Earth’s ‘mini moon’ is disappearing this week
The recently discovered object, known as 2024 PT5, has been tagging alongside Earth since September. Here’s what to know about it.
Snake found slithering inside Hawaii Christmas tree shipment
Shop workers unloading a supply of Christmas trees in Hawaii found an unexpected visitor hiding within the shipment.
Look (safely) at the Sun's surface in the highest-resolution images yet
A European spacecraft is showing us how dynamic the Sun is with newly released images, the highest-resolution images of our star's surface so far.
MN invasive zebra mussels linked to higher mercury levels in fish
Zebra mussels are significantly altering the ecosystems of Minnesota lakes, according to a study that ties the invasive species to higher mercury levels in fish.
Here's how much stronger climate change has made hurricanes
A study shows that climate change increased this year's hurricanes significantly, boosting the wind speeds of Beryl, Helene, and Milton.
No 'chopsticks' catch this time for SpaceX's Starship rocket
SpaceX launched its Starship mega-rocket on another uncrewed test flight from South Texas on Tuesday, but despite the presence of the president-elect, couldn’t quite duplicate some of the previous flight’s success.
Minnesota DNR EagleCam adding new nest site while keeping original camera online
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced on Tuesday it's adding another EagleCam that will feature a new nest with a bald eagle pair this season.
Watch: Great white shark swims close to Australian surfers
A group of surfers had a close encounter with a great white shark off the coast of Emerald Beach, New South Wales, on November 13.
Brad the sheep is on the run in Duluth area
A sheep that's been named Brad remains on the lam in the Duluth area, evading capture by those trying to rescue him.
Roberts Bird Sanctuary visitors in Minneapolis urged to stop disturbing the owls
A local nonprofit organization is speaking out after receiving reports of people harassing owls at a Minneapolis bird sanctuary.
Authorities urge safety after 2 water rescues in Kandiyohi County
Three hunters had to be rescued after their boats sank in separate incidents Saturday in Kandiyohi County.
Pentagon says there's ‘no verifiable evidence’ of extraterrestrial technology, beings or activity
The Department of Defense said UAPs were mainly balloons, birds, drones, satellites and aircraft.
Record-breaking mega coral visible from space is possibly 300 years old
The gigantic standalone coral is about 600 feet in circumference and has grown uninterrupted for three centuries, according to National Geographic Society.
‘Gem footage' captures wildlife on trail cam in Voyageurs National Park
A trail camera within the Voyageurs National Park captured a wide range of wildlife footage from January to May 2024.
