SpaceX's 1st astronaut launch breaking new ground for style
It will also mark the first attempt by a private company to send astronauts into orbit. Only governments — Russia, the U.S., and China — have done that.
It will also mark the first attempt by a private company to send astronauts into orbit. Only governments — Russia, the U.S., and China — have done that.
Weather better for historic SpaceX launch of NASA astronauts
With the weather looking up, SpaceX and NASA officials vowed Tuesday to keep crew safety the top priority for the nation's first astronaut launch to orbit in nearly a decade.
With the weather looking up, SpaceX and NASA officials vowed Tuesday to keep crew safety the top priority for the nation's first astronaut launch to orbit in nearly a decade.
Loggerhead sea turtle nesting on Outer Banks beach struck, killed by illegal driver, NPS says
A loggerhead sea turtle nesting in the sand at Cape Hatteras National Seashore was killed after someone driving illegally on the beach ran her over, National Park Service officials say.
A loggerhead sea turtle nesting in the sand at Cape Hatteras National Seashore was killed after someone driving illegally on the beach ran her over, National Park Service officials say.
Newly released footage gives last-known glimpse of extinct Tasmanian tiger
Newly released footage shows the last-known view of the extinct Tasmanian tiger.
Newly released footage shows the last-known view of the extinct Tasmanian tiger.
After 17 years underground, vast army of cicadas set to emerge
Some 17 years after making their last appearance, a vast army of cicadas is set to emerge from underground in Virginia, West Virginia and North Carolina.
Some 17 years after making their last appearance, a vast army of cicadas is set to emerge from underground in Virginia, West Virginia and North Carolina.
Heartwarming reunion captured of chimpanzee recognizing former zoo volunteer decades later
A chimpanzee recognized a former zoo volunteer decades later and the heartwarming reunion was captured on video.
A chimpanzee recognized a former zoo volunteer decades later and the heartwarming reunion was captured on video.
Video captures ‘surreal’ fireball streaking across Australian night sky
An Australian farmer recorded video of a fireball shooting through the night sky.
An Australian farmer recorded video of a fireball shooting through the night sky.
Curious bear takes dip in Citrus County pool
A Citrus County couple were surprised by a black bear in their Citrus Springs backyard Friday evening.
A Citrus County couple were surprised by a black bear in their Citrus Springs backyard Friday evening.
Florida beachgoers have rare encounter with 800-pound leatherback sea turtle nesting during daylight hours
On the sandy shores of Melbourne Beach, many bystanders were surprised and excited to see an endangered sea turtle nesting in the morning hours.
On the sandy shores of Melbourne Beach, many bystanders were surprised and excited to see an endangered sea turtle nesting in the morning hours.
The Spotted Lanternfly makes its return to region
The Spotted Lanternfly has returned.
The Spotted Lanternfly has returned.
A loon killed a bald eagle by stabbing its heart, biologist says
Wildlife officials say a bald eagle died last year in Maine after being stabbed through the heart by a loon. The evidence showed no gun residue but indicated that the big bird had been stabbed through the heart by the beak of a loon.
Wildlife officials say a bald eagle died last year in Maine after being stabbed through the heart by a loon. The evidence showed no gun residue but indicated that the big bird had been stabbed through the heart by the beak of a loon.
Un-bee-lievable! Beekeeper builds fully functioning beehive entirely out of LEGOs
A man in Ireland built a beehive entirely out of LEGOs and it's a beautifully colorful creation.
A man in Ireland built a beehive entirely out of LEGOs and it's a beautifully colorful creation.
Researchers developing face mask that glows if coronavirus is detected, report says
The team at MIT and Harvard is reportedly designing a face mask that would produce a fluorescent signal when a person with COVID-19 breathes, coughs or sneezes.
The team at MIT and Harvard is reportedly designing a face mask that would produce a fluorescent signal when a person with COVID-19 breathes, coughs or sneezes.
Robotic space plane returns to orbit after hazy Florida launch
The military’s robotic mini shuttle is back in space after launching through the clouds at Cape Canaveral this morning.
The military’s robotic mini shuttle is back in space after launching through the clouds at Cape Canaveral this morning.
‘It likes you’: Deer gallops alongside Missouri joggers on run
A deer unexpectedly joined two Missouri joggers out on their run.
A deer unexpectedly joined two Missouri joggers out on their run.
Launch of ULA Atlas V rocket scrubbed, next attempt set for Sunday as SpaceX pushes its launch to Tuesday
Due to weather conditions, the launch of a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket on Saturday was scrubbed.
Due to weather conditions, the launch of a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket on Saturday was scrubbed.
Space Force unveils flag; Trump touts 'super-duper missile'
It’s the first official flag of a new U.S. military service to be unveiled in 72 years.
It’s the first official flag of a new U.S. military service to be unveiled in 72 years.
Six Flags Great Adventure set to reopen safari, theme park remains closed
Returning to a drive-through format enables guests to enjoy the Safari’s 1,200 exotic animals from their vehicles, while allowing for proper social distancing.
Returning to a drive-through format enables guests to enjoy the Safari’s 1,200 exotic animals from their vehicles, while allowing for proper social distancing.
Troopers shoot, kill runaway emu that was loose on highway
A runaway emu that disrupted travel by wandering along a major highway in the Philadelphia area was shot and killed by state police after attempts to capture it failed.
A runaway emu that disrupted travel by wandering along a major highway in the Philadelphia area was shot and killed by state police after attempts to capture it failed.
326-pound Asian elephant calf 'Nelson' born at the Houston Zoo
Nelson, a male Asian elephant, was born at the Houston Zoo, and had to be rushed into emergency surgery. The zoo team is cautiously optimistic that he will make a full recovery
Nelson, a male Asian elephant, was born at the Houston Zoo, and had to be rushed into emergency surgery. The zoo team is cautiously optimistic that he will make a full recovery