Here’s what to watch for in the early-summer night skies
While several meteor showers happen in June, most activity is not visible from Earth. Two of the more notable events are the Bootids and the Arietids.
Tailless alligator seen waddling across road in Southern Louisiana
A tailless alligator was seen slowly waddling across a road in southern Louisiana on Monday, May 19, as onlookers watched in disbelief, footage shows.
Devil's Kettle Trail in northern MN recognized as top hiking trail
The Devil's Kettle trail at Judge C.R. Magney State Park in Minnesota's Arrowhead Region has been voted the top hiking trail in the nation in a USA Today survey.
'Big ol' animal' fossils could slow Texas road construction
Recent archaeological excavations at a highway construction site in West Texas have uncovered the fossilized remains of Ice Age creatures.
SpaceX given federal approval to resume Starship megarocket test launch after spectacular explosion
The FAA said the Elon Musk-run space company had satisfactorily addressed the causes of the recent mishap.
Giant rat species captured on video for 1st time in Papua New Guinea
A newly released video shows the first-ever footage of the subalpine woolly rat, one of the world’s largest rodents, captured in Papua New Guinea.
2 victims identified in deadly San Diego plane crash
A small plane crashed into a San Diego military neighborhood early Thursday morning, killing multiple people, setting roughly a dozen homes on fire, and spewing fuel and debris across the area.
Video: Monkeys caught kidnapping baby monkeys of a different species
Scientists have found surprising video evidence of what they call monkey kidnappings – and they’re trying to figure out why.
Video shows alligator eating baby gator in Florida's Everglades
A tour group in Florida’s Everglades came across an unsettling sight: they witnessed an adult alligator eating a baby gator in a "National Geographic moment."
Active weather region spotted for first time on a faraway moon
Astronomers say they have spotted evidence of active weather patterns on Saturn’s largest moon, Titan, helping to shape theories of the natural satellite.
Decapitated dolphin found in North Carolina; $20K reward offered
Investigators are trying to find the person or people who decapitated a dolphin on a North Carolina island.
Rare genetic mutation allows some people to thrive on 4 hours of sleep, study suggests
Researchers have found another new gene mutation that may be linked to people being able to function normally on just four hours of sleep.
Alligator made famous in ‘Happy Gilmore’ dies at more than 80 years old
The gator was known for his work in popular films such as Happy Gilmore. He has been at a sanctuary in Colorado since his retirement in 2006.
‘Mallard Maternity Ward’ eggs hatch ducklings in St. Anthony Village
Ducklings have started to hatch the "Mallard Maternity Ward" in St. Anthony Village.
St. Louis Park canoeist found dead in Boundary Waters
The body of a St. Louis Park, Minn. man was recovered from Iron Lake in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area after a U.S. Forest Service worker came across a capsized canoe over the weekend.
New coloring book for grown ups offers history lesson of Saint Paul Parks
"Parks & People: A Colorful History of Saint Paul Parks" is a new coloring book celebrating the beauty, history, and cultural significance of Saint Paul's beloved park system.
Anglers get out for fishing opener on Saturday
The 2025 fishing season kicked off at midnight on Saturday.
Defunct Soviet spacecraft comes crashing down to Earth...somewhere
A spacecraft built like a tank that was supposed to study Venus has likely crashed back to Earth Saturday morning, decades after its Soviet-era launch.