'Depressed' bear spotted off Florida highway draws crowd

A black bear that appeared to be in low spirits was spotted on the side of a highway in the Florida Panhandle last week, prompting deputies to monitor the situation as it drew a crowd of onlookers.

Geomagnetic storm watch: Did you see northern lights auroras this week? Here’s why

A geomagnetic storm watch predicted northern lights visibility as far south as New York this week. Learn what caused this rare celestial event and its potential impacts.

No return date yet for astronauts aboard ISS
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Two NASA astronauts who were supposed to return from the International Space Station over a month ago are still orbiting Earth as engineers finish working on problems plaguing their Boeing Starliner capsule, officials said Thursday.

NASA: No return date yet for astronauts aboard ISS

Two NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station were supposed to come back to Earth in mid-June, but ongoing issues with their Boeing Starliner capsule have extended their stay.

NASA Artemis II booster arrives at KSC
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The NASA's Artemis 2 SLS rocket booster arrived at Kennedy Space Center on Tuesday.

Sharks test positive for cocaine off Brazil's coast

Sharks have tested positive for cocaine off Brazil’s coast, according to a new scientific study.

NASA’s Curiosity rover makes shocking discovery on Mars: 'It shouldn’t be there'

On May 30, NASA's Curiosity rover uncovered yellow sulfur crystals on the Red Planet, something scientists said was the first time sulfur of that nature has been found on that planet, NASA said in a news release.

Pig hearts and kidneys: Barns may be future of organ transplantation

Some of the world's cleanest pigs are being raised in the Virginia mountains to supply kidneys and hearts for animal-to-human organ transplants.

San Diego Zoo prepares to debut new giant pandas in August

Yun Chuan is known for his gentle demeanor, while Xin Bao is described as active, alert, witty, and an excellent climber.

Full buck moon to light up the sky this weekend: What to know

July’s full buck moon will be visible all weekend long if conditions in your area are conducive to stargazing. Here's what to know.