Jupiter's largest moon seen in first close-up in two decades

The spacecraft flew closer to Jupiter’s largest moon than any other in more than two decades, offering dramatic glimpses of the icy orb.

Cicadas could be cause of large mass on radar, NWS says

The National Weather Service says a “fuzziness” appearing on their radar could be caused by swarms of cicadas.

Cicada blamed for Ohio car crash after flying into driver's face

A cicada flew into a driver’s car window and hit them in the face, causing the vehicle to crash into a utility pole in Ohio, police said.

Jeff Bezos plans to go to space aboard Blue Origin flight in July

Jeff Bezos, his brother and the winner of an auction will be aboard Blue Origin’s first human space flight on July 20.

Video: Florida beachgoers circled by hammerhead sharks

“They’re coming in!” Several hammerhead sharks were seen circling beachgoers in Pensacola, Florida on May 29.

Congressional UFO report draws no definite conclusions on sightings

A new U.S. government report fails to give a definitive explanation of aerial phenomena spotted by military pilots but finds no direct evidence they are linked to aliens.

Dinosaurs ‘definitely’ still exist, survey says 46% in US think

Nearly half of Americans believe dinosaurs still exist in remote corners of the world. But more than half believe there was a creature called the “doyouthinktheysarus.”

SpaceX completes launch for resupply mission to space station

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to carry a Dragon spacecraft on its second cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station.

Beloved lioness dies at Minnesota Wildcat Sanctuary

26-year-old Shanti Deva died this week at the Minnesota Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone, Minnesota. Rescue officials said she was the leader of the lion pack and was adored by park staff for her outgoing personality.

NASA picks 2 new missions to Venus to study 'lost habitable' world

NASA is sending missions to Venus to better understand the solar system’s hottest planet and how it evolved so differently from Earth.

Wild elephant herd approaches major Chinese city after 300-mile journey

A herd of wild elephants that walked across China was approaching the city of Kunming. Authorities have set up barriers to try and keep them away.

At least 3 of 4 escaped wolves in Anoka County now accounted for

One of the wolves that escaped a wildlife center last week in Anoka County has been shot, the Wildlife Science Center reported on Facebook Tuesday.

Fight the summer slide with new science book "Biology for Kids"
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The Kitchen Pantry Scientist Liz Lee Heinecke is out with a brand new book just in time for summer. "Biology for Kids" features activity ideas inspired by biologists past and present. Liz joined the Buzz to show off two of her experiments.

Bear spotted again in Chaska Tuesday night

Several residents in Chaska, Minnesota have reported bear sightings in the last week, with one person capturing very close up photos Tuesday evening in the area of Prescott Court.

Neighbors wary as search for escaped wolves continues in Anoka County

Workers at an Anoka County wildlife center say they are very concerned with each day that several escaped wolves remain missing.  

Video: Bear spotted in Chaska, Minnesota neighborhood

A bear was spotted in Chaska, Minnesota this week as officials issued a warning about the wandering animal.

Cows credited with stopping Wisconsin police pursuit

The Barron County Sheriff's Office says a group of cows helped stop a police pursuit in a farm field late Monday night.