Botswana threatens Germany with 20K elephants amid trophy hunting feud
Botswana, home to the world’s largest elephant population, has threatened to send 20,000 of the giant living land mammals to Germany to “roam free" amid a feud over trophy hunting.
Why the moon may be getting its own time zone, sort of
Why is time so important on the moon? NASA is aiming to send astronauts around the moon in September 2025 and land people there a year later.
Solar eclipse: Texas power grid, agencies prepare for conditions during celestial event
The total solar eclipse is expected to bring thousands to the Austin area. Agencies in Texas are preparing for tight conditions both on the power grid and on roads.
Solar eclipse 2024: Celestial event to boost local economy
The solar eclipse is bringing thousands of people to Central Texas from across the country. It is also expected to be a boost to the local economy.
Reusing eclipse glasses? Here’s how to make sure they’re still safe to use
Eclipse glasses from the last eclipse still tucked away in a drawer? Here's how to check to see if they're still safe.
Eclipse 2024: How to safely take video, photos
Looking directly at the sun, even for a few seconds, without proper eyewear can cause serious damage, even if it’s through a camera lens. Here’s how to safely snag the perfect photo.
Texas wildfire hearings, border and the solar eclipse: This Week in Texas Politics
FOX 7 Austin’s Chief Political Reporter Rudy Koski, and our panel of analysts, took a look at the top stories happening in Texas, and other hot topics, this week.
Hoffman Estates teacher plans epic eclipse skydiving adventure: 'I've been talking about this forever'
A teacher from Hoffman Estates has an unconventional plan to observe the upcoming solar eclipse: by skydiving.
Minnesota woman killed by charging elephant in Zambia
A woman from Minnesota is dead after a bull elephant charged a vehicle she was in during a game drive in Zambia, her family confirmed to FOX 9 on Thursday.
Six ways to safely watch the eclipse
Eclipse safety is essential. It is very unsafe to look directly at an eclipse. Luckily, there are several ways to watch the progression of the eclipse before and after totality.
Device helps visually impaired experience eclipse through sound
The device, which was created by a small team at Harvard University, translates light intensity data into sound. UT Austin recently
Ed Dwight, first US Black astronaut candidate, will finally get to space with Blue Origin at 90 years old
Blue Origin announces NS-25 mission crew including French brewer, venture capital founder, ancestry history engineer, world traveler losing her sight and a pilot.
'Cicada-geddon': How close are we to the 2024 cicada explosion?
Discover precisely when to anticipate the emergence of trillions of cicadas across 17 states.
Video: Large alligator wrangled by child on Florida highway
Video captured the moment a child helped wrangle a large alligator on a Jacksonville expressway on Monday.
2024 Solar Eclipse: Short-term rentals along path of totality almost completely booked
Short-term rentals along the path of totality for the April 8th solar eclipse are nearly completely booked, according to a new report.
Polly the Duck to get new 3D-printed prosthetic bill
The Georgetown community is coming together to support a domestic duck with a big personality. Polly the duck was found at a pond in Leander with a partially missing bill.
How to check your eclipse glasses to make sure they work
Before you take your eclipse glasses out to the main event, you should make sure they're safe to use.