3 new coral bleaching alert levels created in wake of extreme heat
The revised coral bleaching alert levels come in the wake of Florida experiencing hot tub-level sea temperatures and some reefs experiencing "100% mortality."
These "bee bus stops" are looking to save pollinators
Bus stop coverings are getting replaced with "living roofs" made with native plants to help provide food for dying species and help people stay cool amid rising temperatures.
Oklahoma gas pipeline explosion shoots flames 500 feet into the air
The fire department said the glow from the pipeline explosion "can be seen for miles"
See NASA's newly-captured "treasure trove" of 19 spiral galaxies
The new images captured by the James Webb Space Telescope are "mind-blowing even for researchers who have studied these same galaxies for decades," one scientist said.
Live newborn great white shark seen for first time, study says
A longtime wildlife photographer has "seen some sharks doing some really wild things" – but nothing prepared him for capturing what's believed to be the first images of a live newborn great white shark.
Salt in tea? Recipe sparks tension between U.S. and U.K.
The American embassy says the nation's relationship with the U.K. is in "hot water" after a U.S. chemist suggested British tea is missing salt – but elsewhere in the world, that ingredient isn't unusual.
First rhino IVF pregnancy could save species with only 2 living animals
Just two northern white rhinos remain in the world – and the world's first IVF pregnancy in its closest relatives could help their species.
San Diego sees its rainiest day in January history
The National Weather Service described the rainfall with a single word – "wow."
Deep-sea reef the size of Vermont discovered off U.S.
The 6.4 million-acre reef is bigger than the state of Vermont, NOAA says.
Record-breaking number of manatees gather at Florida lagoon
Florida manatees have been experiencing an unusual mortality event in recent years, many dying from starvation, disease and watercraft incidents.
Texas alligator found breathing in frozen-over pond
The gator was found with his heart "beating three beats per minute."
Screaming cicadas are coming back in "once in a lifetime" event
This will be the first time since the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 that these broods of noisy, flying insects will emerge from underground.
Sea level rise could cost Europe billions in economic losses, study finds
Researchers found that sea level rise could cost the EU and U.K. nearly $950 billion by the end of this century.
Icelandic man watched lava burn down his house on live TV
Hrannar Jon Emillson says he watched his new house "going up in smoke" during a volcano eruption on live TV as a song titled "I'm Sorry" played in the background.
Rare white penguin found in Antarctica
The rare condition could be deadly for the penguin, as it makes it easier for predators to hunt it, experts say.