Jeanette Epps to become first Black female astronaut on ISS in 2021
NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps will make history next year when she becomes the first Black female astronaut to be a crew member of the International Space Station, the space agency announced on Tuesday.
NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps will make history next year when she becomes the first Black female astronaut to be a crew member of the International Space Station, the space agency announced on Tuesday.
Watch a SpaceX launch, stay for a movie at Kennedy Space Center's 'Launch And A Movie' event
Witness liftoff of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and watch a space-themed movie from the comfort of your car at the drive-in "Launch And A Movie" event.
Witness liftoff of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and watch a space-themed movie from the comfort of your car at the drive-in "Launch And A Movie" event.
Texas State team tapped to research white-nose syndrome in bats
The team at Texas State University has received a grant to conduct an acoustic survey of bats in Texas in order to prepare a response to the deadly white-nose syndrome.
The team at Texas State University has received a grant to conduct an acoustic survey of bats in Texas in order to prepare a response to the deadly white-nose syndrome.
FWC researchers capture 100-pound alligator snapping turtle
Researchers with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission managed to capture a 100-pound alligator snapping turtle near Gainesville.
Researchers with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission managed to capture a 100-pound alligator snapping turtle near Gainesville.
Mama bear carries 3 cubs on her back to swim across Wisconsin lake
Boaters in Wisconsin watched in awe as a mama bear swam across a lake -- carrying her three cubs on her back the entire way.
Boaters in Wisconsin watched in awe as a mama bear swam across a lake -- carrying her three cubs on her back the entire way.
Asteroid headed near Earth the day before Election Day
Scientists say they recently spotted an asteroid expected to zoom uncomfortably close to earth on the day before Election Day.
Scientists say they recently spotted an asteroid expected to zoom uncomfortably close to earth on the day before Election Day.
Wolverines return to Mt. Rainier National Park after 100-year absence
The rare, elusive wolverine has returned to Mount Rainier National Park after a 100-year absence.
The rare, elusive wolverine has returned to Mount Rainier National Park after a 100-year absence.
Greenland lost 586 billion tons of ice in 2019 | Global Climate Crisis
A new satellite study finds that Greenland lost 586 billion tons of ice (140 trillion gallons of water) in a record melt in 2019 — enough to cover all of California in more than four feet of water.
A new satellite study finds that Greenland lost 586 billion tons of ice (140 trillion gallons of water) in a record melt in 2019 — enough to cover all of California in more than four feet of water.
McDonald Observatory to reopen to public on August 28
The reopening, slated for Friday, August 28, will allow visitors to enjoy outdoor programs at a limited capacity.
The reopening, slated for Friday, August 28, will allow visitors to enjoy outdoor programs at a limited capacity.
Study hints, but can't prove, survivor plasma fights COVID-19
Mayo Clinic researchers are reporting a strong hint that blood plasma from COVID-19 survivors helps other patients recover.
Mayo Clinic researchers are reporting a strong hint that blood plasma from COVID-19 survivors helps other patients recover.
Success! SpaceX completes historic 100th launch with another round of Starlink satellites
Liftoff is set for 10:31 a.m. from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
Liftoff is set for 10:31 a.m. from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
Adorable video shows manatee calf scratching itchy nose
A snorkeling tour in Crystal River encountered a manatee calf who couldn't resist scratching its snout.
A snorkeling tour in Crystal River encountered a manatee calf who couldn't resist scratching its snout.
Mama bear and cubs spotted running across sidewalk in Seminole County
The bears are seen politely using the sidewalk before crossing the street and running into the brush nearby.
The bears are seen politely using the sidewalk before crossing the street and running into the brush nearby.
Grass fire near Horseshoe Bay burns 400 acres
There are no reported injuries but some of those who evacuated had to drive by walls of flames.
There are no reported injuries but some of those who evacuated had to drive by walls of flames.
Bald eagle shows air superiority, sends drone into Lake Michigan
A bald eagle launched an aerial assault on a drone operated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy — known as EGLE — ripping off a propeller and sending the aircraft into Lake Michigan.
A bald eagle launched an aerial assault on a drone operated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy — known as EGLE — ripping off a propeller and sending the aircraft into Lake Michigan.
CDC says masks with exhalation valves do not prevent spread of COVID-19
The CDC updated its guidance on facial coverings, warning people against wearing masks with exhalation valves or vents, saying they allow air to exhale from the masks, potentially transmitting infectious respiratory droplets to others.
The CDC updated its guidance on facial coverings, warning people against wearing masks with exhalation valves or vents, saying they allow air to exhale from the masks, potentially transmitting infectious respiratory droplets to others.
Hundreds of dolphins 'stampede' next to tour boat off California coast
Tourists on a whale watching tour watched in amazement as hundreds of dolphins raced alongside their boat.
Tourists on a whale watching tour watched in amazement as hundreds of dolphins raced alongside their boat.
University of Minnesota 1st in U.S. to open clinical trial to treat inflammation related to COVID-19
The University of Minnesota announced Thursday the first patient with severe COVID-19 and lung failure has been treated on a new clinical trial that will test the effect of three doses of mesenchymal stem cells on the body's inflammatory response to COVID-19.
The University of Minnesota announced Thursday the first patient with severe COVID-19 and lung failure has been treated on a new clinical trial that will test the effect of three doses of mesenchymal stem cells on the body's inflammatory response to COVID-19.
A bald eagle downed an EGLE drone, sending it into Lake Michigan
An Upper Peninsula bald eagle launched an airborne attack on a drone operated by a Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) pilot last month, tearing off a propeller and sending the aircraft to the bottom of Lake Michigan
An Upper Peninsula bald eagle launched an airborne attack on a drone operated by a Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) pilot last month, tearing off a propeller and sending the aircraft to the bottom of Lake Michigan
Giant great white shark captured on video swimming off of the Florida coast
Kyle Rosenblatt with @indepthmarinefl on Instagram got a video of the shark on Sunday.
Kyle Rosenblatt with @indepthmarinefl on Instagram got a video of the shark on Sunday.