Nearly half of U.S. bald eagles suffer lead poisoning, study says
America’s national bird is more beleaguered than previously believed, with nearly half of bald eagles tested across the U.S. showing signs of chronic lead exposure, according to a study.
Florida's lettuce test project has fed manatees 25 tons of lettuce, officials say
The unprecedented human effort to feed starving Florida manatees has so far provided the lovable marine mammals with more than 25 tons of lettuce, officials announced. Last year, a record 1,101 manatee deaths were recorded, largely from starvation.
Caught on video: Bull charges cyclists during California race
The bicycle ride was hard enough already.
Snow moon 2022: February's full moon lights up sky — here's when to see it
February’s full snow moon in 2022 peaks on Feb. 16 but there are storms in the forecast for some parts of the U.S. Here’s the best time to see it.
US sea levels will rise rapidly in the next 30 years, report warns
A federal report warns that America's coasts will be hit hard by ever faster sea level rise between now and the year 2050.
Virgin Galactic reopens spaceflight ticket sales
Tickets cost $450,000 and all reservations will require a $150,000 deposit to secure a spot, according to the company.
Woman appears to be cured of HIV after using new treatment, NIH says
The woman appears to be HIV-free following a new transplant method using umbilical cord blood.
Lifting weights for 3 seconds a day increases muscle strength, study suggests
Researchers wanted to figure out the minimum amount of exercise needed to actually improve a person’s strength, hoping it will lead to a healthier lifestyle and overall advancement in exercise.
Video captures flock of birds suddenly falling from the sky in Mexico
A flock of yellow-headed blackbirds suddenly dropped from the sky on a street in Mexico, but the reason behind the mysterious fall remains unclear.
Polaris Dawn: Billionaire who led Inspiration4 crew announces 3 new private SpaceX missions
Billionaire Jared Isaacman announced plans for three more private SpaceX flights, including the first crewed launch of Starship.
Rat lungworm: Cuban tree frogs in Florida carrying parasite that could be deadly to pets, humans
Experts are warning about the rat lungworm parasite.
California man arrested with live alligator in his car
As police in California arrested a wanted felon, he told officers he had a live alligator in his car -- but it wasn't his gator. He said the reptile belonged to a friend who had also just gotten arrested, so he was taking care of it in the meantime.
SpaceX satellites reenter atmosphere, burn up after falling out of orbit due to solar storm
SpaceX’s newest fleet of satellites is tumbling out of orbit after being struck by a solar storm. Up to 40 of the small satellites launched last week have either reentered Earth's atmosphere and burned up, or are on the verge of doing so.
Fishing Report: 2022 Valentine's Day weekend
Every Friday morning, Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina joins Good Day to fill viewers in on his fishing forecast as we head into the weekend. Here is his fishing report for Feb. 11, 2022.
Look for wind-protected areas where inshore fish keep warm
When that water is stagnant and cold, fish aren?t really moving around as much inshore, but if you look for the wind-protected, sun-baked shorelines and that?s where fish are hanging out, trying to stay warm.
Astra: Payloads failed to reach orbit following company's first Florida launch
Astra Space, Inc. launched its first rocket from Florida on Thursday marking a historic milestone for the Alameda, California-based company. However, just minutes into its flight, Astra announced that an issue prevented the payloads from being delivered into orbit.
Florida boaters rescue sea turtle entangled in US flag
Three boaters off the coast of South Florida spotted the sea turtle struggling to survive and get its head above water after becoming entangled in a discarded US flag and flagpole. The group quickly rescued the turtle and cut the flag loose in order to set the animal free.
'Never felt so helpless': Moose attacks Iditarod sled dog team for nearly an hour
A bull moose in Alaska attacked the sled dog team training for the upcoming Iditarod race. Four animals were injured but are now recovering.
Crocodile with tire stuck around neck for 6 years is finally freed
A wild crocodile with a motorcycle tire stuck around its neck since 2016 has finally been freed thanks to an Indonesian bird catcher’s tireless effort.
SpaceX: Geomagnetic storm damaged latest batch of Starlink satellites
SpaceX believes up to 40 satellites will reenter or have already entered the Earth’s atmosphere but there’s no risk of any debris hitting the ground.