WATCH: NASA launches planetary-defense mission from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base
All eyes were on Santa Barbara County as SpaceX launched NASA's planetary-defense mission from the Vandenberg Space Force Base.
All eyes were on Santa Barbara County as SpaceX launched NASA's planetary-defense mission from the Vandenberg Space Force Base.
COVID-19 boosters: Fauci says definition of ‘fully vaccinated’ could change
The definition of being fully vaccinated could change as boosters become more widely available to adults in the U.S. but that’s only if the data shows it is necessary, according to Dr. Anthony Fauci.
The definition of being fully vaccinated could change as boosters become more widely available to adults in the U.S. but that’s only if the data shows it is necessary, according to Dr. Anthony Fauci.
Grandmothers may hold deeper bond with grandchildren than own children, study suggests
“In many societies, grandmothers are important caregivers, and grandmaternal investment is often associated with improved grandchild well-being,” the study’s authors said.
“In many societies, grandmothers are important caregivers, and grandmaternal investment is often associated with improved grandchild well-being,” the study’s authors said.
COVID-19 infected deer could act as ‘reservoirs’ for virus, study suggests
Penn State veterinarians found an explosive number of COVID-19 cases in deer, leaving them to wonder if humans can contract the virus from the animals.
Penn State veterinarians found an explosive number of COVID-19 cases in deer, leaving them to wonder if humans can contract the virus from the animals.
NASA looking for ideas for putting a nuclear reactor on the moon
If anyone has a good idea on how to put a nuclear fission power plant on the moon, the U.S. government wants to hear about it.
If anyone has a good idea on how to put a nuclear fission power plant on the moon, the U.S. government wants to hear about it.
Thousands of giant sequoias killed in California wildfires
Lightning-sparked wildfires killed thousands of giant sequoias this year, adding to a staggering two-year death toll that accounts for up to nearly a fifth of Earth’s largest trees, officials said Friday.
Lightning-sparked wildfires killed thousands of giant sequoias this year, adding to a staggering two-year death toll that accounts for up to nearly a fifth of Earth’s largest trees, officials said Friday.
Beaver Moon lunar eclipse 2021: Videos show longest partial eclipse in 580 years
Stargazers in locations around the world were treated to the longest partial lunar eclipse since the year 1440.
Stargazers in locations around the world were treated to the longest partial lunar eclipse since the year 1440.
CrocFest at Gatorland: Florida park aims to help endangered crocodiles
CrocFest will be held from noon to 8:30 p.m on December 11. Admission includes dinner and drinks.
CrocFest will be held from noon to 8:30 p.m on December 11. Admission includes dinner and drinks.
Brevard County community battling nuisance bears
Bears in Mims aren’t shy when it comes to trash. The bears are so aggressive that one man who lives there said they bent a metal pole and broke into an enclosure to get into his trash can.
Bears in Mims aren’t shy when it comes to trash. The bears are so aggressive that one man who lives there said they bent a metal pole and broke into an enclosure to get into his trash can.
Florida tops 1,000 manatee deaths in grim single-year record
Manatees were listed as an endangered species beginning in 1966, but their status was changed to threatened in 2017.
Manatees were listed as an endangered species beginning in 1966, but their status was changed to threatened in 2017.
Longest partial lunar eclipse for 1,000 years to dazzle skywatchers on Nov. 19
During the event, most locations will see up to 97% of the moon slip into Earth’s shadow.
During the event, most locations will see up to 97% of the moon slip into Earth’s shadow.
NASA selects fourth astronaut for Crew-4 mission
The space agency announced astronaut Jessica Watkins will be the fourth person to join the Crew-4 mission.
The space agency announced astronaut Jessica Watkins will be the fourth person to join the Crew-4 mission.
Toddler mistakes 6-foot alligator for turtle in sewer outside Florida restaurant
"So my 2 year old looked down into the sewer outside the restaurant we were at and said ‘turtle’ not quite," the boy's dad wrote on Facebook.
"So my 2 year old looked down into the sewer outside the restaurant we were at and said ‘turtle’ not quite," the boy's dad wrote on Facebook.
Monarch butterflies making a comeback on the Peninsula. Here's why
Last year, the population of the monarch butterfly hit an all-time low, but, during the winter heat wave, scientists say large populations delayed their usual migration, and kept mating instead
Last year, the population of the monarch butterfly hit an all-time low, but, during the winter heat wave, scientists say large populations delayed their usual migration, and kept mating instead
Central Florida elementary school students help save bald eagle
Fortunately, Charles the bald eagle is expected to make a full recovery from his injuries.
Fortunately, Charles the bald eagle is expected to make a full recovery from his injuries.
Rare albino dolphin calf spotted in water off Shore Acres
Dolphins are a common sight off our coast, but not like this one. A Pinellas County man caught a glimpse of a rare calf swimming near his backyard.
Dolphins are a common sight off our coast, but not like this one. A Pinellas County man caught a glimpse of a rare calf swimming near his backyard.
Neighbors sound alarm to save bear with plastic pet feeder stuck on its head
A neighborhood in Florida sounded the alarm when they spot something out of the ordinary. A doorbell camera sparked a search for a bear with its head stuck in a plastic jug.
A neighborhood in Florida sounded the alarm when they spot something out of the ordinary. A doorbell camera sparked a search for a bear with its head stuck in a plastic jug.
Florida bear had plastic container stuck on head for nearly a month, FWC says
Officials say even after 28 days of wearing it, the bear was in great physical shape.
Officials say even after 28 days of wearing it, the bear was in great physical shape.
Thousands of satellites, space junk surround Earth and it’s a problem, astronomers say
There are thousands of satellites orbiting Earth, and that’s not all — tons of space junk from previous collisions are also cluttering the orbit around the planet. Astronomers say there’s more to come, and it could spell trouble.
There are thousands of satellites orbiting Earth, and that’s not all — tons of space junk from previous collisions are also cluttering the orbit around the planet. Astronomers say there’s more to come, and it could spell trouble.
Heinz working with Florida Tech professor to grow tomatoes on Mars
Heinz Ketchup has been a staple condiment for generations. Now, thanks to a Central Florida scientist, the condiment is going to Mars.
Heinz Ketchup has been a staple condiment for generations. Now, thanks to a Central Florida scientist, the condiment is going to Mars.