Watch for fireballs: Orionids meteor shower expected to peak this week
While the Orionids meteor shower peak is on Oct. 21, the Orionids will be active through Nov. 22. NASA says that some of these Orionids can leave behind glowing "trains," and some faster meteors could also become fireballs.
While the Orionids meteor shower peak is on Oct. 21, the Orionids will be active through Nov. 22. NASA says that some of these Orionids can leave behind glowing "trains," and some faster meteors could also become fireballs.
Brain cells in lab dish learn to play computer game, experiment shows
Scientists said the cells were able to play Pong, a tennis-like computer game. They said their findings give more insight into how the brain functions.
Scientists said the cells were able to play Pong, a tennis-like computer game. They said their findings give more insight into how the brain functions.
Dead snails, potentially in the millions, line Lake Monroe following Hurricane Ian
The edge of Lake Monroe in Sanford has a new look these days. It’s covered in hundreds of thousands – if not millions – of dead snails. If you live near there and haven’t seen them, you’ve probably smelled them.
The edge of Lake Monroe in Sanford has a new look these days. It’s covered in hundreds of thousands – if not millions – of dead snails. If you live near there and haven’t seen them, you’ve probably smelled them.
Bear mauls 10-year-old boy in grandparents’ backyard in Connecticut
“I heard him yell ‘bear’ and when I looked up, I saw his leg in the bear’s mouth and the bear trying to drag him across the lawn,” the boy’s grandfather told a local news outlet.
“I heard him yell ‘bear’ and when I looked up, I saw his leg in the bear’s mouth and the bear trying to drag him across the lawn,” the boy’s grandfather told a local news outlet.
Video: Breaching whale nearly lands in fishing boat off New Jersey
A pair in a boat off the coast of New Jersey got quite a surprise when a whale breached and knocked against their boat. The close encounter was all caught on video.
A pair in a boat off the coast of New Jersey got quite a surprise when a whale breached and knocked against their boat. The close encounter was all caught on video.
American Airlines passenger 'WEDGED' between 'OBESE people' on flight, asks for 'reparations'
American Airlines responded, stating that its passengers come 'in all different sizes and shapes.'
American Airlines responded, stating that its passengers come 'in all different sizes and shapes.'
SpaceX launches Falcon 9 from Florida carrying HOTBIRD 13F satellites
SpaceX kicked off the weekend with the launch of the Eutelsat HOTBIRD 13F mission from Florida's Space Coast early Saturday morning.
SpaceX kicked off the weekend with the launch of the Eutelsat HOTBIRD 13F mission from Florida's Space Coast early Saturday morning.
NASA, SpaceX's Crew-4 splash down near Florida coast Friday
NASA and SpaceX's Crew-4 splashed down off the Florida Coast on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022.
NASA and SpaceX's Crew-4 splashed down off the Florida Coast on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022.
NASA, SpaceX's Crew-4 splashes down near Florida coast Friday
NASA and SpaceX Crew-4 astronauts have returned to earth, splashing down near Jacksonville on Florida's coast on Friday after spending 170 days in orbit
NASA and SpaceX Crew-4 astronauts have returned to earth, splashing down near Jacksonville on Florida's coast on Friday after spending 170 days in orbit
WATCH: Massive alligator captured in waves at Florida beach
"Why did the gator cross the road? To get to the beach, of course!"
"Why did the gator cross the road? To get to the beach, of course!"
Seminole County working to control mosquitos after flooding from Ian
Seminole County mosquito control has been spraying more areas for mosquitos after Hurricane Ian.
Seminole County mosquito control has been spraying more areas for mosquitos after Hurricane Ian.
World’s 1st space tourist signs up for weeklong flight around the moon
More than 20 years after his International Space Station trip, the 82-year-old billionaire could break John Glenn’s record as the oldest person in orbit.
More than 20 years after his International Space Station trip, the 82-year-old billionaire could break John Glenn’s record as the oldest person in orbit.
Artemis l: NASA announces new launch date for moon rocket mission
NASA has announced a new launch date for its next attempt to send the Artemis I rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida to the moon.
NASA has announced a new launch date for its next attempt to send the Artemis I rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida to the moon.
477 whales die in 'heartbreaking' mass strandings on New Zealand islands
The pilot whale deaths come two weeks after about 200 pilot whales also died in Australia after stranding themselves on a remote Tasmanian beach.
The pilot whale deaths come two weeks after about 200 pilot whales also died in Australia after stranding themselves on a remote Tasmanian beach.
Fat Bear Week 2022 champion crowned, voter fraud rocked competition
After defeating Bear 901, this is 747's second time in the champion's circle.
After defeating Bear 901, this is 747's second time in the champion's circle.
FDOT to replenish coquina rocks along eroded segments of shoreline near A1A
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will begin work to replenish coquina rocks along eroded segments of shoreline near State Road A1A in Flagler Beach.
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will begin work to replenish coquina rocks along eroded segments of shoreline near State Road A1A in Flagler Beach.
Gopher tortoise in Florida denied extra protections by feds
Gopher tortoises — burrowers whose extensive homes shelter many other animals — are generally doing well and need federal protection only in the small area where they were declared threatened 35 years ago, the government said Tuesday.
Gopher tortoises — burrowers whose extensive homes shelter many other animals — are generally doing well and need federal protection only in the small area where they were declared threatened 35 years ago, the government said Tuesday.
Smashing success: NASA's DART spacecraft shifts asteroid's orbit
NASA says a spacecraft that plowed into a small, harmless asteroid millions of miles away last month succeeded in shifting its orbit.
NASA says a spacecraft that plowed into a small, harmless asteroid millions of miles away last month succeeded in shifting its orbit.
One star is eating the other: Scientists discover ‘cataclysmic’ celestial event
MIT researchers have discovered a pair of stars orbiting so close to each other in space that one is essentially consuming the other.
MIT researchers have discovered a pair of stars orbiting so close to each other in space that one is essentially consuming the other.
Three people fend off sharks while being rescued from sunken fishing boat
The Coast Guard says two people from a sunken fishing boat were fending off sharks in the Gulf of Mexico when a crew rescued them and one other person from waters off the Louisiana coastline.
The Coast Guard says two people from a sunken fishing boat were fending off sharks in the Gulf of Mexico when a crew rescued them and one other person from waters off the Louisiana coastline.