Study suggests people with visible tattoos are more impulsive and reckless

People with visible tattoos — such as those on the hands, face or neck — are more impulsive and reckless in their decision-making, a study published in the Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization found. 

Florida woman allegedly let dogs kill duckling, kicked mama duck trying to protect baby

A Florida woman has been arrested after authorities say she let her dogs kill a baby duckling and kicked the mother duck repeatedly as it tried to stop the attack.

Alligator bites Florida woman after she steps on reptile

Wildlife officials say an alligator bit a woman after she accidentally stepped on it at a Florida wildlife sanctuary.

Several venomous snakes spotted in Austin area

There have been several snake sightings in the Austin area this week, many of them venomous. Two senior police officers with Austin Police Department's Motorcycle Unit came across a scaly surprise on their way out of the police academy Wednesday. 

Bobcat snagged in sports net prompts warning from parks department

The Colorado Springs division of Colorado Parks and Wildlife issued a warning to sports fans after coming to the rescue of a bobcat in a precarious position.

The Scholar Ship
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A local lab is making science both fun and educational. FOX 7's Jane Lonsdale has more.

Mad Science: Spinning science
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Andrea Cook with Mad Science of Austin and San Antonio gives the Good Day Austin team a lesson.

Getting a head start on STEM education and careers
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Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) are the future and a program in Austin aims to help children get a head start on STEM education and careers. Michelle Lucas with Higher Orbits and retired astronaut Don Thomas talk more about it.

Fox tests positive for rabies in Northwest Travis County

The Austin/Travis County Animal Services Office says a fox recently tested positive for rabies. It's asking the community to be alert and take precautionary measures with wildlife like foxes, skunks, raccoons, coyotes and bats.

A new species of frog discovered in Costa Rica looks just like Kermit the Frog

Kermit, is that you? The Costa Rican Amphibian Research Center recently announced the discovery of a new glass frog species, Hyalinobatrachium dianae.

Gators in Del Valle may be nesting

Two gators in a Del Valle pond may be trying to start a family and that has nearby residents considering a re-location plan.

Two Llamas captured after running loose in Phoenix

Two quick-footed llamas dashed in and out of traffic in retirement community near Phoenix.

2 loose llamas lassoed after running amok near Phoenix

All eyes were on llama watch Thursday afternoon as two llamas were on the loose in Sun City and they gave the people trying to catch them a run for their money. FOX 10's Jessica Flores reports.