Deadly Florida bear attack: Man, dog killed after encountering black bear in South Florida, FWC says

A black bear killed a man and a dog in a rural area of South Florida, east of Naples and near the Big Cypress Wildlife Management Area, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).

Watch: Diver captures sweet moment as octopus hugs camera

A diver in Australia captured a heartwarming moment when a Maori octopus hugged her camera near a pier in Rye, Victoria.

Katy Perry shuts down Blue Origin space flight critics

Katy Perry had words for critics as her space-inspired Lifetimes Tour kicked off earlier this week.

NOAA mission finds unexpected discovery at site of sunken USS Yorktown

During a 28-day deep-sea expedition, a camera aboard a remotely operated vehicle spotted a vintage automobile resting inside the wreckage USS Yorktown.

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.

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.