Vitamin D levels may impact COVID-19 mortality rates, study claims
Researchers have discovered a strong correlation between vitamin D deficiency and mortality rates from the novel coronavirus, a new study reveals.
Researchers have discovered a strong correlation between vitamin D deficiency and mortality rates from the novel coronavirus, a new study reveals.
Texas beekeepers see no current threat to Texas honeybees from "murder hornets"
According to Erika Thompson with Texas Beeworks, the buzz about the hornets isn’t too alarming for beekeepers right now.
According to Erika Thompson with Texas Beeworks, the buzz about the hornets isn’t too alarming for beekeepers right now.
Bug experts dismiss worry about US 'murder hornets' as hype
While its nickname exaggerates the human health threat, experts said this hornet is especially big.
While its nickname exaggerates the human health threat, experts said this hornet is especially big.
Arizona health officials renew partnership with COVID-19 modelers amid disbandment controversy
Arizona state health officials announced that a partnership between them and COVID-19 modelers from the state's public universities is now renewed, following a controversy over news that the team was disbanded by the state.
Arizona state health officials announced that a partnership between them and COVID-19 modelers from the state's public universities is now renewed, following a controversy over news that the team was disbanded by the state.
California's first community-spread COVID-19 case started in a nail salon
Gov. Newsom revealed that an unspecified nail salon was the first site of community transmission of coronavirus.
Gov. Newsom revealed that an unspecified nail salon was the first site of community transmission of coronavirus.
Mama bear comes to the rescue of panicky cub
Most mothers will go to extreme lengths to protect their young, even if they're bears.
Most mothers will go to extreme lengths to protect their young, even if they're bears.
FOX 7 Discussion: Antibodies from llamas could help fight COVID-19
UT researcher Daniel Wrapp joins Marcel Clarke to speak about new research from UT Austin about llama antibodies and the coronavirus.
UT researcher Daniel Wrapp joins Marcel Clarke to speak about new research from UT Austin about llama antibodies and the coronavirus.
Texas A&M AgriLife forms task force to head off possible emergence of "murder hornets" in Texas
The hornet, Vespa mandarinia, preys on bees and can decimate local honey bee populations essential for fruit and vegetable crop production.
The hornet, Vespa mandarinia, preys on bees and can decimate local honey bee populations essential for fruit and vegetable crop production.
‘Maybe your purpose isn’t on this planet’: U.S. Space Force releases recruitment video
The new military branch was formed in December 2019.
The new military branch was formed in December 2019.
Florida alligator found shot with two arrows in its side
"The gator had two arrows impaled into its side and a rope wrapped around the gators snout and webbed feet," Crime Stoppers wrote on Twitter.
"The gator had two arrows impaled into its side and a rope wrapped around the gators snout and webbed feet," Crime Stoppers wrote on Twitter.
Woman killed by alligator in South Carolina was doing homeowner's nails
The woman attacked and killed by an alligator in a gated community along the South Carolina coast was visiting the homeowner to do her nails and was trying to touch the animal when it grabbed her, authorities said.
The woman attacked and killed by an alligator in a gated community along the South Carolina coast was visiting the homeowner to do her nails and was trying to touch the animal when it grabbed her, authorities said.
Whale shark swims right next to boat off Siesta Key
Boaters out on the water this week were greeted with an incredible surprise: a large whale shark that swam right next to their boat.
Boaters out on the water this week were greeted with an incredible surprise: a large whale shark that swam right next to their boat.
Fevers of rays spotted in Tampa Bay waters
Two fevers of rays were spotted in the waters of Tampa Bay this week.
Two fevers of rays were spotted in the waters of Tampa Bay this week.
Scientists say COVID-19 mutation more contagious than original strain is increasing at ‘alarming rate’
Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory say they have identified 14 new mutations of the novel coronavirus that first originated in Wuhan, China in hopes of creating an early warning system to reveal new strains that may render future vaccines ineffective.
Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory say they have identified 14 new mutations of the novel coronavirus that first originated in Wuhan, China in hopes of creating an early warning system to reveal new strains that may render future vaccines ineffective.
Tom Cruise, Elon Musk’s SpaceX working with NASA on feature film to be shot in outer space, report says
The 57-year-old movie icon is reportedly working with NASA and Elon Musk's SpaceX to develop a film shot in outer space, according to Deadline.
The 57-year-old movie icon is reportedly working with NASA and Elon Musk's SpaceX to develop a film shot in outer space, according to Deadline.
Japanese honeybees reportedly learned how to ‘cook’ murder hornet
Deadly hornets from Asia that measure up to 2 inches and can wipe out entire honeybee colonies within hours have been spotted for the first time in the U.S.
Deadly hornets from Asia that measure up to 2 inches and can wipe out entire honeybee colonies within hours have been spotted for the first time in the U.S.
May 7 ‘Flower Moon’ will be last supermoon of 2020
The last supermoon of 2020 will be visible on May 7.
The last supermoon of 2020 will be visible on May 7.
DIY masks: Texas A&M researchers evaluate effectiveness of different materials
According to Texas A&M officials, scientists from the university are currently testing a variety of popular DIY mask materials in order to give consumers "fact-based" information on different mask options.
According to Texas A&M officials, scientists from the university are currently testing a variety of popular DIY mask materials in order to give consumers "fact-based" information on different mask options.
Meteor shower from Halley's comet to peak this week — here's how you might be able to view it
The meteor shower is expected to peak on the mornings of May 5 and 6, 2020, but will also coincide with a supermoon on May 7.
The meteor shower is expected to peak on the mornings of May 5 and 6, 2020, but will also coincide with a supermoon on May 7.
Japanese honeybees learned how to ‘cook’ murder hornet: report
Deadly hornets from Asia that measure up to 2 inches long and can wipe out entire honey bee colonies within hours have been spotted for the first time in the U.S.
Deadly hornets from Asia that measure up to 2 inches long and can wipe out entire honey bee colonies within hours have been spotted for the first time in the U.S.