Twitter suspends account that tracked Elon Musk's private jet
“He said this is free speech and he’s doing the opposite,” the 20-year-old college student who started the flight-tracking account said.
“He said this is free speech and he’s doing the opposite,” the 20-year-old college student who started the flight-tracking account said.
What is nuclear fusion? Recent advance in research could be a clean-energy breakthrough
Researchers and outside experts acknowledge it will likely take decades more before fusion might one day be used to produce nearly limitless carbon-free energy.
Researchers and outside experts acknowledge it will likely take decades more before fusion might one day be used to produce nearly limitless carbon-free energy.
Snake wranglers capture massive albino boa constrictor in Florida backyard
Professional snake wranglers Rhett and Taylor Stanberry say they're used to encountering large reptiles in their line of work. But even they did a double-take when they found the massive, 9-foot-long albino boa constrictor in the backyard of a Naples home.
Professional snake wranglers Rhett and Taylor Stanberry say they're used to encountering large reptiles in their line of work. But even they did a double-take when they found the massive, 9-foot-long albino boa constrictor in the backyard of a Naples home.
'It's raining monkeys!' Florida man records monkeys jumping from trees into river at Silver Springs State Park
When you're exploring the great outdoors in Florida, you might expect to see alligators in the water or native egrets flying above. But as one man and his family were boating down the Silver River in Silver Springs State Park, they probably didn't expect to see monkeys leaping from trees into the water right in front of them.
When you're exploring the great outdoors in Florida, you might expect to see alligators in the water or native egrets flying above. But as one man and his family were boating down the Silver River in Silver Springs State Park, they probably didn't expect to see monkeys leaping from trees into the water right in front of them.
6.0-magnitude earthquake shakes southern Mexico
A strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake shook southern Mexico Sunday morning.
A strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake shook southern Mexico Sunday morning.
Doctors remove lung from dog that nearly died after inhaling fungus found in soil
An Illinois family nearly lost their 3-year-old black lab after he likely inhaled a fungus living in soil around his home.
An Illinois family nearly lost their 3-year-old black lab after he likely inhaled a fungus living in soil around his home.
Pinellas County ups red tide response with high concentrations found on beaches
A Pinellas County spokesperson said they are implementing phase one of it's red tide response plan after samples found high concentrations of red tide at Pass-a-Grille and Treasure Island. A health alert was issued Friday for the beaches.
A Pinellas County spokesperson said they are implementing phase one of it's red tide response plan after samples found high concentrations of red tide at Pass-a-Grille and Treasure Island. A health alert was issued Friday for the beaches.
Oldest DNA reveals what life was like in Greenland 2 million years ago
Scientists have discovered the oldest known DNA and used it to reveal what life was like 2 million years ago in the northern tip of Greenland.
Scientists have discovered the oldest known DNA and used it to reveal what life was like 2 million years ago in the northern tip of Greenland.
Manatee relative among 700 new species now facing extinction
The dugong, a cousin of the manatee that lives in the Indian and Pacific oceans, is now considered critically endangered and approaching extinction.
The dugong, a cousin of the manatee that lives in the Indian and Pacific oceans, is now considered critically endangered and approaching extinction.
Oldest DNA reveals ecosystem in Greenland from 2 million years ago
Scientists discovered the oldest known DNA in the northern tip of Greenland. Today, it’s a barren Arctic desert, but back then it was a lush landscape of trees and vegetation with an array of animals, even the now-extinct mastodon.
Scientists discovered the oldest known DNA in the northern tip of Greenland. Today, it’s a barren Arctic desert, but back then it was a lush landscape of trees and vegetation with an array of animals, even the now-extinct mastodon.
Local environmental groups help clear waterways of Hurricane Ian debris
When Hurricane Ian destroyed homes along Florida's gulf coast, all that debris went everywhere, including into the water. In Englewood, scrap metal, parts of roofs and so much more are still visible in the water.
When Hurricane Ian destroyed homes along Florida's gulf coast, all that debris went everywhere, including into the water. In Englewood, scrap metal, parts of roofs and so much more are still visible in the water.
Initial Thanksgiving western monarch butterfly count shows promise with highest total in 20 years
The preliminary western monarch butterfly count found more than 300,000 monarch butterflies across 183 sites in California.
The preliminary western monarch butterfly count found more than 300,000 monarch butterflies across 183 sites in California.
Florida Aquarium, Ocean Conservancy team up to talk about solutions to red tide
The Florida Aquarium is teaming up with Ocean Conservancy to host panel discussions about what red tide is, how it spreads and what needs to be done to prevent it from destroying the gulf and Tampa Bay.
The Florida Aquarium is teaming up with Ocean Conservancy to host panel discussions about what red tide is, how it spreads and what needs to be done to prevent it from destroying the gulf and Tampa Bay.
‘New to science’: At least 2 minerals discovered in meteorite that crashed in Somalia
The minerals have been named after the town of El Ali, where the meteorite crashed in Somalia, and “elkinstantonite,” after planetary scientist Lindy Elkins-Tanton.
The minerals have been named after the town of El Ali, where the meteorite crashed in Somalia, and “elkinstantonite,” after planetary scientist Lindy Elkins-Tanton.
Only 5%-6% of world’s plastic is recycled and production is only increasing, report says
The vast majority of consumer plastic products “simply cannot be recycled,” advocates say. Meanwhile, plastic production is expected to triple by 2050.
The vast majority of consumer plastic products “simply cannot be recycled,” advocates say. Meanwhile, plastic production is expected to triple by 2050.
Low red tide amounts detected near Fort De Soto Park, state officials say
The latest test results from Pinellas County’s Environmental Management team Thursday showed low levels of red tide at Gulf Pier and Bay Pier in Fort De Soto Park in Pinellas County.
The latest test results from Pinellas County’s Environmental Management team Thursday showed low levels of red tide at Gulf Pier and Bay Pier in Fort De Soto Park in Pinellas County.
Florida manatees will be fed lettuce again this winter, 'no entry' zones created in Brevard waters
State wildlife officials Wednesday approved a seasonal no-entry zone in an area of Brevard County waters where manatees gather, while preparing for a second winter of feeding the sea cows to try to prevent deaths.
State wildlife officials Wednesday approved a seasonal no-entry zone in an area of Brevard County waters where manatees gather, while preparing for a second winter of feeding the sea cows to try to prevent deaths.
Archipelago of 100-plus ‘pristine’ Indonesian islands going up for auction
The Widi Reserve near Bali in far east Indonesia — one of the most environmentally sensitive places on Earth — will be open for bidding soon.
The Widi Reserve near Bali in far east Indonesia — one of the most environmentally sensitive places on Earth — will be open for bidding soon.
Hawaii’s Mauna Loa, world’s largest active volcano, erupts for first time since 1984
Residents who are at risk of lava flows from Mauna Loa have been asked by emergency officials to begin reviewing emergency plans.
Residents who are at risk of lava flows from Mauna Loa have been asked by emergency officials to begin reviewing emergency plans.
Dead fish line Siesta Beach as red tide impacts parts of Sarasota Bay
On Siesta Beach, a line of dead fish can be seen in the sand, signaling red tide is back in Sarasota County.
On Siesta Beach, a line of dead fish can be seen in the sand, signaling red tide is back in Sarasota County.