NASA's next Mars rover is brawniest and brainiest one yet
Set to rocket away this week from Florida, The spacecraft named Perseverance is NASA's brawniest and brainiest Martian rover yet.
Set to rocket away this week from Florida, The spacecraft named Perseverance is NASA's brawniest and brainiest Martian rover yet.
Mars rover set to launch on Thursday
A new Mars rover is expected to launch from Cape Canaveral aboard a ULA Atlas V rocket.
A new Mars rover is expected to launch from Cape Canaveral aboard a ULA Atlas V rocket.
Double meteor showers to light up the night sky this week in the wake of comet NEOWISE
A pair of meteor showers are set to peak on the night of Tuesday, July 28. The Southern delta Aquariids and the alpha Capricornids should both be visible.
A pair of meteor showers are set to peak on the night of Tuesday, July 28. The Southern delta Aquariids and the alpha Capricornids should both be visible.
Raccoon goes for leisurely swim in family's pool
A couple watched as a raccoon walked around their backyard pool in Toronto, Canada -- then decided it wanted to cool off.
A couple watched as a raccoon walked around their backyard pool in Toronto, Canada -- then decided it wanted to cool off.
Scientists explore depths of 'blue hole' in dive off Florida's Gulf Coast
This video shared by the Mote Marine Laboratory shows explorations from the week of September 16, 2019.
This video shared by the Mote Marine Laboratory shows explorations from the week of September 16, 2019.
Unmanned submarines to help improve hurricane forecasts this season
Yellow NOAA submarine vessels called "hurricane gliders" will be key to predicting more accurate hurricane forecasts this season.
Yellow NOAA submarine vessels called "hurricane gliders" will be key to predicting more accurate hurricane forecasts this season.
NOAA using unmanned submarines to track hurricanes
NOAA is using many submarines to help track hurricane. These unmanned ocean gliders help improve forecasting and data gathering.
NOAA is using many submarines to help track hurricane. These unmanned ocean gliders help improve forecasting and data gathering.
China launches ambitious attempt to land rover on Mars
China has launched its most ambitious Mars mission yet in an attempt to join the United States in successfully landing a spacecraft on the red planet.
China has launched its most ambitious Mars mission yet in an attempt to join the United States in successfully landing a spacecraft on the red planet.
Man saves drowning coyote pup, takes it on 10-day rafting trip
Now that’s one adorable first mate.
Now that’s one adorable first mate.
Apalachicola Bay oysters harvesting put on ice
Apalachicola Bay oysters, sweet and salty mollusks best served raw on the half-shell with a little lemon juice, will be off the menu for up to five years in the latest effort to revive the oyster population in the Franklin County bay.
Apalachicola Bay oysters, sweet and salty mollusks best served raw on the half-shell with a little lemon juice, will be off the menu for up to five years in the latest effort to revive the oyster population in the Franklin County bay.
Dazzling comet will make closest approach to Earth July 23 — here’s how to watch
In March, the comet was faint, but this month, the comet is relatively easy to observe with binoculars or a telescope. This comet continues to brighten, and is becoming visible to the naked eye.
In March, the comet was faint, but this month, the comet is relatively easy to observe with binoculars or a telescope. This comet continues to brighten, and is becoming visible to the naked eye.
SpaceX successfully catches both fairing halves
SpaceX made history again on Monday, pulling off something they have never been able to do. The company was able to successfully catch both rocket fairing halves (part of the protective nose cone) using a ship outfitted with a special net.
SpaceX made history again on Monday, pulling off something they have never been able to do. The company was able to successfully catch both rocket fairing halves (part of the protective nose cone) using a ship outfitted with a special net.
Officer speaks out after saving boy from shark on Cocoa Beach
A police officer saved a young boy from a potential shark encounter in Cocoa Beach, Florida, on July 16.
A police officer saved a young boy from a potential shark encounter in Cocoa Beach, Florida, on July 16.
SpaceX breaks space shuttle's record for rocket turnaround time
The ANASIS-II satellite blasted off from breezy Cape Canaveral at 5:30 p.m. atop a Falcon 9 rocket – but not just any Falcon 9 rocket. This particular booster was the same one that hoisted two astronauts on the first-ever flight of a private crewed spacecraft to the space station.
The ANASIS-II satellite blasted off from breezy Cape Canaveral at 5:30 p.m. atop a Falcon 9 rocket – but not just any Falcon 9 rocket. This particular booster was the same one that hoisted two astronauts on the first-ever flight of a private crewed spacecraft to the space station.
Animal rescue organization warns of PPE risks to wildlife after gull found tangled in face mask
A gull was rescued after it was discovered with a disposable surgical face mask tangled around its legs in Chelmsford, England.
A gull was rescued after it was discovered with a disposable surgical face mask tangled around its legs in Chelmsford, England.
Officials: Fire at Maryland zoo kills 6 animals after electrical issue
Six animals died in a fire caused by an electrical issue at a Maryland zoo.
Six animals died in a fire caused by an electrical issue at a Maryland zoo.
Sea turtle hatchlings found in storm drain released to the ocean
According to the aquarium, the “hatchlings were brought to Clearwater Marine Aquarium for a health assessment, and when it was deemed they were all healthy, the team returned to the beach to release them that night.”
According to the aquarium, the “hatchlings were brought to Clearwater Marine Aquarium for a health assessment, and when it was deemed they were all healthy, the team returned to the beach to release them that night.”
'Hey buddy, there's a shark right there!': Off-duty police officer pulls boy away from shark
An off-duty Cocoa police officer pulled a boy away from a shark to safety. The incident was caught on camera.
An off-duty Cocoa police officer pulled a boy away from a shark to safety. The incident was caught on camera.
Family rescues sea turtle tangled in crab trap rope in Tampa Bay
Lindsey Fish was fishing with her husband and son on the Tampa side of the Tampa Bay fishing channel on Friday when they saw a sea turtle struggling for air.
Lindsey Fish was fishing with her husband and son on the Tampa side of the Tampa Bay fishing channel on Friday when they saw a sea turtle struggling for air.
Baby bear burned in wildfire recovering
The bear, which is about one year old, suffered burns to its paws last month.
The bear, which is about one year old, suffered burns to its paws last month.