National Parks raising fees for international tourists visiting popular US parks

The fee change will impact 11 national parks, including the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Yosemite, according to the U.S. Department of the Interior.

Invasive armored catfish taking over waterways on Florida's Space Coast

An invasive armored catfish is spreading through waterways on Florida’s Space Coast, carving into shorelines and even harming manatees.

San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident, 141-year-old tortoise Gramma, dies

Gramma, the San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident and one of the world’s oldest Galapagos tortoises, has died at the estimated age of 141.

Divers discover 200-year-old shipwreck beneath Lake Ontario — See the photos

A team of Canadian divers searching Lake Ontario for a different sunken vessel made a surprising discovery — a shipwreck believed to be about 200 years old.

Dozens of snakes rescued after alleged abandonment in South Carolina

Authorities in South Carolina have rescued 52 nonvenomous snakes that were found confined in boxes on a property in Jasper County.

Space Coast hits 100th launch of 2025 as pace accelerates

The Space Coast is on track for a record-setting year, with Thursday night’s SpaceX mission marking the 100th launch from Florida in 2025.

Ancient canoes discovered in Wisconsin lake reveal 5,200-year-old history

Sixteen ancient canoes discovered in Lake Mendota, located in Madison, Wisconsin, are shedding light on historical transportation networks and cultural practices in the area.

NASA 3I/ATLAS comet update: ‘It’s a window into another solar system’

NASA is providing more images and information about the interstellar object that's passing through our solar system right now, known as 3I/ATLAS.

New USGS map shows what's underneath your feet, wherever you go

USGS has unveiled its most detailed national geologic map, giving the public a free, interactive way to explore underground features. Here’s how to use it.

Look up tonight—the Leonid meteor shower will peak again under clear skies

The Leonid meteor shower will peak again tonight and stargazers will have a great opportunity to see the celestial show thanks to clearer skies.

FAA ends shutdown-era flight limits as air traffic staffing rebounds

The Federal Aviation Administration announced Sunday that it will lift all restrictions on commercial flights at 40 major airports that were imposed during the nation’s record 43-day government shutdown.

FAA requiring overnight launches for commercial companies

The federal government is back open, but rocket launches on the Space Coast remain restricted. A new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) order that shifts most commercial liftoffs to overnight hours.

Study reveals the best way to drive off pesky seagulls

If you’ve ever had a seagull try to steal your snack at the beach, you may have lashed out at the notorious thief, but researchers say they've found another way.

Will Florida get more auroras this weekend?

Northern lights were spotted in Florida earlier this week. Could there be another chance this weekend?