University of Washington model predicts nearly 300,000 COVID-19 deaths in US by Dec. 1
A widely cited University of Washington model predicts U.S. deaths from COVID-19 will reach nearly 300,000 by Dec. 1.
A widely cited University of Washington model predicts U.S. deaths from COVID-19 will reach nearly 300,000 by Dec. 1.
Carnegie Mellon teams up with Facebook, Google for COVID-19 survey
The university’s goal is to collect information that could help researchers in forecasting the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The university’s goal is to collect information that could help researchers in forecasting the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Men arrested for illegal use of gill net to catch baby dolphin, redfish, snook, and bonnethead sharks
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission filed charges against two men for the unlawful use of a gill net, which they used to catch a baby dolphin and several species of fish.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission filed charges against two men for the unlawful use of a gill net, which they used to catch a baby dolphin and several species of fish.
Perseids, the best meteor shower of the year, will peak next week — here’s how to watch
The most dazzling meteor shower of the year will peak from Aug. 11 until Aug. 13.
The most dazzling meteor shower of the year will peak from Aug. 11 until Aug. 13.
NIH seeks COVID-19 patient volunteers to test safety, longevity of synthetic antibody treatment
The trial, titled ACTIV-3, is asking for patients who are currently being treated for the novel coronavirus at select hospitals around the world, according to the NIH.
The trial, titled ACTIV-3, is asking for patients who are currently being treated for the novel coronavirus at select hospitals around the world, according to the NIH.
Texas medical board warns physicians who claim COVID-19 cure
The Texas board that licenses doctors has warned physicians that it could take action against anyone who falsely advertises a cure for COVID-19.
The Texas board that licenses doctors has warned physicians that it could take action against anyone who falsely advertises a cure for COVID-19.
Man loses penis to infection, doctor builds new one on arm
A British man who lost his penis to a severe blood infection now has a new one built on his arm.
A British man who lost his penis to a severe blood infection now has a new one built on his arm.
Acid attack survivor gets reconstructive surgery by Face Forward non-profit in Beverly Hills
The beauty in Atsede Niguse's smile shines through despite the acid attack that left her face so disfigured.
The beauty in Atsede Niguse's smile shines through despite the acid attack that left her face so disfigured.
Texas A&M to help lead production of potential coronavirus vaccine
Texas A&M University has been selected to help lead the effort producing mass quantities of a potential coronavirus vaccine.
Texas A&M University has been selected to help lead the effort producing mass quantities of a potential coronavirus vaccine.
Johns Hopkins interactive tool shows how state shutdowns, reopenings may have affected COVID-19 cases, deaths
The tool allows users to see when a particular state initiated a restriction, closing or opening measure from late January to early August.
The tool allows users to see when a particular state initiated a restriction, closing or opening measure from late January to early August.
Bears struck and killed by speeding drivers in Yosemite National Park
Officials at Yosemite National Park are urging drivers to slow down, because four bears have been struck by vehicles in recent weeks.
Officials at Yosemite National Park are urging drivers to slow down, because four bears have been struck by vehicles in recent weeks.
NASA astronauts successfully splashdown in Florida, completing historic SpaceX manned mission
SpaceX says that the astronauts are scheduled to depart the International Space Station at 7:34 p.m. EST on Saturday.
SpaceX says that the astronauts are scheduled to depart the International Space Station at 7:34 p.m. EST on Saturday.
Smarter-than-average bear wheels garbage can back up man's driveway before tipping it over to enjoy spoils
One would believe these bears are getting smarter after video captured one wheeling a man’s garbage can back up his driveway before knocking it over to enjoy what’s inside.
One would believe these bears are getting smarter after video captured one wheeling a man’s garbage can back up his driveway before knocking it over to enjoy what’s inside.
Home security camera captures ‘bolide’ meteor streak across Albuquerque night sky
A New Mexico man’s home security camera captured video of a “bolide“ meteor streak across the night sky on July 28.
A New Mexico man’s home security camera captured video of a “bolide“ meteor streak across the night sky on July 28.
Trio of alligators use crosswalk, stop traffic in South Carolina
Drivers in a South Carolina state park stopped for three alligators as they crossed the road -- and they even used the crosswalk.
Drivers in a South Carolina state park stopped for three alligators as they crossed the road -- and they even used the crosswalk.
'On our way to Mars': NASA rover will look for signs of life
The biggest, most sophisticated Mars rover ever built is on its way to the red planet.
The biggest, most sophisticated Mars rover ever built is on its way to the red planet.
Hungry squirrel steals slices from pizza box left on doorstep as part of contactless delivery
Contactless delivery has drawbacks when you order pizza and a hungry squirrel gets to it first.
Contactless delivery has drawbacks when you order pizza and a hungry squirrel gets to it first.
Six sea turtle nests run over on Florida beach, FWC says
Florida wildlife officers are trying to find out who ran over six turtle nests on Captiva Island. They said it appears to have been a golf cart, or similar vehicle, that was used.
Florida wildlife officers are trying to find out who ran over six turtle nests on Captiva Island. They said it appears to have been a golf cart, or similar vehicle, that was used.
Slithery milestone: 5,000 pythons captured in Florida Everglades
Florida hit another new milestone this week — 5,000 Burmese pythons have been captured in the Everglades since the state started paying hunters to track them down in 2017.
Florida hit another new milestone this week — 5,000 Burmese pythons have been captured in the Everglades since the state started paying hunters to track them down in 2017.
Young alligator takes a stroll on South Carolina beach
Pawleys Island police reported an “unusual visitor to the beach” on July 28, in the shape of a juvenile alligator taking a stroll across the sand.
Pawleys Island police reported an “unusual visitor to the beach” on July 28, in the shape of a juvenile alligator taking a stroll across the sand.