New study reveals why dangerous fungus is so difficult to treat
Scientists discovered how the deadly fungus Candida auris can survive antifungal treatment – a finding that could lead to new therapies.
Scientists discovered how the deadly fungus Candida auris can survive antifungal treatment – a finding that could lead to new therapies.
Orphaned baby walrus in Alaska flown 4,800 miles to new home in Florida
A young, orphaned Pacific walrus found on a remote beach in northern Alaska has been rescued and brought more than 4,000 miles to Florida, where it's receiving care at SeaWorld Orlando.
A young, orphaned Pacific walrus found on a remote beach in northern Alaska has been rescued and brought more than 4,000 miles to Florida, where it's receiving care at SeaWorld Orlando.
Ancient DNA challenges theories about when humans first reached North America
Researchers examining ancient DNA have narrowed down the timeline of early human migration into North America — shedding light on a question that's puzzled scientists for decades.
Researchers examining ancient DNA have narrowed down the timeline of early human migration into North America — shedding light on a question that's puzzled scientists for decades.
Look up tonight: The Orionids meteor shower peaks as debris from Halley's comet lights up the night sky
The Orionid meteor shower will peak Oct. 21–22, offering sky watchers a chance to see meteors from Halley’s Comet before dawn.
The Orionid meteor shower will peak Oct. 21–22, offering sky watchers a chance to see meteors from Halley’s Comet before dawn.
Astronomers discover 1st green star in space as white dwarfs break color rules
Astronomers found that white dwarf stars can display surprising colors because of their dense, chemically diverse atmospheres, including the first known genuinely green star.
Astronomers found that white dwarf stars can display surprising colors because of their dense, chemically diverse atmospheres, including the first known genuinely green star.
Invasive hairy ants are on the move: What to watch for
Invasive, hairy ants are spreading across the Southeast U.S., creating “super colonies” with millions of critters and costing millions of dollars in damages along the way.
Invasive, hairy ants are spreading across the Southeast U.S., creating “super colonies” with millions of critters and costing millions of dollars in damages along the way.
Man fishing when attacked, killed by alligator at Florida park, officials say
Officials said a body was pulled from the water after a suspected alligator attack in Florida. Here's what to know.
Officials said a body was pulled from the water after a suspected alligator attack in Florida. Here's what to know.
Man discovers mysterious stone outside home, leading to massive 3,300-year-old Egyptian treasure
Scientists made a remarkable discovery of two massive statues of King Ramses II in astonishing condition in an Egyptian village on Tuesday.
Scientists made a remarkable discovery of two massive statues of King Ramses II in astonishing condition in an Egyptian village on Tuesday.
Texas quail season opens Nov. 1 after survey shows strong populations
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department says timely rainfall and favorable habitat conditions boosted bobwhite and scaled quail populations across much of the state, making for a quality hunting season.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department says timely rainfall and favorable habitat conditions boosted bobwhite and scaled quail populations across much of the state, making for a quality hunting season.
New long-clawed dinosaur species identified from century-old fossil in museum drawer
A long-overlooked Isle of Wight fossil has revealed Europe’s first known megaraptoran dinosaur, a feathered predator with huge claws.
A long-overlooked Isle of Wight fossil has revealed Europe’s first known megaraptoran dinosaur, a feathered predator with huge claws.
Texas State University launches first-ever satellite into space
A Texas State University student-built satellite lifted off aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket as part of a NASA resupply mission. This marked the university’s first-ever satellite launch.
A Texas State University student-built satellite lifted off aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket as part of a NASA resupply mission. This marked the university’s first-ever satellite launch.
TXST launches first-ever satellite into space
A Texas State University student-built satellite lifted off aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket as part of a NASA resupply mission. This marked the university’s first-ever satellite launch.
A Texas State University student-built satellite lifted off aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket as part of a NASA resupply mission. This marked the university’s first-ever satellite launch.
Inside NASA's plan to explore underground lunar caves that one day could shelter astronauts
NASA is preparing to explore deep craters on the moon, known as the Marius Hills pit, to determine if ancient underground caves could provide shelter for future astronauts.
NASA is preparing to explore deep craters on the moon, known as the Marius Hills pit, to determine if ancient underground caves could provide shelter for future astronauts.
Tiger that killed man at wildlife park will not be euthanized, officials say
A tiger named Altai that attacked and killed a man who entered its enclosure will not be euthanized, the park said Sunday.
A tiger named Altai that attacked and killed a man who entered its enclosure will not be euthanized, the park said Sunday.
Man dies after entering tiger enclosure at wildlife park
A man died Saturday after entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park and being attacked, authorities said.
A man died Saturday after entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park and being attacked, authorities said.
100 million years off: UT Austin researchers say meteor hit Oklahoma later than thought
Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin recently made a new discovery that rewrites a part of Oklahoma history.
Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin recently made a new discovery that rewrites a part of Oklahoma history.
Massive 2,000-year-old discovery from time of Jesus emerges remarkably intact
A remarkably intact discovery dating to around the time of Jesus has been unearthed in Israel.
A remarkably intact discovery dating to around the time of Jesus has been unearthed in Israel.
Dallas man faces 8 years in prison for unauthorized airport drone flights
A 24-year-old Dallas man has been charged with repeatedly flying a drone into a restricted airspace around Dallas Love Field and Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
A 24-year-old Dallas man has been charged with repeatedly flying a drone into a restricted airspace around Dallas Love Field and Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
844-pound alligator named 'Snaggletooth' killed after years-long hunt
A hunter captured a massive alligator in South Carolina ending a persistent four-year pursuit of the reptile.
A hunter captured a massive alligator in South Carolina ending a persistent four-year pursuit of the reptile.
Blue Origin names Hutto as new home of $650M aerospace manufacturing facility
Blue Origin has chosen a Texas home for its new aerospace manufacturing facility: Hutto.
Blue Origin has chosen a Texas home for its new aerospace manufacturing facility: Hutto.