The CERN Large Hadron Collider was rebooted and is already discovering exotic particles

The physics lab that’s home to the world’s largest atom smasher has announced the observation of three new “exotic particles” that could provide clues to the force that binds subatomic particles together.

Long Island shark attack: Beaches reopen with drones on patrol

Lifeguards at Smith Point and Cupsogue beaches started their shifts an hour early on Monday morning to scan the water for signs of sharks. Over the weekend, a shark bit a lifeguard who was in the water for a training exercise.

Shark attack on Long Island investigated

Police in Nassau County say they are investigating a possible shark attack.

Invasive snail that loves damaging plants, living in humidity found in Pasco County

Giant African land snails are considered one of the most damaging snails in the world. They have previously been eradicated twice in Florida – and one was found in Pasco County.

Toppled cactus appears to 'hug' car following storm in northwestern Arizona
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The photo, which was tweeted out by Dana Solano, shows a cactus toppled onto a car after a storm in the Lake Havasu City area. The tweet included the caption 'why I was late to work lol.'

Arizona Game and Fish looking for homes for hundreds of tortoises
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About 200 captive desert tortoises are in need of homes. Arizona Game and Fish Department has various shapes and sizes up for adoption. It's a big commitment because they live to be 80 to 100 years old. FOX 10 Photojournalist Brian Kae has more on what you need to know about these possible pets.

Earth’s asteroid defense may work better than previously believed, new simulation shows

Ahead of International Asteroid Day (June 30), scientists have released new simulations that show NASA’s DART asteroid defense test could work better than previously indicated.

Ancient microbial life on Earth could help us recognize life on other planets, scientists say

“Understanding how organisms here have changed with time and in different environments is going to teach us crucial things about how to search for and recognize life elsewhere,” one astrobiologist explained.

Bison gores man near Old Faithful at Yellowstone National Park, officials say

It was Yellowstone’s second reported incident this year of a visitor getting too close to the animal, and the bison “responding to the perceived threat,” officials said.

SpaceX rocket moves through Arizona
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The 185-foot SpaceX rocket arrived on June 27 but stayed off the roads until 2 a.m. to help prevent traffic issues. The rocket is moving extremely slowly and is being escorted by the Arizona Department of Public Safety, along with local police. The rocket's final destination is the New Mexico border.

Tako, the Giant Pacific octopus at OdySea Aquarium, enters final phase of her life
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Tako, a Giant Pacific octopus at OdySea Aquarium in Scottsdale is entering the final phase of her life. The process is known as "senescence." She's begun laying thousands of eggs and is in the process of dying. This is completely natural. For now, OdySea has opted to keep Tako on exhibit, in a familiar and safe environment. It's also an opportunity to educate guests about this natural process.

Grand Canyon won't seek volunteers to kill bison this fall

The park used skilled volunteers selected through a highly competitive lottery last year to kill bison, part of a toolset to downsize the herd that's been trampling meadows and archaeological sites on the Grand Canyon's North Rim.