One of the most intriguing organisms in the ocean is undoubtedly the starfish. Also referred to as sea stars, these organisms ...

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Thousands and thousands' of these curious creatures have been showing up on the Texas shoreline, expert says. What are they?

The idea of visiting a couples resort solo already had me on edge, and to top things off, I was panicking over the wifi ...

Commentary: Earth has been called the “Goldilocks planet" because it is positioned just the right distance for life to evolve ...

Located at the southern tip of Oregon’s coastline, Harris Beach State Park sits just north of the California border, making ...

A massive purple star sapphire weighing 3,563 carats has been unveiled in Sri Lanka. The owners, who wish to remain anonymous ...

The granddaddy of the U.S. Coast Guard fleet arrived this month at McMurdo Sound, in Antarctica, to clear channels for supply ships.

Winter weather continues to affect parts of the US., with heavy snowfall in Michigan and freezing temperatures in Middle Tennessee prompting numerous school closures on January 14 and 15. Students, ...

US Military #News – The horizon in the Ross Sea isn’t made of water; it’s a jagged, endless expanse of white. Moving through ...