Artemis wet dress rehearsal delayed again
A massive wet dress rehearsal for a rocket and spacecraft that could return astronauts to the moon was scrubbed again Monday for issues unrelated to Sunday's delay.
A massive wet dress rehearsal for a rocket and spacecraft that could return astronauts to the moon was scrubbed again Monday for issues unrelated to Sunday's delay.
Scientists sequence first-ever complete human genome
The completed sequence can help scientists unlock a better understanding of how humans evolve, the development of diseases and even how to more effectively treat cancer.
The completed sequence can help scientists unlock a better understanding of how humans evolve, the development of diseases and even how to more effectively treat cancer.
Long Island cops corral slippery seal out on the town
A wayward seal has been captured after an early morning foray through the town of Southampton in Suffolk County.
A wayward seal has been captured after an early morning foray through the town of Southampton in Suffolk County.
Dress rehearsal: NASA moon rocket's last test before launch
NASA kicked off a critical countdown test Friday for its new moon rocket, a 30-story behemoth that could make its first lunar test flight by summer.
NASA kicked off a critical countdown test Friday for its new moon rocket, a 30-story behemoth that could make its first lunar test flight by summer.
Egret hitches a ride on swimming alligator's back at Florida park
Why fly when you can just hitch a ride? That's exactly what one fearless great egret did at Gatorland in Orlando last month. Video recorded by Tiffanie Eden shows the intrepid bird perched on an alligator's back as it swam along in an exhibit at the central Florida attraction.
Why fly when you can just hitch a ride? That's exactly what one fearless great egret did at Gatorland in Orlando last month. Video recorded by Tiffanie Eden shows the intrepid bird perched on an alligator's back as it swam along in an exhibit at the central Florida attraction.
Attention stargazers: When, where to see Venus, Mars, Saturn
Good news everyone! You’ll be able to see Venus, Mars and Saturn the first week of April, as well as some famous star clusters, in the night sky.
Good news everyone! You’ll be able to see Venus, Mars and Saturn the first week of April, as well as some famous star clusters, in the night sky.
SpaceX launches Transporter-4 mission from Cape Canaveral
Transporter-4 is SpaceX’s fourth dedicated smallsat rideshare mission.
Transporter-4 is SpaceX’s fourth dedicated smallsat rideshare mission.
Florida commissioner suggests killing manatees might help save the marine species
A commissioner in Brevard County is facing intense criticism after he suggested allowing people to kill manatees as a way to control their population.
A commissioner in Brevard County is facing intense criticism after he suggested allowing people to kill manatees as a way to control their population.
Deltona Middle School robotics team fundraising for state tournament
Deltona Middle School's “Charging Chaos” Robotics Team is state championship bound. The seven team members have set up a GoFundMe account to help cover lodging, food and gas for the trip.
Deltona Middle School's “Charging Chaos” Robotics Team is state championship bound. The seven team members have set up a GoFundMe account to help cover lodging, food and gas for the trip.
Florida commissioner suggests killing manatees might save them
Brevard County Commissioner suggested recently that killing manatees -- similar to how some states allow hunting of bears and deer to control populations -- may help save the species. Others are heavily criticizing that proposal.
Brevard County Commissioner suggested recently that killing manatees -- similar to how some states allow hunting of bears and deer to control populations -- may help save the species. Others are heavily criticizing that proposal.
12-foot alligator found inside newly-built Florida home
The gator reportedly caused over $2,000 damage to the newly-built home in Florida before it was found by a worker installing blinds.
The gator reportedly caused over $2,000 damage to the newly-built home in Florida before it was found by a worker installing blinds.
Blue Origin New Shephard space flight photos: Liftoff and landing
The total space flight took less than an hour, but preparations have been underway for much longer
The total space flight took less than an hour, but preparations have been underway for much longer
Blue Origin sends 6 people to edge of space in latest suborbital human flight
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin launched its fourth human flight, sending six passengers to the edge of space from its complex near Van Horn, Texas.
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin launched its fourth human flight, sending six passengers to the edge of space from its complex near Van Horn, Texas.
Blue Origin launch: Orlando couple successfully takes historic ride to space
This is the company’s fourth human flight and 20th flight overall for the New Shepard program.
This is the company’s fourth human flight and 20th flight overall for the New Shepard program.
Tama manatee death: Volunteers clean up Blue Springs park after manatee's 'preventable' death
Volunteers were recently at Blue Springs State Park, north of Orlando, helping to clean up debris and trash to help protect the manatees.
Volunteers were recently at Blue Springs State Park, north of Orlando, helping to clean up debris and trash to help protect the manatees.
Pluto had volcanoes that spewed “slushy” ice water, new study says
Pluto could have a far more viscous interior than previously thought after scientists say giant dome-like formations on the space rock’s surface were once recently active cryovolcanoes or icy volcanoes.
Pluto could have a far more viscous interior than previously thought after scientists say giant dome-like formations on the space rock’s surface were once recently active cryovolcanoes or icy volcanoes.
NASA’s Hubble telescope spots farthest star ever seen
“We’ve certainly seen galaxies further away, but that is the new record-holder for the most distanced star that we know of,” NASA astronomer Jane Rigby said.
“We’ve certainly seen galaxies further away, but that is the new record-holder for the most distanced star that we know of,” NASA astronomer Jane Rigby said.
Alligator seen swimming with football in mouth in Florida
The image sparked some debate between viewers on whether the gator was trying to eat it – or practicing its football skills.
The image sparked some debate between viewers on whether the gator was trying to eat it – or practicing its football skills.
Increased cancer risk associated with artificial sweeteners, study says
In particular, the authors found aspartame and acesulfame were associated with increased cancer risk and higher risks were observed for breast cancer and obesity-related cancers.
In particular, the authors found aspartame and acesulfame were associated with increased cancer risk and higher risks were observed for breast cancer and obesity-related cancers.
US astronaut Mark Vande Hei returns to Earth in Russian capsule after record-long spaceflight
NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei caught a Russian ride from the International Space Station on Wednesday with two cosmonauts.
NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei caught a Russian ride from the International Space Station on Wednesday with two cosmonauts.