Copy Cat, world's first cloned cat, dies at 18 in College Station
Before Copy Cat, no pet had ever been successfully cloned with 100 percent genetic identity.
Before Copy Cat, no pet had ever been successfully cloned with 100 percent genetic identity.
Long Beach and Monterey Aquariums to partner on sea otter surrogacy program
The Aquarium of the Pacific Thursday announced a partnership with the Monterey Bay Aquarium on a program to help the threatened sea otter species recover off the coast of California.
The Aquarium of the Pacific Thursday announced a partnership with the Monterey Bay Aquarium on a program to help the threatened sea otter species recover off the coast of California.
Cloud over Mt. Shasta in California appears 'out of this world'
Are human beings alone in the universe? It's the question of a lifetime and no one has really been able to answer whether another intelligent life exists.
Are human beings alone in the universe? It's the question of a lifetime and no one has really been able to answer whether another intelligent life exists.
Harsh alarm sounds could be making your head feel more foggy and less alert, study suggests
Waking up to harsh alarm sounds like "beep, beep, beep" could affect how alert you are throughout the day.
Waking up to harsh alarm sounds like "beep, beep, beep" could affect how alert you are throughout the day.
Watch the Moon pass between Earth and Mars before sunrise on Tuesday in rare celestial event
If weather permits, you may be able to see a rare celestial event with your unaided eye before sunrise on Tuesday, February 18, 2020. That's when Earth, the Moon, and Mars will all be in alignment, and you'll be able to watch Mars "go behind" the Moon.
If weather permits, you may be able to see a rare celestial event with your unaided eye before sunrise on Tuesday, February 18, 2020. That's when Earth, the Moon, and Mars will all be in alignment, and you'll be able to watch Mars "go behind" the Moon.
Protection of endangered mountain lions in Southern California urged
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife recommended that six struggling mountain lion populations, some in southern California, be protected under the state's Endangered Species Act.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife recommended that six struggling mountain lion populations, some in southern California, be protected under the state's Endangered Species Act.
Astronauts wanted: NASA looking to hire its next class of space explorers
Calling all space lovers - NASA is hiring for its class of Artemis Genesis astronauts.
Calling all space lovers - NASA is hiring for its class of Artemis Genesis astronauts.
New ‘reaper of death’ Tyrannosaur species discovered in Canada
Known as Thanatotheristes degrootorum, the species is one of the oldest ever found in North America and is directly linked to Tyrannosaurus rex, researchers said on Monday.
Known as Thanatotheristes degrootorum, the species is one of the oldest ever found in North America and is directly linked to Tyrannosaurus rex, researchers said on Monday.
Director of Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy willing to spend own money to save mountain lions
The executive director of the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy said in remarks published Tuesday that he's willing to take matters into his own hands and spend his own money to prevent the death of the last remaining male mountain lion in the area after a young mountain lion that attacked a dozen animals over two years was legally killed by the landowner whose livestock had been attacked.
The executive director of the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy said in remarks published Tuesday that he's willing to take matters into his own hands and spend his own money to prevent the death of the last remaining male mountain lion in the area after a young mountain lion that attacked a dozen animals over two years was legally killed by the landowner whose livestock had been attacked.
#BroomChallenge: Yes, brooms can stand without support; No, NASA didn’t say it's just for one day
The #BroomChallenge involves taking an ordinary broom and making it stand upright on its bristles without any support, but it does not involve NASA or planetary alignment.
The #BroomChallenge involves taking an ordinary broom and making it stand upright on its bristles without any support, but it does not involve NASA or planetary alignment.
Male mountain lion killed in Santa Monica Mountains under state depredation law
A male mountain lion being tracked by National Park Service researchers in the Santa Monica Mountains was killed by a property owner under a state law allowing such action following repeated attacks on pets or livestock, park officials announced Monday.
A male mountain lion being tracked by National Park Service researchers in the Santa Monica Mountains was killed by a property owner under a state law allowing such action following repeated attacks on pets or livestock, park officials announced Monday.
White shark named after Kobe Bryant
Who knew Kobe Bryant was interested in sharks? Let alone that he actually got in the ocean water, with possibly the most feared type – white sharks!
Who knew Kobe Bryant was interested in sharks? Let alone that he actually got in the ocean water, with possibly the most feared type – white sharks!
Can we expect another super bloom in California in 2020?
For the past few years, spring in California has been extra spectacular — will hillsides blanketed with wildflowers. Now, people are wondering whether they can expect to see those same magnificent colors with another super bloom in 2020.
For the past few years, spring in California has been extra spectacular — will hillsides blanketed with wildflowers. Now, people are wondering whether they can expect to see those same magnificent colors with another super bloom in 2020.
Scientists prepare for dive into 'Midnight Zone' to study dark ocean
Scientists from the British-led Nekton Mission plan to survey wildlife and gauge the effects of climate change in an unexplored area of the Indian Ocean.
Scientists from the British-led Nekton Mission plan to survey wildlife and gauge the effects of climate change in an unexplored area of the Indian Ocean.
What is a ‘snow moon’? February’s first full moon will light up night sky over the weekend
Moongazers will get a chance to see February’s first full moon known as the "snow moon." It'll reach "peak fullness" on Sunday.
Moongazers will get a chance to see February’s first full moon known as the "snow moon." It'll reach "peak fullness" on Sunday.
International Space Station tweets photo of Miami prior to Super Bowl kick-off
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station shared a photo Sunday showing Miami Gardens from outer space ahead of Super Bowl LIV.
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station shared a photo Sunday showing Miami Gardens from outer space ahead of Super Bowl LIV.
Does wearing a face mask protect you from coronavirus and other infectious diseases?
As more cases of the new coronavirus spring up across the globe, more people are turning to face masks for protection — but are they actually effective at keeping you healthy?
As more cases of the new coronavirus spring up across the globe, more people are turning to face masks for protection — but are they actually effective at keeping you healthy?
Starving lions in Sudan park prompt worldwide campaign to save them
After a series of heartbreaking images of starving lions in Sudan were posted online, a global campaign is underway to save them.
After a series of heartbreaking images of starving lions in Sudan were posted online, a global campaign is underway to save them.
The average human body temperature is dropping, study suggests
Humans are getting colder, according to a new study out of Stanford University's School of Medicine that found the average human body temperature to be lower than the 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit average established more than 150 years ago.
Humans are getting colder, according to a new study out of Stanford University's School of Medicine that found the average human body temperature to be lower than the 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit average established more than 150 years ago.
Yosemite’s ‘firefall’ returns for two weeks this February
Yosemite's Horsetail Fall will light up with bright orange and red hues that resemble cascading fire for a few days in February.
Yosemite's Horsetail Fall will light up with bright orange and red hues that resemble cascading fire for a few days in February.