No Fly Zone: Robot passenger at Love Field prompts Southwest Airlines to ban 'bots
The first step for robot-kind in the aviation world will have to wait after Southwest Airlines banned human-like robots from its flights. The move was prompted after a man bought his robot companion a ticket from Dallas Love Field to Las Vegas.
The first step for robot-kind in the aviation world will have to wait after Southwest Airlines banned human-like robots from its flights. The move was prompted after a man bought his robot companion a ticket from Dallas Love Field to Las Vegas.
'Uncontrollable' space junk: Thousands of debris floating in space
According to the newly released Space Debris Report by Accu, nearly half of the objects currently tracked in Earth's orbit are considered completely uncontrolled space junk. The Accu Orbital Tracking Report currently monitors 33,269 objects in Earth's orbit. Of those, only 17,682 are classified as functioning payloads (satellites). The rest consists of rocket bodies, unassigned objects, and thousands of pieces of debris.
According to the newly released Space Debris Report by Accu, nearly half of the objects currently tracked in Earth's orbit are considered completely uncontrolled space junk. The Accu Orbital Tracking Report currently monitors 33,269 objects in Earth's orbit. Of those, only 17,682 are classified as functioning payloads (satellites). The rest consists of rocket bodies, unassigned objects, and thousands of pieces of debris.
New Report: Almost half of the junk in space is ‘uncontrollable’, causing concern for people and payloads
Rocket launches on the Space Coast are happening more often, but a major hazard is quietly brewing right above our heads.
Rocket launches on the Space Coast are happening more often, but a major hazard is quietly brewing right above our heads.
Newly discovered asteroid will make very close pass by Earth: Here’s what to know
A newly discovered asteroid named 2026 JH2 will pass by Earth at a distance of about 56,000 miles. The moon, by comparison, is approximately 228,855 miles away
A newly discovered asteroid named 2026 JH2 will pass by Earth at a distance of about 56,000 miles. The moon, by comparison, is approximately 228,855 miles away
Man dies after 13-foot great white shark attack near island resort
A 38-year-old man died Saturday after he was attacked by a shark off Australia’s western coast, authorities said.
A 38-year-old man died Saturday after he was attacked by a shark off Australia’s western coast, authorities said.
You could see the Northern Lights this week — here’s when to look up
A powerful stream of solar wind from a massive coronal hole on the sun could trigger a geomagnetic storm.
A powerful stream of solar wind from a massive coronal hole on the sun could trigger a geomagnetic storm.
Mr. Ginger, youngest 'Sloth World' sloth, dies
Mr. Ginger, the smallest and youngest Sloth World sloth brought to the Central Florida Zoo, has died. The zoo said Mr. Ginger was humanely euthanized on Friday. He had been in very critical condition since he arrived at the zoo in April. 13 sloths were rescued from an Orange County warehouse and brought to the zoo. Four have since died: Bandit, Habanero, Dumpling, and Mr. Ginger.
Mr. Ginger, the smallest and youngest Sloth World sloth brought to the Central Florida Zoo, has died. The zoo said Mr. Ginger was humanely euthanized on Friday. He had been in very critical condition since he arrived at the zoo in April. 13 sloths were rescued from an Orange County warehouse and brought to the zoo. Four have since died: Bandit, Habanero, Dumpling, and Mr. Ginger.
Watch: Liftoff! NASA, SpaceX launches supplies to ISS
NASA and SpaceX launched 6,500 pounds of supplies and equipment to the International Space Station. This launch provided current astronauts onboard the ISS with scientific investigations, supplies and equipment. On its return trip, the spacecraft will transport items back to Earth for research and repairs.
NASA and SpaceX launched 6,500 pounds of supplies and equipment to the International Space Station. This launch provided current astronauts onboard the ISS with scientific investigations, supplies and equipment. On its return trip, the spacecraft will transport items back to Earth for research and repairs.
NASA, SpaceX launches supply mission to ISS | FULL
FULL | Watch a full look at the Falcon-9, Dragon Spacecraft launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on May 15, 2026. The Dragon is carrying 6,500 pounds of supplies and is expected to dock at 7 a.m., May 17.
FULL | Watch a full look at the Falcon-9, Dragon Spacecraft launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on May 15, 2026. The Dragon is carrying 6,500 pounds of supplies and is expected to dock at 7 a.m., May 17.
4 dead: 'Sloth World' sloth, Mr. Ginger, dies
Marking three weeks since 13 sloths were taken into the care of the Central Florida Zoo, the fourth and youngest Sloth, Mr. Ginger was humanely euthanized on May 15. Mr. Ginger was estimated to be four to six months old when he was brought to the zoo.
Marking three weeks since 13 sloths were taken into the care of the Central Florida Zoo, the fourth and youngest Sloth, Mr. Ginger was humanely euthanized on May 15. Mr. Ginger was estimated to be four to six months old when he was brought to the zoo.
Baby seahorse rescue signals new hope for Indian River Lagoon
A local shrimper on the Space Coast received an unexpected surprise in his trap recently: a tiny, squirming baby seahorse.
A local shrimper on the Space Coast received an unexpected surprise in his trap recently: a tiny, squirming baby seahorse.
Utah firefighters help save millions of honeybees
Utah firefighters help keep millions of honeybees cool after a truck carrying hundreds of hives broke down on a highway.
Utah firefighters help keep millions of honeybees cool after a truck carrying hundreds of hives broke down on a highway.
Florida alligator caught on video eating smaller gator at Gatorland
Nature’s brutal side was on full display at Gatorland in Orlando when startled visitors witnessed an alligator turn a smaller peer into a midday snack a couple of months ago.
Nature’s brutal side was on full display at Gatorland in Orlando when startled visitors witnessed an alligator turn a smaller peer into a midday snack a couple of months ago.
NASA, SpaceX launch supplies, equipment, science experiments to ISS
SpaceX and NASA are preparing for the 34th Commercial Resupply Services mission, which is scheduled to launch 6,500 pounds of equipment and scientific experiments to the International Space Station on May 15.
SpaceX and NASA are preparing for the 34th Commercial Resupply Services mission, which is scheduled to launch 6,500 pounds of equipment and scientific experiments to the International Space Station on May 15.
US Forest Service adds new fee-free day for National Trails Day
The U.S. Forest Service wants everyone to hit the trails and it’s offering them another chance to do so for free. The agency added National Trails Day to the list of fee-free days at its national forests and grasslands.
The U.S. Forest Service wants everyone to hit the trails and it’s offering them another chance to do so for free. The agency added National Trails Day to the list of fee-free days at its national forests and grasslands.
SpaceX Florida 'Starship Factory' taking shape as NASA bets big on lunar return
The race to the moon is heating up on the Space Coast as SpaceX races to complete a massive "Starship Factory" near Kennedy Space Center.
The race to the moon is heating up on the Space Coast as SpaceX races to complete a massive "Starship Factory" near Kennedy Space Center.
Brain-eating amoeba found in popular US National Parks, including Yellowstone
A newly released study discovered a deadly, brain-eating amoeba in three U.S. National Parks and recreation areas, two of which rank in the top ten for most popular in the nation.
A newly released study discovered a deadly, brain-eating amoeba in three U.S. National Parks and recreation areas, two of which rank in the top ten for most popular in the nation.
Trump's push to expand hunting on federal lands raises concerns
The Trump administration is moving to expand hunting access across national parks, wildlife refuges, and wilderness areas by directing federal land managers to roll back restrictions deemed unnecessary.
The Trump administration is moving to expand hunting access across national parks, wildlife refuges, and wilderness areas by directing federal land managers to roll back restrictions deemed unnecessary.
Trump administration begins to release new UFO files to the public
The Pentagon on Friday released some never-before-seen images and video of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) as part of a historical effort the Trump administration has vowed to declassify.
The Pentagon on Friday released some never-before-seen images and video of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) as part of a historical effort the Trump administration has vowed to declassify.
Watch: Child attacked by rabid beaver while fishing at New Jersey lake
Video captured over the weekend showed a boy getting attacked by a rabid beaver while he was out fishing at a New Jersey lake.
Video captured over the weekend showed a boy getting attacked by a rabid beaver while he was out fishing at a New Jersey lake.