman to the moon.