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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A dozen Kemp’s Ridley turtles are recovering at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium after being stunned by the frigid waters of New England.
Friday Fishing report: Dec. 13, 2024
Captain Dylan Hubbard says fish are active with a full moon coming up Sunday. Inshore, redfish are active throughout the entire region, while live shrimp and flounder are also good bets this time of year. Nearshore, hogfish are the ?center point.? Offshore, red snapper are biting well.
Captain Dylan Hubbard says fish are active with a full moon coming up Sunday. Inshore, redfish are active throughout the entire region, while live shrimp and flounder are also good bets this time of year. Nearshore, hogfish are the ?center point.? Offshore, red snapper are biting well.
Video: Blind dog finds blind python in Florida Everglades: ‘Another notch on her belt’
Whoever said a blind dog can hunt has never met Helen. Not only can she hunt, but she recently found a blind python in the Florida Everglades.
Whoever said a blind dog can hunt has never met Helen. Not only can she hunt, but she recently found a blind python in the Florida Everglades.
Video: 2 dolphins stranded in shallow water lagoon for weeks rescued in Florida
Two dolphins are back where they belong after being trapped in a shallow lagoon, deep in a mangrove maze for weeks.
Two dolphins are back where they belong after being trapped in a shallow lagoon, deep in a mangrove maze for weeks.
Wander Franco trial: Rays star faces sexual abuse, human trafficking charges in Dominican Republic
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is scheduled to go to trial Thursday in the Dominican Republic in a sexual abuse case involving a 14-year-old girl.
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is scheduled to go to trial Thursday in the Dominican Republic in a sexual abuse case involving a 14-year-old girl.
Geminid meteor shower peaks this week: Here's your skygazing forecast
The Geminid meteor shower's peak activity happens this week, when 120 meteors per hour are possible under the right conditions.
The Geminid meteor shower's peak activity happens this week, when 120 meteors per hour are possible under the right conditions.
Monarch butterfly: Should they be given federal protections?
Depending on where they live in the U.S., some monarch butterfly populations could face extinction by 2080 if they aren’t extended federal protections, one expert said.
Depending on where they live in the U.S., some monarch butterfly populations could face extinction by 2080 if they aren’t extended federal protections, one expert said.