Watch out: Fire ants lurking in Orlando floodwaters
Although Hurricane Ian is preparing to leave Florida, the catastrophic impact of the storm remains in and around the entire state.
Webb, Hubble telescopes capture DART impact in stellar images
DART’s direct impact was not captured by one but two space telescopes and the images are so cool.
Kurt, world's 1st clone of rare horse, learning 'wild language' from female companion
A rare wild horse that was cloned in 2020 recently made his debut to visitors at the San Diego Zoo and is learning from Holly, a young female of his own species.
Florida sheriff warns alligators, snakes could be 'more visible' in flooded areas after Hurricane Ian
When major storms move through Florida and water levels rise, residents should be alert to roaming reptiles, like alligators and snakes.
Direct impact: NASA's DART spacecraft successfully slams into asteroid
The DART mission is humanity's first-ever attempt to change the motion of an asteroid in space by intentionally crashing a spacecraft into it.
Fetuses can react to taste, smell while inside the womb, study says
Pregnant women were given either a kale capsule or a carrot capsule to test the fetus’ reaction.
There are more ants on Earth than the combined total of birds, mammals, study finds
There are an estimated 20 quadrillion ants on the planet. That’s more than the number of birds and mammals, including humans, on Earth -- combined.
NASA moves ahead with Artemis I launch on Tuesday as Tropical Depression Nine moves toward Florida
After completing a fueling test of its mega moon rocket earlier this week, NASA engineers now have to contend with Tropical Depression Nine that appears to be aimed at Florida during the next launch attempt.
Good Catch: Fishing report Sept. 23
Inshore fishing is hot this weekend! Get out on the water and make a catch.
32 whales rescued out of 230 found stranded in Australia, officials say
Rescue teams in Australia have saved 32 pilot whales following a mass stranding this week of more than 200 in a remote part of Australia’s island state of Tasmania.
DART: Why a NASA spacecraft will crash into an asteroid
A NASA spacecraft is about to clobber a small, harmless asteroid millions of miles away.
Rare white black bear believed to have been killed by wolves after being caught on Michigan trail camera
The 1 in a million rare white black bear that was spotted in Michigan's western Upper Peninsula is believed to have been killed by wolves.
Woman who brought raccoon to North Dakota bar is charged
A woman who brought a wild raccoon into a North Dakota bar, which prompted state health officials to issue a warning about potential rabies exposure, is facing criminal charges.
Jupiter to reach opposition, make closest approach to Earth in decades — when to see it
Jupiter will soon reach opposition, appearing larger and brighter than at any other point of the year. At the same time, it’ll make its closest approach to Earth in nearly 60 years.
Watch: Deer leaps over Michigan driver in video caught by MSP
A Michigan driver narrowly avoided being hit by a deer this week after one jumped over the car right in front of an MSP trooper.
Artemis I moon rocket fueling test complete after NASA engineers overcome hydrogen leak
During the test, NASA attempted a "kinder and gentler" approach using lower pressure to fill the 322-foot-tall SLS rocket with thousands of gallons of cryogenic fuel.
Scientists think they’ve found a rare 'dinosaur mummy' in Canada
Scientists believe they've discovered a rare "dinosaur mummy," where the entire skeleton may be preserved in a rocky hill in Canada. Parts of the dinosaur's skeleton could be seen protuding from the hillside — and appear to even be covered in fossilized skin.
Giant lizard scales Florida homeowner’s window: 'Looks like Godzilla'
A giant lizard described as "Godzilla" recently visited a home in Florida and was caught on video trying to climb up a window.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captures dazzling images of Neptune's rings, moons
NASA's powerful James Webb Space Telescope has released stunning new images of Neptune and its rings, as well as seven of the planet's 14 known moons. Researchers say it's the clearest view of Neptune's rings since the Voyager 2 flyby in 1989.
Manatee mom recovering at ZooTampa after boat strike caused collapsed lung, leading to buoyancy issues
A manatee and her calf are recovering in ZooTampa’s critical care center after a boat strike that left the mother with a collapsed lung.