How to keep cicadas out of your yard and protect your plants
While generally harmless, the massive emergence of trillions of cicadas can threaten your plants and garden. Here's your guide to managing and minimizing their impact this spring.
Bumblebee queens can survive underwater for up to a week, study finds
Researchers conducted an experiment submerging bumblebee queens in water and discovered that the insects have the ability to survive land flooding.
VIDEO: 3-legged black bear breaks into Florida home, raids family's fridge
Julieta Cuesta said the bear broke the screened porch to get into the backyard of her Heathrow residence.
Video: Group seen pulling bear cub from tree to take pictures in North Carolina
One bear cub was later found in poor condition, “likely a result of the unnecessary and irresponsible actions of the people involved," the wildlife agency said.
Father-daughter 202 million-year-old fossil find could be largest prehistoric marine reptile
Ruby, then 11, and her father, Justin Reynolds, found the first piece of the second jawbone in May 2020. Experts have identified the bones as belonging to a newly discovered species of prehistoric marine reptile that would have measured 65-feet long.
SpaceX sends 23 Starlink satellites into orbit atop Falcon 9 rocket
SpaceX is gearing up to launch more Starlink satellites into low-earth orbit on Thursday.
Mini rope bridges built to help tiny dormice in UK
An area of trees that became infected with fungus had to be cleared, leaving the tiny critters’ habitats disconnected.
Free entry to all national parks offered for National Park Week 2024 – what to know
Free entry to all U.S. national parks is being offered as a kick off to National Park Week 2024. Here’s what to know.
Where are the love bugs? Researchers stumped over significant decline of insects
Central Florida residents have noticed a significant decline in love bug sightings this spring, a departure from the usual nuisance these insects cause during their brief lifespan.
SpaceX sends another batch of Starlink satellites into orbit from Florida
SpaceX launched more Starlink satellites into low earth orbit early Wednesday evening.
New monster Milky Way black hole once-in-a-lifetime discovery, scientists say
European scientists say they have discovered the biggest stellar black hole yet in the Milky Way, less than 2,000 light-years from Earth.
Woman on bike ride through Florida neighborhood comes face to face with alligator crossing road: WATCH
What was supposed to be a peaceful bike ride through a Florida neighborhood turned into a face-to-face encounter with an unusual roadblock – a massive alligator!
U.S. Air Force uncovers ancient campsite on New Mexico base: 'Marks a pivotal moment'
United States Air Force (USAF) service members recently discovered an ancient campsite that dates back over 8,000 years, according to officials.
NASA to send drone-like lander to explore Saturn’s moon, Titan
The rotorcraft lander, named Dragonfly, is set to launch in July 2028.
NASA confirms mystery object that crashed through Florida home came from space station
A strange item that hurtled through a Naples man's home was a piece of space hardware discarded from the International Space Station, NASA confirmed on Monday.
NASA seeks ideas for Mars sample return mission
NASA is rethinking how to bring samples from Mars back to Earth after a review found that current budget constraints would delay the Mars sample return mission to 2040 and cost more than $11 billion.
NASA seeks new ideas for Mars sample return mission due to budget constraints
The current Mars sample return plan would cause NASA to take funds from other planned missions. The space agency is seeking an alternate plan for getting Mars samples back in the 2030s and for less than $7 billion.
How loud do cicadas get?
Certain species of cicadas in North America can produce calls reaching levels of around 100 decibels or higher, akin to the noise produced by a lawnmower or a passing jet aircraft.
Distressed, Florida sawfish found mysteriously swimming in circles rescued by wildlife officials
A large sawfish that showed signs of distress was rescued by wildlife officials in the Florida Keys, where more than three dozen of the ancient and endangered fish have died for unexplained reasons.
Total eclipse of the heart: Couple gets engaged on special Delta flight to totality
A New York City man proposed in one of the most epic ways imaginable, possibly outshadowing the largest shadow of the year.