"Guitar shark" among the 866 new marine species discovered in ocean
New species of shark, sea butterfly, mud dragon, bamboo coral, water bear, octocoral, and shrimp were just some of the marine life findings.
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New species of shark, sea butterfly, mud dragon, bamboo coral, water bear, octocoral, and shrimp were just some of the marine life findings.
The unusual activity is "a lot to happen at once, but not unprecedented," an atmospheric science professor said.
Scientists say they've discovered a "mega coral" three times bigger than the previous record holder - so huge they initially thought it was a shipwreck.
The Australasian narrow-nosed spookfish has a bulging black eyes and a wispy tail.
Scientists from the International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration warn of a "grim outlook" for the Thwaites Glacier, also known as the "Doomsday Glacier."
The village of Teahupo'o on the tropical island of Tahiti – nearly 10,000 miles away from the French mainland – will serve as the location for the Olympic surfing competition.
The discovery includes "thousands of marble slabs" in "hundreds of different shapes" found in a submerged ancient city.
Thirteen sharks tested for cocaine and benzoylecgonine were found to have the illicit drug in their muscles and livers.
The "doomsday glacier" packs so much ice that if it were to completely collapse, it could singlehandedly cause global sea levels to rise by more than two feet.
Blue holes are considered an "oasis" for marine life — but the Taam Ja' Blue Hole off the coast of Mexico remains largely mysterious.
Images shared by NASA show the U.S. East Coast is actually sinking — including the land that holds major cities like New York and Baltimore.
Forecasters are warning of an "exceptionally dangerous" wave event along California's coast that "has not occurred in many years."
"One could think of the body of a starfish ... as a disembodied head walking about the sea floor on its lips," researchers said.
The Greenland ice sheet is the second-largest contributor to sea level rise, and as temperatures rise, glaciers in the northern parts of the region are becoming "extremely vulnerable."
The man was found two days after the search for him and another sailor was suspended.
The 400-pound stingray was nearly the length of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.
Recent conditions in the area have included rip currents and large waves.
A newly studied species of ancient whale might be the heaviest animal ever found.
Are we on the cusp of a real-life "The Day After Tomorrow"? Here's what the experts say.
Many shipwrecks are "highly threatened by illegal salvage," the Maritime Administration said in a notice.
A robot fish named Belle could be the "spy on the marine life" that researchers have been looking for.
The high seas treaty, once ratified by individual nations, will govern the use of international waters in a bid to protect ecosystems and head off disputes.
Experts say the world's warming oceans, including the Arabian Sea where Cyclone Biparjoy is churning, are producing more and more powerful storms.
The boats go where few scientific missions travel, making the data they collect especially valuable.
Climate scientists estimate the warm weather pattern could begin to develop as early as May.
ICE Denver said a Colorado immigration advocacy group helped a fugitive escape when they attempted to arrest him Friday.
As U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities drive fears of retaliation, it remains to be seen whether Iran will try to block oil trade via the Strait of Hormuz.
In the wake of the attacks by U.S. forces against three nuclear sites in Iran on Saturday, many Colorado officials and representatives took to social media in both support and opposition.
Starting Monday, drivers in part of the Denver metro area may notice some changes to their usual route as the city begins a major stormwater repair project.
A 34-year-old man was arrested Saturday after allegedly approaching a woman in a Littleton grocery store and attempting to kidnap her 8-year-old granddaughter.
ICE Denver said a Colorado immigration advocacy group helped a fugitive escape when they attempted to arrest him Friday.
In the wake of the attacks by U.S. forces against three nuclear sites in Iran on Saturday, many Colorado officials and representatives took to social media in both support and opposition.
Starting Monday, drivers in part of the Denver metro area may notice some changes to their usual route as the city begins a major stormwater repair project.
A 34-year-old man was arrested Saturday after allegedly approaching a woman in a Littleton grocery store and attempting to kidnap her 8-year-old granddaughter.
A cold front arrives Sunday night into Monday, bringing temperatures down into the upper 70s and low 80s to start the work week.
Coloradans were looking for ways to beat the heat Saturday, with large crowds heading to community pools, state reservoirs, and even local ice cream shops to cool off.
Police in Loveland took a suspect into custody after a standoff that lasted several hours Saturday afternoon.
The Colorado Avalanche put a for sale sign up Saturday, for equipment. They held their version of a yard sale, including sticks, gloves, pads and more, and all of the proceeds will go to charity.
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis said that his public safety team has been ordered to work with state, local, and federal partners to guard against possible threats that may arise in the wake of the the United States attack on three Iranian nuclear facilities Saturday.
Tucked away in a central Denver neighborhood is a building with a story to tell, an old 1940s fortune cookie factory turned art gallery.
An NFL linebacker who grew up in Colorado returned to the high school he attended on Friday.
Bethpage Black is not only one of the best and most demanding golf courses in the world, it's public. One of the rare public tracks that has what it takes to host golf's best.
J.J. Spaun took advantage of a lengthy rain delay to recover and win the U.S. Open.
The All Women's Sports Network is exclusively dedicated to female sports around the world.
A $2.8 billion settlement between the NCAA and former student-athletes will soon allow schools to pay players directly. But what does that mean for athletes who aren't on scholarship?
As U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities drive fears of retaliation, it remains to be seen whether Iran will try to block oil trade via the Strait of Hormuz.
Satellite photos show the aftermath of U.S. strikes that dropped 30,000-pound "bunker-buster" bombs on Iran's Fordo nuclear facility and hit the Natanz and Isfahan sites.
A bulletin from the National Terrorism Advisory System warns of a "heightened threat environment" in the U.S. following the military strikes on Iran's nuclear sites.
President Trump told the nation that "Iran's key nuclear enrichment facilities have been completely and totally obliterated."
Multiple batches of chocolate nonpareils produced by Weaver Nut Company, Inc. and sold across the U.S. have been recalled due to potential undeclared milk allergens, the Food and Drug Administration said.
In the wake of the attacks by U.S. forces against three nuclear sites in Iran on Saturday, many Colorado officials and representatives took to social media in both support and opposition.
Satellite photos show the aftermath of U.S. strikes that dropped 30,000-pound "bunker-buster" bombs on Iran's Fordo nuclear facility and hit the Natanz and Isfahan sites.
A bulletin from the National Terrorism Advisory System warns of a "heightened threat environment" in the U.S. following the military strikes on Iran's nuclear sites.
President Trump told the nation that "Iran's key nuclear enrichment facilities have been completely and totally obliterated."
Rep. Joe Neguse is leading a bipartisan effort aimed at restoring trust in the federal government.
Multiple batches of chocolate nonpareils produced by Weaver Nut Company, Inc. and sold across the U.S. have been recalled due to potential undeclared milk allergens, the Food and Drug Administration said.
An NFL linebacker who grew up in Colorado returned to the high school he attended on Friday.
A dog on the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is being used in a rather unique way: helping patients with obsessive compulsive disorder manage their symptoms.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser says a U.S. Supreme Court ruling issued Wednesday will not affect access to gender-affirming care in the state.
Little Remedies® Honey Cough Syrup was voluntarily recalled due to the presence of Bacillus cereus, which can cause two types of food-borne illnesses, and loss of shelf-stability.
Kroger said all employees at the affected stores will be offered jobs at other locations.
The insurer said it stopped the intrusion after identifying suspicious activity on its U.S. network last week.
A sixth-generation Coloradan has made it his mission to bring together the leaders of Colorado's craft beer industry and keep the beers people love in their state.
One of the most successful figures in Colorado business history has died. James Leprino was 87.
U.S. airlines, including United Airlines and American Airlines, are suspending flights to parts of the Middle East amid the conflict between Israel and Iran.
A new paid leave program for city workers is causing "unintended consequences" at Denver's 911 call answering center, with overall leave usage among 911 call takers shooting up 334% in 2024. That's according to the director of the 911 center.
Janel Forde, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston's Chief Operating Officer, has left the Mayor's office and taken a job with the University of Colorado.
A steady stream of Denver City workers on Wednesday blasted a proposed rule change that would make it easier to lay off city workers, regardless of their seniority.
A dog sitter is accused of stealing nearly half a million dollars in jewelry. The owner of the dog says she met the sitter through the app Rover.
Neka Sunlin estimates she has checked out about 1,000 Front Range sprinkler systems in the past 9 years, and invariably finds inefficiencies in the residential sprinkler systems that are costing homeowners water and money.