100 coronavirus questions answered by world-leading virologist Peter Piot
Professor Peter Piot, a world-leading virologist and the director of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, answered 100 questions about the coronavirus during an interview with TEDMED Foundation Director Jay Walker.
2 rare white giraffes killed by poachers, Kenyan officials say
Two of Kenya's three white giraffes were found dead Tuesday. Kenyan officials said armed poachers are responsible for their deaths.
Full worm supermoon on deck: What you need to know
Skywatchers are in for a treat next week when the full worm supermoon rises in the sky.
COVID-19 more contagious than SARS or MERS, can live on surfaces for up to 9 days, studies say
Coronavirus can last up to nine days on surfaces and health officials say the infection is more contagious than SARS and MERS.
Copy Cat, the world’s first cloned cat dies 18 years after being cloned in College Station
CC, or Copy Cat, was cloned by Texas A&M researchers 18 years ago. She died Tuesday in College Station.
Pelican in Florida Keys plucks phone from woman's hand after mistaking it for food, wildlife experts say
A juvenile brown pelican is recovering down in the Florida Keys after using its beak to steal a cell phone from a woman’s hand and swallowing it. Wildlife officials said it probably thought it was food, which demonstrates the dangers of feeding wild animals.
Texas farmer admits killing bald eagle after spreading fields with poison-laced corn
The bald eagle no longer has been an endangered species but has remained protected under the federal Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act.
Texas angler catches bizarre creature while fishing, recognizes it as dangerous
Texas Parks and Wildlife identified the creature from a video sent to them by Ramirez: It was a bearded fireworm.
Multiple coyote sightings reported around Rice University campus
According to a notice sent to faculty, staff and students, the Rice University Police Department has received multiple reports of coyote sightings over the last few weeks.
Donald Trump Jr. receives permit to hunt Alaska grizzly bear
The oldest son of President Donald Trump has received a permit to hunt and kill a grizzly bear in Alaska, officials said Monday.
Cloud over Mt. Shasta in California appears 'out of this world'
Are human beings alone in the universe? It's the question of a lifetime and no one has really been able to answer whether another intelligent life exists.
Surgeon talks being one of 14 African American astronauts to travel into space
Cancer surgeon Dr. Bobby Satcher is among an elite group of only 14 African Americans who have traveled to the great beyond.
Drug lord's four hippos have spawned 80 more hippos, and they're terrorizing a little town
After drug lord Pablo Escobar died, his four hippos were abandoned, and now they've spawned 80 more hippos that terrorize a small town.
Harsh alarm sounds could be making your head feel more foggy and less alert, study suggests
Waking up to harsh alarm sounds like "beep, beep, beep" could affect how alert you are throughout the day.
First leatherback sea turtle nest of 2020 is the earliest ever documented in Florida
The first leatherback sea turtle nest of this year's nesting season showed up on Florida's east coast this week.
So many migratory birds flew over Key West, they showed up on weather radar
So many migratory birds flocked from Cuba to Florida on Sunday night, the National Weather Service said they appeared on radar in Key West.
SpaceX successfully launches Falcon 9 rocket but booster misses drone ship upon landing
The rocket is bringing Starlink satellites into space, aimed at providing better internet access to under-developed nations.
Habitat loss, light pollution and other threats are putting fireflies closer to mass extinction
A recent study warned that the nearly 2,000 species of fireflies in existence could soon face extinction from a variety of threats including habitat loss, pesticide use and light pollution.
Astronauts wanted: NASA looking to hire its next class of space explorers
Calling all space lovers - NASA is hiring for its class of Artemis Genesis astronauts.
Recovering koala enjoys a belly scratch from Australian Army officer
A koala embodied happiness when it received a comprehensive belly scratch from an Australian Defence Force officer at a wildlife park on Kangaroo Island.