Why the closest Supermoon of the year will be invisible to Earth
On April 27, the Moon will be about 221,900 miles from Earth, the closest distance to our planet all year.
On April 27, the Moon will be about 221,900 miles from Earth, the closest distance to our planet all year.
See it: NASA's Lucy spacecraft sends back first close-up images of asteroid Donaldjohanson
This 150-million-year old space rock may look like a badly-shaped potato but studying it could help scientists understand how our solar system formed.
This 150-million-year old space rock may look like a badly-shaped potato but studying it could help scientists understand how our solar system formed.
Lyrid meteor shower peaks overnight Monday. How to spot April's top celestial event
April's celestial excitement continues Monday night with the annual Lyrid meteor shower.
April's celestial excitement continues Monday night with the annual Lyrid meteor shower.
Popular breeding elk illegally shot in western Wisconsin: DNR
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is seeking the public’s help after a well-known breeding bull elk was found illegally shot.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is seeking the public’s help after a well-known breeding bull elk was found illegally shot.
Soyuz capsule returns to Earth, bringing home 2 Russians, 1 American
A Soyuz capsule that carried two Russians and one American from the International Space Station landed Sunday in Kazakhstan, ending their seven-month research assignment.
A Soyuz capsule that carried two Russians and one American from the International Space Station landed Sunday in Kazakhstan, ending their seven-month research assignment.
Illinois plane crash leaves 4 from Menomonie dead
Authorities have identified the four victims from Menomonie, Wisconsin who were killed in a plane crash on Saturday in central Illinois.
Authorities have identified the four victims from Menomonie, Wisconsin who were killed in a plane crash on Saturday in central Illinois.
Roosevelt Island wild turkey charms New Yorkers
A wild turkey flew to Manhattan from Roosevelt Island, and experts think she might be on the prowl for a mate in the big city.
A wild turkey flew to Manhattan from Roosevelt Island, and experts think she might be on the prowl for a mate in the big city.
Watch: Wild turkey causes chaos in Indiana supermarket
An Indiana police officer is now “certified in poultry negotiations" after saving a supermarket from a wild turkey that was chasing customers inside.
An Indiana police officer is now “certified in poultry negotiations" after saving a supermarket from a wild turkey that was chasing customers inside.
Angler lands likely world record 7-foot beast from Texas lake in life-challenging catch: 'True 1% likelihood'
It's just another notch to his belt of more than 40 world records.
It's just another notch to his belt of more than 40 world records.
Cicada 'rolling emergence' set to begin buzzing in days as temperatures warm in South, Northeast
The cicadas emerging this year are part of Brood XIV, a cohort of 17-year cicadas.
The cicadas emerging this year are part of Brood XIV, a cohort of 17-year cicadas.
WI Fishing Finder: Online tool helps anglers discover new spots
The online map compiles fishing information and regulations for specific waterbodies, including species bag limits, season information and gear restrictions.
The online map compiles fishing information and regulations for specific waterbodies, including species bag limits, season information and gear restrictions.
Endangered sea turtles show global recovery in new survey
A global study published in Endangered Species Research finds that endangered sea turtles are recovering in more than half the regions they inhabit, though leatherbacks remain at high risk.
A global study published in Endangered Species Research finds that endangered sea turtles are recovering in more than half the regions they inhabit, though leatherbacks remain at high risk.
Scientists find ‘strongest evidence’ yet for life beyond Earth
New molecules discovered on a faraway exoplanet have given scientists the “strongest evidence yet" that life may exist beyond Earth.
New molecules discovered on a faraway exoplanet have given scientists the “strongest evidence yet" that life may exist beyond Earth.
The 'Great Moose Migration': Millions tune in for Sweden's epic livestream
Like similar eagle nest or fish “doorbell" cams, this remote livestream of an annual moose migration in Sweden is captivating millions on the internet.
Like similar eagle nest or fish “doorbell" cams, this remote livestream of an annual moose migration in Sweden is captivating millions on the internet.
Astronomers find 'Tatooine' planet orbiting two stars
The planet is orbiting two brown dwarf stars about 120 light years away.
The planet is orbiting two brown dwarf stars about 120 light years away.
Colossal squid caught on deep-sea camera for first time, researchers say
An international team captures the first deep-sea footage of a colossal squid — a juvenile near the South Sandwich Islands.
An international team captures the first deep-sea footage of a colossal squid — a juvenile near the South Sandwich Islands.
Como Park western lowland gorilla euthanized
A western lowland gorilla named Nyati that was born at Como Zoo was euthanized after a medical assessment determined a degenerative decline in its quality of life.
A western lowland gorilla named Nyati that was born at Como Zoo was euthanized after a medical assessment determined a degenerative decline in its quality of life.
RFK Jr. blames autism rise on environmental toxins
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspects there is an environmental cause to blame for the drastic increase in autism cases.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspects there is an environmental cause to blame for the drastic increase in autism cases.
Solar storms could trigger Northern Lights as far south as Kentucky Tuesday night
NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center issued a Geomagnetic Storm Prediction of G3 on the geomagnetic storm scale for early Wednesday morning. The scale goes up to G5.
NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center issued a Geomagnetic Storm Prediction of G3 on the geomagnetic storm scale for early Wednesday morning. The scale goes up to G5.
3D scans of Titanic wreckage reveal new details about fateful ship's final moments
The Titanic was a British passenger liner that sank on its maiden voyage from England to New York City. The large ship struck an iceberg in 1912, and sank within three hours of the collision.
The Titanic was a British passenger liner that sank on its maiden voyage from England to New York City. The large ship struck an iceberg in 1912, and sank within three hours of the collision.



















