'Ultra rare' metallic blue bee spotted in Florida
Researchers in Florida have rediscovered an “ultra-rare” metallic blue bee that hadn’t been spotted in years – so long that experts weren’t sure it still existed.
Researchers in Florida have rediscovered an “ultra-rare” metallic blue bee that hadn’t been spotted in years – so long that experts weren’t sure it still existed.
Houston-area cheerleader hospitalized after snake bite that was caught on video
Tracy says her daughter's leg continued to swell and quickly started turning purple, so an ambulance rushed her to Texas Children's Hospital in The Woodlands.
Tracy says her daughter's leg continued to swell and quickly started turning purple, so an ambulance rushed her to Texas Children's Hospital in The Woodlands.
'No evidence' COVID-19 can be spread in swimming pools, CDC says
There is no evidence that the virus that causes COVID-19 can be spread to people through the water in pools, hot tubs, spas, or water play areas, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.
There is no evidence that the virus that causes COVID-19 can be spread to people through the water in pools, hot tubs, spas, or water play areas, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.
Study: World carbon pollution falls 17% during pandemic peak
The world cut its daily carbon dioxide emissions by 17% at the peak of the pandemic shutdown last month, a new study found.
The world cut its daily carbon dioxide emissions by 17% at the peak of the pandemic shutdown last month, a new study found.
Annie Glenn, widow of U.S. Sen. John Glenn, dies at age 100
Annie Glenn, the widow of astronaut and U.S. Sen. John Glenn and a communication disorders advocate, died Tuesday of complications from COVID-19. She was 100.
Annie Glenn, the widow of astronaut and U.S. Sen. John Glenn and a communication disorders advocate, died Tuesday of complications from COVID-19. She was 100.
‘I’ve never felt so unsafe’: American Airlines passenger shares video of 'overcrowded' plane
A recent video on Twitter depicting a packed American Airlines flight might lead some to believe it was filmed before the coronavirus pandemic. But the video was taken on a May 17 flight by a passenger who said she “never felt so unsafe,” in her life.
A recent video on Twitter depicting a packed American Airlines flight might lead some to believe it was filmed before the coronavirus pandemic. But the video was taken on a May 17 flight by a passenger who said she “never felt so unsafe,” in her life.
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.
Endangered pygmy hippo born at San Diego Zoo for first time in 30 years
The San Diego Zoo has announced the first successful birth of an endangered pygmy hippopotamus at the zoo in more than three decades.
The San Diego Zoo has announced the first successful birth of an endangered pygmy hippopotamus at the zoo in more than three decades.
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.
‘I can’t believe it’: Man captures video of real-life ‘Wile E. Coyote’ chasing roadrunner
A University of Arizona professor captured video of a Wile E. Coyote vs. Road Runner situation and his reaction is all of us.
A University of Arizona professor captured video of a Wile E. Coyote vs. Road Runner situation and his reaction is all of us.
Video shows massive alligators dueling in Circle B Bar Reserve canal
It’s not unusual to see alligators at Circle B Bar Reserve, but seeing two giant gators fighting there is enough to stop anyone in their tracks.
It’s not unusual to see alligators at Circle B Bar Reserve, but seeing two giant gators fighting there is enough to stop anyone in their tracks.
Massive gator slowly treks across Florida golf course
Down in Florida, more gators are out and about as they search for love, and seeing them on a golf course is not an unusual sight nowadays.
Down in Florida, more gators are out and about as they search for love, and seeing them on a golf course is not an unusual sight nowadays.
Study suggests link between Vitamin D and severity of COVID-19 symptoms
According to many doctors, questions still remain between Vitamin D and COVID-19 death rates despite a recent study that finds a correlation.
According to many doctors, questions still remain between Vitamin D and COVID-19 death rates despite a recent study that finds a correlation.
Oldest solitary dolphin happy for human contact amid COVID-19 pandemic
Fungie, the world's oldest solitary dolphin finally has someone to keep him company two months after the COVID-19 lockdown.
Fungie, the world's oldest solitary dolphin finally has someone to keep him company two months after the COVID-19 lockdown.
Bug experts dismiss worry about US 'murder hornets' as hype
While its nickname exaggerates the human health threat, experts said this hornet is especially big.
While its nickname exaggerates the human health threat, experts said this hornet is especially big.
Whale shark swims right next to boat off Siesta Key
Boaters out on the water this week were greeted with an incredible surprise: a large whale shark that swam right next to their boat.
Boaters out on the water this week were greeted with an incredible surprise: a large whale shark that swam right next to their boat.
Houston-area beekeepers worry about murder hornets
Beekeepers are closely monitoring the migration of murder hornets, which come from Asia, because they can kill entire hives. They have been spotted in Washington State.
Beekeepers are closely monitoring the migration of murder hornets, which come from Asia, because they can kill entire hives. They have been spotted in Washington State.
Fevers of rays spotted in Tampa Bay waters
Two fevers of rays were spotted in the waters of Tampa Bay this week.
Two fevers of rays were spotted in the waters of Tampa Bay this week.
Scientists say COVID-19 mutation more contagious than original strain is increasing at ‘alarming rate’
Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory say they have identified 14 new mutations of the novel coronavirus that first originated in Wuhan, China in hopes of creating an early warning system to reveal new strains that may render future vaccines ineffective.
Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory say they have identified 14 new mutations of the novel coronavirus that first originated in Wuhan, China in hopes of creating an early warning system to reveal new strains that may render future vaccines ineffective.
Texas A&M will conduct human clinical trials on existing vaccine to try preventing COVID-19
These human clinical trials are focused on preventing and mitigating coronavirus COVID-19 for people who have never been exposed to the virus.
These human clinical trials are focused on preventing and mitigating coronavirus COVID-19 for people who have never been exposed to the virus.