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.
Rock crushed by Mars rover reveals crystals never before seen on Red Planet
Where the crystals were found -- the Gediz Vallis channel -- may have been carved by flows of water, scientists say.
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.
This iconic Florida fish now has a new name
The Largemouth bass has earned its stripes – in the form of a new name that is.
Man bitten by shark in Florida Keys while spearfishing; friend saved his life
A man has survived after being bitten by a shark in the Florida Keys while he was spearfishing with family and friends.
Archeologists unearth musket balls from first battles of Revolutionary War
The musket balls range in size, dating back almost 250 years, and were fired during one of the first battles in the Revolutionary War.
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.
Watch ‘mega den’ of rattlesnakes on this live Colorado webcam
The webcam showcases a “mega den" with as many as 2,000 rattlesnakes.
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.
Elon Musk says he’s moving SpaceX, X headquarters from California
Tech billionaire Elon Musk announced that he is moving the headquarters of SpaceX and social media company X from California after the state banned school districts from requiring staff to inform parents about their children's gender identity change.
New York state fishing record broken with species dating back 100 million years
A New York man has set a new state record for a fish species that dates back 100 million years.
Archaeologists unearth 24 skeletons on hotel property dating back to 7th century
Archaeologists have unearthed human remains dating as far back to more than 1,000 years.
Brevard Zoo helping 3 orphaned black bear cubs return to the wild
The Brevard Zoo is helping orphaned black bears make it back to the wild and are rehabbing several cubs this summer.
Moon caves could house future astronauts, scientists say
Scientists confirmed a cave on the moon near Apollo 11’s landing site 55 years ago and believe there could be more caves and tunnels that may be shelters for future astronauts.
Rare spade-toothed whale may have washed ashore in New Zealand
Spade-toothed whales are the world’s rarest, with no live sightings ever recorded. No one knows how many there are, what they eat, or even where they live in the vast expanse of the southern Pacific Ocean.
China planning asteroid re-direct mission for planetary defense test
After surveying the asteroid, China's spacecraft will then act as the "impactor" or a battering ram, flying into the asteroid. NASA's DART mission in 2022 was successful in altering the orbit of a binary asteroid using the same method.
Barefoot Florida man wrangles nuisance gator at Jacksonville fire station: WATCH
The Blue Collar Brawler has struck again – but this time inside a Florida fire station.
'Blue Collar Brawler' traps alligator inside Jacksonville Fire Station
The renowned alligator trapper, the "Blue Collar Brawler," has struck again, capturing an alligator at a local fire station.