Strong Geomagnetic Storm Warning continues after creating Northern Lights during Perseid meteor shower
A Geomagnetic Storm Watch continues to be in effect through Monday.
Teenager going for a quick swim severely injured in shark attack
A 15-year-old girl from Aspen, Colorado, was severely injured in a shark attack while scuba diving in Belize this week, according to reports and a fundraising page set up for the teen.
SpaceX launches another batch of Starlink satellites from Florida: Watch replay
SpaceX successfully launched 23 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit from Florida early Monday.
Who is trying to colonize Mars? And other projects for life outside Earth
Here are some of the American agencies pushing space exploration and ways to live outside the Earth.
Pinellas County deputy escorts 'feisty' snapping turtle off road
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office says a turtle took a detour on Feather Sound Drive earlier this week.
Mars and Jupiter to appear closest in a decade during rare celestial conjunction
Mars and Jupiter are set to appear closer than they have in a decade during a rare planetary conjunction on Wednesday.
Bats invading Central Florida apartments; residents powerless until mid-August
Central Florida residents are facing a bat invasion in their apartments, with little they can do until mid-August.
Researchers hopeful after finding healthy coral
Researchers said they are feeling hopeful after finding healthy coral in the reefs in Palm Beach County.
SpaceX scrubs Friday launch of 21 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral; moved to Saturday
SpaceX said it's standing down from its Friday launch of 21 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station due to “recovery weather conditions.” They'll try again on Saturday.
Polaris Dawn, first private spacewalk mission, sets launch date with SpaceX
Four crew members will spend about five days in orbit and conduct the first commercial spacewalk at 430 miles above Earth.
Florida Python Challenge starts Friday
Friday marked the start of the annual Florida Python Challenge, where hunters head into the Everglades to track down invasive Burmese pythons in hopes of grabbing a share of $30,000 in prizes.
Alligator spotted swimming in Lake Erie, prompting search
A search is ongoing for an alligator seen last weekend as officials investigate how the reptile ended up in the lake.
NASA: Astronauts waiting to come home might hitch ride with SpaceX crew
Two NASA astronauts who were supposed to return to Earth in mid-June may have to extend their stay for another six months and hitch a ride aboard a SpaceX spacecraft if issues with Boeing’s Starliner capsule continue.
Perseid meteor shower: Viewing conditions promise good show for best meteor shower of 2024
The Moon will be about 44% full this year for the Perseids peak, offering a better chance to spot meteors. Many regions of the U.S. will have a clear sky to watch the meteor shower.
Orphaned mountain lion cub brought to Oakland Zoo
An orphaned mountain lion cub is recuperating at the Oakland Zoo after it was found orphaned more than 150 miles away.
Explosion at Yellowstone may have formed new geyser: here's how
The explosion at Yellowstone National Park’s Biscuit Basin area in July is not as uncommon as you may think as one expert weighs in on if the incident possibly formed a geyser.
Debby tests beach protection, stirs us sea turtle hatchlings along Florida's Atlantic Coast
In Flagler County, Hurricane Debby tested beach protection that was put in place to prevent erosion. In Volusia County, sea turtles washed on shore.
Earth's days are getting longer, science explains why
New research reveals that Earth's days are gradually getting longer, and scientists explain the various factors behind this change. Discover how tectonic shifts, inner core dynamics, and climate change contribute to the lengthening of our days and what this means for our future.
Rare albino alligator hatches in Florida: 'Estimated 100 to 200 in the world'
A rare albino alligator has hatched from a successful breeding program in Florida.
August celestial events: Why the first week of August is a good time for stargazing
Discover why the first week of August is ideal for stargazing. Explore the new Moon, the Perseid meteor shower, and other celestial events that make this month perfect for skywatching.