UCF engineer studies ways to improve volume efficiency in space travel
A University of Central Florida aerospace engineer is turning to insects for inspiration in designing more compact and flexible cargo and equipment to be transported into space.
A University of Central Florida aerospace engineer is turning to insects for inspiration in designing more compact and flexible cargo and equipment to be transported into space.
A loon killed a bald eagle by stabbing its heart, biologist says
Wildlife officials say a bald eagle died last year in Maine after being stabbed through the heart by a loon. The evidence showed no gun residue but indicated that the big bird had been stabbed through the heart by the beak of a loon.
Wildlife officials say a bald eagle died last year in Maine after being stabbed through the heart by a loon. The evidence showed no gun residue but indicated that the big bird had been stabbed through the heart by the beak of a loon.
Sun heading toward less active phase, but won’t cause 'mini ice age,' NASA says
Astronomers say the sun goes through a period about every 11 years in which sunspots fade away, bringing a period of relative calm, known as a solar minimum.
Astronomers say the sun goes through a period about every 11 years in which sunspots fade away, bringing a period of relative calm, known as a solar minimum.
Rabbits are facing their own deadly virus outbreak which threatens to decimate the population
As humans deal with the devastation of the novel coronavirus, an outbreak among wildlife has occurred in the U.S. which threatens the wild and domestic rabbit population along with their environments.
As humans deal with the devastation of the novel coronavirus, an outbreak among wildlife has occurred in the U.S. which threatens the wild and domestic rabbit population along with their environments.
Yosemite, Joshua Tree announce reopening plans and rules
Yosemite National Park may finally reopen as early as June, but visitors would need a reservation and crowds would be limited to roughly half of normal.
Yosemite National Park may finally reopen as early as June, but visitors would need a reservation and crowds would be limited to roughly half of normal.
'Ultra rare' metallic blue bee spotted in Florida
Researchers in Florida have rediscovered an “ultra-rare” metallic blue bee that hadn’t been spotted in years – so long that experts weren’t sure it still existed.
Researchers in Florida have rediscovered an “ultra-rare” metallic blue bee that hadn’t been spotted in years – so long that experts weren’t sure it still existed.
Pence: SpaceX astronaut launch marks 'new era' in space exploration
First crewed US launch since 2011 set for May 27
First crewed US launch since 2011 set for May 27
Researchers developing face mask that glows if coronavirus is detected, report says
The team at MIT and Harvard is reportedly designing a face mask that would produce a fluorescent signal when a person with COVID-19 breathes, coughs or sneezes.
The team at MIT and Harvard is reportedly designing a face mask that would produce a fluorescent signal when a person with COVID-19 breathes, coughs or sneezes.
ULA successfully launches Atlas V rocket, bringing U.S. Space Force plane into orbit
The Atlas V rocket is scheduled to bring a military space plane for the U.S. Space Force into orbit.
The Atlas V rocket is scheduled to bring a military space plane for the U.S. Space Force into orbit.
‘It likes you’: Deer gallops alongside Missouri joggers on run
A deer unexpectedly joined two Missouri joggers out on their run.
A deer unexpectedly joined two Missouri joggers out on their run.
Launch of ULA Atlas V rocket scrubbed, next attempt set for Sunday as SpaceX pushes its launch to Tuesday
Due to weather conditions, the launch of a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket on Saturday was scrubbed.
Due to weather conditions, the launch of a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket on Saturday was scrubbed.
Space Force unveils flag; Trump touts 'super-duper missile'
It’s the first official flag of a new U.S. military service to be unveiled in 72 years.
It’s the first official flag of a new U.S. military service to be unveiled in 72 years.
Family scattering grandmother’s ashes met by whales and dolphins in memorable encounter
The family was off the coast of Maui on April 1 when they were met by the majestic creatures.
The family was off the coast of Maui on April 1 when they were met by the majestic creatures.
Officials: Florida panther struck and killed by vehicle, 13th killed this year
The remains of the 7-year-old male panther were found Monday in Hendry County on a rural road east of LaBelle, wildlife officials said.
The remains of the 7-year-old male panther were found Monday in Hendry County on a rural road east of LaBelle, wildlife officials said.
2 rockets to launch within 24 hours from Cape Canaveral this weekend
You can watch both launches live on FOX 35 News.
You can watch both launches live on FOX 35 News.
Video shows massive alligators dueling in Circle B Bar Reserve canal
It’s not unusual to see alligators at Circle B Bar Reserve, but seeing two giant gators fighting there is enough to stop anyone in their tracks.
It’s not unusual to see alligators at Circle B Bar Reserve, but seeing two giant gators fighting there is enough to stop anyone in their tracks.
Massive gator slowly treks across Florida golf course
Down in Florida, more gators are out and about as they search for love, and seeing them on a golf course is not an unusual sight nowadays.
Down in Florida, more gators are out and about as they search for love, and seeing them on a golf course is not an unusual sight nowadays.
Panic over 'murder hornets' leading some people to kill essential bee population, experts warn
Panic over the news of the “murder hornet” in America will lead to damage to essential bee populations, experts warn.
Panic over the news of the “murder hornet” in America will lead to damage to essential bee populations, experts warn.
Surfer, 26, killed in Santa Cruz County attack remembered as gifted craftsman
As a safety precaution, authorities closed the water 1 mile north and south of the attack until Thursday. Signs have been posted warning beachgoers about the attack.
As a safety precaution, authorities closed the water 1 mile north and south of the attack until Thursday. Signs have been posted warning beachgoers about the attack.
Oldest solitary dolphin happy for human contact amid COVID-19 pandemic
Fungie, the world's oldest solitary dolphin finally has someone to keep him company two months after the COVID-19 lockdown.
Fungie, the world's oldest solitary dolphin finally has someone to keep him company two months after the COVID-19 lockdown.



















