Hundreds of NASA employees decide to resign as DOGE investigates the space agency
Hundreds of NASA employees accepted resignation offers from the federal government on Thursday as President Trump tries to gut federal spending.
Hundreds of NASA employees accepted resignation offers from the federal government on Thursday as President Trump tries to gut federal spending.
See the rare ‘doomsday’ fish that washed up in Mexico
A rare oarfish, often called the "doomsday fish," was spotted in Mexico—just days after another deep-sea creature, a deep-sea anglerfish, made a rare appearance in daylight.
A rare oarfish, often called the "doomsday fish," was spotted in Mexico—just days after another deep-sea creature, a deep-sea anglerfish, made a rare appearance in daylight.
MOSI monitoring asteroid that had record chance of colliding with Earth
Astronomers briefly raised the alert level for an asteroid that could be on a collision course with Earth. They gave it a 3% chance of hitting Earth in 2032, which is the highest percentage ever given for a near-Earth asteroid, but it has since been lowered to 1.5% probability.
Astronomers briefly raised the alert level for an asteroid that could be on a collision course with Earth. They gave it a 3% chance of hitting Earth in 2032, which is the highest percentage ever given for a near-Earth asteroid, but it has since been lowered to 1.5% probability.
Orange alligators? South Carolina gators emerge from winter brumation with new look
Alligators brumate in the winter -- the equivalent of mammal hibernation -- which can last from November to February.
Alligators brumate in the winter -- the equivalent of mammal hibernation -- which can last from November to February.
DOGE investigating NASA as federal agencies prepare for spending cuts, layoffs
Central Florida lawmakers and space experts have mixed reactions on how possible NASA job cuts could impact the Space Coast.
Central Florida lawmakers and space experts have mixed reactions on how possible NASA job cuts could impact the Space Coast.
Odds of Asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth go up again
Updates on Asteroid 2024 YR4 have been slower during the full Moon, but experts say the precision of the object’s orbit is getting better. In March, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope will focus on the potential threat to Earth providing the best estimate of its size.
Updates on Asteroid 2024 YR4 have been slower during the full Moon, but experts say the precision of the object’s orbit is getting better. In March, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope will focus on the potential threat to Earth providing the best estimate of its size.
Venomous snake found inside box of bananas at New Hampshire grocery store
An ornate, dangerous snake was discovered in box of bananas at a New Hampshire grocery store.
An ornate, dangerous snake was discovered in box of bananas at a New Hampshire grocery store.
Seal spotted on Connecticut streets raises more questions than answers
The seal was found wandering on a local street and was safely recovered and taken to receive medical treatment.
The seal was found wandering on a local street and was safely recovered and taken to receive medical treatment.
Rare oarfish swims on Mexican Beach: ‘No one’s going to believe this’
Footage recorded of the rare fish shows the intricacies of its iridescent, ribbon-looking body and long, wispy red fins.
Footage recorded of the rare fish shows the intricacies of its iridescent, ribbon-looking body and long, wispy red fins.
Caribbean tourist attacked while trying to 'engage' with shark for photo, officials say
The government of the Turks and Caicos Islands said the incident occurred last Friday in the waters near Blue Hills, Providenciales.
The government of the Turks and Caicos Islands said the incident occurred last Friday in the waters near Blue Hills, Providenciales.
"Woody and sweet": It turns out ancient mummies smell good
Researchers used chemical tests and human sniffers to determine the odor of the ancient mummies.
Researchers used chemical tests and human sniffers to determine the odor of the ancient mummies.
Watch: Kayaker gets swallowed by whale – briefly
A kayaker thought he was dead after being briefly swallowed by a humpback whale. His father caught the biblical moment on camera.
A kayaker thought he was dead after being briefly swallowed by a humpback whale. His father caught the biblical moment on camera.
Friday fishing report: Feb. 14, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard says changes in the weather pattern are making for confusing conditions for the fish. Cold fronts on the way this coming week could continue that trend, but some good tides on the back end of a full moon are making the bite a little better.
Captain Dylan Hubbard says changes in the weather pattern are making for confusing conditions for the fish. Cold fronts on the way this coming week could continue that trend, but some good tides on the back end of a full moon are making the bite a little better.
‘F--- this!’ Terrified kayaker stalked by great white shark
A kayaker captured the terrifying minutes that he was stalked by a great white shark. “F—, how do I get him to leave me alone? Please leave me alone, bro."
A kayaker captured the terrifying minutes that he was stalked by a great white shark. “F—, how do I get him to leave me alone? Please leave me alone, bro."
Florida bears fighting in neighbor's backyard: 'My house is like a zoo'
Two Florida black bears broke out in a fight on the back porch of a neighborhood home, and it was all caught on live video.
Two Florida black bears broke out in a fight on the back porch of a neighborhood home, and it was all caught on live video.
Two Central Florida women survive shark attack during weekend Bahamas trip
What was meant to be a carefree weekend getaway turned into a harrowing ordeal for two young women from Melbourne, Florida, after they were attacked by bull sharks while vacationing in Bimini Bay, Bahamas.
What was meant to be a carefree weekend getaway turned into a harrowing ordeal for two young women from Melbourne, Florida, after they were attacked by bull sharks while vacationing in Bimini Bay, Bahamas.
NASA astronauts Suni Williams, Butch Wilmore get new homecoming date from space
NASA astronauts, Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, who launched aboard the troubled Starliner capsule to the International Space Station months ago, have a new homecoming date – if there are no more delays.
NASA astronauts, Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, who launched aboard the troubled Starliner capsule to the International Space Station months ago, have a new homecoming date – if there are no more delays.
Asteroid 2024 YR4 is unlikely to hit Earth, but here’s what would happen if it did
Objects around 150 feet wide have hit Earth before. If Asteroid 2024 YR4 hit the planet it would be a regional impact event, not impacting the whole planet. People, even a hundred miles away, might not even feel it.
Objects around 150 feet wide have hit Earth before. If Asteroid 2024 YR4 hit the planet it would be a regional impact event, not impacting the whole planet. People, even a hundred miles away, might not even feel it.
Future of NASA’s mega moon rocket appears in doubt following Boeing announcement
Elon Musk, founder and CEO of SpaceX, has advocated for a Mars-first strategy and has previously called planned missions to the Moon a “distraction."
Elon Musk, founder and CEO of SpaceX, has advocated for a Mars-first strategy and has previously called planned missions to the Moon a “distraction."
Watch: Deep-sea anglerfish’s rare swim in shallow waters
The scary-looking fish is usually to be found more than a mile below the surface, where little to no light penetrates.
The scary-looking fish is usually to be found more than a mile below the surface, where little to no light penetrates.