Stunning video shows Mercury passing by the sun
A satellite had a front-row seat as Mercury moved around the giant star.
A satellite had a front-row seat as Mercury moved around the giant star.
Watch: Bald eagles, 'branch managers' work together to build nest
Team work makes the dream work during bald eagle nesting season.
Team work makes the dream work during bald eagle nesting season.
Lake Superior Zoo welcomes endangered pygmy slow loris twins
For the second time in a year, a family of pygmy slow lorises at Lake Superior Zoo in Duluth has welcomed a set of twins.
For the second time in a year, a family of pygmy slow lorises at Lake Superior Zoo in Duluth has welcomed a set of twins.
Watch: Lion, tiger react to snow in California
Bitterly cold temperatures in California have dropped snow levels as low as 1,000 to 1,500 feet.
Bitterly cold temperatures in California have dropped snow levels as low as 1,000 to 1,500 feet.
Russia launches rescue ship to space station after leak issues
The new, empty Soyuz capsule will arrive at an orbiting lab on Sunday, following its liftoff Friday from Kazakhstan. The Russian Space Agency delayed the ship's launch to check for defects, but none were found.
The new, empty Soyuz capsule will arrive at an orbiting lab on Sunday, following its liftoff Friday from Kazakhstan. The Russian Space Agency delayed the ship's launch to check for defects, but none were found.
Eagle on Minnesota DNR's EagleCam covered in snow
The eagle that's the star of the Minnesota DNR's EagleCam is covered in snow Thursday as the long-duration winter storm winds down.
The eagle that's the star of the Minnesota DNR's EagleCam is covered in snow Thursday as the long-duration winter storm winds down.
Eagle on Minnesota DNR EagleCam covered in snow
The eagle that's the star of the Minnesota DNR's EagleCam is covered in snow Thursday as the long-duration winter storm winds down.
The eagle that's the star of the Minnesota DNR's EagleCam is covered in snow Thursday as the long-duration winter storm winds down.
James Webb telescope finds massive galaxies dating back to beginning of universe
Astronomers have discovered what appear to be massive galaxies dating back to within 600 million years of the Big Bang.
Astronomers have discovered what appear to be massive galaxies dating back to within 600 million years of the Big Bang.
Minnesota wildlife on camera from the Voyageurs Wolf Project
The wildlife of northern Minnesota caught on camera by the Voyageurs Wolf Project.
The wildlife of northern Minnesota caught on camera by the Voyageurs Wolf Project.
Japanese startup announces balloon flights taking passengers up to space
In the tour's unveiling Tuesday, the company said it has developed an airtight two-seat cabin and a balloon capable of rising to a 15-mile altitude.
In the tour's unveiling Tuesday, the company said it has developed an airtight two-seat cabin and a balloon capable of rising to a 15-mile altitude.
Dog vs shark: Standoff thrills tourists on Bahamas boat tour
Tourists in the Bahamas witnessed a rare standoff between a dog and a shark this week.
Tourists in the Bahamas witnessed a rare standoff between a dog and a shark this week.
Watch: Rarely-seen giant Pacific octopus spotted swimming in Oregon tide pool
The giant Pacific octopus is the largest octopus species on the planet.
The giant Pacific octopus is the largest octopus species on the planet.
Irish rooster with a violent past kills man with attack to the back of his leg, court says
Victim suffered from a puncture wound on his lower leg, caused by a rooster relocated to his place of residence after attacking a child.
Victim suffered from a puncture wound on his lower leg, caused by a rooster relocated to his place of residence after attacking a child.
'Swarm of Meteors' illuminate Kansas sky
The NWS posted the video on its Twitter page showing a batch of meteors and stars traveling in outer space.
The NWS posted the video on its Twitter page showing a batch of meteors and stars traveling in outer space.
Wombat snuggles: Video shows adorable marsupial curled up with caregiver
Sharon Woodward may have the best job ever.
Sharon Woodward may have the best job ever.
Flaco the escaped Central Park Zoo owl can remain in the wilds of NYC
Central Park Zoo officials say they are dropping efforts to capture Flaco, a majestic Eurasian eagle-owl that escaped captivity two weeks ago.
Central Park Zoo officials say they are dropping efforts to capture Flaco, a majestic Eurasian eagle-owl that escaped captivity two weeks ago.
'No end in sight': What to know as bird flu outbreak enters second year
The outbreak is already more widespread than the last major bird flu outbreak in 2015.
The outbreak is already more widespread than the last major bird flu outbreak in 2015.
Solar storm speeding toward Earth could affect radio, GPS signals on Friday
The geomagnetic storm may affect satellite operations and could even lead to weak power-grid fluctuations.
The geomagnetic storm may affect satellite operations and could even lead to weak power-grid fluctuations.
Lonely tunes: Fewer humpback whales wail as population grows, study finds
A new study suggests those melancholy tunes sung by humpback whales may really be a sign of loneliness.
A new study suggests those melancholy tunes sung by humpback whales may really be a sign of loneliness.
Yosemite's 'Firefall' returns in 2023: Here’s how you can catch a glimpse of the fire in the sky
Dropping more than 2,000 feet down the eastern side of El Capitan, Horsetail Fall is a seasonal waterfall that flows during the winter and spring months.
Dropping more than 2,000 feet down the eastern side of El Capitan, Horsetail Fall is a seasonal waterfall that flows during the winter and spring months.