Nevada warns hunters of ‘zombie’ deer disease affecting herds in 24 other states
A neurodegenerative disease is spreading through deer and elk populations in 25 states and provinces throughout the United States, turning infected animals into drooling, stumbling ‘zombies.’
A neurodegenerative disease is spreading through deer and elk populations in 25 states and provinces throughout the United States, turning infected animals into drooling, stumbling ‘zombies.’
Discovery of 20 new moons around Saturn puts the ringed giant ahead of Jupiter
Twenty new moons have been found around Saturn, giving the ringed planet a total of 82, scientists said Monday. That beats Jupiter and its 79 moons.
Twenty new moons have been found around Saturn, giving the ringed planet a total of 82, scientists said Monday. That beats Jupiter and its 79 moons.
Unique launch planned on Wednesday at Cape Canaveral
NASA’s Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) satellite is scheduled to launch Wednesday, Oct. 9, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
NASA’s Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) satellite is scheduled to launch Wednesday, Oct. 9, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
Unique launch this week at Cape Canaveral
NASA?s Ionospheric Connection Explorer ( ICON) satellite is scheduled to launch Wednesday, Oct. 9, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. ICON will be air-launched from a Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL rocket, carried by the company?s L-1011 aircraft, Stargazer.
NASA?s Ionospheric Connection Explorer ( ICON) satellite is scheduled to launch Wednesday, Oct. 9, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. ICON will be air-launched from a Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL rocket, carried by the company?s L-1011 aircraft, Stargazer.
Dozens of seagulls mysteriously fall ill on Lido, Siesta Key beach
Something is making laughing gulls sick on Lido Beach. Save Our Seabirds' avian hospital administrator, Dana Leworthy said it started when nine laughing gulls were brought in, showing signs of sickness. Within days, they were treating 25. While red tide does not appear to be present in the area, samples from Collier County have tested positive.
Something is making laughing gulls sick on Lido Beach. Save Our Seabirds' avian hospital administrator, Dana Leworthy said it started when nine laughing gulls were brought in, showing signs of sickness. Within days, they were treating 25. While red tide does not appear to be present in the area, samples from Collier County have tested positive.
2 meteor showers to light up the sky this week back-to-back
If you have any wishes to make, now is the time, because stargazers will get their chance to view two back-to-back meteor showers that are expected to peak this week.
If you have any wishes to make, now is the time, because stargazers will get their chance to view two back-to-back meteor showers that are expected to peak this week.
NASA sets 1st all-female spacewalk after suit flap in spring
The spacewalk was canceled in March because there wasn’t enough time to get a second medium-size spacesuit ready.
The spacewalk was canceled in March because there wasn’t enough time to get a second medium-size spacesuit ready.
Couple injured in possible bobcat attack in South Florida
A woman out for an early morning walk with her husband was attacked by an animal believed to be a bobcat. Lauderhill Fire Rescue Capt. Jerry Gonzalez says the attack happened around 6:15 a.m. Friday near the couple's apartment.
A woman out for an early morning walk with her husband was attacked by an animal believed to be a bobcat. Lauderhill Fire Rescue Capt. Jerry Gonzalez says the attack happened around 6:15 a.m. Friday near the couple's apartment.
Sea turtle dies after eating over 100 pieces of plastic, South Florida nature center says
A tiny sea turtle that died after washing ashore in South Florida had 104 pieces of plastic in its stomach.
A tiny sea turtle that died after washing ashore in South Florida had 104 pieces of plastic in its stomach.
TripAdvisor will no longer sell tickets to attractions that breed or import whales or dolphins
Travel website TripAdvisor announced it will no longer sell tickets or generate revenue from any attractions that are involved with the captivity of ocean mammals.
Travel website TripAdvisor announced it will no longer sell tickets or generate revenue from any attractions that are involved with the captivity of ocean mammals.
Clearwater aquarium saves baby manatee in Belize
A baby manatee that was stranded is being taken care of at a wildlife rehabilitation center in northern Belize after being rescued by the Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s Rescue Team.
A baby manatee that was stranded is being taken care of at a wildlife rehabilitation center in northern Belize after being rescued by the Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s Rescue Team.
Man suffers severe thermal burns after falling into hot spring near Old Faithful at Yellowstone
A man suffered severe thermal burns after falling into a hot spring near the cone of Old Faithful Geyser at Yellowstone National Park on Sunday, according to a release from the National Park Service.
A man suffered severe thermal burns after falling into a hot spring near the cone of Old Faithful Geyser at Yellowstone National Park on Sunday, according to a release from the National Park Service.
NASA lander captures marsquakes, other Martian sounds
NASA's InSight lander on Mars has captured the low rumble of marsquakes and a symphony of other otherworldly sounds.
NASA's InSight lander on Mars has captured the low rumble of marsquakes and a symphony of other otherworldly sounds.
Stunning fall foliage in northern Utah captured in drone footage
The fall leaves are in their prime in northern Utah right now.
The fall leaves are in their prime in northern Utah right now.
Orlando releases air potato leaf beetles to manage invasive weed
The City of Orlando is seeing success after releasing air potato leaf beetles to manage an invasive weed.
The City of Orlando is seeing success after releasing air potato leaf beetles to manage an invasive weed.
Planet-hunting NASA satellite captures a star being ripped apart by a black hole
For the first time, NASA’s planet-hunting Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) was able to watch the “cataclysmic phenomenon” of a star being torn apart by a black hole from beginning to end. Using follow-up observations from telescopes, astronomers were able to capture unprecedented data about the star-destroying events known as tidal disruptions.
For the first time, NASA’s planet-hunting Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) was able to watch the “cataclysmic phenomenon” of a star being torn apart by a black hole from beginning to end. Using follow-up observations from telescopes, astronomers were able to capture unprecedented data about the star-destroying events known as tidal disruptions.
FAA investigating engine incident on United flight
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating what caused part of an engine on a United Airlines plane to come loose after takeoff.
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating what caused part of an engine on a United Airlines plane to come loose after takeoff.
NASA's 'Pathfinder' arrives at the Kennedy Space Center
The arrival of a mock-up rocket at the Kennedy Space Center signals that NASA is nearing ‘dress rehearsal mode’ for a moon mission.
The arrival of a mock-up rocket at the Kennedy Space Center signals that NASA is nearing ‘dress rehearsal mode’ for a moon mission.
Elon Musk unveils SpaceX rocket designed to get to Mars and back
Elon Musk has unveiled a SpaceX spacecraft designed to carry a crew and cargo to the moon, Mars or anywhere else in the solar system and land back on Earth perpendicularly.
Elon Musk has unveiled a SpaceX spacecraft designed to carry a crew and cargo to the moon, Mars or anywhere else in the solar system and land back on Earth perpendicularly.
Elon Musk shows off Starship
SpaceX has unveiled the 'Starship,' a rocket that will take crews and cargo to Mars and back.
SpaceX has unveiled the 'Starship,' a rocket that will take crews and cargo to Mars and back.