Perseid meteor shower: Viewing conditions promise good show for best meteor shower of 2024
The Moon will be about 44% full this year for the Perseids peak, offering a better chance to spot meteors. Many regions of the U.S. will have a clear sky to watch the meteor shower.
The Moon will be about 44% full this year for the Perseids peak, offering a better chance to spot meteors. Many regions of the U.S. will have a clear sky to watch the meteor shower.
Explosion at Yellowstone may have formed new geyser: here's how
The explosion at Yellowstone National Park’s Biscuit Basin area in July is not as uncommon as you may think as one expert weighs in on if the incident possibly formed a geyser.
The explosion at Yellowstone National Park’s Biscuit Basin area in July is not as uncommon as you may think as one expert weighs in on if the incident possibly formed a geyser.
Earth's days are getting longer, science explains why
New research reveals that Earth's days are gradually getting longer, and scientists explain the various factors behind this change. Discover how tectonic shifts, inner core dynamics, and climate change contribute to the lengthening of our days and what this means for our future.
New research reveals that Earth's days are gradually getting longer, and scientists explain the various factors behind this change. Discover how tectonic shifts, inner core dynamics, and climate change contribute to the lengthening of our days and what this means for our future.
West Nile virus detected in Wisconsin from blood donor, dead bird
Wisconsin health officials say mosquitoes in the state are carrying the West Nile Virus after a blood donor and dead bird tested positive for the virus.
Wisconsin health officials say mosquitoes in the state are carrying the West Nile Virus after a blood donor and dead bird tested positive for the virus.
Rare albino alligator hatches in Florida: 'Estimated 100 to 200 in the world'
A rare albino alligator has hatched from a successful breeding program in Florida.
A rare albino alligator has hatched from a successful breeding program in Florida.
August celestial events: Why the first week of August is a good time for stargazing
Discover why the first week of August is ideal for stargazing. Explore the new Moon, the Perseid meteor shower, and other celestial events that make this month perfect for skywatching.
Discover why the first week of August is ideal for stargazing. Explore the new Moon, the Perseid meteor shower, and other celestial events that make this month perfect for skywatching.
Florida man arrested after he lassos alligator, ties it to fence, then calls 911 to report it: Deputies
A Florida man is accused of tying an alligator up against a fence and later calling 911, claiming to have found the reptile that way, deputies said.
A Florida man is accused of tying an alligator up against a fence and later calling 911, claiming to have found the reptile that way, deputies said.
Mille Lacs Lake walleye limit to increase
Anglers will soon be able to harvest two walleye from Mille Lacs Lake, an increase from the one-walleye limit that was established in the spring.
Anglers will soon be able to harvest two walleye from Mille Lacs Lake, an increase from the one-walleye limit that was established in the spring.
Here's how radioactive rhino horns could save animals, deter poaching
Researchers injected radioactive material into the horns of 20 rhinos as part of an effort to stop poaching.
Researchers injected radioactive material into the horns of 20 rhinos as part of an effort to stop poaching.
Rare 'cotton candy' lobster caught in New England: '1 in 100 million'
The incredibly rare lobster was caught off the coast of New Hampshire and Maine. Here's what makes it so special.
The incredibly rare lobster was caught off the coast of New Hampshire and Maine. Here's what makes it so special.
Minnehaha Falls repairs: Park board considering 3 different options
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is taking community input on Tuesday as the board aims to make fixes to the area around Minnehaha Falls.
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is taking community input on Tuesday as the board aims to make fixes to the area around Minnehaha Falls.
Calgary Zoo polar bear drowns after rough play incident
A necropsy has confirmed that a polar bear at the Calgary Zoo died after rough playing with another polar bear.
A necropsy has confirmed that a polar bear at the Calgary Zoo died after rough playing with another polar bear.
Fisherman arrested after catching 14 oversized fish: 'Caught red-handed'
Authorities had received tips about the angler not releasing catches from his boat while he fished off of the coast.
Authorities had received tips about the angler not releasing catches from his boat while he fished off of the coast.
Study: Wildfire smoke may be worse for your brain than other air pollution
Research shows wildfire smoke significantly raises dementia risk, with a 21% increase per 1 microgram of PM2.5, compared to other air pollution.
Research shows wildfire smoke significantly raises dementia risk, with a 21% increase per 1 microgram of PM2.5, compared to other air pollution.
Surfer loses leg in fight with 10-foot great white shark
After the attack, Kai McKenzie managed to make it back to shore and his leg also washed ashore not long after.
After the attack, Kai McKenzie managed to make it back to shore and his leg also washed ashore not long after.
Minnesota sees surge in calls to poison control centers as wild mushrooms thrive
Heavy rain this spring and summer across Minnesota has allowed mushrooms to thrive — this has led to a surge in calls to poison control centers.
Heavy rain this spring and summer across Minnesota has allowed mushrooms to thrive — this has led to a surge in calls to poison control centers.
Animals surviving Jasper wildfire
FOX 9's Cody Matz shares the latest on the Jasper wildfire, including photos of animals that survived the devastating fire.
FOX 9's Cody Matz shares the latest on the Jasper wildfire, including photos of animals that survived the devastating fire.
Minnesota birding expert to retire after 40 years of leading tours
Spotting one type of bird isn’t too difficult for most of us, but spotting and identifying more than 400 species within Minnesota alone takes the sort of expertise of someone like Kim Eckert.
Spotting one type of bird isn’t too difficult for most of us, but spotting and identifying more than 400 species within Minnesota alone takes the sort of expertise of someone like Kim Eckert.
Top Minnesota birding expert to retire
The top Minnesota birding expert is set to retire after 40 years of birding and leading tours. FOX 9's Leah Beno has the story.
The top Minnesota birding expert is set to retire after 40 years of birding and leading tours. FOX 9's Leah Beno has the story.
Fisherman whose boat was capsized by breaching whale speaks out: 'Was in fight or flight mode'
New Hampshire fisherman Ryland Kenney was forced to jump ship when the breaching whale landed on his boat.
New Hampshire fisherman Ryland Kenney was forced to jump ship when the breaching whale landed on his boat.