Pfizer begins phase 1 study of oral COVID-19 treatment drug

Pfizer announced Monday that it has begun the phase 1 study of an oral antiviral drug to treat SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

Small piece of Wright brothers' 1st aircraft to fly again on Mars

With the blessing of the Wright family, NASA included a tiny piece of fabric from the 1903 Wright Flyer I on an experimental helicopter set to take flight soon on Mars.

Feds to investigate surge in manatee deaths
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The surge in manatee deaths in Florida is drawing the attention of the federal government. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has classified the deaths as an unusual mortality event, which means the agency will now conduct its own research into possible causes.

NASA's Mars helicopter nears historic flight
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Ingenuity, NASA's miniature Mars helicopter, is nearly ready to make history with the first powered flight on another planet.

NASA unveils Mars helicopter flight plans to assist Perseverance rover

NASA is unveiling plans for the Mars rover assistant named Ingenuity, a helicopter located in the stomach of NASA’s Perseverance rover. The rover and its helicopter successfully landed inside Mars' Jezero crater in February, and now, Ingenuity is ready to fly.

Wildlife officials warn of 'moss ball' dangers to ecosystem

State wildlife officials say Florida is being overrun by the exotic and invasive species, wreaking havoc on the environment and the animals that actually belong here.

Boy bitten by shark in South Florida during first trip to beach

The family, visiting from Minnesota, decided to head to the beach while they waited for their Miami Beach hotel room.

UCF professor teams up with NASA to create camera going to the moon

University of Central Florida professor Kerri Donaldson Hanna is developing a one-of-a-kind camera going to the moon, the result of over two years of work.

UCF professor teams up with NASA to create camera going to the moon
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University of Central Florida professor Kerri Donaldson Hanna is developing a one-of-a-kind camera going to the moon, the result of over two years of work.

Study: Summer could last for 6 months by century’s end

A new study revealed that summer could stick around for six months in the Northern hemisphere by 2100 if efforts to mitigate global warming don’t continue.

President Joe Biden to nominate Bill Nelson for NASA administrator

Jim Bridenstine announced after the 2020 election that he will not stay in his role as head of the space agency under the Biden Administration.

The largest ‘potentially hazardous asteroid’ of 2021 will pass by Earth on March 21

The largest asteroid to pass by our planet in 2021 will be at its closest on Sunday, providing astronomers a rare chance to see the giant rock that formed at the dawn of our solar system.

Reports: Former Sen. Bill Nelson could be next NASA administrator

Jim Bridenstine announced after the 2020 election that he will not stay in his role as head of the space agency under the Biden Administration.

What the Perseverance Mars rover has accomplished so far

The rover has conducted tests and scanned the planet's surface in preparation for its next missions.