UCF researcher gets $1 million US Army grant for UV laser cleaning tech
Dr. Leland Nordin and his team at the University of Central Florida are using high-intensity lasers of UVC light to kill viruses and bacteria on surfaces.
Astronaut Suni Williams addresses health rumors from space
Astronaut Suni Williams is putting health rumors to rest after photos of her during her mission aboard the International Space Station sparked concern.
Record-breaking mega coral visible from space is possibly 300 years old
The gigantic standalone coral is about 600 feet in circumference and has grown uninterrupted for three centuries, according to National Geographic Society.
Florida company aims to revolutionize space travel with ‘electrostatic propulsion’
Exodus Propulsion Technologies, a Merritt Island-based company, is developing a groundbreaking propulsion system that could one day power rockets using electrostatic pressure.
Aerospace leaders eye projects to increase launches along Space Coast
State aerospace leaders have outlined major upgrades around Cape Canaveral as they look to build on this year’s record number of launches, which were boosted Monday by the liftoff of two Falcon 9 rockets.
Photos: See lone emperor penguin 1st to swim from Antarctica to Australia
A lone emperor penguin was found malnourished on a popular beach after making the shocking 2,200 mile swim from Antarctica to Australia.
Catch the last supermoon of 2024 this week – here’s when to look up
This week’s supermoon will be the fourth and final one of the year, marking a rare celestial event.
Emperor penguin found in Australia, thousands of miles from home
The penguin, found malnourished far from its Antarctic home, is being cared for by a wildlife expert.
Escaped monkeys update: More than half safely recovered, several still on the loose
Officials in South Carolina have recaptured over half of the 43 Rhesus macaques that escaped from the Alpha Genesis research facility in Yemassee last week.
NASA astronauts won't say which one of them got sick after almost eight months in space
Three NASA astronauts whose prolonged space station mission ended with a trip to the hospital last month declined to say Friday which one of them was sick.
Invasive species never seen before in North America found in California
An invasive species of freshwater mussel never-before-seen in the United States was found in California.
Space community divided on health of Starliner astronaut Suni Williams as appearance changes
Health concerns are growing for the Boeing Starliner mission astronauts who are still on the International Space Station.
How Elon Musk could shape Donald Trump's next four years as president
Experts are weighing in on whether Elon Musk will play a role in President-Elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House.
Solar flares directed at Earth through Election Day create geomagnetic storm potential
Geomagnetic storming of this magnitude is common on NOAA’s 5-level scale. However, several sunspot regions on the Sun are likely to continue blasting out solar flares with possible Earth-directed components.
Sonic booms follow Falcon 9 launch carrying supply mission to space station
SpaceX is set to launch its 31st Commercial Resupply Services (CRS-31) mission to the International Space Station on Monday night.
Sonic booms expected during SpaceX rocket launch
You may hear some sonic booms Monday night as SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket returns to Landing Zone 1 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. SpaceX is sending supplies to the International Space Station.
CRS-31 rocket launch: Sonic booms possible in Central Florida
Monday night, SpaceX will launch the 31st Commercial Resupply Services (CRS-31) mission to the International Space Station. Launch is set for 9:29 p.m. Officials have warned that sonic booms might be heard as the Falcon 9 rocket is expected to land at Landing Zone 1 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station
Diamond dust could play a role in climate control efforts, study suggests
Recent research suggests that injecting solid particles into the atmosphere may significantly mitigate stratospheric warming, as the rate continues to climb around the globe.
More northern lights could come as sun hits solar maximum, NASA says
The northern lights may put on a dazzling display over the next couple of years as the sun enters its solar maximum, a period of heightened activity that occurs about every 11 years.
Fluoride: What is it and why is it added to our drinking water?
In the upcoming election, fluoride in drinking water has become a topic of debate after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed Donald Trump would remove it on his first day in office if elected.