Florida biologists discuss capture of largest python on state record
Biologists at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida announced their biggest catch yet: an 18-foot python weighing in at 215 pounds.
Biologists at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida announced their biggest catch yet: an 18-foot python weighing in at 215 pounds.
NASA wants its moon dust, cockroaches from Apollo 11 mission pulled from auction
The material from the experiment, including a vial with about 40 milligrams of moon dust and three cockroach carcasses, was expected to sell for at least $400,000.
The material from the experiment, including a vial with about 40 milligrams of moon dust and three cockroach carcasses, was expected to sell for at least $400,000.
WATCH: Man fights off charging crocodile with frying pan, video goes viral
"[The owner] was worried about our safety, so he grabbed the frypan to shoo the croc away," Shane Chambers said.
"[The owner] was worried about our safety, so he grabbed the frypan to shoo the croc away," Shane Chambers said.
Stellar alignment! 5 planets line up for a nightly show in June
Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn will stretch across the sky before sunrise in June
Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn will stretch across the sky before sunrise in June
Shark attacks swimmer off California coast
A swimmer was seriously injured in a shark attack on the central California coast on Wednesday, police said.
A swimmer was seriously injured in a shark attack on the central California coast on Wednesday, police said.
Florida python sets new state record at almost 18 feet, 215 pounds
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida on Wednesday unveiled the largest python yet to be captured in the state. The reptile measures nearly 18 feet in length and weighs 215 pounds, the agency said during a news conference.
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida on Wednesday unveiled the largest python yet to be captured in the state. The reptile measures nearly 18 feet in length and weighs 215 pounds, the agency said during a news conference.
National Pollinator Week: Why we should thank a bug for dinner
This week is National Pollinator Week. It's time to give thanks and reflect on the tireless service that bees, birds, bats, butterflies, moths, flies and many more animals perform every spring and summer. But why?
This week is National Pollinator Week. It's time to give thanks and reflect on the tireless service that bees, birds, bats, butterflies, moths, flies and many more animals perform every spring and summer. But why?
You can help NASA ID different types of storms in Jupiter’s atmosphere
All it takes is a few minutes to set up a free account, and then you can become a planetary scientist from your computer or phone.
All it takes is a few minutes to set up a free account, and then you can become a planetary scientist from your computer or phone.
Sharks swimming closer to crowded beaches than previously thought, study says
"We were surprised to find that the sharks we tracked spent so much time near the lights and sounds of the busy city, often close to shore, no matter the time of day," the study author said.
"We were surprised to find that the sharks we tracked spent so much time near the lights and sounds of the busy city, often close to shore, no matter the time of day," the study author said.
Experts warn of dangers of handling catfish after 9-year-old boy stabbed by barb in Pasco County
A boy was stabbed in the chest by a catfish barb in Pasco County. He is expected to be OK after he was flown to St. Joseph's Hospital.
A boy was stabbed in the chest by a catfish barb in Pasco County. He is expected to be OK after he was flown to St. Joseph's Hospital.
Watch: Leopard rescued from well by first responders in India
Firefighters and police officials in India used a makeshift wooden ladder, some rope, and a log to rescue a leopard that fell into a well.
Firefighters and police officials in India used a makeshift wooden ladder, some rope, and a log to rescue a leopard that fell into a well.
Biden signs off on hefty pay raise for federal firefighters through 2023
The move affects more than 16,000 firefighters and comes as much of the West braces for a difficult wildfire season.
The move affects more than 16,000 firefighters and comes as much of the West braces for a difficult wildfire season.
Debunking 7 myths about lightning
Lightning can inspire awe, so it’s no surprise that people have developed a few tall tales about it.
Lightning can inspire awe, so it’s no surprise that people have developed a few tall tales about it.
NASA fully fuels Artemis-1 moon rocket for the first time but another leak halts testing again
Tanking of the Artemis I rocket wet dress rehearsal is back on after officials say they ran into an issue Monday morning that placed it on a temporary hold.
Tanking of the Artemis I rocket wet dress rehearsal is back on after officials say they ran into an issue Monday morning that placed it on a temporary hold.
Child hospitalized after being stabbed in chest by catfish, Pasco Fire Rescue says
A child has been rushed to the hospital as a trauma alert after being stabbed by a catfish in New Port Richey, fire rescue officials say.
A child has been rushed to the hospital as a trauma alert after being stabbed by a catfish in New Port Richey, fire rescue officials say.
World's largest recorded freshwater fish: 660-pound stingray caught in Cambodia
Scientists say the giant stingray, measuring almost 13 feet from snout to tail, was caught in the Mekong River in Cambodia.
Scientists say the giant stingray, measuring almost 13 feet from snout to tail, was caught in the Mekong River in Cambodia.
39 years of American women in space: Honoring Sally Ride’s historic journey
Sally Ride was part of NASA's first astronaut class to include women. Today, all astronaut classes are half women
Sally Ride was part of NASA's first astronaut class to include women. Today, all astronaut classes are half women
Elephant kills woman and returns to her funeral to attack her corpse
A 68-year-old woman was trampled to death by an elephant that then returned for a second attack at her funeral.
A 68-year-old woman was trampled to death by an elephant that then returned for a second attack at her funeral.
SpaceX clears FAA environmental hurdle, moves closer to routine launches of Starship rocket from Texas
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk in February said the Starship could launch from Texas for less than $10 million per flight within two or three years.
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk in February said the Starship could launch from Texas for less than $10 million per flight within two or three years.
SpaceX successfully launches batch of Starlink satellites from Florida's Space Coast
The goal of Starlink is to create a network that will help provide internet services to those who are not yet connected and to provide reliable and affordable internet across the globe.
The goal of Starlink is to create a network that will help provide internet services to those who are not yet connected and to provide reliable and affordable internet across the globe.