Article about a black bear named Columbus who traveled more than 10 miles amongst people in Washington state before being captured and moved to the wild.

How a poor kid from Trinidad developed what became the only new instrument of the century: the steel pan drum. A bio of musician/drum maker Ellie Mannette.

Astronomers observe the formation of a red nova which occurs when two stars merge and explode.

Starlings imitate the sounds they most often hear. They use their talent for mimicry to attract mates and defend their nests.

Personal account of the author's first solo flight at age 16. She's been a pilot and flight instructor for the past two decades.

Urban kit foxes have adapted to living in cities and are even doing better than their country cousins.

See how scientists find and study baby turtles.

Eleven-year old Kyle McCormick sharies his love of the violin with other children.

The chuck wagon was more than a mobile kitchen. It was the cowboy's home away from home.

This friendly dolphin played games with people and birds.