Nearly 500 pilot whales, including 380 that have died, stranded in Australia
Authorities had already been working to rescue survivors among an estimated 270 whales found Monday on a beach and two sand bars near the remote coastal town of Strahan on the southern island state of Tasmania.
Authorities had already been working to rescue survivors among an estimated 270 whales found Monday on a beach and two sand bars near the remote coastal town of Strahan on the southern island state of Tasmania.
NASA details how $28B will be spent to return astronauts to the moon in 2024
The space agency published the Artemis Plan, which will see the first woman land on the lunar surface, as well as the next man.
The space agency published the Artemis Plan, which will see the first woman land on the lunar surface, as well as the next man.
SpaceX Dragon Crew prepares for first operational manned mission to space
It's been almost four months since Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken blasted off for the first manned flight of SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule.
It's been almost four months since Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken blasted off for the first manned flight of SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule.
NASA moves International Space Station path to avoid unknown space debris
The International Space Station boosted its orbit out of the way of an unknown piece of space debris that was expected to pass within several miles.
The International Space Station boosted its orbit out of the way of an unknown piece of space debris that was expected to pass within several miles.
Georgia snorkeler attacked by shark in Florida Keys
A 30-year-old snorkeler from Atlanta, Georgia was attacked by a shark in the Florida Keys on Sunday.
A 30-year-old snorkeler from Atlanta, Georgia was attacked by a shark in the Florida Keys on Sunday.
Florida man survives alligator attack while walking dog, gets 65 stitches
A Florida man out walking his dog was attacked by an alligator and nearly dragged into a canal behind his home.
A Florida man out walking his dog was attacked by an alligator and nearly dragged into a canal behind his home.
Officials: Endangered Florida panther struck and killed by vehicle
Florida panthers once roamed the entire Southeast, but now their habitat mostly is confined to a small region of Florida along the Gulf of Mexico.
Florida panthers once roamed the entire Southeast, but now their habitat mostly is confined to a small region of Florida along the Gulf of Mexico.
Hundreds of sea turtles cross beach for mass nesting in Costa Rica
A beachgoer in Costa Rica happened upon an amazing sight: hundreds of sea turtles making their way onshore to lay their eggs.
A beachgoer in Costa Rica happened upon an amazing sight: hundreds of sea turtles making their way onshore to lay their eggs.
SpaceX postpones Friday launch of Starlink, due to weather concerns
SpaceX late Thursday announced it is postponing a planned launch of another round of Starlink satellites. SpaceX scrubbed Thursday's and had hoped to try again on Friday afternoon.
SpaceX late Thursday announced it is postponing a planned launch of another round of Starlink satellites. SpaceX scrubbed Thursday's and had hoped to try again on Friday afternoon.
Bird dive-bombs jogger in Orlando's Baldwin Park
A man out jogging on his regular route around Lake Baldwin in Orlando said he was attacked by an angry bird.
A man out jogging on his regular route around Lake Baldwin in Orlando said he was attacked by an angry bird.
Marijuana breathalyzer repurposed to spot COVID-19
A lab is getting creative when it comes to tracking the coronavirus, converting a breathalyzer used to detect marijuana into one that detects COVID-19.
A lab is getting creative when it comes to tracking the coronavirus, converting a breathalyzer used to detect marijuana into one that detects COVID-19.
Hurricanes and fires across US revealed in NASA satellite image
Launched in 2002, the Aqua satellite has six Earth-observing instruments on board.
Launched in 2002, the Aqua satellite has six Earth-observing instruments on board.
Puppy rescued from charred remains of home in California as wildfires burn through West Coast
Rescuers found a puppy sheltering within the charred remains on a property impacted by the Berry Creek fires.
Rescuers found a puppy sheltering within the charred remains on a property impacted by the Berry Creek fires.
Shark bites surfer in Melbourne Beach causing deep lacerations on arm
The surfer kept his wits about him and remembered what was right across the street from the beach.
The surfer kept his wits about him and remembered what was right across the street from the beach.
Scientific American announces 1st-ever presidential endorsement in magazine’s 175-year history
Scientific American announced it will be endorsing Joe Biden for president in its October issue, which will mark the first-ever presidential candidate endorsement in the magazine’s 175-year history
Scientific American announced it will be endorsing Joe Biden for president in its October issue, which will mark the first-ever presidential candidate endorsement in the magazine’s 175-year history
Possible hints of life spotted in Venus' clouds, astronomers say
Astronomers looking at the atmosphere in neighboring Venus see something that might just be a sign of life.
Astronomers looking at the atmosphere in neighboring Venus see something that might just be a sign of life.
'Completely preserved' Ice Age cave bear found in Arctic Russia
The carcass was discovered with its teeth and even its nose in tact. A preliminary analysis indicated that the bear lived 22,000 to 39,500 years ago.
The carcass was discovered with its teeth and even its nose in tact. A preliminary analysis indicated that the bear lived 22,000 to 39,500 years ago.
Fighter pilot says UFO he chased in 2004 committed 'act of war'
A former U.S. Navy fighter pilot spoke this month about what he says was an encounter with a “Tic Tac”-shaped UFO and believes the flying object committed an “act of war.”
A former U.S. Navy fighter pilot spoke this month about what he says was an encounter with a “Tic Tac”-shaped UFO and believes the flying object committed an “act of war.”
Florida woman attacked by alligator while trimming trees
Rescue workers transported the woman to a Fort Myers hospital, where she was treated for injuries to both legs, officials said.
Rescue workers transported the woman to a Fort Myers hospital, where she was treated for injuries to both legs, officials said.
Another algae bloom, fish kill reported in Indian River Lagoon
Kevin Johnson is a professor of oceanography and environmental science at Florida Tech. Johnson and his students are looking at the Indian River Lagoon as its experiencing algae bloom and accompanying fish kills.
Kevin Johnson is a professor of oceanography and environmental science at Florida Tech. Johnson and his students are looking at the Indian River Lagoon as its experiencing algae bloom and accompanying fish kills.