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Ticks, mosquitoes, cockroaches and rodents pose serious health risks, experts say. Here’s where you’re most likely to see pest problems in coming months.

Federal workers who were not let go said the afternoon layoffs included meteorologists who do crucial local forecasts in National Weather Service offices across the country.

The elusive Northern right whale dolphins are one of two dolphin species without a dorsal fin.

The California Wildlife Center has responded to numerous calls regarding distressed sea lions, raising concerns about the potential impact of this toxic algal bloom.

A team of international astronomers has discovered something that could reshape our understanding of outer space.

A high-flying war of words is underway after SpaceX CEO Elon Musk claimed two NASA astronauts had been stranded in space for political reasons.

Mount Spurr is part of the Ring of Fire, located in southern Alaska. The mountain is a stratovolcano, which means it has steep slopes and is known for its explosive eruptions. The last major eruption occurred in 1992, which caused a significant disruption in air travel across the Pacific Ocean.

Scientists have detected the most energetic neutrino ever observed using a deep-sea telescope. The discovery could provide new insights into cosmic accelerators.

This lava-like visual is only seen when the conditions are perfect, and the sunset aligns with the waterfall just right.

Asteroid 2024 YR4 continues to keep us on our toes as astronomers work to determine its potential threat to our planet. The latest update is good news because, according to NASA, the chances of a 2032 Earth impact have dropped.

A rare oarfish, often called the "doomsday fish," was spotted in Mexico—just days after another deep-sea creature, a deep-sea anglerfish, made a rare appearance in daylight.

The homeowner says the bear has been part of the neighborhood for years, and hasn't caused any issues. But now, they need to get into the crawlspace to repair the home.

Updates on Asteroid 2024 YR4 have been slower during the full Moon, but experts say the precision of the object’s orbit is getting better. In March, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope will focus on the potential threat to Earth providing the best estimate of its size.

An ornate, dangerous snake was discovered in box of bananas at a New Hampshire grocery store.

Footage recorded of the rare fish shows the intricacies of its iridescent, ribbon-looking body and long, wispy red fins.

The government of the Turks and Caicos Islands said the incident occurred last Friday in the waters near Blue Hills, Providenciales.

Researchers used chemical tests and human sniffers to determine the odor of the ancient mummies.

A kayaker thought he was dead after being briefly swallowed by a humpback whale. His father caught the biblical moment on camera.