Can you really eat cicadas? Try these delicious recipes to find out

Properly prepared cicadas can be a culinary delight, providing a sustainable and protein-rich option for adventurous food enthusiasts eager to explore new recipes with these edible insects.

How to keep cicadas out of your yard and protect your plants

While generally harmless, the massive emergence of trillions of cicadas can threaten your plants and garden. Here's your guide to managing and minimizing their impact this spring.

Bumblebee queens can survive underwater for up to a week, study finds

Researchers conducted an experiment submerging bumblebee queens in water and discovered that the insects have the ability to survive land flooding.

Video: Group seen pulling bear cub from tree to take pictures in North Carolina

One bear cub was later found in poor condition, “likely a result of the unnecessary and irresponsible actions of the people involved," the wildlife agency said.

Father-daughter 202 million-year-old fossil find could be largest prehistoric marine reptile

Ruby, then 11, and her father, Justin Reynolds, found the first piece of the second jawbone in May 2020. Experts have identified the bones as belonging to a newly discovered species of prehistoric marine reptile that would have measured 65-feet long.

Fireball over Arizona explained by NASA
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NASA is giving us new insight into a fireball spotted over Arizona skies on Tuesday. NASA says it first became visible at 49 miles over the Big Horn Mountains Wilderness west of Tonopah. It moved southwest over the I-10 at 32,300 mph. The fireball is estimated to have weighed about 150 pounds. When it broke up, it released the same amount of energy as nearly two tons of TNT.

Mini rope bridges built to help tiny dormice in UK

An area of trees that became infected with fungus had to be cleared, leaving the tiny critters’ habitats disconnected.

Arizona Coyotes latest; body found in Buckeye landfill identified | Nightly Roundup

From the latest with Arizona Coyotes ahead of a purported deal that will relocate the NHL team out of Arizona to an update on the case of a body that was found in a West Valley landfill, here's a look at some of our top stories.

Meteor streaks across San Tan Valley sky
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A bright and colorful meteor streaked across the sky in San Tan Valley near Ironwood Drive and Pima Road on the evening of April 16. Kyle Schmaltigan sent the video in after he caught the meteor while he drove through a residential area. Right now, the Lyrid Meteor is underway for about a week.

Elephant escapes circus, roams over Montana streets
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An elephant marched through the streets of Butte, Montana after it got loose from a circus. Local sources said the elephant escaped from the Jordan World Circus but was eventually returned to its handlers. Video is from Brittany McGinnis via Storyful.

NASA seeks new ideas for Mars sample return mission due to budget constraints

The current Mars sample return plan would cause NASA to take funds from other planned missions. The space agency is seeking an alternate plan for getting Mars samples back in the 2030s and for less than $7 billion.

How loud do cicadas get?

Certain species of cicadas in North America can produce calls reaching levels of around 100 decibels or higher, akin to the noise produced by a lawnmower or a passing jet aircraft.