Georgetown PD reminding public about dove hunting season in Williamson County
The Georgetown Police Department is reminding people that dove hunting season starts September 1 and that it usually gets an increase in shots fired calls during this time.
The Georgetown Police Department is reminding people that dove hunting season starts September 1 and that it usually gets an increase in shots fired calls during this time.
Yellowstone's Giantess Geyser erupts for first time in 6 years, roars 'back to life'
After a slumber that stretched for more than six years, a geyser at Yellowstone National Park erupted once again last week.
After a slumber that stretched for more than six years, a geyser at Yellowstone National Park erupted once again last week.
Fate of California condors unknown after sanctuary burns
A blaze began last Wednesday in Los Padres National Forest northwest of Los Angeles. By Friday, it had destroyed the 80-acre sanctuary in Big Sur that since 1997 has been used to release captive-bred condors into the wild.
A blaze began last Wednesday in Los Padres National Forest northwest of Los Angeles. By Friday, it had destroyed the 80-acre sanctuary in Big Sur that since 1997 has been used to release captive-bred condors into the wild.
Turtle hatchlings scramble across Outer Banks beach on journey to sea
Dozens of loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings on North Carolina’s Outer Banks embarked on their life in the ocean on August 23.
Dozens of loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings on North Carolina’s Outer Banks embarked on their life in the ocean on August 23.
Hurricane Laura captured in stunning pictures from space
NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy has photographed Hurricane Laura from his vantage point on the International Space Station.
NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy has photographed Hurricane Laura from his vantage point on the International Space Station.
California wildfires and dwindling water supply threatening Tule elk
Four elk were found dead in the last week.
Four elk were found dead in the last week.
Man charged with shooting protected elephant seal on California beach
A 30-year-old-man was charged Tuesday with shooting and killing a protected northern elephant seal on a California beach, federal prosecutors said.
A 30-year-old-man was charged Tuesday with shooting and killing a protected northern elephant seal on a California beach, federal prosecutors said.
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.