What is nuclear fusion? Recent advance in research could be a clean-energy breakthrough
Researchers and outside experts acknowledge it will likely take decades more before fusion might one day be used to produce nearly limitless carbon-free energy.
Researchers and outside experts acknowledge it will likely take decades more before fusion might one day be used to produce nearly limitless carbon-free energy.
Snake wranglers capture massive albino boa constrictor in Florida backyard
Professional snake wranglers Rhett and Taylor Stanberry say they're used to encountering large reptiles in their line of work. But even they did a double-take when they found the massive, 9-foot-long albino boa constrictor in the backyard of a Naples home.
Professional snake wranglers Rhett and Taylor Stanberry say they're used to encountering large reptiles in their line of work. But even they did a double-take when they found the massive, 9-foot-long albino boa constrictor in the backyard of a Naples home.
'It's raining monkeys!' Florida man records monkeys jumping from trees into river at Silver Springs State Park
When you're exploring the great outdoors in Florida, you might expect to see alligators in the water or native egrets flying above. But as one man and his family were boating down the Silver River in Silver Springs State Park, they probably didn't expect to see monkeys leaping from trees into the water right in front of them.
When you're exploring the great outdoors in Florida, you might expect to see alligators in the water or native egrets flying above. But as one man and his family were boating down the Silver River in Silver Springs State Park, they probably didn't expect to see monkeys leaping from trees into the water right in front of them.
Florida opens registration for 2023 feral hog hunting
If you want to help control Florida's feral hog population, you can sign up for hunting season starting Tuesday.
If you want to help control Florida's feral hog population, you can sign up for hunting season starting Tuesday.
US scientists make major breakthrough in ‘limitless, zero-carbon’ fusion energy: report
Scientists have been struggling to harness the fusion reaction that powers the Sun for more than half a century.
Scientists have been struggling to harness the fusion reaction that powers the Sun for more than half a century.
13 bald eagles possibly poisoned after eating euthanized animals
Ten of the birds are in intensive care at the University of Minnesota Raptor Center.
Ten of the birds are in intensive care at the University of Minnesota Raptor Center.
These animals are champions in this year’s Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
This year’s star is a clumsy, 3-month-old lion cub figuring out his way in the wilds of the Serengeti -- though a sassy penguin topped the list, too.
This year’s star is a clumsy, 3-month-old lion cub figuring out his way in the wilds of the Serengeti -- though a sassy penguin topped the list, too.
Florida firefighters rescue eagle impaled by lightning rod
An eagle is recovering after being impaled by a lightning rod on top of a radio tower at a Florida elementary school.
An eagle is recovering after being impaled by a lightning rod on top of a radio tower at a Florida elementary school.
This interactive map tells you everything you didn’t want to know about an asteroid hitting Earth
If an asteroid were to strike New York City, have you ever wondered how many people would be instantly vaporized? Then this morbid, interactive map is for you.
If an asteroid were to strike New York City, have you ever wondered how many people would be instantly vaporized? Then this morbid, interactive map is for you.
Spirit Airlines flight attendant fired because she was too overweight for jump seat, she claims in lawsuit
The former Spirit Airlines flight attendant claims the airline violated Civil Rights Act.
The former Spirit Airlines flight attendant claims the airline violated Civil Rights Act.
Husband reports wife missing after shark encounter while snorkeling in Hawaii
A man called 911 and said he saw a shark while he and his wife were snorkeling about 75 yards from shore in South Maui.
A man called 911 and said he saw a shark while he and his wife were snorkeling about 75 yards from shore in South Maui.
Oldest DNA reveals what life was like in Greenland 2 million years ago
Scientists have discovered the oldest known DNA and used it to reveal what life was like 2 million years ago in the northern tip of Greenland.
Scientists have discovered the oldest known DNA and used it to reveal what life was like 2 million years ago in the northern tip of Greenland.
Never-before-seen fish: Researchers discuss new species found more than 3 miles under the sea
Australian researchers searched deeper than scuba divers and submarines could go and found some never-before-seen specimens.
Australian researchers searched deeper than scuba divers and submarines could go and found some never-before-seen specimens.
Manatee relative among 700 new species now facing extinction
The dugong, a cousin of the manatee that lives in the Indian and Pacific oceans, is now considered critically endangered and approaching extinction.
The dugong, a cousin of the manatee that lives in the Indian and Pacific oceans, is now considered critically endangered and approaching extinction.
How is red tide impacting the fishing industry in Tampa Bay?
Capt. Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina gives an idea of what has been happening inshore, near shore and offshore when it comes to red tide.
Capt. Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina gives an idea of what has been happening inshore, near shore and offshore when it comes to red tide.
Oldest DNA reveals ecosystem in Greenland from 2 million years ago
Scientists discovered the oldest known DNA in the northern tip of Greenland. Today, it’s a barren Arctic desert, but back then it was a lush landscape of trees and vegetation with an array of animals, even the now-extinct mastodon.
Scientists discovered the oldest known DNA in the northern tip of Greenland. Today, it’s a barren Arctic desert, but back then it was a lush landscape of trees and vegetation with an array of animals, even the now-extinct mastodon.
SpaceX blasts another batch of internet satellites into orbit -- for a competitor
It was another seemingly routine mission for SpaceX, which has now launched over 3,000 small satellites into space as the company builds out its Starlink constellation. But this time, the payload belonged to OneWeb, something of a Starlink competitor.
It was another seemingly routine mission for SpaceX, which has now launched over 3,000 small satellites into space as the company builds out its Starlink constellation. But this time, the payload belonged to OneWeb, something of a Starlink competitor.
Initial Thanksgiving western monarch butterfly count shows promise with highest total in 20 years
The preliminary western monarch butterfly count found more than 300,000 monarch butterflies across 183 sites in California.
The preliminary western monarch butterfly count found more than 300,000 monarch butterflies across 183 sites in California.
Drug to prevent Alzheimer's? Study to begin enrolling young participants in ultimate test
Unlike most other Alzheimer’s prevention trials, this one will enroll people up to 25 years before the expected onset of dementia. Some participants could be as young as 18.
Unlike most other Alzheimer’s prevention trials, this one will enroll people up to 25 years before the expected onset of dementia. Some participants could be as young as 18.
NASA's most requested photo, the ‘Blue Marble', turns 50
It’s an iconic photo of our home planet: The wispy white clouds and ice caps swirling with the blues and tans of the land and sea – all standing in stark contrast to the blackness of space. But you may not know the full story behind this unique view of Earth.
It’s an iconic photo of our home planet: The wispy white clouds and ice caps swirling with the blues and tans of the land and sea – all standing in stark contrast to the blackness of space. But you may not know the full story behind this unique view of Earth.