Mount Everest, the world's tallest mountain, is still growing — here’s why
Mount Everest is growing taller every year, and new research suggests that the merger of two rivers thousands of years ago plays a key role in its rise.
Mount Everest is growing taller every year, and new research suggests that the merger of two rivers thousands of years ago plays a key role in its rise.
Dolphins smile at each other while playing, study says
Dolphins are actually smiling at each other when they open their mouths while playing with one another, according to a recent study out of Italy.
Dolphins are actually smiling at each other when they open their mouths while playing with one another, according to a recent study out of Italy.
Strongest solar flare in 7 years could lead to communication blackouts on Earth
The X9.0 flare takes the crown from the previous strongest flare of Solar Cycle 25, which was an X8.7 flare on May 14.
The X9.0 flare takes the crown from the previous strongest flare of Solar Cycle 25, which was an X8.7 flare on May 14.
Fat Bear Week starts a day late after bear kills rival on live webcam
Fat Bear Week is back, but the annual contest that celebrates brown bears and their healthy appetites was delayed after a bear killed another bear on a live webcam.
Fat Bear Week is back, but the annual contest that celebrates brown bears and their healthy appetites was delayed after a bear killed another bear on a live webcam.
Scuba divers have 'once-in-a-lifetime' close encounter with great white shark near Catalina
Scuba divers near Catalina had a rare and thrilling encounter with a 15-foot Great White Shark, capturing the moment on video as the shark calmly circled them before swimming away.
Scuba divers near Catalina had a rare and thrilling encounter with a 15-foot Great White Shark, capturing the moment on video as the shark calmly circled them before swimming away.
Watch: 'Comet of a century' puts on beautiful show while zooming by Earth
Astronomers said Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS reached perihelion, its closest point to the Sun, on Sept. 27 and will spin back around for another visit to Earth's neighborhood. On or before Oct. 12 will be the next chance to see the celestial show.
Astronomers said Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS reached perihelion, its closest point to the Sun, on Sept. 27 and will spin back around for another visit to Earth's neighborhood. On or before Oct. 12 will be the next chance to see the celestial show.
NASA: Black hole’s Death Star-like beam appears to make stars explode
The beam of light is 3,000 light years long and is traveling through space at almost the speed of light.
The beam of light is 3,000 light years long and is traveling through space at almost the speed of light.
SpaceX launches rescue mission for 2 stranded NASA astronauts
SpaceX has launched a rescue mission for the two stuck astronauts at the International Space Station.
SpaceX has launched a rescue mission for the two stuck astronauts at the International Space Station.
VIDEO: Bear charges at man in his own garage
Alex Gold said he has seen bears before, but never as close as this.
Alex Gold said he has seen bears before, but never as close as this.
Tommy Lee, Brittany Furlan's dog attacked by coyote
Furlan shared the video on Instagram showing the terrifying moment the aggressive coyote grabs their dog, Neena, by the pool then just takes off.
Furlan shared the video on Instagram showing the terrifying moment the aggressive coyote grabs their dog, Neena, by the pool then just takes off.
NASA, SpaceX postpone launch date of Crew-9 mission to space station due to Tropical Storm Helene
NASA and SpaceX have postponed the launch of the Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station due to Tropical Storm Helene.
NASA and SpaceX have postponed the launch of the Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station due to Tropical Storm Helene.
Bear makes himself home under Sierra Madre home
A bear has been living underneath a Sierra Madre home over the past few weeks.
A bear has been living underneath a Sierra Madre home over the past few weeks.
Bear cozies up under Sierra Madre home
It's not uncommon to find bears in foothill areas like Sierra Madre, but what about underneath a home?
It's not uncommon to find bears in foothill areas like Sierra Madre, but what about underneath a home?
Rhino undergoes world's 1st surgery for fractured leg at England’s Knowsley Safari
A young rhino named Amara at England’s Knowsley Safari recently underwent the world's first surgery for a fractured leg.
A young rhino named Amara at England’s Knowsley Safari recently underwent the world's first surgery for a fractured leg.
Earth is getting a temporary second moon this fall
Earth will soon have a visitor — and not of the extraterrestrial kind. Astronomers found a small asteroid that will orbit our planet this fall, becoming a "mini-moon" temporarily.
Earth will soon have a visitor — and not of the extraterrestrial kind. Astronomers found a small asteroid that will orbit our planet this fall, becoming a "mini-moon" temporarily.
New mini-moon to orbit Earth but won’t stay in the neighborhood for long
Astronomers say the newly discovered object 2024 PT will loop around Earth beginning in late September through most of November.
Astronomers say the newly discovered object 2024 PT will loop around Earth beginning in late September through most of November.
These 2 California cities among most rodent-infested in US: report
The list was based on how many times the city often required rodent control services.
The list was based on how many times the city often required rodent control services.
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Coyote attacks dog in San Fernando Valley neighborhood
Sammy was rushed to the vet and they found he suffered a punctured trachea.
Sammy was rushed to the vet and they found he suffered a punctured trachea.
When to see Tuesday’s partial lunar eclipse of the Supermoon
Tuesday night's Supermoon is one of the last of the year, and this one is even rarer, as it coincides with a partial lunar eclipse.
Tuesday night's Supermoon is one of the last of the year, and this one is even rarer, as it coincides with a partial lunar eclipse.
Lauren Sánchez says she's taking all-women crew up to space
Lauren Sánchez, partner of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, announced that she's taking all-women crew up to space. "Women are explorers, too," she said during an interview on GDLA.
Lauren Sánchez, partner of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, announced that she's taking all-women crew up to space. "Women are explorers, too," she said during an interview on GDLA.