New NASA telescope expected to uncover hundreds of Earth-sized rogue planets

The findings stem from a nine-year survey known as the Microlensing Observations in Astrophysics, and according to researchers, they have already identified at least one planet that is roughly the size of Earth.

Drone video captures shark hunting off Long Island beach

A toothy shark was seen gliding through a school of fish just off the coast of Southampton, New York, on Saturday.

Woman dies after grizzly bear encounter near Yellowstone National Park

A woman was found dead in Montana on Saturday after coming into contact with a grizzly bear on a trail west of Yellowstone National Park.

'Mama bird frantically circled overhead' as nest burns atop Utah power pole, firefighters say

Firefighters in Morgan County said they received a call about 8:15 p.m. Wednesday regarding a power pole fire on the eastbound side of Interstate 84. Crews arrived to find a large osprey nest that was atop the pole on fire.

See the rare blue frog spotted in Rhode Island

Some of Rhode Island's frog species can occasionally exhibit rare blue coloration.

Texas wildfire threat has increased: officials

The risk for a large fire is not limited to the areas around Lake Travis. The threat includes the farm lands on the east side of the county around Manor and Pflugerville.

Drug-addicted 'cocaine sharks' may be devouring dumped drugs off Florida coast

Thousands of sharks off Florida's coast may have ingested bales of cocaine left in the water by drug smugglers attempting to get their product into the United States.

Suspected lioness on the loose near Berlin: police

Nearby residents were advised to stay indoors if possible, to refrain from walks and jogs in the woods, and to take dogs at most for short walks on a leash.

Tortoise rescue asks parents to buy toys, not turtles, ahead of ‘Ninja Turtles’ movie

“After seeing the film and thinking real turtles jump through the air or fly like Ninja turtles, kids ask parents to buy live turtles,” the American Tortoise Rescue said.

Be careful of snakes during record-high temperatures: APA!

During this record heat, residents and pet owners should be snake-aware and look out for their animals, says Austin Pets Alive!