SpaceX prepares for Falcon Heavy launch of DoD spaceplane this weekend
The X-37B spaceplane will launch Sunday from Cape Canaveral, Florida. The launch time is not public, but when the SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launches, residents in Florida will hear it.
The X-37B spaceplane will launch Sunday from Cape Canaveral, Florida. The launch time is not public, but when the SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launches, residents in Florida will hear it.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket successfully launches another batch of satellites from Florida
SpaceX successfully launched more Starlink satellites into space from Florida early Thursday morning.
SpaceX successfully launched more Starlink satellites into space from Florida early Thursday morning.
Watch domineering Florida bear take off with life-size reindeer Christmas decoration outside home
A wandering bear hilariously found himself an unlikely companion just in time for the holidays.
A wandering bear hilariously found himself an unlikely companion just in time for the holidays.
Bear knocks over reindeer decorations
A bear knocked over reindeer Christmas decorations before taking off with one of them
A bear knocked over reindeer Christmas decorations before taking off with one of them
Rare blonde raccoon becomes frequent visitor at Iowa home
A unique and rarely seen blonde raccoon has become a frequent guest for one Iowa homeowner.
A unique and rarely seen blonde raccoon has become a frequent guest for one Iowa homeowner.
Florida panther's morning snooze near home's stairwell ends with safe capture, sheriff says
A Florida panther was caught snoozing near a home in Bonita Springs earlier this week.
A Florida panther was caught snoozing near a home in Bonita Springs earlier this week.
FWC ends manatee feeding program this winter, will monitor for starvation
Florida’s beloved sea cows will have to find food on their own this winter.
Florida’s beloved sea cows will have to find food on their own this winter.
Jawlene's journey: Alligator missing half of jaw adapting to new life at Gatorland
After almost three months, an alligator missing half its jaw is well on its way to recovery with a new life at Gatorland.
After almost three months, an alligator missing half its jaw is well on its way to recovery with a new life at Gatorland.
Shark attack kills American paddleboarder in the Bahamas, police say
A female tourist from Boston was killed Monday by a shark while paddleboarding in the Bahamas, police told reporters.
A female tourist from Boston was killed Monday by a shark while paddleboarding in the Bahamas, police told reporters.
More than 200 turtles rescued, treated for hypothermia at New England aquarium
November marks the beginning of stranding season for sea turtles due to rapidly changing water temperatures and wind patterns.
November marks the beginning of stranding season for sea turtles due to rapidly changing water temperatures and wind patterns.
Woman killed in shark attack off Mexico's Pacific coast
The 26-year-old mom was swimming with her daughter and boosted her aboard a floating platform when the shark bit the woman.
The 26-year-old mom was swimming with her daughter and boosted her aboard a floating platform when the shark bit the woman.
Geminid meteor shower peaks in mid-December thanks to this puzzling asteroid
The Geminid meteor shower peak is in mid December this year, alongside a special moon that will allow better viewing conditions for stargazers to spot meteors to end 2023.
The Geminid meteor shower peak is in mid December this year, alongside a special moon that will allow better viewing conditions for stargazers to spot meteors to end 2023.
Ultra-rare, giant rat that cracks coconuts with its teeth caught on camera for first time
Reports say the rats can grow up to 1.5 feet long – roughly the average size of a newborn baby.
Reports say the rats can grow up to 1.5 feet long – roughly the average size of a newborn baby.
'Tremendous technical challenges': New report says NASA won’t land astronauts on the moon in 2025
NASA will miss its mark trying to land astronauts on the moon by 2025.
NASA will miss its mark trying to land astronauts on the moon by 2025.
Mole with super hearing thought to be extinct found on South African beach
Golden moles are skilled burrowers with sensitive hearing that allows them to detect vibrations from surface movements. Unlike other burrowing mammals, they do not leave visible tunnels behind while moving under the sand.
Golden moles are skilled burrowers with sensitive hearing that allows them to detect vibrations from surface movements. Unlike other burrowing mammals, they do not leave visible tunnels behind while moving under the sand.
New Florida bill would let homeowners kill bears without permits
People would be allowed to kill bears on their property without permits when they feel threatened or think it is necessary for protection, under a bill filed Wednesday by Sen. Corey Simon, R-Tallahassee.
People would be allowed to kill bears on their property without permits when they feel threatened or think it is necessary for protection, under a bill filed Wednesday by Sen. Corey Simon, R-Tallahassee.
Watch: ‘Watermelon aurora’ shimmers over Alaska
Video captured a vibrant “watermelon aurora” shimmering across the night sky above Alaska.
Video captured a vibrant “watermelon aurora” shimmering across the night sky above Alaska.
Astronaut Mary Cleave, first woman to fly on NASA shuttle after Challenger explosion, dies at 76
Astronaut Mary Cleave, the first woman to fly on a NASA shuttle following the devastating 1986 Challenger explosion, died on Monday, NASA announced on its website. She was 76.
Astronaut Mary Cleave, the first woman to fly on a NASA shuttle following the devastating 1986 Challenger explosion, died on Monday, NASA announced on its website. She was 76.
December stargazing guide: Geminid meteors, Christmas full Moon and star-Moon pairings
The final full Moon of the year will light the sky around Christmas and the Geminid meteor shower peaks in mid-December.
The final full Moon of the year will light the sky around Christmas and the Geminid meteor shower peaks in mid-December.
Funniest wildlife photos of 2023: Air guitar 'roo and feuding finches take top honors
The Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards were founded in 2015 to showcase "seriously funny" wildlife images. See this year's winners.
The Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards were founded in 2015 to showcase "seriously funny" wildlife images. See this year's winners.