Cicadas 2024: May arrives, bringing billions of noisy bugs with it
The cicada-geddon is upon us, and while some states have seen these critters arrive earlier than expected, they better buckle up because billions, if not trillions, more are coming.
The cicada-geddon is upon us, and while some states have seen these critters arrive earlier than expected, they better buckle up because billions, if not trillions, more are coming.
NASA captures Horsehead Nebula 'mane' in finest, clearest detail to date
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has recently provided unprecedented clarity with its images of the Horsehead Nebula, a distinctive cosmic object in the constellation Orion.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has recently provided unprecedented clarity with its images of the Horsehead Nebula, a distinctive cosmic object in the constellation Orion.
Idaho man arrested for kicking Yellowstone bison while drunk: officials
Clarence Yoder, 40, of Idaho Falls, ended up injuring himself in the incident that happened near the park’s West Entrance on April 21, according to the National Park Service.
Clarence Yoder, 40, of Idaho Falls, ended up injuring himself in the incident that happened near the park’s West Entrance on April 21, according to the National Park Service.
Emotional support alligator, once in the running for America’s Favorite Pet, is missing: ‘Bring my baby back’
A Pennsylvania man is pleading for the safe return of his beloved emotional support alligator named WallyGator.
A Pennsylvania man is pleading for the safe return of his beloved emotional support alligator named WallyGator.
First local sea turtle nest of the season marked on Venice Beach
Sea turtle nesting season has once again begun early in the Tampa Bay region. The first local sea turtle nest was spotted on Venice Beach on Sunday.
Sea turtle nesting season has once again begun early in the Tampa Bay region. The first local sea turtle nest was spotted on Venice Beach on Sunday.
Oregon man accused of deliberately poisoning thousands of young salmon
An Oregon man faces charges after allegedly pouring bleach into a hatchery tank, resulting in the death of thousands of young salmon.
An Oregon man faces charges after allegedly pouring bleach into a hatchery tank, resulting in the death of thousands of young salmon.
Mystery planet? New evidence suggests huge 9th planet in solar system
Planet Nine was theorized in 2015 but more and more evidence suggests that the hypothesized planet could be a reality.
Planet Nine was theorized in 2015 but more and more evidence suggests that the hypothesized planet could be a reality.
Phone home? NASA, Nokia plan first-ever cellular network on moon
Nokia announced that it has partnered up with NASA to build the first-ever cellular network on the lunar surface.
Nokia announced that it has partnered up with NASA to build the first-ever cellular network on the lunar surface.
‘Spiders’ seen ‘crawling’ across Mars’ surface
The spider-like formations are scattered near the outskirts of Mars’ Inca City.
The spider-like formations are scattered near the outskirts of Mars’ Inca City.
NASA to begin distributing 'moon trees' with seeds that flew around moon
Some out-of-this-world trees are now home and ready to begin inspiring a new generation. NASA is preparing to distribute "moon tree" seedlings that have sprouted from seeds flown on the Artemis I lunar mission.
Some out-of-this-world trees are now home and ready to begin inspiring a new generation. NASA is preparing to distribute "moon tree" seedlings that have sprouted from seeds flown on the Artemis I lunar mission.
Easterly wind could impact offshore fishing
Captain Dylan Hubbard with Hubbard's Marina said with some winds this weekend, it might not be the best conditions for offshore fishing, but elsewhere the pleasant and warm weather pattern has been fruitful.
Captain Dylan Hubbard with Hubbard's Marina said with some winds this weekend, it might not be the best conditions for offshore fishing, but elsewhere the pleasant and warm weather pattern has been fruitful.
NASA astronauts arrive in Florida ahead of Boeing Starliner launch to ISS
Boeing Starliner's first astronaut crew arrived in Florida on Thursday, less than two weeks ahead of their launch to the International Space Station.
Boeing Starliner's first astronaut crew arrived in Florida on Thursday, less than two weeks ahead of their launch to the International Space Station.
Emerging cicadas' cacophony triggers calls to police in South Carolina from confused residents
“Although to some, the noise is annoying, they pose no danger to humans or pets," Newberry County deputies said. “Unfortunately, it is the sounds of nature."
“Although to some, the noise is annoying, they pose no danger to humans or pets," Newberry County deputies said. “Unfortunately, it is the sounds of nature."
Dolphin found shot to death as NOAA offers $20K reward for info
A dolphin found dead in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, was confirmed to have been shot with a firearm, prompting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to offer a $20,000 reward for information leading to a conviction or penalty.
A dolphin found dead in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, was confirmed to have been shot with a firearm, prompting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to offer a $20,000 reward for information leading to a conviction or penalty.
‘Largest raptor footprints ever’ discovered in China
‘I was flabbergasted,’ Scott Persons recalled to FOX Television Stations following his team’s discovery of five raptor footprints.
‘I was flabbergasted,’ Scott Persons recalled to FOX Television Stations following his team’s discovery of five raptor footprints.
Beloved manatee, one of the oldest in Florida, dies at ZooTampa
ZooTampa is mourning the loss of one of the oldest manatees in the world. Juliet was more than 65 years old when she passed away early Sunday morning.
ZooTampa is mourning the loss of one of the oldest manatees in the world. Juliet was more than 65 years old when she passed away early Sunday morning.
Voyager 1: NASA may have just managed to save its historic spacecraft
Voyager 1 and 2 launched in 1977 and are NASA’s oldest and most distant robotic space travelers. An issue with Voyager 1’s code that began in November meant the spacecraft was unable to send back data from interstellar space. After some creative engineering to find a solution, Voyager teams got the first usable data from the spacecraft on April 20.
Voyager 1 and 2 launched in 1977 and are NASA’s oldest and most distant robotic space travelers. An issue with Voyager 1’s code that began in November meant the spacecraft was unable to send back data from interstellar space. After some creative engineering to find a solution, Voyager teams got the first usable data from the spacecraft on April 20.
These bugs would normally be swarming Florida right now. But they’ve vanished
Florida is known for a variety of potentially dangerous wildlife: Alligators, sharks, mosquitoes, drunken spring breakers, and toxic green slime. Love bugs are generally not on that list.
Florida is known for a variety of potentially dangerous wildlife: Alligators, sharks, mosquitoes, drunken spring breakers, and toxic green slime. Love bugs are generally not on that list.
Pacific sleeper shark: Study analyzes ‘possibly the largest predatory fish' in ocean
Researchers at NOAA Fisheries created a “one-stop shop" for information critical to conserving the Pacific sleeper shark.
Researchers at NOAA Fisheries created a “one-stop shop" for information critical to conserving the Pacific sleeper shark.
Alligator on MacDill Air Force Base runway caught on camera being wrangled by FWC officers
An alligator may have been testing security at MacDill Air Force Base when the reptile wandered onto one of its runways.
An alligator may have been testing security at MacDill Air Force Base when the reptile wandered onto one of its runways.