James Webb Space Telescope: How to watch launch of Hubble's successor

The James Webb Space Telescope, Hubble’s more powerful successor, is scheduled for liftoff on Christmas morning. Here’s how to watch.

Velociraptor's ancient relative: Fossils from 125M years ago discovered in UK

Fossils of the velociraptor’s ancient relative from more than 100 million years ago were unearthed in the U.K. and detailed in a new study.

‘Baby Yingliang’: Preserved fossilized dinosaur egg discovered in China

“Baby Yingliang” is a well-preserved fossilized dinosaur egg that has given scientists another link between prehistoric creatures and modern birds.

2021 Ursid meteor shower: Where, when to see the celestial event

The Ursid meteor shower happens every year and is considered a “low-key” affair because usually only between 5 and 10 meteors can be seen per hour, which is considered a small number.

Conservation groups plan lawsuit against EPA over Florida's record manatee deaths

Three conservation groups are moving toward filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection over water-quality problems that have led to a record number of manatee deaths this year in Florida.

New snake species discovered thanks to Instagram post

Oligodon churahensis is the newest snake species after a university student unknowingly posted a picture of it on Instagram in June 2020.

Manatee calf rescued in Cape Canaveral taken to SeaWorld Orlando

A manatee response team with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) found an orphaned manatee calf at the Cape Canaveral Clean Energy Center.

Salt may play role in predicting hurricane intensity, NOAA says

Warm water is one of the key ingredients to hurricane intensification, but NOAA says the water is sometimes prevented from cooling due to a lack of saltiness.

Florida officials seek long-term solutions for manatees

With state and federal wildlife officials planning to feed starving manatees in the coming months, the FWC pointed to a need for more long-term solutions.

Xenobots, world’s first living robots, can reproduce, scientists say

Scientists said xenobots are able to self-replicate and while they currently serve no purpose to the human race it could be the pathway in treating cancer and health issues.

Florida proposes 24-hour-a-day alligator hunting

The Florida Fish and Wildlife has proposed adding additional daytime hours to its alligator hunt.