California redwood tree falls, kills hiker at national park
"This is a very rare, and isolated event that may have occurred due to wet ground from recent winter storms," a park spokesman said.
"This is a very rare, and isolated event that may have occurred due to wet ground from recent winter storms," a park spokesman said.
Growing up with a pet dog may lower risk of schizophrenia later in life, study suggests
Growing up with a pet dog may have protective benefits against developing schizophrenia later in life, yet another reason to call Fido "man's best friend."
Growing up with a pet dog may have protective benefits against developing schizophrenia later in life, yet another reason to call Fido "man's best friend."
Getting to Mars: The latest on the production of SpaceX's 'Starship' rocket
The rocket that looks like something from the movies is on the move.
The rocket that looks like something from the movies is on the move.
Texting while walking could be hazardous to your health, study suggests
A new study has found an uptick in head and neck injuries among distracted cell phone users.
A new study has found an uptick in head and neck injuries among distracted cell phone users.
It’s a boy: Endangered black rhino born at Michigan zoo on Christmas Eve
Officials said it’s the first black rhino birth in the zoo’s 100-year history.
Officials said it’s the first black rhino birth in the zoo’s 100-year history.
Eating seaweed could prevent colon cancer, inflammation of digestive tract, study suggests
Eating seaweed that grows near the Florida Keys could protect against colon cancer and inflammatory diseases of the digestive tract, according to research from the University of Florida College of Pharmacy.
Eating seaweed that grows near the Florida Keys could protect against colon cancer and inflammatory diseases of the digestive tract, according to research from the University of Florida College of Pharmacy.
Going to museums, art galleries, concerts may help you live longer, study suggests
Going to museums, art galleries, concerts and the theater may have protective benefits for your health and ultimately help you live longer, according to new research published in the journal BMJ Wednesday.
Going to museums, art galleries, concerts and the theater may have protective benefits for your health and ultimately help you live longer, according to new research published in the journal BMJ Wednesday.
Rare ‘Christmas eclipse’ will illuminate sky with ‘ring of fire’
A partial annular solar eclipse will light up sky with a "ring of fire" on Dec. 26.
A partial annular solar eclipse will light up sky with a "ring of fire" on Dec. 26.
Shark reportedly bites surfer off coast of Santa Barbara
A shark reportedly bit a surfer Saturday afternoon off Santa Rosa Island in a “truly terrifying situation,” the Coast Guard said.
A shark reportedly bit a surfer Saturday afternoon off Santa Rosa Island in a “truly terrifying situation,” the Coast Guard said.
Starliner capsule landed safely Sunday, after failing to reach International Space Station
Boeing, in coordination with NASA, is working to return Starliner to land in White Sands, New Mexico, on Sunday, Dec. 22.
Boeing, in coordination with NASA, is working to return Starliner to land in White Sands, New Mexico, on Sunday, Dec. 22.
Here's how to see the 2019 Ursid meteor shower this weekend
Here's how to see the 2019 Ursid meteor shower.
Here's how to see the 2019 Ursid meteor shower.
Air-powered tech could solve explosive battery problems
A UCF professor is developing an alternative to the popular lithium ion battery.
A UCF professor is developing an alternative to the popular lithium ion battery.
NASA: Boeing capsule goes off course, won’t dock at space station
The capsule is still in space and will be brought back to Earth, landing in New Mexico as early as Sunday.
The capsule is still in space and will be brought back to Earth, landing in New Mexico as early as Sunday.
Check your compass: Earth’s magnetic north pole continues to move toward Russia
Unlike the geographic poles, the planet’s magnetic poles are in constant motion. But scientists say the north magnetic pole is moving at unprecedented speeds.
Unlike the geographic poles, the planet’s magnetic poles are in constant motion. But scientists say the north magnetic pole is moving at unprecedented speeds.
Exoplanets, black holes, building blocks of life: Interstellar firsts and discoveries of the 2010s
As the decade comes to a close, here’s a look back at the most important and incredible interstellar discoveries and advancements of the 2010s.
As the decade comes to a close, here’s a look back at the most important and incredible interstellar discoveries and advancements of the 2010s.
Boaters in Florida killed a record number of manatees in 2019, report says
Over 100 manatees have been killed by boats through December 13 of this year.
Over 100 manatees have been killed by boats through December 13 of this year.
Passenger snaps amazing photo of Starliner launch from plane
"Rocket launch this morning from 30,000 feet while over Jacksonville."
"Rocket launch this morning from 30,000 feet while over Jacksonville."
12-foot, nearly 1000 pound great white shark has pinged off the coast of Florida
Ironbound pinged at 7:25 a.m. off the coast of Melbourne, according to OCEARCH.
Ironbound pinged at 7:25 a.m. off the coast of Melbourne, according to OCEARCH.
First female launch director to take helm at NASA
Charlie Blackwell-Thompson will be the Launch Director when we send man back and the first woman to the moon.
Charlie Blackwell-Thompson will be the Launch Director when we send man back and the first woman to the moon.
Boeing Starline test flight set for Friday
There is an excitement in the air at Cape Canaveral ahead of Boeing's test flight of its Starliner capsule. The unmanned craft will be sent to the International Space Station.
There is an excitement in the air at Cape Canaveral ahead of Boeing's test flight of its Starliner capsule. The unmanned craft will be sent to the International Space Station.