Watch: NASA's first asteroid samples land in Utah desert

Scientists believe the capsule holds at least a cup of rubble from the carbon-rich asteroid known as Bennu, but won’t know for sure until the container is opened.

Fall is here: Drone video captures stunning Utah foliage

Just in time for the first day of fall, a drone photographer in Utah shared stunning video of leaves turning vibrant as the seasons change.

Child bitten by rabid skunk in Central Texas

Officials are reminding people to use caution outdoors and talk to their kids about the dangers of rabies after a child was bitten by a rabid skunk in Lee County.

Meerkats return to San Antonio Zoo after nearly 3 decades

Visitors can watch four new meerkat babies and their fellow mammals in the newly-opened habitat at the San Antonio Zoo.

Texas' severe drought, pop-up showers breeds boom in cricket population

‘Tis the season for crickets. Experts said August to September is traditionally cricket season in Central Texas. But this year, the weather is forecasting a larger than normal cricket population.

UT collaborates with Air Force on space research

UT Austin Research Initiative graduate research assistant Michael Hibberd discusses the challenges in space exploration.

October solar eclipse 'ring of fire' will happen during Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is one of two locations where NASA will be hosting live coverage of the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 14. More than 500 balloons will take flight during the eclipse.

VIDEO: Black bear spotted at Disney World's Magic Kingdom released into Florida national forest

An adult female black bear who found her way into a tree near Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom on Monday has been released into the Ocala National Forest, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said.

Swarm of bees kill Kentucky man moving potting soil bag from porch, coroner says

Beekeepers warn if you ever find yourself where bees are attacking you, the most important thing to do is protect your face and run indoors or get into a vehicle. Those who study bees' behaviors also warn not to fight the insects because they have the advantage of numbers and the gift of flight.

Alaska fisherman hooks and cooks blue-fleshed fish: ‘Mother Nature is incredible’

Weighing only up to 2 lbs., rock greenlings may not sound like an impressive catch. But once you see one, it’s clear these little fish are worthy of the chase. Would you eat it?

James Webb telescope captures colorful bursts of gas, dust in new image

The star is a few tens of thousands of years old, a baby compared to our sun which is estimated to be about 4.5 billion years old.

Florida beachgoers help get distressed, stranded shark back into the ocean

A mako shark that was stuck on a Pensacola, Florida beach was sent back into the ocean by beachgoers who worked tirelessly to free the predator.