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A Ghostly Triangle of Light Will Takeover The Sky Around Equinox. Here's How To Spot Zodiacal Light
This is the best time to see the ghostly light shaped like a pyramid known as the 'zodiacal light.'
Fate of Belugas Facing Euthanasia at Closed Canada Theme Park Changes as U.S. Aquariums Offer Help
Although these cetaceans could have new homes, it would still solve only part of the problem.
South Korea Builds Robot To Fight 1,000-Degree Fires — Breakthrough For Disaster Response Tech
The unmanned robot can assess the situation, extinguish extreme blazes, and map out rescue routes.
Iran War Disrupts U.S. Farmers' Spring Planting as Fertilizers Run Short. Will This Affect Food Supply?
The American Farm Bureau Federation has warned that a disruption in fertilizer shipments could severely impact spring planting and crop production.
These Marsupials Were Thought Extinct for 6,000 Years. Scientists Found Them Alive in Remote Rainforest
The two marsupials were found living in the remote rainforests on the Vogelkop Peninsula of New Guinea.
Record-Breaking March ‘Heat Dome’ To Hit West Coast Soon — These Cities Will Face The Worst of It
In the coming week, temperatures in Phoenix may even exceed the 100-degree Fahrenheit mark.
New Report Highlights 19 Cities Making Real Progress on Air Pollution. And One U.S. City Made The Cut
San Francisco becomes the first U.S. city to achieve major reductions in PM2.5 and NO₂ pollutants.
WATCH: Yellowstone Wolf Chases Elk for Nearly 4 Miles. Then, One Bold Kick Changes Everything
A tourist guide at Yellowstone filmed a wolf chasing after an elk for about 3.5 to 4 miles.
WATCH: Biologist Captures Rare Footage of Endangered American Marten Playing on a Tree in Wisconsin
The mammal, seemingly in a chirpy mood, kept jumping from one branch of the tree to another.
Toxic Black Rain Falls From Iran’s Smoke-Filled Skies, Causing Environmental Alarm. Could It Reach U.S.?
Locals reportedly complained about their eyes burning and their throats aching after Tehran experienced 'black rain.'
WATCH: Large Pod of Dolphins Appear in NYC's East River and Turn the Busy Waterway Into a Playground
The short-beaked dolphins played and danced in the East River near Randall’s Island with the city's stunning skyline serving as a backdrop.
Yellowstone Wolves See Sharp Decline in Population. Experts Say This Hidden Threat Is To Blame
Wolves in Yellowstone National Park have experienced a 27% decline in population in 2025.
First Grizzly Bear of 2026 Spotted at Yellowstone. Here's What Drew It Out of Hibernation
Yellowstone biologists spot the first grizzly bear of 2026 feasting on a bison carcass.
Scientists Create New Plastic That Self-Destructs After Use in Breakthrough Research
The research team used a 'new chemical strategy' to create plastic that would degrade naturally.
NASA Captures Aerial View of Lake Within Ancient El Salvador Volcano That Mysteriously Changes Color
Lake Coatepeque is a stunning blue body of water nestled within an ancient volcanic caldera in El Salvador.
Scientists Detect an Unusual Drift in Earth's 'Green Center.' Climate Change Could Be the Culprit
'This was a huge surprise to us,' one of the researchers said.
Scientists Create Tiny 'Electronic Dolphin' Robot That Could Swallow Up Oil Spills in Oceans
The 'Electronic Dolphin' minibot eats up oil spills using an innovative filtering system, inspired by sea urchins.
WATCH: A Whale Shark Approaches Divers in Galápagos. Then, Surprising Marine 'Entourage' Follows
Whale sharks are not just a species but a 'living ecosystem,' according to experts.
WATCH: First-Ever Video of a Red Fox Attacking a Wolf Pup Shows Disturbing Animal Hierarchy Swap
Wolves hunting foxes is heard of, but the reverse has never been recorded, making this incident extremely rare.
Conservationist Spent 10 Years Chasing Angola’s Mysterious ‘Ghost Elephant’. He’s Finally Filmed It
'You could smell the elephants, but you don’t see them. They’re ghosts,' said the explorer.
WATCH: Lone Bison Is Surrounded by 12 Wolves in Yellowstone. Then, the Chase Takes a Wild Turn
Allan Hathaway, a wildlife photographer, captured the video of the Wapiti wolf pack chasing after the lone bison in Yellowstone National Park.
53 Pilot Whales Died on a Beach in 2023. Now, Scientists Think One Pregnant Whale Triggered It
A new investigation revealed the real reason why over 50 pilot whales were stranded and eventually died on a Scottish beach in 2023.
China Built the World's First Bamboo-Fiber Drone. It's 20% Lighter and Could Make Aviation Greener
The successful take-off and landing of the drone with bamboo wings marked a major milestone in the country's efforts to use bamboo-based materials in aviation technology.
Endangered Condors Make Historic Return to California After 100 Years. It Looks Like They’ve Laid an Egg
Researchers observed the behavior of the condors to conclude that the couple may be tending to their newly laid egg.
Pod of Killer Whales Swarmed a Small Boat in Antarctica. Then, They Started 'Spy-Hopping' Around It
Researchers come 'eye-to-eye with a killer whale' during their Antarctic expedition.
Chinese Scientists Build Powerful New Solid-State EV Battery. One Charge Could Last 620 Miles
Scientists at Nankai University in Tianjin, China, claimed to have built a solid-state battery that can power electric vehicles for 620 miles on a single charge.
Plastic Waste Gets a Second Life as Researchers Turn It Into Vinegar
Scientists have found a way to turn plastic into acetic acid using a source that's present in abundance.
In Photos: SpaceX Rocket Launch Creates Weird 'Jellyfish' Effect Across Florida's Skies
Many people captured stunning visuals of the 'jellyfish' effect after the Falcon 9 launch.
Antarctica Has Lost Ice 10x the Size of Los Angeles. And Something Mysterious Is Fueling Parts of It
Scientists observed ice retreat in the Northeast Antarctic Peninsula but no signs of warm water.
Man Built a Tennis Ball-Sized 'Artificial Sun' and Switched It on in a Dark Forest
'I've never seen a light like this before. That is wild,' YouTuber Mathew Perks said.
Farmers in Italy Tried Using Falling Volcanic Ash as Fertilizer and Found Unexpected Results
A project by the University of Catania found that the discharge from Mount Etna can be used beneficially.
Utah Company Discovers Geothermal Energy Underneath Nevada Desert. It Could Provide 24/7 Clean Power
Zanskar had revealed that it found an 'approximately 250°F [121°C] permeable reservoir at roughly 2,700 feet depth.'
Man Tried Building a Solar-Powered Yacht That Could Run Forever. It Looks Like He May Have Succeeded
The solar-powered explorer yacht Helios 11 could
Hidden Blizzard Risk Comes to Light as Rhode Island Student Dies While Charging Phone in Car
Salve Regina University student Joseph Boutros died from CO poisoning inside his car during a blizzard.
Camera Traps Finally Capture Rare ‘Ghost of the Canopy’ Wild Cat in Remote Guatemala Forest
The sighting of rare wildcat shows 'resilience' of the remote forest despite negligence.
Harvard Finds People Living Near Nuclear Plants Show Higher Cancer Death Rates: See All Active U.S. Regions
About 6,400 cancer deaths per year in the U.S. are associated with nuclear power plants.
This Nor'Easter Looks Beautiful From Space. On the Ground, It's Turning Dangerous Fast
'Nor’easters can produce heavy snow and blizzards, rain and flooding, and huge crashing waves,' NOAA says.
Scientists Try Unique Method to Keep Sharks Off Fishing Hooks in Florida. Surprisingly, It Works
In the coastal waters of Florida, this method showed impressive results, reducing shark catch by about two-thirds.
Scientists Discover a Hidden Threat Contaminating a Major U.S. Waterway
Two textile mill waste retention ponds are slowly leaking PFAS into the Pawcatuck River.
Antarctica's Future Hinges on Emission Choices Today. Experts Reveal Best and Worst Case Scenarios
Scientists compare the effects of low, medium, and high emissions on Antarctica's future.
Scientists Use Discarded Phone Batteries to Create Next-Generation Power Solution
Combining materials from discarded batteries and lignin creates groundbreaking composite compound.
Mardi Gras Usually Creates Over 1,000 Tons of Waste. This Year, A Cleanup Crew Has Made It Greener
Beloved carnival turns 'environmental catastrophe,' now conservationists have a plan.
Conservationist Claims Moo Deng Is Now Living in 'Sad' Conditions. Viral Hippo's Zoo Responds
The zoo revealed that the habitat that sparked concern is a reflection of the species' natural behavior.
China Successfully Turns Gobi Desert Into a Green Belt. But It's Caused a Dangerous Side Effect
Scientists observe a new issue emerge after planting millions of trees in the Gobi Desert.
5,000-Year-Old Frozen Bacterium Could Help Solve an Antibiotic Crisis. But It Comes with Risks
Scientists drilled an 82-foot ice core in Romania's Scărișoara Ice Cave to extract the bacterium.
Close Call in Yellowstone Caught on Camera as Bison Charges at Tourist Breaking Park Rules
A tourist closely escapes a charging bison at Yellowstone National Park.
A Scientist Kayaked to Remote Arctic to Study Microplastics. What He Found in the Ice Was Worse
Microplastics are no longer just an urban issue as they invade 'isolated corners of the Arctic.'
Italy's Iconic Lovers' Arch Collapsed on Valentine's Day. Experts Point to Rising Sea Temperatures
'With the Mediterranean [experiencing] among its hottest years on record in 2025, warmer seas are supercharging the atmosphere and fuelling extreme events,' an expert said.
The Colorado River Now Holds Legal Personhood. Experts Hope It Can Slow a Severe Water Crisis
'The river has a right to be protected, and we have neglected that for centuries,' an expert said.
A City-Sized Green Comet Is Nearing Earth This Week. Astronomers Say It's Just Like 3I/ATLAS
On February 17, the comet will make its closest approach to Earth from 94 million miles, roughly as far as the Sun.