Child collides with sloth on zip line in Costa Rican rainforest
A child zooming on a zip line through a rainforest in La Fortuna, Costa Rica collided into a sloth clinging to the cable on March 13.
A child zooming on a zip line through a rainforest in La Fortuna, Costa Rica collided into a sloth clinging to the cable on March 13.
New planets could begin to form around binary star system, astronomers say
Two young stars and a bunch of baby planets: Astronomers are beginning to see the start of what could be three very alien solar systems forming around a binary star.
Two young stars and a bunch of baby planets: Astronomers are beginning to see the start of what could be three very alien solar systems forming around a binary star.
More than pretty photos: The science behind colorful sunrises and sunsets
Have you ever wondered why the sun puts on a breathtaking show of colors in the morning and at dusk? The bountiful hues of reds, oranges and pinks at sunrise and sunset are certainly something worth treasuring each day, and you can thank science for that.
Have you ever wondered why the sun puts on a breathtaking show of colors in the morning and at dusk? The bountiful hues of reds, oranges and pinks at sunrise and sunset are certainly something worth treasuring each day, and you can thank science for that.
Dozens of bald eagles in one spot in Minnesota captured in photo
A photo captured by Tim Alms, that’s now gone viral on social media, shows of dozens of eagles perched near Red Wing, Minnesota, a common sight in the Mississippi River Valley during the winter months.
A photo captured by Tim Alms, that’s now gone viral on social media, shows of dozens of eagles perched near Red Wing, Minnesota, a common sight in the Mississippi River Valley during the winter months.
How long will it take to regain the hour of morning daylight lost to daylight saving time?
You might have been greeted by darkness when your alarm clock rang early Monday morning, even if you woke up to the sun already shining in your window on Friday.
You might have been greeted by darkness when your alarm clock rang early Monday morning, even if you woke up to the sun already shining in your window on Friday.
NASA to roll out Artemis-1 moon rocket to launch pad for critical test
Preparations are underway in Florida as NASA plans to roll out the Space Launch System, its 322-foot-tall moon rocket, to the launchpad for the first time this week.
Preparations are underway in Florida as NASA plans to roll out the Space Launch System, its 322-foot-tall moon rocket, to the launchpad for the first time this week.
Pete Davidson blasting off to space on Blue Origin's 4th suborbital human flight
"Saturday Night Live" star Pete Davidson will be among those catching a ride to the edge of space on Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket, scheduled to launch March 23.
"Saturday Night Live" star Pete Davidson will be among those catching a ride to the edge of space on Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket, scheduled to launch March 23.
Human remains found in alligator-infested canal in Florida identified
Detectives believe the victim was murdered.
Detectives believe the victim was murdered.
Deputies relocate alligator from school swimming pool
The Montverde Academy swim team was about to begin practice when they noticed a visitor, in the form of a 3-foot alligator. They contacted the Lake Couty Sheriff's Office and a deputy was able to relocate the little to nearby Lake Apopka.
The Montverde Academy swim team was about to begin practice when they noticed a visitor, in the form of a 3-foot alligator. They contacted the Lake Couty Sheriff's Office and a deputy was able to relocate the little to nearby Lake Apopka.
Oyster reefs helping manatees in Florida's Indian River Lagoon
Many of us love to eat oysters, but there are also benefits to the environment after they leave the plate. Recycled oyster shells are being returned to the water in Brevard County.
Many of us love to eat oysters, but there are also benefits to the environment after they leave the plate. Recycled oyster shells are being returned to the water in Brevard County.
Human remains found inside alligator at Florida park
The sheriff's office posted video of snipers guarding the divers as they conducted their search of the Hungryland Wildlife and Environmental Area in Indiantown, Florida.
The sheriff's office posted video of snipers guarding the divers as they conducted their search of the Hungryland Wildlife and Environmental Area in Indiantown, Florida.
Ticks survive 27 years in a lab, 8 without food, study shows
Scientists found a group of ticks that survived in a laboratory for 27 years including eight without food.
Scientists found a group of ticks that survived in a laboratory for 27 years including eight without food.
Alligator that menaced paddleboarder in viral video is dead, wildlife officials say
Florida wildlife officials have now killed a nearly 12-foot alligator that swam within inches of a frightened paddleboarder in a popular state park last year. The encounter, which happened in September, was recorded on video that went viral.
Florida wildlife officials have now killed a nearly 12-foot alligator that swam within inches of a frightened paddleboarder in a popular state park last year. The encounter, which happened in September, was recorded on video that went viral.
SeaWorld successfully returns 10 endangered sea turtles back to the ocean
SeaWorld has successfully returned 10 rehabilitated and critically endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtles after being rescued from the cold waters off Cape Cod last November.
SeaWorld has successfully returned 10 rehabilitated and critically endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtles after being rescued from the cold waters off Cape Cod last November.
Astra reveals electrical issue caused first Florida launch to fail
After Astra's first rocket launch from Florida failed to deliver NASA payloads to orbit, the company says an initial investigation reveals an electrical issue was the cause of the mishap.
After Astra's first rocket launch from Florida failed to deliver NASA payloads to orbit, the company says an initial investigation reveals an electrical issue was the cause of the mishap.
SpaceX launches batch of Starlink satellites from Florida
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.
Hawk Hero: Phoenix area pest control technician saves drowning bird from pool at client's home
A Phoenix area pest control technician heard splashing from a nearby pool while on a routine job, and quickly realized that his help was needed.
A Phoenix area pest control technician heard splashing from a nearby pool while on a routine job, and quickly realized that his help was needed.
Hunting down invasive Burmese pythons in Florida
Florida is home to about 300,000 Burmese pythons. They are considered an invasive species, wiping out many other animals. Researchers from 40 universities are getting creative in how to track and trap the massive snakes.
Florida is home to about 300,000 Burmese pythons. They are considered an invasive species, wiping out many other animals. Researchers from 40 universities are getting creative in how to track and trap the massive snakes.
Invasive Joro spiders could take over East Coast, study says
The Joro spider was compared to its close cousin, the gold silk spider, and scientists found that the Joro is able to withstand colder temperatures, opening up the opportunity for the species to spread beyond the southeast.
The Joro spider was compared to its close cousin, the gold silk spider, and scientists found that the Joro is able to withstand colder temperatures, opening up the opportunity for the species to spread beyond the southeast.
NASA will fly your name to the Moon and back on Artemis I mission
NASA will let you send your name on a flight around the Moon and back.
NASA will let you send your name on a flight around the Moon and back.