UCF scientists create nanoparticle treatment that could reverse radiation damage and restore bone loss
UCF researchers develop nanoparticles that may protect against and reverse damage from radiation exposure.
UCF researchers develop nanoparticles that may protect against and reverse damage from radiation exposure.
PhD student's beach walk leads to stunning discovery of elusive sea creature
The Janthina species are known for their vibrant color and unique floating ability. They are typically found in tropical seas.
The Janthina species are known for their vibrant color and unique floating ability. They are typically found in tropical seas.
Florida alligator takes woman's shoe after she provoked him: 'Serves her right'
A Florida alligator got some not-so-subtle revenge against a woman who threw her shoes at it – by taking one of them with him into the water. Watch the video in the player above.
A Florida alligator got some not-so-subtle revenge against a woman who threw her shoes at it – by taking one of them with him into the water. Watch the video in the player above.
See it: Dolphin calf reunited with mother after being freed from fishing net
The dolphin calf was first spotted entangled in the fishing net earlier this summer. And after several weeks, the young dolphin was finally freed from the line and reunited with its mother.
The dolphin calf was first spotted entangled in the fishing net earlier this summer. And after several weeks, the young dolphin was finally freed from the line and reunited with its mother.
Strawberry seeds from Tampa Bay headed to space in groundbreaking UF experiment
On Thursday, researchers from the University of Florida will send thousands of plant seeds, including strawberries grown in Tampa Bay, to space aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
On Thursday, researchers from the University of Florida will send thousands of plant seeds, including strawberries grown in Tampa Bay, to space aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
Florida manatee deaths this year outpacing 2024
Manatee deaths in Florida have reached 477 so far, which is outpacing last year’s total of 565 for the entire year.
Manatee deaths in Florida have reached 477 so far, which is outpacing last year’s total of 565 for the entire year.
Injured baby dolphin rescued from rock jetty on Florida beach by lifeguards
An injured baby dolphin that had beached itself on a rock jetty at a Florida beach is now recovering after being rescued by ocean rescue lifeguards on Saturday morning.
An injured baby dolphin that had beached itself on a rock jetty at a Florida beach is now recovering after being rescued by ocean rescue lifeguards on Saturday morning.
Robotic rabbits join fight against invasive pythons in Florida Everglades
Burmese pythons have become one of Florida’s most destructive invasive species, devastating native wildlife in the Everglades. Now, biologists are turning to an unexpected new ally in their battle: robotic rabbits.
Burmese pythons have become one of Florida’s most destructive invasive species, devastating native wildlife in the Everglades. Now, biologists are turning to an unexpected new ally in their battle: robotic rabbits.
Watch two meteor showers at once: Best time to see the Delta Aquariids and Capricornids
Two meteor showers—Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids—will peak before dawn on July 30, lighting up the sky with minimal moonlight interference.
Two meteor showers—Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids—will peak before dawn on July 30, lighting up the sky with minimal moonlight interference.
VIDEO: 3-legged alligator spotted in Florida homeowner's backyard
An Astor Farms resident spotted a three-legged alligator slowly roaming in his backyard and captured it on video.
An Astor Farms resident spotted a three-legged alligator slowly roaming in his backyard and captured it on video.
Friday fishing report: July 25, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard says the weather is hot, and the fishing is too. Tides will be slower, though, so it?s best to pay attention to those and find areas that are going to choke the water flow.
Captain Dylan Hubbard says the weather is hot, and the fishing is too. Tides will be slower, though, so it?s best to pay attention to those and find areas that are going to choke the water flow.
Florida man arrested after allegedly capturing and dismembering alligator
A Florida man has been arrested after he allegedly captured and dismembered an alligator.
A Florida man has been arrested after he allegedly captured and dismembered an alligator.
Florida woman bitten by alligator, pulled underwater while in river with dog
A woman is recovering from injuries after an alligator bit her and pulled her underwater in South Florida, according to deputies.
A woman is recovering from injuries after an alligator bit her and pulled her underwater in South Florida, according to deputies.
Woman mauled by bear while hiking on popular Alaska trail
A woman had to be rescued from a popular hiking trail in Anchorage, Alaska after being attacked by a brown bear this week.
A woman had to be rescued from a popular hiking trail in Anchorage, Alaska after being attacked by a brown bear this week.
Breakthrough in science: UCF chemists develop life-saving wound sealant
University of Central Florida researchers have developed SilFoam, a new foam-based treatment to stop severe bleeding.
University of Central Florida researchers have developed SilFoam, a new foam-based treatment to stop severe bleeding.
Delta flight makes emergency landing at LAX after engine fire caught on video
A Delta Air Lines flight experienced an apparent engine fire shortly after departing from California earlier this week.
A Delta Air Lines flight experienced an apparent engine fire shortly after departing from California earlier this week.
Sea turtle hatchings on the rise as dune loss, human disruption raise concerns on Anna Maria Island
Anna Maria Island is entering the peak of sea turtle nesting season, with hatchlings now emerging from nests across local beaches.
Anna Maria Island is entering the peak of sea turtle nesting season, with hatchlings now emerging from nests across local beaches.
SkyWest flight nearly collides midair with Air Force B-52 near North Dakota airport
A SkyWest flight from Minneapolis narrowly missed a mid-air collision with a B-52 bomber near Minot Airport last week.
A SkyWest flight from Minneapolis narrowly missed a mid-air collision with a B-52 bomber near Minot Airport last week.
Florida surfer recovering after shark attack: 'Had my foot in its mouth for a good little bit'
An 18-year-old surf instructor is recovering in the hospital after a shark bit his foot while he was surfing off New Smyrna Beach, an area often dubbed the shark bite capital of the world.
An 18-year-old surf instructor is recovering in the hospital after a shark bit his foot while he was surfing off New Smyrna Beach, an area often dubbed the shark bite capital of the world.
Nuclear waste being transformed into promising cancer treatment
The former headquarters of the Manhattan Project, where the world's first atomic bomb was created, is now turning nuclear waste into a potential cure for cancer.
The former headquarters of the Manhattan Project, where the world's first atomic bomb was created, is now turning nuclear waste into a potential cure for cancer.