Sharks test positive for cocaine off Brazil's coast

Sharks have tested positive for cocaine off Brazil’s coast, according to a new scientific study.

Pig hearts and kidneys: Barns may be future of organ transplantation

Some of the world's cleanest pigs are being raised in the Virginia mountains to supply kidneys and hearts for animal-to-human organ transplants.

San Diego Zoo prepares to debut new giant pandas in August

Yun Chuan is known for his gentle demeanor, while Xin Bao is described as active, alert, witty, and an excellent climber.

Full buck moon to light up the sky this weekend: What to know

July’s full buck moon will be visible all weekend long if conditions in your area are conducive to stargazing. Here's what to know.

Bald eagle attacks prompt warning from Alaska officials

A series of recent eagle attacks has left Alaskans confused as to why the majestic birds are going after people. 

Mosquito population higher than past 3 years in MN
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The overall mosquito population is currently below average, but the numbers this summer are higher than the past three years after an extended drought, according to state officials.

9-year-old gopher-trapping boy raking in cash in Minnesota

This summer in Sherburne County, some homeowners are turning to an unorthodox solution in their fight against destructive rodents.

U of M team launches new Minnesota flag into space

An engineering team from the University of Minnesota announced a successful balloon launch into space. 

Rare orange lobster almost cooked up at Red Lobster

The 1-in-30-million orange lobster was caught off the coast of Canada and "accidentally delivered" to a Red Lobster in Pueblo, Colorado.

Minnesota Power says 1 million gallons of coal wastewater leaked

Minnesota Power says it is working with both state and federal agencies after detecting a discharge of ash wastewater.

Pollution control officials work to slow spread of algae

State officials are warning locals about the risks of blue-green algae in some bodies of water as many flock to Minnesota lakes to beat the seasonal heat.

SpaceX asks FAA to return Falcon 9 rocket to launching after mishap

The Falcon 9 had a near flawless record until last week, when SpaceX suffered a rare failure after launching from California. With 364 successful Falcon 9 launches, SpaceX hasn’t suffered a mission failure since a cargo resupply mission in 2015 exploded after liftoff from Florida.

Enormous spider startles golfer in Arizona

A golfer at Seven Canyons Golf Club in Sedona, Arizona, captured video of an unexpected guest on the golf course.