Apollo 1's crew: A Mercury astronaut, spacewalker and rookie
The three astronauts killed in the first U.S. space tragedy represented NASA's finest: the second American to fly in space, the first U.S. spacewalker and the trusted rookie.
The three astronauts killed in the first U.S. space tragedy represented NASA's finest: the second American to fly in space, the first U.S. spacewalker and the trusted rookie.
Researchers come face-to-face with huge great white shark
Two shark researchers who came face-to-face with what could be one of the largest great whites ever recorded are using their encounter as an opportunity to push for legislation that would protect sharks in Hawaii.
Two shark researchers who came face-to-face with what could be one of the largest great whites ever recorded are using their encounter as an opportunity to push for legislation that would protect sharks in Hawaii.
ADORABLE: SeaWorld worker bottle-feeds baby manatee
A photographer recently posted video he captured of the adorable moments rescued baby manatees were being bottle-fed at SeaWorld.
A photographer recently posted video he captured of the adorable moments rescued baby manatees were being bottle-fed at SeaWorld.
SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket carrying 10 Iridium Communications satellites
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 10 Iridium Communications satellites has blasted off from California. The rocket lifted off at 7:31 a.m. PT Friday at Vandenberg Air Force Base and arced over the Pacific Ocean west of Los Angeles. SpaceX landed the Falcon's first stage on an autonomous vessel floating in the ocean.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 10 Iridium Communications satellites has blasted off from California. The rocket lifted off at 7:31 a.m. PT Friday at Vandenberg Air Force Base and arced over the Pacific Ocean west of Los Angeles. SpaceX landed the Falcon's first stage on an autonomous vessel floating in the ocean.
Manatee cuts through long line of mullet near St. Petersburg
Video taken by a drone shows a manatee politely passing through a long line of mullet swimming in the water off St. Petersburg, Florida.
Video taken by a drone shows a manatee politely passing through a long line of mullet swimming in the water off St. Petersburg, Florida.
Record number of Florida manatees killed by boaters
Florida boaters killed a record number of manatees in 2018 and the state reported a near-record of manatee deaths overall.
Florida boaters killed a record number of manatees in 2018 and the state reported a near-record of manatee deaths overall.
Huge alligator takes his time crossing path at Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland
Almost exactly one year ago, video of a massive alligator, sauntering across a path at Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland, Florida, spread across the internet.
Almost exactly one year ago, video of a massive alligator, sauntering across a path at Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland, Florida, spread across the internet.
Multiple manatees freed after getting stuck in small canal
A rescue was underway Friday morning for multiple manatees that were trapped in a small canal in Citrus County.
A rescue was underway Friday morning for multiple manatees that were trapped in a small canal in Citrus County.
SpaceX rocket launch scrubbed with Vice President Mike Pence in attendance
Vice-President Mike Pence spoke at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral on Tuesday as the U.S. Air Force tried to launch the first of a new generation of GPS satellites.
Vice-President Mike Pence spoke at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral on Tuesday as the U.S. Air Force tried to launch the first of a new generation of GPS satellites.
Florida raises estimate for state's manatee population
It's been a deadly year for manatees, but Florida wildlife officials believe there are more of the threatened marine mammals than they previously thought.
It's been a deadly year for manatees, but Florida wildlife officials believe there are more of the threatened marine mammals than they previously thought.
ZooTampa internal investigation finds vet did not mistreat manatees
Officials at ZooTampa at Lowry Park say they’ve submitted a 16-page report to U.S. wildlife officials in the wake of questions concerning the treatment of manatees by its veterinarian.
Officials at ZooTampa at Lowry Park say they’ve submitted a 16-page report to U.S. wildlife officials in the wake of questions concerning the treatment of manatees by its veterinarian.
Nearly 14-foot python found hit and killed in Manatee County
A python hunter in Parrish was hired to catch a nearly 14-foot snake, but didn’t expect to find it was run over.
A python hunter in Parrish was hired to catch a nearly 14-foot snake, but didn’t expect to find it was run over.
SpaceX rocket hoists cargo to space station ahead of unexpected splashdown
Three days and 3,000 miles apart, SpaceX accomplished its second successful rocket launch of the week Wednesday, sending cargo to the International Space Station. But this launch came with a little added drama: An unexpected splashdown by the returning rocket just offshore.
Three days and 3,000 miles apart, SpaceX accomplished its second successful rocket launch of the week Wednesday, sending cargo to the International Space Station. But this launch came with a little added drama: An unexpected splashdown by the returning rocket just offshore.
Manatee video shines light on plastic pollution
A video of a manatee is getting a lot of attention online, and not for good reasons. The calf is seen chewing on a large piece of plastic.
A video of a manatee is getting a lot of attention online, and not for good reasons. The calf is seen chewing on a large piece of plastic.
Watch: Manatee tries to eat large piece of plastic
Plastics in the water have become top-of-mind for many Bay Area residents, as the amount of research about its dangers piles up.
Plastics in the water have become top-of-mind for many Bay Area residents, as the amount of research about its dangers piles up.
Twin manatees returned to Florida Keys waters
Rare twin manatees Millennium and Falcon have been released back to their home in the Florida Keys.
Rare twin manatees Millennium and Falcon have been released back to their home in the Florida Keys.
St. Petersburg woman spots rare set of manatee twins
A rare set of manatee twins were spotted in Florida’s waterways. Back in August, Britni LaVine, a St. Petersburg woman, saw the female manatee and her twins in Bayboro Harbor, located in St. Petersburg near Albert Whitted Airport.
A rare set of manatee twins were spotted in Florida’s waterways. Back in August, Britni LaVine, a St. Petersburg woman, saw the female manatee and her twins in Bayboro Harbor, located in St. Petersburg near Albert Whitted Airport.
Video: Manatee and calf 'speak' through squeaks
In Florida, manatees are seen quite often, but hearing them for the first time can come as a surprise.
In Florida, manatees are seen quite often, but hearing them for the first time can come as a surprise.
Huge rattlesnake spotted on golf course green in St. Pete
A golf game was briefly interrupted by a rattlesnake slithering across the 14th hole in St. Petersburg.
A golf game was briefly interrupted by a rattlesnake slithering across the 14th hole in St. Petersburg.
Crews pull trapped manatees from Oldsmar pond
Wildlife rescuers rescued three manatees who were trapped in an Oldsmar pond.
Wildlife rescuers rescued three manatees who were trapped in an Oldsmar pond.