NASA confirms a big milestone for planetary discovery: 5,000 exoplanets
“There are many more planets in our galaxy we haven't found yet, as many as 100 to 200 billion. It's mind-blowing,” the lead scientist said.
“There are many more planets in our galaxy we haven't found yet, as many as 100 to 200 billion. It's mind-blowing,” the lead scientist said.
SpaceX's new Dragon capsule named 'Freedom'
SpaceX's Crew-4 will launch to the International Space Station (ISS) in April aboard a Dragon capsule named "Freedom."
SpaceX's Crew-4 will launch to the International Space Station (ISS) in April aboard a Dragon capsule named "Freedom."
Virginia-born astronaut to ride Russian spacecraft home amid tensions
U.S. astronaut and Fairfax County native Mark Vande Hei has made it through nearly a year in space, but faces what could be his trickiest assignment yet: riding a Russian capsule back to Earth in the midst of deepening tensions between the countries.
U.S. astronaut and Fairfax County native Mark Vande Hei has made it through nearly a year in space, but faces what could be his trickiest assignment yet: riding a Russian capsule back to Earth in the midst of deepening tensions between the countries.
Lithia driver dies after crashing into 11-foot alligator on roadway, deputies say
A driver was traveling on a dark Lithia roadway overnight when they struck an 11-foot gator in the roadway, flipping their vehicle due to the impact. The driver died and so did the alligator, according to Hillsborough deputies.
A driver was traveling on a dark Lithia roadway overnight when they struck an 11-foot gator in the roadway, flipping their vehicle due to the impact. The driver died and so did the alligator, according to Hillsborough deputies.
12-foot, 1,600-pound great white shark pings off Florida coast
The organization says Scot was named by its partners at SeaWorld in honor of the people of Nova Scotia "who have always been so welcoming and committed to the science and health of our oceans."
The organization says Scot was named by its partners at SeaWorld in honor of the people of Nova Scotia "who have always been so welcoming and committed to the science and health of our oceans."
A wet dress rehearsal for a rocket? NASA prepares Artemis I for final test
Before any performance, whether a school play or a Broadway production, there is a dress rehearsal – usually many rehearsals – before opening night. The same goes for NASA's new moon rocket.
Before any performance, whether a school play or a Broadway production, there is a dress rehearsal – usually many rehearsals – before opening night. The same goes for NASA's new moon rocket.
Officials: Florida manatees eat ‘every scrap’ in food trial
One thing wildlife officials have learned during the winter experimental feeding program to help manatees avoid starvation is that if you feed them, they will come.
One thing wildlife officials have learned during the winter experimental feeding program to help manatees avoid starvation is that if you feed them, they will come.
Apopka wildlife sanctuary shows how quickly a tiger can turn fierce
South Florida has had two tiger attacks in three months. An expert weighs in on the recent attacks.
South Florida has had two tiger attacks in three months. An expert weighs in on the recent attacks.
Officials: Tiger attacks man at Wooten's Everglades Airboat Tours in Florida
A tiger attacked a man in southern Florida after the man entered the cat's enclosure unauthorized, authorities said.
A tiger attacked a man in southern Florida after the man entered the cat's enclosure unauthorized, authorities said.
Man finds 'extremely rare' pink grasshopper in Texas
"I looked it up and saw that it was extremely rare. After that, I couldn't sleep, I was just in my head all night thinking about how I just let it go."
"I looked it up and saw that it was extremely rare. After that, I couldn't sleep, I was just in my head all night thinking about how I just let it go."
Gray whales give tour group 'most epic' encounter off Southern California coast
Two giant gray whales stopped to explore a tour boat off the coast of Newport Beach, California, giving the whale watching group an unforgettable experience.
Two giant gray whales stopped to explore a tour boat off the coast of Newport Beach, California, giving the whale watching group an unforgettable experience.
A wet dress rehearsal for a rocket? NASA prepares Artemis-1 for final test
Before any performance, whether a school play or a Broadway production, there is a dress rehearsal – usually many rehearsals – before opening night. The same goes for NASA's new moon rocket preparing to launch on its maiden space voyage during the Artemis-1 mission.
Before any performance, whether a school play or a Broadway production, there is a dress rehearsal – usually many rehearsals – before opening night. The same goes for NASA's new moon rocket preparing to launch on its maiden space voyage during the Artemis-1 mission.
How 'Black Panther' inspired UCF students to build electric vehicle prototype
If you’ve seen the Marvel movie Black Panther, you know all about the power suit.
If you’ve seen the Marvel movie Black Panther, you know all about the power suit.
Sanford woman upset after she believes coyotes killed cat, fears more attacks
This is the family's second cat they believe to have been killed by a coyote in the last six months.
This is the family's second cat they believe to have been killed by a coyote in the last six months.
Chinese plane crashes with 132 people on board, according to aviation officials
Aviation officials say a China Eastern Boeing 737 with 132 people on board crashed in the southern province of Guangxi on Monday. No immediate word on numbers of dead and injured.
Aviation officials say a China Eastern Boeing 737 with 132 people on board crashed in the southern province of Guangxi on Monday. No immediate word on numbers of dead and injured.
NASA image depicts historic debris cloud from clash of celestial bodies
NASA has shared an image depicting what researchers say is the first observation of a debris cloud from a massive celestial collision.
NASA has shared an image depicting what researchers say is the first observation of a debris cloud from a massive celestial collision.
SpaceX successfully launches another Starlink mission after brief delay due to weather
SpaceX ended the work week with a nighttime launch of 53 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral.
SpaceX ended the work week with a nighttime launch of 53 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral.
Florida couple chased back into home by charging bear
It was a day like any other until a Florida couple was chased back into their home by a bear.
It was a day like any other until a Florida couple was chased back into their home by a bear.
Russian cosmonauts wear yellow and blue flight suits matching Ukrainian flag
The men were the first new arrivals on the space station since the start of the Russian war in Ukraine last month.
The men were the first new arrivals on the space station since the start of the Russian war in Ukraine last month.
NASA, SpaceX set new target date for Crew-4 astronaut mission
Crew-4 will carry an international crew of four astronauts to the orbital complex on a new Dragon spacecraft and flight proven Falcon 9 rocket for a science expedition mission.
Crew-4 will carry an international crew of four astronauts to the orbital complex on a new Dragon spacecraft and flight proven Falcon 9 rocket for a science expedition mission.