‘Frozen Dragon of the North': Scientists identify previously unknown species of giant flying reptile
Scientists have identified a new species of giant flying reptile, which they call the “Frozen Dragon of the North,” according to the University of Southern California.
Scientists have identified a new species of giant flying reptile, which they call the “Frozen Dragon of the North,” according to the University of Southern California.
Biblical town of Emmaus, linked to Jesus' resurrection, Ark of the Covenant, may have been found
Archaeologists in Israel may have discovered the Biblical town of Emmaus, which is linked to Jesus’ resurrection and the Ark of the Covenant.
Archaeologists in Israel may have discovered the Biblical town of Emmaus, which is linked to Jesus’ resurrection and the Ark of the Covenant.
Endangered sea turtle shot in neck with 3-foot spear off Florida coast
A $5,000 reward is being offered to help find the person who shot an endangered green sea turtle in the neck with a spear off the coast of Florida.
A $5,000 reward is being offered to help find the person who shot an endangered green sea turtle in the neck with a spear off the coast of Florida.
Spider populations become more aggressive after hurricanes, study finds
Hurricanes not only bring devastating weather and leave destruction in their wake — the storms also bring higher numbers of aggressive spiders, according to a new study published in the journal Nature Ecology and Evolution.
Hurricanes not only bring devastating weather and leave destruction in their wake — the storms also bring higher numbers of aggressive spiders, according to a new study published in the journal Nature Ecology and Evolution.
Rare, two-headed rattlesnake found in New Jersey forest
It looks like something from a science fiction movie.
It looks like something from a science fiction movie.
Photographer captures moment 'curious' squirrel stops to smell a flower
A photographer in Vienna, Austria captured the moment a small ground squirrel stopped to smell the flowers — in order, evidently, to find out which one would taste the best.
A photographer in Vienna, Austria captured the moment a small ground squirrel stopped to smell the flowers — in order, evidently, to find out which one would taste the best.
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.
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.
Vegans, vegetarians may have higher risk of stroke, study suggests
A new study suggests that vegans and vegetarians have a higher risk of stroke, but lower risk of heart disease.
A new study suggests that vegans and vegetarians have a higher risk of stroke, but lower risk of heart disease.
'Go on, Bubs:' California sergeant shoos away bear eating garbage in Dumpster
Sheriff’s deputies in Placer County came to the rescue of a bear that got trapped in a Dumpster at the Northstar Ski Resort.
Sheriff’s deputies in Placer County came to the rescue of a bear that got trapped in a Dumpster at the Northstar Ski Resort.
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.
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.
Wildlife officials say an alligator bit a woman after she accidentally stepped on it at a Florida wildlife sanctuary.
African painted dog killed by packmates at Dallas Zoo
The Dallas Zoo is mourning the death of one of its new African painted dogs.
The Dallas Zoo is mourning the death of one of its new African painted dogs.
Zebra Mussel warning at Lake Travis ahead of holiday weekend
Visitors to Lake Travis for the holidays should make sure to keep an eye out for zebra mussels.
Visitors to Lake Travis for the holidays should make sure to keep an eye out for zebra mussels.
Advisory issued about bacteria risk in swimming spots
Fed by the San Gabriel River, the Blue Hole is a hot spot to cool off in Georgetown.
Fed by the San Gabriel River, the Blue Hole is a hot spot to cool off in Georgetown.
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.
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 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
A local lab is making science both fun and educational. FOX 7's Jane Lonsdale has more.
A local lab is making science both fun and educational. FOX 7's Jane Lonsdale has more.
Mad Science: Spinning science
Andrea Cook with Mad Science of Austin and San Antonio gives the Good Day Austin team a lesson.
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
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.
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.
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.