Partial lunar eclipse will be visible for parts of the US: Here’s what to know
Beginning on the evening of August 27, the moon will pass into Earth's shadow, creating a partial lunar eclipse.
Beginning on the evening of August 27, the moon will pass into Earth's shadow, creating a partial lunar eclipse.
Americans split on whether UFOs have Earthly explanations, poll finds
Americans are increasingly doubtful that unidentified flying objects represent actual evidence that extraterrestrial beings have visited our planet. Nearly half of all Americans believe all UFO sightings have logical explanations of human activity, a new study found.
Americans are increasingly doubtful that unidentified flying objects represent actual evidence that extraterrestrial beings have visited our planet. Nearly half of all Americans believe all UFO sightings have logical explanations of human activity, a new study found.
Bok Tower Gardens competes in global giant waterlily weigh-off
A central Florida botanical garden shattered its own record after growing a massive Victoria waterlily leaf capable of supporting nearly 286 pounds.
A central Florida botanical garden shattered its own record after growing a massive Victoria waterlily leaf capable of supporting nearly 286 pounds.
Watch: SpaceX launches more satellites from Florida for Starlink mission
SpaceX successfully launched another batch of Starlink satellites from Florida's Space Coast on Tuesday.
SpaceX successfully launched another batch of Starlink satellites from Florida's Space Coast on Tuesday.
Partial lunar eclipse August 2026: When and how to watch in Florida
In a few days, the Earth's shadow will cover 96% of the moon's surface in a partial lunar eclipse.
In a few days, the Earth's shadow will cover 96% of the moon's surface in a partial lunar eclipse.
8 dead after charter plane crashes in western Alaska
Eight passengers on board a charter plane were killed after the aircraft crashed in a remote part of western Alaska, according to military officials.
Eight passengers on board a charter plane were killed after the aircraft crashed in a remote part of western Alaska, according to military officials.
Fish settling in to summertime pattern
Capt. Dylan Hubbard with Hubbard's Marina says the heat is helping the fish adjust back to a steady summertime pattern after a few outlier months where rain plummeted water temperatures.
Capt. Dylan Hubbard with Hubbard's Marina says the heat is helping the fish adjust back to a steady summertime pattern after a few outlier months where rain plummeted water temperatures.
Firefighters help stranded manatees back into water, prompting response from FWC
New Smyrna Beach firefighters helped two stranded manatees back into the water after the animals spent more than eight hours on shore.
New Smyrna Beach firefighters helped two stranded manatees back into the water after the animals spent more than eight hours on shore.
NASA captures photos of Moon crater caused by SpaceX rocket part
A newly released image shows the brand-new crater on the Moon caused by a stray upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. On Tuesday, NASA showed off the image, which was captured by its Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO).
A newly released image shows the brand-new crater on the Moon caused by a stray upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. On Tuesday, NASA showed off the image, which was captured by its Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO).
Man busted after customs uncovers bizarre cargo hidden inside 22 pairs of socks
A man was arrested at a Tokyo airport after authorities discovered about 200 lizards stuffed inside 22 pairs of socks in his suitcase, according to reports.
A man was arrested at a Tokyo airport after authorities discovered about 200 lizards stuffed inside 22 pairs of socks in his suitcase, according to reports.
GLP-1 drugs show promise in treating common hormonal disorder
Researchers are investigating whether GLP-1 medications might double as an effective new treatment for the hormonal disorder PMOS.
Researchers are investigating whether GLP-1 medications might double as an effective new treatment for the hormonal disorder PMOS.
Pennsylvania family makes prehistoric discovery while searching for seashells on the Jersey Shore
A Pennsylvania family stumbled upon a rare find while shelling on the beach in Sea Isle City, New Jersey.
A Pennsylvania family stumbled upon a rare find while shelling on the beach in Sea Isle City, New Jersey.
Great white shark pulls lifeguard underwater at popular family beach destination on the East Coast
A lifeguard is recovering after a great white shark pulled him underwater near a popular family beach destination in Maine over the weekend, local officials said.
A lifeguard is recovering after a great white shark pulled him underwater near a popular family beach destination in Maine over the weekend, local officials said.
Post-new moon creates night fishing opportunities
Captain Dylan Hubbard with Hubbard’s Marina says anglers can look forward to moving water on the backside of a new moon, which creates areas where fish tend to hang out.
Captain Dylan Hubbard with Hubbard’s Marina says anglers can look forward to moving water on the backside of a new moon, which creates areas where fish tend to hang out.
Look up tonight: Perseid meteor shower to put on a celestial show - How to see it
The Perseid meteor shower peaks Wednesday night into Thursday morning — and this year's new moon phase offers perfectly dark skies for optimal viewing.
The Perseid meteor shower peaks Wednesday night into Thursday morning — and this year's new moon phase offers perfectly dark skies for optimal viewing.
Sugar-based plastics could offer solution to microplastic pollution
Researchers are investigating new ways to produce plant-based plastics from sugar, aiming to offer a sustainable alternative that could help reduce global microplastic pollution.
Researchers are investigating new ways to produce plant-based plastics from sugar, aiming to offer a sustainable alternative that could help reduce global microplastic pollution.
UF researchers developing AI-powered tool to predict deadly water bacteria
The Florida Department of Health reported that a second person has died this year after contracting Vibrio vulnificus, as University of Florida researchers develop an AI-powered forecasting tool to predict water conditions.
The Florida Department of Health reported that a second person has died this year after contracting Vibrio vulnificus, as University of Florida researchers develop an AI-powered forecasting tool to predict water conditions.
NORAD F-16s intercept two aircraft near Trump’s Bedminster Golf Club
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said F-16 fighter jets intercepted two general aviation aircraft over Bedminster, New Jersey.
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said F-16 fighter jets intercepted two general aviation aircraft over Bedminster, New Jersey.
A solar eclipse is coming Wednesday: What to know and how to watch
A total solar eclipse is taking place Aug. 12, and though it won’t be totally visible from the U.S., several northern states will be able to see a partial solar eclipse, NASA said.
A total solar eclipse is taking place Aug. 12, and though it won’t be totally visible from the U.S., several northern states will be able to see a partial solar eclipse, NASA said.
FAA orders inspections of hundreds of Boeing 737 Max jets over potential cracking
The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered inspections of certain Boeing 737 Max aircraft over concerns about potential fuselage cracking.
The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered inspections of certain Boeing 737 Max aircraft over concerns about potential fuselage cracking.