Science - Page 44

February 3

Baby elephant takes first steps after historic birth at Smithsonian’s National Zoo

Video shows a newborn Asian elephant calf standing and walking just hours after being born at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, its first elephant birth in nearly 25 years. (Credit: Smithsonian National Zoo)

February 3

Coast Guard identifies 7 victims on board Gloucester commercial fishing boat that sank off Massachusetts

The Coast Guard identified seven crew members presumed dead after the fishing vessel "Lily Jean" sank off the Massachusetts coast. An investigation was launched into the incident.

February 3

Measles exposure risk identified at major airport and theme park, health officials warn

Health officials warn of potential measles risk at LAX and Disneyland after international traveler's visit. Here's what to know about windows of exposure.

February 3

California approves controversial sharpshooter plan to eradicate invasive deer on Catalina Island

A controversial plan has been approved to remove Catalina Island’s invasive deer using ground-based shooters, following backlash against earlier proposals for aerial shooting.

February 3

150-year-old alcohol bottle found in old mining town is finally opened — and people took a drink

Archaeologists discovered an intact 150-year-old alcohol bottle in a Utah mining town, marking the first find of its kind in the state's history — and experts took a sip.

February 3

Australian teen swims 2.5 miles for hours to save family swept out to sea

Teen hero swims 2.5 miles through rough seas to save family swept away by winds off Australia. Police praised the 13-year-old boy's courage.

February 3

NASA delays Artemis moon mission after finding fuel leaks in test run

NASA said Tuesday that the launch of its Artemis II moon mission will be pushed back to March after fuel leaks were found during a test run this week.

February 3

Massive Minnesota fraud case puts AG Keith Ellison under microscope as climate ties resurface

A sweeping fraud scandal is putting Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison in the spotlight, reviving questions about his controversial ties to progressive environmental causes.

February 3

Archaeologists find 'elite site' on land once owned by legendary king slain at famous battle

Archaeologists uncovered an elite Anglo-Saxon site near Yorkshire that belonged to Harold Godwinson, England's last Anglo-Saxon king killed at the Battle of Hastings.

February 2

Fox News Digital report spurs 22 AGs to urge expanded House probe into alleged judicial bias

Nearly half of state attorneys general demand Congress expand probe into alleged climate bias influencing federal judges through judicial reference manual.