What can we learn from fire ants? Maybe a lot
Experts say black fire ants arrived in the U.S. in 1918 and red fire ants in the 1930s, leading to a massive population increase, with five times more ants per acre than in South America, and they're infamous for their bites and stings.
No signs of alligator at Kensington Metropark, Kent Lake remains open
A reported alligator at Kent Lake at Kensington Metropark prompted a thorough search early Friday morning -- but there were no signs of the reptile.
Endangered Species Day 2024: 10 of the world’s most endangered animals revealed
Currently, more than 41,000 species have been assessed to be under threat of extinction, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
Cicadas are on the menu for this stay-at-home dad's YouTube channel
A South Carolina man's interest in the noisy insects led to the unlikely creation of his unique entrées.
Killer whales attack and sink sailing boat off Gibraltar
An unknown number of orcas rammed a sailing yacht in Moroccan waters in the Strait of Gibraltar on Sunday morning, causing it to later sink, the latest attack in a trend that has been terrifying sailors in the region for the past four years.
Could another 'Carrington Event' solar storm happen?
A potent solar storm prompted the first severe geomagnetic storm watch in nearly two decades in the U.S., dazzling observers with vivid Northern Lights as far south as Florida, while raising concerns about potential disruptions to communication and GPS systems.
Solar storm disrupts GPS signals critical for farmers
The solar storm brought unbelievable Northern Lights to much of the U.S. this weekend – but also some serious technical problems that will likely affect farmers’ crops this season.
Solar flare could disrupt communications, produce northern lights
Northern lights could be visible in much of the U.S. this weekend, but the strong solar storm headed toward Earth could also potentially disrupt communications.
SpaceX launches Starlink satellites from Southern California
A SpaceX launched the Falcon 9 late Thursday night.
'Severe' solar storm could trigger Northern Lights as far south as Alabama Friday night
NOAA upped the Geomagnetic Storm Watch from Moderate to Severe for Friday through Sunday. This is the first Severe Watch in 19 years. That could grace the northern tier skies with auroras but also trigger GPS problems, hamper satellite communication and black out high-frequency radio.
World's largest plant to extract CO2 and turn it to stone opens in Iceland
The world's largest carbon capture facility, Mammoth, has begun operations in Iceland, using direct air capture technology to extract CO2 from the atmosphere and convert it into stone.
Increase in Michigan deer harvests in 2023 is an encouraging sign for managers
For the first time in decades, there was a reported rise in the number of deer harvested in Michigan that wasn't associated with a policy change or a pandemic.
Ohio teen's state fishing record officially certified after 101-pound blue catfish catch: 'I started crying'
It’s official: A 15-year-old girl who caught a massive blue catfish has become the new Ohio state record holder for the species.
Beer, whiskey taste best at these temperatures, science says
Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences found that temperature changes the molecular structure of water and ethanol in drinks like beer and whiskey, affecting taste; beer, for instance, tastes best at 41°F.
Boeing Starliner launch delayed again after being scrubbed 2 hours before liftoff
Boeing and NASA teams were working toward sending a new spacecraft with two astronauts to the International Space Station on Monday. However, that launch will be delayed yet again after being scrubbed two hours before liftoff.
Animal shelter tells pets' stories of survival after tornado outbreak
Harrowing stories of survival are coming out of Nebraska after multiple EF-3 tornadoes ripped apart homes and separated pets from their families.
Earth’s quasi-moon Asteroid Kamo'oalewa likely blasted out of this giant moon crater
Less than a decade after discovering a near-Earth asteroid with lunar origins, an international group of scientists says they have determined where this mysterious object came from on the moon's surface.
Teacher captures images of 'very rare' bird never before seen in US
An amateur photographer captured a subject in Oregon last week that has bird lovers chirping — as it's said to be the first U.S. sighting of this particular species.
Famous white killer whale ‘Frosty’ spotted off California coast: ‘Very special encounter’
In a video, passengers are seen watching in awe as the killer whales cruise near and underneath the boat in Newport Beach, California.
Watch: Cicadas appear on trees in parts of US
Video shared of cicadas stuck to tree trunks have begun circulating on social media as the emergence of two broods begins.