Rare Black Moon to rise as 2024 comes to an end
The Black Moon, which is also sometimes called an invisible Moon, will rise on Dec. 30. The Moon will gradually become more visible as it heads to the first-quarter stage by Jan. 6.
Once thought extinct, over 1,300 rare snails released on remote island in bold conservation effort
Chester Zoo has reintroduced 1,329 critically endangered Desertas Island land snails to Bugio Island in the Atlantic as part of a major conservation effort.
What is Kessler Syndrome and the potential consequences for Earth of growing space debris?
What to know about the growing threat of space debris as satellites multiply and experts warn of potential orbital disaster.
When to watch the sky in 2025: Florida Space Coast rocket launch schedule
Florida is gearing up for a busy 2025 in space exploration, with a packed schedule of rocket launches planned. From high-profile NASA missions to ambitious commercial projects, the launches are poised to push the boundaries of space exploration and technology.
Officials: Plane crash lands with two people on board in Melbourne flea market parking lot, downs power line
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Melbourne Police Department say a small plane crash-landed in a parking lot Thursday evening in Melbourne.
Space calendar 2025: When to look up at the night sky
A month-by-month guide to meteor showers, eclipses and planet viewing opportunities visible across the U.S. in 2025.
It's official: Biden signs new law, designates bald eagle as 'national bird'
The bald eagle has officially been named the U.S. national bird.
Burt, saltwater reptile star of ‘Crocodile Dundee,’ dies at over 90 years old
Burt, a saltwater crocodile who starred in “Crocodile Dundee," has died at more than 90 years old.
Friday fishing report: Dec. 20, 2024
Captain Dylan Hubbard says nicer weather and a new moon means things should be picking up as we head into next week as the atmosphere stabilizes and the current gets stronger.
Florida high rise study: Researchers find ‘unexpected settling’ in some areas of east coast high rises
Researchers in South Florida made some unexpected discoveries in the ground beneath several dozen buildings along the east coast.
Northern giant hornet declared eradicated in WA, US, officials confirm
The multiyear eradication campaign began in 2019.
Monkey sightings in Florida town prompt police to issue dire warning
Residents in one Florida town are on the lookout for monkeys roaming the streets.
Hurricanes Helene, Milton may have spread dangerous invasive species across Southeast
As the Southeast recovers from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, experts warn that floodwaters from the systems may have accelerated the spread of invasive species, which can be detrimental to local populations of plants and wildlife.
SpaceX successfully launched RRT-1 Mission from Florida to space
SpaceX successfully launched the RRT-1 mission to space on Monday evening from Florida's Space Coast.
Florida alligator trapper finds gator with snare trap embedded in its snout: 'Terrible'
A young alligator got a second lease on life after a Florida trapper hired to remove it from a St. Augustine neighborhood noticed it was in need of some help. Turns out, it had a snare penetrating through its upper jaw.
St. Pete woman with a love for space hopes to inspire younger generations with new book
Every time SpaceX, Blue Origin, NASA, or anyone else tests their rockets, Emily Carney is intensely interested.
Ocean heat wave known as 'The Blob' blamed for killing half the population of bird species
The new study suggested that 4 million seabirds died following unusually warm conditions in the northeastern Pacific Ocean between 2014 and 2016.
Gov. Hochul announces federal drone detection system for NY
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Sunday that the federal government is deploying a drone detection system to the state to aid in investigations into recent drone sightings.
Video: 12 old-stunned turtles warm up in Clearwater
A dozen Kemp’s Ridley turtles are recovering at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium after being stunned by the frigid waters of New England.