Squirrel chase leaves husky stranded high up a tree

In a surprising rescue in northern Indiana, a husky named Aurora gave her family and neighbors quite a scare after she climbed high into a tree while chasing a squirrel.

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.

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 in San Pedro
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A swimmer is recovering at the hospital after being bitten by a juvenile shark.

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.

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.