Charging gorilla smashes enclosure glass at San Diego Zoo
The zoo says this type of behavior is common for male gorillas of this age.
Aerospace tech company's space vehicle delivers cargo anywhere on Earth in under an hour
Aerospace and defense technology company Inversion has unveiled a new space-based delivery vehicle, Arc, that the company says can deliver cargo anywhere on Earth in under an hour.
Python found at In-N-Out Burger in Southern California
The large snake is not up for adoption.
NASA has 36 projects you can help with right now
NASA is inviting the public to take part in 36 “citizen science” projects that let volunteers contribute to real scientific discoveries.
Shark bites swimmer attempting Catalina Channel crossing at night
The rare encounter happened early Tuesday near Doctor's Cove off Catalina Island.
LA Zoo welcomes two new female Chimpanzees
The Los Angeles Zoo welcomed two new female chimpanzees, the first chimpanzees born at the zoo in 11 years.
Playa del Rey residents terrified as coyotes roam neighborhood
The construction of a new youth center near LAX has led to more sightings in and around residential areas, leaving dog owners and their dogs terrified.
Yellowstone National Park trail shut down after first bear attack in 4 years
Grizzly bears and black bears coexist in Yellowstone, according to the National Park Service, and it's unclear which one was involved in the attack.
Beloved Aquarium of the Pacific octopus spends last days caring for eggs, although they won't hatch
This last phase of an octopus’s life, known as senescence, is a natural process where the octopus ceases eating and dedicates its remaining energy to protecting and aerating her eggs.
Life on Mars: What we know after NASA's announcement
NASA scientists say a rock sample collected by the Perseverance rover in Jezero Crater may contain the strongest signs yet of ancient microbial life on Mars, though more analysis is needed before drawing firm conclusions.
Study reveals pre-CTE damage in brains of even young contact-sport athletes
An NIH-funded study of athletes under 51 found repeated head impacts can cause early neuron loss and brain inflammation years before CTE is detectable.
Tourists rescued after orcas attack 2 sailboats off Portuguese coast
First responders were able to locate and rescue the tourists and there were no injuries in the incident.
Florida woman fights off gator dragging leashed puppy into creek while on walk
A dog and its owner are recovering after an alligator dragged them into a creek in Pasco County.
Wild burro shot with arrow in Riverside County, animal rescue says 'serial archer' at large
This is the 6th free-roaming wild burro that has been shot with an arrow recently.
Rocks found by NASA's Mars rover offer strongest hints yet of past life
Rocks found on Mars may provide the strongest evidence yet of past life on the Red Planet, but more testing is needed to back up those findings.
Hikers on psychedelic mushrooms rescued after getting lost in NY mountains
A hiking trip took a “trippy" turn that ended with a group having to be rescued from a popular mountain destination in New York State last month.
Endangered sea turtles thriving in the San Gabriel River
Endangered green sea turtles have been living year-round in the San Gabriel River long before Los Angeles was established.
Man dies in shark attack at Sydney beach
A man in his 50s was killed by a large shark while surfing at a beach near Sydney, Australia on Saturday.
Californians urged to report monarch butterfly sightings
The California State Parks Foundation is urging the public to help track western monarch butterflies during California Biodiversity Day, which runs from September 6-14.