Elk or deer? Wisconsin DNR’s guide for hunters this season

Hunters in Wisconsin are being reminded by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to accurately distinguish between elk and white-tailed deer this hunting season.

Rocks found by NASA's Mars rover offer strongest hints yet of past life

Rocks found on Mars may provide the strongest evidence yet of past life on the Red Planet, but more testing is needed to back up those findings.

Hikers on psychedelic mushrooms rescued after getting lost in NY mountains

A hiking trip took a “trippy" turn that ended with a group having to be rescued from a popular mountain destination in New York State last month.

Arkansas man, 72, mauled by 70-pound bear

The man suffered extensive injuries to his face and upper body before being airlifted to a hospital.

Man dies in shark attack at Sydney beach

A man in his 50s was killed by a large shark while surfing at a beach near Sydney, Australia on Saturday.

Total lunar eclipse coinciding with this weekend’s full moon

This month’s full moon coincides with a lunar eclipse – but it unfolds on the opposite side of the world Sunday night and early Monday.

Rare manatee sighting in Texas temporarily halts $64 million construction project

According to the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network, sometimes West Indian Manatees migrate from Florida to Texas in the summer. These sightings are still rare.

Dozens of scientists cite errors in Energy Department climate change report

A group of scientists published a report challenging findings from a Department of Energy report that experts suggest obscure facts about climate change.

Texas longhorn cow killed by deputies after escaping in southern MN

A Texas longhorn cow that escaped her pasture had to be killed by deputies in Dodge County due to her aggressive behavior.

See it: Photos show glowing baby planet outside of our solar system

Astronomers have, for the first time, detected a planet growing inside a cleared gap of a protoplanetary disk, confirming long-held theories about how young planets shape their star systems.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year sneak peek: See the stunning photos

A dramatic stand-off between a lion and a cobra. A lone elephant wading through a landfill in Sri Lanka. Here's a sneak peek at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year's top photos.

Watch: Video shows rare fish's ability to climb rocks

The tiny fish were seen swimming, or rather "climbing" up rocks, a behavior that hadn't been seen before.

Blue heron rescued from tangled fishing line in Columbia Heights

What started as a Saturday morning on a Twin Cities lake for a man and his kids turned into a rescue operation to save a bird’s life.