NASA released images from the James Webb Space Telescope that they say are “the deepest and sharpest” images of the distant universe to date.
Author: Camille Fine, USA TODAY
An iconic Yosemite sequoia grove is under threat by fire. Here’s what it looks like.
Sacred relics of Yosemite National Park, which houses over 500 mature sequoias in Mariposa Grove, are under threat from the Washburn Fire.
Mammoth Cave: Coke bottles, ticket stubs, pre-historic debris discovered in world’s longest-known cave system
Archeologists studying a mysterious passageway under the world’s longest known cave system have found artifacts from over 200 years at Mammoth Cave.
National parks for nature lovers who hate crowds: See America’s 10 least-visited gems
If you’re looking for less traffic on the hiking trail, add these 10 less-recognized national parks awaiting discovery to your bucket list.
One of the oldest penguins under human care has died at 40, zoo says
Captain EO, a legendary Magellanic penguin and fixture of San Francisco Zoo history, passed at an estimated 40-years-old, the zoo reported Thursday.
Shockingly sweet chocolate sculptures: See Jesus, Elton John, a vintage car and more
Chocolate’s versatility extends beyond just eating it. This World Chocolate Day, see the grandest sculptures made entirely from this beloved delicacy.
76 million-year-old dinosaur skeleton in ‘pristine’ condition to be auctioned in NYC
A 76 million-year-old fossilized dinosaur skeleton, the only specimen of its kind available for private ownership, will be auctioned off this month.
From big cities to small towns, see the most spectacular July 4th fireworks shows in the US
See 10 U.S. cities with amazing Fourth of July firework displays ahead of the 246th birthday of the United States of America.
Meet the Rainbow Family: See 50 years of hippies flocking to one (illegal) annual gathering
Self-described hippies are flocking to Colorado for the 50th anniversary gathering of the Rainbow Family of Living Light this July 4.
Sonny Barger, leader of Hells Angels, dies at 83. See his life through the years.
Sonny Barger, founder of Hells Angels, has died at 83. The iconic outlaw biker had a brief batte with cancer, according to statement Thursday morning.