Invasive jumping worms that 'thrash wildly' when handled reported in several US states
Jumping worms are native to East Asia, but they have been sold in the U.S. as fishing bait and are now deemed highly invasive, expert say.
Jumping worms are native to East Asia, but they have been sold in the U.S. as fishing bait and are now deemed highly invasive, expert say.
NASA makes history with 1st flight of Ingenuity helicopter on Mars
NASA has made history with a successful first flight of its Ingenuity helicopter on Mars.
NASA has made history with a successful first flight of its Ingenuity helicopter on Mars.
Lyrid meteor shower to light up night sky in April — here’s how to watch
Calling all stargazers: The first major meteor shower of the year — the Lyrids — will occur in mid-April and is expected to light up the evening sky with a dazzling display.
Calling all stargazers: The first major meteor shower of the year — the Lyrids — will occur in mid-April and is expected to light up the evening sky with a dazzling display.
Owl rescued by plow driver and naturalist released back into wild
A snowy owl rescued by a naturalist and a plow driver is now flying in the wild once again.
A snowy owl rescued by a naturalist and a plow driver is now flying in the wild once again.
Vacant middle seats on airplanes cut COVID-19 exposure risk by up to 57%, CDC study says
Leaving middle seats open and vacant on airplanes may significantly reduce a passenger’s risk of exposure to the coronavirus, a new study published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests.
Leaving middle seats open and vacant on airplanes may significantly reduce a passenger’s risk of exposure to the coronavirus, a new study published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests.
Study: 2.5 billion T. rex used to roam the Earth, but not all at once
A new study concludes that 2.5 billion Tyrannosaurus rex prowled North America.
A new study concludes that 2.5 billion Tyrannosaurus rex prowled North America.
Voyageurs Wolf Project releases first-ever wild wolf collar cam footage
Researchers with the Voyageurs Wolf Project in northern Minnesota showed off their first-ever wolf collar camera footage.
Researchers with the Voyageurs Wolf Project in northern Minnesota showed off their first-ever wolf collar camera footage.
NASA shares stunning image of blue dunes on Mars
NASA has released a new photograph from Mars, showing a sea of blue dunes on the Red Planet.
NASA has released a new photograph from Mars, showing a sea of blue dunes on the Red Planet.
40 years ago, the first space shuttle mission blasted off
It’s now been 40 years since the maiden flight of space shuttle Columbia, the first flight of a reusable spacecraft and the inaugural mission of the 30-year space shuttle program.
It’s now been 40 years since the maiden flight of space shuttle Columbia, the first flight of a reusable spacecraft and the inaugural mission of the 30-year space shuttle program.
Artificial intelligence, like algorithms, could crack the language of cancer and Alzheimer’s, study finds
The study found that looking at cancer and neurodegenerative diseases with artificial intelligence could lead to discovering how to alleviate symptoms - or maybe even prevent the diagnosis from happening at all.
The study found that looking at cancer and neurodegenerative diseases with artificial intelligence could lead to discovering how to alleviate symptoms - or maybe even prevent the diagnosis from happening at all.
Famed Egyptian archaeologist reveals new details about lost city
Egypt’s best-known archaeologist on Saturday revealed further details on a Pharaonic city recently found in the southern province of Luxor.
Egypt’s best-known archaeologist on Saturday revealed further details on a Pharaonic city recently found in the southern province of Luxor.
NASA delays first flight attempt for Mars helicopter Ingenuity
Once the Ingenuity Mars helicopter’s flight takes place, it will be the first powered, controlled flight on another planet.
Once the Ingenuity Mars helicopter’s flight takes place, it will be the first powered, controlled flight on another planet.
NASA reveals Artemis program will land 1st person of color on the moon
NASA’s Artemis program, which is already set to send the first woman to the moon in 2024, will also send the first person of color to the moon.
NASA’s Artemis program, which is already set to send the first woman to the moon in 2024, will also send the first person of color to the moon.
1 of 2 remaining Hawaiian monk seals at Minnesota Zoo dies
One of the Minnesota Zoo’s Hawaiian monk seals has died, the zoo announced Friday.
One of the Minnesota Zoo’s Hawaiian monk seals has died, the zoo announced Friday.
Spacecraft to send Apple Valley artist's painting to the moon
Two space flights will blast off later this year with some special cargo on board. The spacecrafts will carry works of art from around the world to the moon. For the first time ever, this collection will include artwork by women.
Two space flights will blast off later this year with some special cargo on board. The spacecrafts will carry works of art from around the world to the moon. For the first time ever, this collection will include artwork by women.
Visit Minnesota Zoo's Farm Babies in-person or online
The Minnesota Zoo is celebrating farm babies now through May 16 both in-person and online.
The Minnesota Zoo is celebrating farm babies now through May 16 both in-person and online.
Debris from SpaceX rocket that lit up night sky found on private property in Washington
Some debris from a SpaceX rocket that lit up the Pacific Northwest sky last week has been recovered from private property in central Washington state.
Some debris from a SpaceX rocket that lit up the Pacific Northwest sky last week has been recovered from private property in central Washington state.
Video shows 15K bees swarm parked car at supermarket in New Mexico
LCFD says an estimated 15,000 bees were relocated after they were seen swarming a car parked at a local grocery store in New Mexico.
LCFD says an estimated 15,000 bees were relocated after they were seen swarming a car parked at a local grocery store in New Mexico.
Police use dog toys to entice coyote out of South Carolina woman’s kitchen
Police officers in Spartanburg, South Carolina, used dog toys to help lure a coyote out of a woman's kitchen.
Police officers in Spartanburg, South Carolina, used dog toys to help lure a coyote out of a woman's kitchen.
Skyscraper-sized Asteroid Apophis won’t make contact with Earth for over 100 years, scientists say
Asteroid Apophis, which was believed to be on a potential collision course for Earth, is no longer going to be an issue for our big blue planet for another 100 years, scientists say.
Asteroid Apophis, which was believed to be on a potential collision course for Earth, is no longer going to be an issue for our big blue planet for another 100 years, scientists say.