FWC biologists respond after rare harbor seal spotted on Florida beach

Biologists responded to a north Florida beach this week after a harbor seal, which is not a native resident of the Sunshine State, was spotted resting on the shore.

Non-native harbor seal appears on north Florida beach

A harbor seal, which is not a native resident of the Sunshine State, found its way to a beach near Jacksonville.

Great white shark count up significantly in Monterey Bay

The study found younger great white sharks that are between 5 and 9 feet long and traditionally concentrated in warm waters off northern Mexico and Southern California have moved north since 2014 as water temperatures have warmed.

Researchers concerned ‘escape mutation’ found in COVID-19 variants may help virus evade antibodies

The E484K mutation - nicknamed “Eeek” - was first discovered in the South African variant. But now researchers are growing more concerned after finding it in the Brazilian variant and, most recently, some cases of the U.K. variant as well.

China's Tianwen-1 spacecraft enters Mars' orbit one day after Arab ship arrives

China says its Tianwen-1 spacecraft has entered orbit around Mars on a mission to land a rover and collect data on underground water and possible signs of ancient life.

Many first report peanut allergy symptoms in adulthood, study finds

While a peanut allergy is commonly associated with pediatric care, a new study has found that up to one in six adults with sensitivity to peanuts developed it after age 18.

Zolfo Springs cousins wrangle 300-pound, 16-foot Burmese python on family property

Aaron Brown was driving when he spotted something on his family's property that required a second look. It turned out to be a 16-foot Burmese python with 100 eggs inside. 

United Arab Emirates spacecraft orbits Mars in historic interplanetary mission

A spacecraft from the United Arab Emirates swung into orbit around Mars on Tuesday in a triumph for the Arab world’s first interplanetary mission.

Science in Sweatpants: Baking soda and vinegar

With baking soda and white vinegar, you can do countless at-home experiments. Here are three of them.

'Super' view: Space station to fly over Tampa during Super Bowl LV

Sure, the Air Force is sending a rare trifecta of bombers over Raymond James Stadium as the national anthem concludes. But the International Space Station will also be soaring overhead later in the game.

UAE, China and US spacecrafts will reach Mars in quick succession

After hurtling hundreds of millions of miles through space since last summer, three robotic explorers are ready to hit the brakes at Mars.

Pennsylvania billionaire buys SpaceX flight to orbit with 3 others, 1 seat still open

A Pennsylvania billionaire who made a fortune in tech and fighter jets is buying an entire SpaceX flight and plans to take three “everyday” people with him to circle the globe this year. He's holding a random drawing for the final seat.

First case of UK COVID-19 variant confirmed in Austin-Travis County

COVID-19 variants have been likely in Austin-Travis County for weeks, after a Harris County man with no history of travel was discovered to have a variant.

Fauci says US will 'go by the science,' not delay 2nd vaccine dose as UK takes different approach

The U.K. is delaying second doses so it can protect more people more quickly, and new research Wednesday on the AstraZeneca vaccine could support this decision. But Dr. Fauci said the U.S. won’t be switching strategies.

TPWD tracking effect of white-nose syndrome on Central Texas bats

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is monitoring the progression of WNS through the state and is asking for the public's help.