Latest articles by Jeanna Bryner
Mysterious, Ultrabright Fireball Streaks Across the Sky Over Canada
The fireball let out several bright flares before it extinguished, dropping a number of meteorite fragments on Earth's surface.
Barry Becomes a Hurricane, Barrels Toward Louisiana Coast
Barry is now packing winds of 75 mph. Life-threatening flash flooding will become increasingly likely later today and tonight as Barry moves inland.
Could Massive SoCal Earthquakes Trigger the 'Big One' on the San Andreas Fault?
It's possible that the recent quakes could be the straw that broke the camel's back for the San Andreas Fault, which is way overdue for a major rupture.
The Faults That Ruptured in Twin California Quakes Are Very, Very Weird, Geologists Say.
Scientists know very little about the faults that ripped apart during the massive SoCal quakes.
Whoa! Alaska Is Hotter Than NYC. Here's Why.
For the first time in recorded history, Anchorage, Alaska, reached 90 degrees F (32 degrees Celsius).
Scientists 'Thunderstruck' As Arctic Fox Makes Stunning 2,100-Mile Journey in Just 76 Days
Scientists who tracked the young female were astonished by how fast the little fox traveled from Norway to Canada.
'What Would You Do If We Found Aliens?' Survey Asks
If you find out we are not alone in the universe, how would you respond?
Uranus Is a Weirdo — And So Are Its Rings
New images of the icy planet's rings reveal some surprises.
The National Academy of Sciences Will Now Expel Members for Sexual Harassment
This is the first time in the academy's 156-year history that any member could be expelled from the prestigious science group.
Did a Great White Shark Really Enter Long Island Sound?
Marine scientists aren't sure how or why the nearly 10-foot-long shark wandered into the Long Island Sound.
Indonesia's Massive Capital Is Sinking Into the Sea. So, the Country Wants to Move It.
Jakarta could be underwater in just decades.
Stratolaunch, the World's Biggest Aircraft, Makes Historic 1st Flight
An odd-looking, double-bodied airplane with a wingspan as long as a football field just took to the skies today (April 13) from the Mojave Air & Space Port.
Herpes Virus Kills 2nd Young Elephant at Indianapolis Zoo
Just a week after the death of their 6-year-old African elephant, Nyah, the Indianapolis Zoo delivered another sad message: Its other youngest African elephant, 8-year-old Kalina, has died.
USDA Fed Cats and Dogs to Kittens, Alarming Watchdog Report Claims
The title of the report says it all, "USDA Kitten Cannibalism."
Scientists Watch As Heat Moves Through 'Pencil Lead' at the Speed of Sound
Scientists have seen something magical happening inside graphite.
Hawaii's False Missile Alert Shows Americans Have No Idea What to Do in Nuclear Attack
An erroneous alert about a nuclear attack was sent to Hawaii residents. The ensuing confusion and hysteria revealed that Americans are not prepared.
Medieval Letter Reveals Bawdy Nun Who Faked Her Death to Escape Convent
Medieval nun fakes death to escape convent and enjoy a life of carnal lust. Sounds like the basis for a juicy novel, but this really happened during the 14th century in England.
Photos: Stunning Shots of the Natural World and Wildlife
Here's a look at the finalists for a Sony photo contest.
Maze of Tombs in Egypt Holds Many Mummies Dating Back 2,300 Years
The mummies spanned all ages and were buried in various types of tombs, all seeming to date back to the Ptolemaic dynasty, which lasted from 305 to 30 B.C.
How Alligators Survive in a Frozen Pond: They 'Snorkel'
Alligators in an icy pond in North Carolina have taken up "snorkeling" to survive the cold winter.
Photos: Super Blood Wolf Moon Eclipse Stuns Viewers
Check out these amazing shots of the best total lunar eclipse for years.
