Lowell Observatory getting open-deck facility for viewing
The expansion plans of Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff have it close to opening a new open-deck observatory, a movable-roof facility featuring six telescopes for use both by researchers and the public.
The expansion plans of Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff have it close to opening a new open-deck observatory, a movable-roof facility featuring six telescopes for use both by researchers and the public.
Fish being taken to Arizona lake as a way to control other fish's population
In a remote lake in Central Arizona, staff members with the state's Game and Fish department are using an unusual tactic to help control the fish population.
In a remote lake in Central Arizona, staff members with the state's Game and Fish department are using an unusual tactic to help control the fish population.
Court halts timber activity in Southwest over threatened owl
A U.S. judge has halted tree-cutting activities across thousands of square miles of the Southwest until federal agencies can get a better handle on how to monitor the population of a threatened owl.
A U.S. judge has halted tree-cutting activities across thousands of square miles of the Southwest until federal agencies can get a better handle on how to monitor the population of a threatened owl.
‘I’ve got one!’ Hunting neon scorpions in the Arizona desert
The light-hearted preparatory chat also came with a serious message: Don’t be dumb with scorpions, which move quickly on eight legs and are equipped with pincer claws and curved tails that lash enemies and deposit venom.
The light-hearted preparatory chat also came with a serious message: Don’t be dumb with scorpions, which move quickly on eight legs and are equipped with pincer claws and curved tails that lash enemies and deposit venom.
'Looked like a different species': Rare polka-dotted zebra spotted at wildlife reserve in Kenya
A rare zebra with unusual markings was recently spotted at the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya — sporting a dark coat and white polka dots.
A rare zebra with unusual markings was recently spotted at the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya — sporting a dark coat and white polka dots.
First hotel in space set to open in 2025 with cruise ship amenities and out-of-this-world views
Much like taking the family on a cruise or a trip to visit Mickey Mouse at Disney World, one California company believes that going to space will eventually become just another vacation option.
Much like taking the family on a cruise or a trip to visit Mickey Mouse at Disney World, one California company believes that going to space will eventually become just another vacation option.
Surveillance video shows mountain lion P-61 being chased moments before his death
Mountain lion P-61 made history by becoming the first GPS-collared mountain lion to successfully cross the 405 freeway. But sadly, a few months later on September 7th, P-61 attempted to cross the freeway again and was struck and killed.
Mountain lion P-61 made history by becoming the first GPS-collared mountain lion to successfully cross the 405 freeway. But sadly, a few months later on September 7th, P-61 attempted to cross the freeway again and was struck and killed.
Mountain lion goes inside California house, lies down in bathroom
Officials say a mountain lion wandered inside a California house and was captured in a photo lying on a bathroom floor.
Officials say a mountain lion wandered inside a California house and was captured in a photo lying on a bathroom floor.
New procedure to treat heart condition allowed Valley man to conquer Mount Everest
This spring, a Valley man climbed Mount Everest soon after getting a procedure for an erratic heartbeat, also known as Atrial fibrillation or AFib.
This spring, a Valley man climbed Mount Everest soon after getting a procedure for an erratic heartbeat, also known as Atrial fibrillation or AFib.
Fisherman catches strange, 'dinosaur-like' creature
This definitely counts as a once-in-a-lifetime catch.
This definitely counts as a once-in-a-lifetime catch.
Critter Corner: Rattlesnakes
Arizona Game and Fish brought in some baby rattlesnakes.
Arizona Game and Fish brought in some baby rattlesnakes.
Orphaned owl released into the wild near South Mountain after being cared for by Liberty Wildlife
Friday made the perfect night for a young owl to be released back into the wild after it was orphaned and spend six months with Liberty Wildlife.
Friday made the perfect night for a young owl to be released back into the wild after it was orphaned and spend six months with Liberty Wildlife.
Leave no trace: National park debunks ‘myth’ that tossing banana peels, apple cores is OK
Tossing banana peels, apple cores and other “natural” foods on the ground while in nature can have lasting impacts and sometimes deadly consequences for animals, wildlife officials warned this week.
Tossing banana peels, apple cores and other “natural” foods on the ground while in nature can have lasting impacts and sometimes deadly consequences for animals, wildlife officials warned this week.
Rabid bats found along river in Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon National Park officials say two dead bats found along the Colorado River inside the park tested positive for rabies.
Grand Canyon National Park officials say two dead bats found along the Colorado River inside the park tested positive for rabies.
Police herd 900 chicks to safety after they were dumped on highway
State and local law enforcement in Lower Swatara Township, Pennsylvania, teamed up to rescue 900 peeps from a state highway early Wednesday morning.
State and local law enforcement in Lower Swatara Township, Pennsylvania, teamed up to rescue 900 peeps from a state highway early Wednesday morning.
Baby black bear found sprawled across hotel bathroom sink unfazed by guests and workers
A hotel in Montana got a surprise unregistered guest when a young black bear was found sprawled across a bathroom sink in totally nonchalant fashion.
A hotel in Montana got a surprise unregistered guest when a young black bear was found sprawled across a bathroom sink in totally nonchalant fashion.
Endangered sea turtle shot in neck with 3-foot spear off Florida coast
A $5,000 reward is being offered to help find the person who shot an endangered green sea turtle in the neck with a spear off the coast of Florida.
A $5,000 reward is being offered to help find the person who shot an endangered green sea turtle in the neck with a spear off the coast of Florida.
Rare full moon to appear on Friday the 13th across the US
Friday the 13th will be extra spooky this week as a rare full moon is set to appear across the United States.
Friday the 13th will be extra spooky this week as a rare full moon is set to appear across the United States.
Incredibly rare 2-toned lobster found off the coast of Maine
It was a one in 50 million chance that local fisherman Captain Daryl Dunham might catch an extremely rare two-toned lobster just off the coast of Maine — but he did.
It was a one in 50 million chance that local fisherman Captain Daryl Dunham might catch an extremely rare two-toned lobster just off the coast of Maine — but he did.
'Go on, Bubs': California sergeant shoos away bear eating garbage in Dumpster
Sheriff’s deputies in Placer County came to the rescue of a bear that got trapped in a Dumpster at the Northstar Ski Resort.
Sheriff’s deputies in Placer County came to the rescue of a bear that got trapped in a Dumpster at the Northstar Ski Resort.