Jupiter and Mercury conjunction to light up sky on March 5 — here’s how to watch
Sky-watchers have a chance to observe another astronomical event — the conjunction of Jupiter and Mercury.
Sky-watchers have a chance to observe another astronomical event — the conjunction of Jupiter and Mercury.
Brazil coronavirus variant capable of reinfecting those who already had COVID-19, research suggests
Researchers found that the Brazil variant, called P.1, is between 1.4 and 2.2 times more transmissible than other coronavirus strains and appears to be better at escaping natural immunity.
Researchers found that the Brazil variant, called P.1, is between 1.4 and 2.2 times more transmissible than other coronavirus strains and appears to be better at escaping natural immunity.
'Could have been a lot worse' says paramedic who nearly lost arm to alligator
A Central Florida paramedic had his arm nearly ripped off by an alligator last summer. We first met Tavares Fire Lt. Carsten Kieffer in August following the incident. "It was not an alligator attack. It was an alligator defending himself," he explained.
A Central Florida paramedic had his arm nearly ripped off by an alligator last summer. We first met Tavares Fire Lt. Carsten Kieffer in August following the incident. "It was not an alligator attack. It was an alligator defending himself," he explained.
WHO official says it’s ‘premature,’ ‘unrealistic’ to think COVID-19 pandemic will be over by end of year
Dr. Michael Ryan, director of WHO’s emergencies program, said the recent arrival of effective vaccines could at least help dramatically reduce hospitalizations and death.
Dr. Michael Ryan, director of WHO’s emergencies program, said the recent arrival of effective vaccines could at least help dramatically reduce hospitalizations and death.
Florida woman finds gator hissing by door inside garage
A Florida woman is reminding others to keep their garage doors closed after an alligator snuck into hers.
A Florida woman is reminding others to keep their garage doors closed after an alligator snuck into hers.
UK meteor flashes across night sky, stuns hundreds of residents
UK residents were treated to an astronomical show Sunday when a meteor lit up the night sky.
UK residents were treated to an astronomical show Sunday when a meteor lit up the night sky.
SpaceX delays Starlink launch again due to weather
Just a few days later, the space company hopes to launch its next batch of Starlink satellites.
Just a few days later, the space company hopes to launch its next batch of Starlink satellites.
Wolf tracked near Yosemite for 1st time in 100 years
Gray wolves were eradicated in California early in the last century because of their perceived threat to livestock. Their reappearance in the state has riled ranchers, who say wolves have preyed on their livestock on public or private land.
Gray wolves were eradicated in California early in the last century because of their perceived threat to livestock. Their reappearance in the state has riled ranchers, who say wolves have preyed on their livestock on public or private land.
Astronauts perform spacewalk to prepare ISS for new solar wings
NASA's Kate Rubins and Victor Glover ventured out Sunday to install support frames for new, high-efficiency solar panels arriving at the International Space Station later this year.
NASA's Kate Rubins and Victor Glover ventured out Sunday to install support frames for new, high-efficiency solar panels arriving at the International Space Station later this year.
Search for elusive snowy owl takes wildlife photographer to Maryland's Assateague Island
Wildlife photographer Konstantine 'Gus' Mamalis talks about his search for the elusive snowy owl on Maryland's Assateague Island!
Wildlife photographer Konstantine 'Gus' Mamalis talks about his search for the elusive snowy owl on Maryland's Assateague Island!
2 giraffes electrocuted after walking into power lines at Kenya park
Close to 1,400 Rothschild’s giraffes remain in the wild in the world.
Close to 1,400 Rothschild’s giraffes remain in the wild in the world.
Full ‘Snow Moon’ will appear in night sky this week: When and how to see it
Get ready for February’s full moon — nicknamed the “Snow Moon” — which will reach its peak and shine bright on Feb. 27.
Get ready for February’s full moon — nicknamed the “Snow Moon” — which will reach its peak and shine bright on Feb. 27.
‘The virus is not done with us’: CDC director says new variants of COVID-19 could stall progress in US
The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stressed Friday that the trajectory of the pandemic is still concerning, as emerging variants of COVID-19 could be stalling progress in beating the virus back.
The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stressed Friday that the trajectory of the pandemic is still concerning, as emerging variants of COVID-19 could be stalling progress in beating the virus back.
FBI 'aware of' American Airlines possible UFO sighting, stops short of confirming investigation
The FBI is "aware of" an American Airlines pilot’s report of an apparent UFO seen soaring over Northeast New Mexico earlier this week – but stopped short of confirming whether an investigation is underway, Fox News learned Thursday.
The FBI is "aware of" an American Airlines pilot’s report of an apparent UFO seen soaring over Northeast New Mexico earlier this week – but stopped short of confirming whether an investigation is underway, Fox News learned Thursday.
Winter storm has devastating impact on Texas bat population
Texas Parks & Wildlife biologists say at least 30,000 bats may have died, most of them Mexican free-tailed bats, from last week's winter storms.
Texas Parks & Wildlife biologists say at least 30,000 bats may have died, most of them Mexican free-tailed bats, from last week's winter storms.
Monarch butterflies typically found in winter resting grounds in Mexico declined by 26%
The number of monarch butterflies that showed up at their winter resting grounds in central Mexico decreased by about 26% this year, and four times as many trees were lost to illegal logging, drought and other causes, making 2020 a bad year for the butterflies.
The number of monarch butterflies that showed up at their winter resting grounds in central Mexico decreased by about 26% this year, and four times as many trees were lost to illegal logging, drought and other causes, making 2020 a bad year for the butterflies.
Mount Etna lights up Sicily's night sky with 6th eruption in 8 days
Etna erupted for the sixth time in eight days on February 24, according to local media, with footage from the area showing lava fountains shooting 500 meters into the air.
Etna erupted for the sixth time in eight days on February 24, according to local media, with footage from the area showing lava fountains shooting 500 meters into the air.
1,700 rehabilitated turtles returned to Texas waters
Another 1,700 sea turtles are safe and back in their ocean home after volunteers and rescue groups pulled thousands of the cold-stunned reptiles from Texas waters during a deadly winter storm.
Another 1,700 sea turtles are safe and back in their ocean home after volunteers and rescue groups pulled thousands of the cold-stunned reptiles from Texas waters during a deadly winter storm.
American Airlines pilot reportedly sees flying object directly over plane
An American Airlines pilot was left perplexed after seeing a cylindrical object flying overhead during a flight from Ohio to Arizona on Feb. 21.
An American Airlines pilot was left perplexed after seeing a cylindrical object flying overhead during a flight from Ohio to Arizona on Feb. 21.
Animals at Austin Zoo make it through severe winter storm
The Austin Zoo is rebuilding after last week's storm left several trees snapped and some water pipes and pumps frozen, but zookeepers confirm the animals made it through.
The Austin Zoo is rebuilding after last week's storm left several trees snapped and some water pipes and pumps frozen, but zookeepers confirm the animals made it through.