A new gray wolf pack is found 200 miles south of California's nearest-known pack Gray wolves used to roam most of North America before being hunted, trapped and driven out of most of the continental U.S. by the early 1900s. They are native to California. Nathan Rott
The Ring Nebula comes into focus, and it's astounding Thanks to the James Webb telescope, we can now see the nebula with more clarity. As one expert says, "We always knew planetary nebulae were pretty. What we see now is spectacular." Bill Chappell
Weekly Dose of Wonder: Spending time with a dog can be good for your health What's four-legged, furry and often serves up a mood boost? That's right: dogs. As part of our series Weekly Dose of Wonder, here's how even brief interactions with pups can be good for health. Maria Godoy
If you miss August's Super Blue Moon, you'll have to wait 9 years for your next chance Two stellar lunar events are happening this August, with a sturgeon supermoon happening on Aug. 1, and then a rare blue supermoon on Aug. 30. Dustin Jones
A worm that survived 46,000 years in permafrost wows scientists A nematode found deep in frozen sediment has proven its ability to survive extreme environments long term. Scientists studying the species say their work could inform the protection of other animals. Emma Bowman
Scientists fight to help protect the Florida coral that's dying from heat Marine scientists say record ocean temperatures have sparked widespread coral bleaching in the Florida Keys. The extreme heat and bleaching have been deadly — killing all coral on one popular reef. Greg Allen
Weighted infant sleepwear is meant to help babies rest better. Critics say it's risky Parents are increasingly turning to weighted sleepwear to help lull their babies to sleep, but a growing number of doctors and safe sleep advocates warn it comes with risks that shouldn't be ignored. Joe Hernandez
U.S., European heat waves 'virtually impossible' without climate change, study finds Punishing heat waves have gripped America, Asia and Europe this July. A new study finds human-caused climate change is a major reason why. Nathan Rott
Look up! The Perseid Meteor Shower is back The Perseid Meteor Shower is here, and through late August people in the northern hemisphere will be able to see 60 to 80 meteors every hour at its peak. No special equipment needed, just a dark sky! Michel Martin
This fossil of a mammal biting a dinosaur captures a death battle's final moments A 125-million-year-old fossil from the early Cretaceous shows the skeletons of a smaller mammal biting a larger horned dinosaur, suggesting a much more complex ancient food web. Ari Daniel