Labradors’ overeating gene may explain human obesity risk, researchers say
A gene linked to obesity in Labradors is the same one found in humans, scientists say. The discovery could help researchers understand how genes influence appetite and weight gain.
Launch this week clears way for Starliner astronauts to return home 9 months later than planned
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore arrived on the space station in June on Boeing Starliner, but Starliner returned to Earth without its crew.
Watch: Dolphins catch waves with California surfers, wowing onlookers
Spectacular video shows the moment a pod of dolphins joined a group of surfers off the California coast.
Billions of buzzing cicadas will emerge across multiple states this spring
The last time this brood of cicadas saw the sun, President George W. Bush was nearing the end of his presidency and Apple was about to launch the App Store.
Space Force's mysterious X-37B plane returns to Earth after 434 days in orbit
The unmanned Boeing-made plane landed safely at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
Blood Moon total lunar eclipse happens next week. Here's how you can see it
Unlike a solar eclipse, a total lunar eclipse can be viewed with the naked eye.
Lunar data center intact despite lunar lander's botched landing, St. Pete company says
St. Petersburg-based space startup Lonestar Data Holdings says its lunar data center is the only surviving payload after a private lunar lander came down sideways on the moon.
Athena lunar lander declared dead after landing sideways
Athena, the private lunar lander that touched down on the moon Thursday, has been declared dead.
Friday fishing report: March 7, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard says recent fluctuations in temperatures have made fishing conditions tougher. Things could calm down by next Tuesday and Wednesday, with warming trends and larger tides ahead of a full moon making for a better bite.
SpaceX Starship explodes during 8th flight test: Video
SpaceX's Starship exploded during a test flight Thursday in Florida.
Watch: SpaceX Starship explodes, scattering debris over Atlantic Ocean
SpaceX's Starship rocket exploded less than 10 minutes after launching from Texas on Thursday night, scattering debris over the Caribbean and Atlantic, creating a dramatic spectacle for millions of onlookers across Florida and the region.
SpaceX Starship test ends in explosion off Florida's coast: What we know
SpaceX's eighth Starship test flight ended in failure after the rocket lost engines and control before exploding off Florida’s coast. The incident prompted the Federal Aviation Administration to order ground stops for multiple airports, which were lifted after about an hour and a half.
Intuitive Machines' second moon lander touches down but could be on its side – again
Another historic U.S. robotic moon landing happened Thursday, but whether the lander is sitting upright on the surface remains unclear.
US butterfly populations declining at 'catastrophic' rate—experts warn it's a 'bad sign for us'
A new study finds butterfly populations in the US have dropped 22% since 2000 due to pesticides, habitat loss, and climate change. Scientists warn the decline could have major consequences for ecosystems.
Mote Marine Laboratory's Coral Gene Bank works to preserve coral species
When you step through the doors of Mote Marine Laboratory’s International Coral Gene Bank, you’re a witness to lifesaving underwater work.
Scientists create mice with woolly mammoth-like fur through genetic engineering
Extinction is still forever. But scientists at a biotech company are trying what they say is the next best thing to restoring ancient beasts.
St. Pete startup's lunar data center set to land on moon
A groundbreaking mission with ties to the Tampa Bay area is set to make history as the first-ever lunar data center is scheduled to land on the moon.
Alligator attack: 911 call reveals gator bit woman, snatched life vest as group kayaked in Polk County
A 911 call is shedding light on what happened when an alligator attacked a woman who was kayaking with a group of 30 people on Monday in a canal near the Polk/Osceola County line.
Alligator attacks woman paddling in Polk County: FWC
A woman was hospitalized on Monday after officials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said she was bitten by an alligator at Tiger Creek Canal in Polk County.
Blue Ghost lunar lander touches down on moon for NASA delivery
Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander aced a touchdown on the moon Sunday to deliver experiments and supplies for NASA.