'Magic School Bus' author Joanna Cole dies at age 75
Author Joanna Cole, whose “Magic School Bus” books transported millions of young people on extraordinary and educational adventures, has died at age 75.
Author Joanna Cole, whose “Magic School Bus” books transported millions of young people on extraordinary and educational adventures, has died at age 75.
Dog dies from algae bloom exposure just 1 hour after swimming in Utah river, National Parks Service says
Officials in Utah have issued a public health warning for part of the Virgin River in Zion National Park after a dog died, following reported exposure to harmful algal blooms on July 4.
Officials in Utah have issued a public health warning for part of the Virgin River in Zion National Park after a dog died, following reported exposure to harmful algal blooms on July 4.
Red-winged blackbird photographed hitching a ride on bald eagle’s back
New York wildlife officials shared a rare photograph Monday of a red-winged blackbird hitching a ride on the back of a hunting bald eagle.
New York wildlife officials shared a rare photograph Monday of a red-winged blackbird hitching a ride on the back of a hunting bald eagle.
Astronomers discover huge galactic wall hidden behind Milky Way
It was discovered when scientists saw galaxies in different directions around it were affected by its gravitational pull.
It was discovered when scientists saw galaxies in different directions around it were affected by its gravitational pull.
Trump administration tells hospitals to bypass CDC with COVID-19 data reporting
Hospitals will begin sending coronavirus patient information directly to the Department of Health and Human Services.
Hospitals will begin sending coronavirus patient information directly to the Department of Health and Human Services.
In another blow to ‘herd immunity,’ study shows decline of COVID-19 antibodies after a few weeks
A study published on July 11 by researchers at King’s College London found that antibodies detected in the human body which fight the coronavirus declined after just a few weeks, leaving the possibility of herd immunity out of the question.
A study published on July 11 by researchers at King’s College London found that antibodies detected in the human body which fight the coronavirus declined after just a few weeks, leaving the possibility of herd immunity out of the question.
Elephant helps struggling calf scale roadside barrier in India
A trio of elephants on the move in India met an obstacle in the shape of a roadside barrier that was too tall for the smallest of them. Luckily, a helping trunk was soon at hand.
A trio of elephants on the move in India met an obstacle in the shape of a roadside barrier that was too tall for the smallest of them. Luckily, a helping trunk was soon at hand.
Woman finds dozens of snakes in apartment after building renovations
The snakes started appearing in early June when crews removed balconies at the complex and left a hole leading into her residence.
The snakes started appearing in early June when crews removed balconies at the complex and left a hole leading into her residence.
Look out, Mars: Here we come with a fleet of spacecraft
The U.S., China and the United Arab Emirates are sending spacecraft to Mars in quick succession beginning this week.
The U.S., China and the United Arab Emirates are sending spacecraft to Mars in quick succession beginning this week.
Florida surfer's GoPro camera captures sharks underneath board at New Smyrna Beach
What started as an opportunity to test out her GoPro turned into a close-up view of a shark encounter in New Smyrna Beach.
What started as an opportunity to test out her GoPro turned into a close-up view of a shark encounter in New Smyrna Beach.
SpaceX standing down from Saturday's launch 'to allow more time for checkouts'
A new target date will be announced once confirmed.
A new target date will be announced once confirmed.
West Nile Virus detected in mosquito trapping site in Williamson County
Due to the location of nearby neighborhoods and outdoor activities at Southwest Williamson County Regional Park, the county is asking the community to be vigilant in protecting themselves from mosquitoes.
Due to the location of nearby neighborhoods and outdoor activities at Southwest Williamson County Regional Park, the county is asking the community to be vigilant in protecting themselves from mosquitoes.
Increased risk of harmful algae on Lady Bird Lake during summer
2019's algae bloom was particularly harmful to dogs, whereas at least five dogs died after swimming in Lady Bird Lake, the city says.
2019's algae bloom was particularly harmful to dogs, whereas at least five dogs died after swimming in Lady Bird Lake, the city says.
Airborne COVID-19: What does it mean, how does it increase risk and what are the steps to stay safe?
Scientists say we need to think about better ventilation, in addition to other safety measures such as wearing a mask and social distancing.
Scientists say we need to think about better ventilation, in addition to other safety measures such as wearing a mask and social distancing.
SpaceX scrubs Falcon 9 launch of Starlink satellites due to weather
Liftoff is set for 11:59 a.m. EDT from 39A at Kennedy Space Center.
Liftoff is set for 11:59 a.m. EDT from 39A at Kennedy Space Center.
Komodo dragon undergoes emergency surgery after eating water bottle dropped into zoo enclosure
A Komodo dragon at Zoo Miami needed emergency surgery to remove a water bottle after officials say a visitor dropped it into the animal's enclosure.
A Komodo dragon at Zoo Miami needed emergency surgery to remove a water bottle after officials say a visitor dropped it into the animal's enclosure.
Turtle watchers find loggerhead stuck in massive hole on Anna Maria Island beach
Suzi Fox knew there was trouble the second she saw turtle tracks going one way up the beach, but none headed back to the water.
Suzi Fox knew there was trouble the second she saw turtle tracks going one way up the beach, but none headed back to the water.
Massive fish pulls 2 Florida anglers off boat and into the water during struggle to reel it in
A birthday fishing trip in Cape Coral, Fla., resulted in an angler not just reeling in a possible catch-of-a-lifetime, but also a really great story. Unfortunately, the struggle did leave the two men soaking wet.
A birthday fishing trip in Cape Coral, Fla., resulted in an angler not just reeling in a possible catch-of-a-lifetime, but also a really great story. Unfortunately, the struggle did leave the two men soaking wet.
Several supermarket, drugstore chains no longer selling coconut products picked by monkeys
A number of supermarkets and drugstores have removed coconut products from their stores after it was revealed that they were made from coconuts picked by monkeys.
A number of supermarkets and drugstores have removed coconut products from their stores after it was revealed that they were made from coconuts picked by monkeys.
Florida company wants to start offering balloon rides to the edge of space
A company wants to use an advanced balloon to fly customers from Earth’s surface in Alaska to the highest reaches of the planet’s atmosphere.
A company wants to use an advanced balloon to fly customers from Earth’s surface in Alaska to the highest reaches of the planet’s atmosphere.