NASA finds ‘puffiest’ planets so far: ‘Comparable to cotton candy’
NASA’s TESS mission discovered two unusually puffy planets, one larger than Jupiter and one about the same size, but both are as light as cotton candy.
NASA’s TESS mission discovered two unusually puffy planets, one larger than Jupiter and one about the same size, but both are as light as cotton candy.
Thousands of mayflies swarm town in Ohio - and it's actually a good thing
Officials from the Ohio Division of Wildlife stumbled upon thousands of mayflies in the middle of Ottawa County this week.
Officials from the Ohio Division of Wildlife stumbled upon thousands of mayflies in the middle of Ottawa County this week.
DNR adds 5 counties to deer feeding, attractant ban
In an effort to curb chronic wasting disease, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources on Tuesday added five counties to the state's deer feeding and attractant ban. Michelle Carstensen with the DNR joined FOX 9 News at 5 to discuss what it means.
In an effort to curb chronic wasting disease, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources on Tuesday added five counties to the state's deer feeding and attractant ban. Michelle Carstensen with the DNR joined FOX 9 News at 5 to discuss what it means.
Caught on camera: Baby deer stuck in levee rescued by Chaska PD, DNR officers
The Chaska Police Department and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources came to the rescue of a baby deer Monday morning, and it was all caught on camera.
The Chaska Police Department and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources came to the rescue of a baby deer Monday morning, and it was all caught on camera.
Minnesota DNR expands deer feeding ban to 5 more counties to slow CWD spread
Minnesota wildlife officials are expanding a ban on deer feeding and attractants to help fight the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD).
Minnesota wildlife officials are expanding a ban on deer feeding and attractants to help fight the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD).
EagleCam eaglet grounded after storm released by DNR after check-up
An EagleCam eaglet that went missing from its nest after a storm has been released by the Minnesota DNR after making a recovery at the Raptor Center.
An EagleCam eaglet that went missing from its nest after a storm has been released by the Minnesota DNR after making a recovery at the Raptor Center.
Mayfly hatches expected in coming weeks along Mississippi River
With mayfly hatches expected along the Mississippi River in the coming weeks, officials are preparing for swarms that often leave massive piles of dead bugs on local streets and highways.
With mayfly hatches expected along the Mississippi River in the coming weeks, officials are preparing for swarms that often leave massive piles of dead bugs on local streets and highways.
The science behind restoring the White House South Lawn after UFC Freedom 250
After UFC Freedom 250, this company plans to provide funding, resources and technical expertise to restore the White House South Lawn.
After UFC Freedom 250, this company plans to provide funding, resources and technical expertise to restore the White House South Lawn.
The B-52 Stratofortress is as massive as its contribution to the Air Force
Stretching more than half a football field and even wider than that, the B-52 Stratofortress is a massive long-range bomber that can handle a wide swath of missions for the U.S. military.
Stretching more than half a football field and even wider than that, the B-52 Stratofortress is a massive long-range bomber that can handle a wide swath of missions for the U.S. military.
Wild horses in Anoka County found after sheriff's office asks public for help
The Anoka County Sheriff's Office is asking for help in locating and recovering two wild horses that escaped their enclosure.
The Anoka County Sheriff's Office is asking for help in locating and recovering two wild horses that escaped their enclosure.
Third batch of UFO files released by Pentagon
A third batch of declassified UFO files were released by the Pentagon Friday. The latest such release in the Trump administration's new wave of public disclosure of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP).
A third batch of declassified UFO files were released by the Pentagon Friday. The latest such release in the Trump administration's new wave of public disclosure of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP).
Emerald ash borer and the health of Wisconsin's forests
Paul Cigan with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources discusses the fight against emerald ash borer and the health of Wisconsin's forests.
Paul Cigan with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources discusses the fight against emerald ash borer and the health of Wisconsin's forests.
Twin Cities company helps wildfire efforts
A St. Paul company is helping fight wildfires in northern Minnesota. FOX 9’s Maury Glover shows us the new water scooping system that can shave critical minutes off of firefighting efforts.
A St. Paul company is helping fight wildfires in northern Minnesota. FOX 9’s Maury Glover shows us the new water scooping system that can shave critical minutes off of firefighting efforts.
Scientists trigger sleep’s restorative effect in mice forced to stay awake
“Dolphins do something similar, sleeping with only one brain hemisphere at a time,” one researcher noted.
“Dolphins do something similar, sleeping with only one brain hemisphere at a time,” one researcher noted.
Boundary Waters campfire burning ban in effect
If you’re planning a trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) in northern Minnesota this month, you’ll need to plan your trip around latest burning ban restrictions due to dry conditions and renewed wildfire concerns. FOX 9 has what you need to know.
If you’re planning a trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) in northern Minnesota this month, you’ll need to plan your trip around latest burning ban restrictions due to dry conditions and renewed wildfire concerns. FOX 9 has what you need to know.
Minnesota DNR launching electronic licensing system Tuesday
It's a big week for those that enjoy the outdoors in Minnesota. The DNR is launching the state's new electronic licensing system on Tuesday. This is the DNR's first major update to fishing and hunting licensing in more than 25 years. Jamie Gangawire with the DNR joined FOX 9 News at 5 to talk about the preparations.
It's a big week for those that enjoy the outdoors in Minnesota. The DNR is launching the state's new electronic licensing system on Tuesday. This is the DNR's first major update to fishing and hunting licensing in more than 25 years. Jamie Gangawire with the DNR joined FOX 9 News at 5 to talk about the preparations.
Gallery: Prada’s new Artemis IV garment makes sure NASA astronauts are cool, literally
A key to fashion is knowing how to layer. If someone is going to wear a Prada spacesuit when strolling around the moon, it’s only natural to want the layer underneath to make sure they stay cool, in more ways than one.
A key to fashion is knowing how to layer. If someone is going to wear a Prada spacesuit when strolling around the moon, it’s only natural to want the layer underneath to make sure they stay cool, in more ways than one.
Ocean Observatories Initiative dismantled by Trump administration: What to know
The Ocean Observatories Initiative, a network of over 900 sensors that track everything from climate change to extreme weather, is being dismantled by the Trump administration.
The Ocean Observatories Initiative, a network of over 900 sensors that track everything from climate change to extreme weather, is being dismantled by the Trump administration.
Shark attack surge: 3 dead in Australia in under a month
A deadly shark attack off the Australian coast on Saturday was the third one within the past month, according to police.
A deadly shark attack off the Australian coast on Saturday was the third one within the past month, according to police.
Energy Department says advanced nuclear reactor achieves first criticality milestone
Antares Nuclear’s microreactor at Idaho National Laboratory reached criticality, marking the first time a private company has achieved a self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction under a Trump administration pilot program.
Antares Nuclear’s microreactor at Idaho National Laboratory reached criticality, marking the first time a private company has achieved a self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction under a Trump administration pilot program.