NASA’s Curiosity rover spotted from space making tracks on Mars’ surface
The Mars rover has been on the Red Planet for over 12 Earth years.
What is ‘olo’? Scientists say they’ve discovered a new color never seen before
A laser experiment has revealed what researchers call a never-before-seen color, described as an intensely saturated teal. The discovery raises new questions about color perception and the future of vision science.
Cause of death revealed for whales that washed ashore in Long Beach, Huntington Beach
One of the largest harmful algae blooms recorded along the Southern California coast has led to the illness and death of thousands of marine mammals and birds in recent months.
Thousands of Velella velella wash ashore Ventura County beaches
Thousands of velella velella, known as “By-the-Wind Sailors," have washed ashore on several Ventura County beaches.
LA Zoo's last remaining Asian elephants to be relocated to Oklahoma
In addition to the two elephants being relocated, the zoo will pause its elephant program for the immediate future.
Endangered bird species lays eggs in the wild, the 1st in almost 40 years
Siheks are native to Guam and were extinct in the wild.
Why the closest Supermoon of the year will be invisible to Earth
On April 27, the Moon will be about 221,900 miles from Earth, the closest distance to our planet all year.
Angler lands likely world record 7-foot beast from Texas lake in life-challenging catch: 'True 1% likelihood'
It's just another notch to his belt of more than 40 world records.
Cicada 'rolling emergence' set to begin buzzing in days as temperatures warm in South, Northeast
The cicadas emerging this year are part of Brood XIV, a cohort of 17-year cicadas.
Sick sea lion chases after surfers in Newport Beach
A sea lion suffering from severe domoic acid chased locals out of the water and up onto the beach.
Endangered sea turtles show global recovery in new survey
A global study published in Endangered Species Research finds that endangered sea turtles are recovering in more than half the regions they inhabit, though leatherbacks remain at high risk.
Scientists find ‘strongest evidence’ yet for life beyond Earth
New molecules discovered on a faraway exoplanet have given scientists the “strongest evidence yet" that life may exist beyond Earth.
The 'Great Moose Migration': Millions tune in for Sweden's epic livestream
Like similar eagle nest or fish “doorbell" cams, this remote livestream of an annual moose migration in Sweden is captivating millions on the internet.
Entangled gray whale rescued off coast of Rancho Palos Verdes
An entangled gray whale, trapped 100 feet underwater, was freed in a life-saving mission involving drones, underwater cameras, and a team of experts.
Astronomers find 'Tatooine' planet orbiting two stars
The planet is orbiting two brown dwarf stars about 120 light years away.
Colossal squid caught on deep-sea camera for first time, researchers say
An international team captures the first deep-sea footage of a colossal squid — a juvenile near the South Sandwich Islands.
3D scans of Titanic wreckage reveal new details about fateful ship's final moments
The Titanic was a British passenger liner that sank on its maiden voyage from England to New York City. The large ship struck an iceberg in 1912, and sank within three hours of the collision.
Fossil of prehistoric marine reptile discovered in Argentina field
A landowner in Argentina discovered the fossilized remains of a prehistoric marine reptile, identified as an ichthyosaur, in the province of Neuquén.
Blue Origin launches all-female flight with Katy Perry, 5 others: 'Sisterhood'
Blue Origin launched an all-female space flight, which included Katy Perry, Gayle King and Lauren Sanchez, making history as the first all-female space crew since a solo flight in 1963.
Dead grey whale washes ashore in Huntington Beach
This is the second whale that has washed ashore in Southern California over the past week.