California woman was harassed by black bear before fatal mauling

Patrice Miller, 71, had been harassed by an aggressive black bear in her small Northern California town for months before it broke into her home and killed her last year. 

A year after the Titan sub implosion, deep-sea explorers pledge to pursue ocean’s mysteries

Concerns have been raised about whether the Titan was destined for disaster because of its unconventional design and its creator’s refusal to submit to independent checks that are standard in the industry.

Marking 1 year since the Titan sub implosion
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Tuesday marks one year since the Titan vanished on its way to the historic wreckage site in the North Atlantic Ocean. After a five-day search that captured attention around the world, authorities said the vessel had been destroyed and all five people on board had died, the Associated Press reported.

Mountain lion found dead on 101 Freeway near site of wildlife crossing construction

A mountain lion was found dead on the freeway near the construction for the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing, which is set to be complete by late 2025 or early 2026.

Aliens may be living among us disguised as humans, Harvard researchers claim

Research scientists at Harvard University wrote a paper suggesting aliens could be living underground or on the moon, or even walking among us and posing as humans.

LA's Natural History Museum wants help naming its new dinosaur

You read that right, green bones. The 75-foot skeleton is coming to the Natural History Museum in the Fall, and she needs a name.

Expedition spots only 6 to 8 vaquita porpoises, the most endangered marine mammal

Experts believe the reason a small number of these marine mammals were seen is due to the animals likely moving to a different location outside of their natural habitat.

Women astronauts could be 'more tolerant to spaceflight,' research shows

Less than 100 women have been to space, whereas more than 600 men have been. More data is needed to confirm what researchers say is early evidence that female astronauts return to their biological baseline quicker after returning to Earth.

Water frost found on Mars' volcanoes in 'significant first,' scientists say

The water frost on Mars' volcanoes is only about as thick as a human hair, but it’s a lot of water – the equivalent of 60 Olympic-sized swimming pools, researchers found.

Python swallows woman whole in Indonesia

A missing woman was found eaten alive by a massive python after locals cut her body out of the snake in Indonesia.

Shark attack off Hawaii's Oahu island leaves woman seriously hurt

Also Friday, reported back-to-back shark attacks led authorities to temporarily close beaches to swimmers in Walton County, on the Florida Panhandle.

Inflammatory bowel disease: 'Major cause of IBD' discovered by researchers

IBD, the umbrella term for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, impacts millions of people worldwide. Researchers say they have found a “major cause" of the disease and treatment using existing drugs.

Bear entering Sierra Madre kitchen caught on camera

Once the man chased the bear out of his house, he had even more of a surprise in his back yard.

VIDEO: Rehabilitated Brown Pelicans released into the wild

These Brown Pelicans were among more than 350 starving or injured seabirds found off California waters since mid-April.

Lab-grown meat bans: states taking action and the future impact

Several U.S. states, including Florida and Alabama, have recently banned the sale of lab-grown meat, citing safety concerns and traditional farming protection, leading to significant challenges and uncertainties for the industry's future despite initial optimism after its approval in June 2023.