NASA's helicopter Ingenuity delays first test flight until next week
The Mars helicopter named Ingenuity is an assistant to the Mars rover Perseverance. It was supposed to go on its first flight this Sunday on the Red Planet.
The Mars helicopter named Ingenuity is an assistant to the Mars rover Perseverance. It was supposed to go on its first flight this Sunday on the Red Planet.
Beachgoers asked to be mindful as sea turtle nesting season gets set to begin
Visitors to Bay Area beaches are asked to throw away trash and knock down sand castles to help protect sea turtles during nesting season which runs May through October.
Visitors to Bay Area beaches are asked to throw away trash and knock down sand castles to help protect sea turtles during nesting season which runs May through October.
VIDEO: Deputy has encounter with rare and endangered Florida panther
According to the National Wildlife Federation" (NWF), there are only 120 to 130 Florida panthers left in the wild.
According to the National Wildlife Federation" (NWF), there are only 120 to 130 Florida panthers left in the wild.
NASA's helicopter Ingenuity set for first test flight this weekend
The Mars helicopter named Ingenuity is an assistant to the Mars rover Perseverance. It will attempt its first flight this Sunday on the Red Planet. NASA says it will report the results the day after because of a bit of a time difference.
The Mars helicopter named Ingenuity is an assistant to the Mars rover Perseverance. It will attempt its first flight this Sunday on the Red Planet. NASA says it will report the results the day after because of a bit of a time difference.
Play through? South Carolina golfers consult rule book after ball lands squarely on alligator's back
A family golfing in South Carolina had to consult the U.S. Golf Association rule book after their golf ball landed perfectly on the back of a nearby alligator.
A family golfing in South Carolina had to consult the U.S. Golf Association rule book after their golf ball landed perfectly on the back of a nearby alligator.
Did the Perseverance rover spot a rainbow on Mars? NASA explains
The atmosphere on Mars is thin, arid and frigid.
The atmosphere on Mars is thin, arid and frigid.
New evidence of particles could change the way we understand the universe
Preliminary results from two experiments suggest something could be wrong with the basic way physicists think the universe works, a prospect that has the field of particle physics both baffled and thrilled.
Preliminary results from two experiments suggest something could be wrong with the basic way physicists think the universe works, a prospect that has the field of particle physics both baffled and thrilled.
‘Uncharted territory’: Atmospheric CO2 hits highest concentration ever recorded
The changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic caused emissions to drop by about 7% in 2020 compared to 2019, but the drop was too small and too short in duration to show up as a significant deviation to the upward trend of CO2.
The changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic caused emissions to drop by about 7% in 2020 compared to 2019, but the drop was too small and too short in duration to show up as a significant deviation to the upward trend of CO2.
NASA gets first weather report from Mars rover landing site
Measurements of atmospheric conditions on Mars will help engineers in future missions.
Measurements of atmospheric conditions on Mars will help engineers in future missions.
Baby deer rescued after being found on road next to dead mother in Brevard County
While it is a heartbreaking situation, the rescue says the baby deer is doing good and is in the care of Creature Safe Place, Inc.
While it is a heartbreaking situation, the rescue says the baby deer is doing good and is in the care of Creature Safe Place, Inc.
Body cam shows 'arrest' of 10-foot gator found under car in Florida
Gator mating season typically begins in May or June, but their courtship starts in early April.
Gator mating season typically begins in May or June, but their courtship starts in early April.
Alligator found under car
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office released body cam video showing the 'arrest' of a curious alligator that was found under a parked car in Tampa.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office released body cam video showing the 'arrest' of a curious alligator that was found under a parked car in Tampa.
Hundreds of bats invade Houston couple's home, what you can do to keep your house bat free
A Northeast Houston couple has discovered they're sharing their house with an entire colony of bats.
A Northeast Houston couple has discovered they're sharing their house with an entire colony of bats.
VIDEO: Pod of killer whales spotted off Monterey Coast
A pod of killer whales was spotted this week off the Monterey Coast.
A pod of killer whales was spotted this week off the Monterey Coast.
Liftoff! SpaceX launches 24th batch of Starlink satellites into orbit
The space company launched 60 satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket on Wednesday at 12:34 p.m. EDT from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.
The space company launched 60 satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket on Wednesday at 12:34 p.m. EDT from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.
Gatorland expert: What to do if you find an alligator under your car
A Gatorland official said people should not touch or feed a wild alligator if they see one in public.
A Gatorland official said people should not touch or feed a wild alligator if they see one in public.
Sierra Nevada develops commercial space station, helps pave way for space tourism
The company's orbiting space station doesn’t have a name yet, but it is already in the planning phases. The station would be made up of inflatable modules that would be the size of a three-story building, with a sleeping area, a lab and space equipment to grow food.
The company's orbiting space station doesn’t have a name yet, but it is already in the planning phases. The station would be made up of inflatable modules that would be the size of a three-story building, with a sleeping area, a lab and space equipment to grow food.
Sierra Nevada proposing commercial space station
Aerospace and national security contractor Sierra Nevada Corporation is planning to launch a commercial space station with inflatable human habitats, something they say could replace the International Space Station within seven years.
Aerospace and national security contractor Sierra Nevada Corporation is planning to launch a commercial space station with inflatable human habitats, something they say could replace the International Space Station within seven years.
Large alligators wrestle in Lakewood Ranch backyard as mating season gets underway
Gordon Silver says it's common to see alligators in his Lakewood Ranch neighborhood, but was still shocked to capture incredible video of two large gators getting "acquainted," as he called it, right in his own backyard.
Gordon Silver says it's common to see alligators in his Lakewood Ranch neighborhood, but was still shocked to capture incredible video of two large gators getting "acquainted," as he called it, right in his own backyard.
NASA aims to complete 1st 'Ingenuity' helicopter flight on Mars
Ingenuity will rise about 10 feet above the surface and then hover for about 20 to 30 seconds before landing.
Ingenuity will rise about 10 feet above the surface and then hover for about 20 to 30 seconds before landing.