1st Western Diamondback Rattlesnake officially documented in Denton County

The University of Texas at Arlington’s Amphibian and Reptile Diversity Research Center (ARDRC) recently documented Denton County’s first Western Diamondback rattlesnake in the county's extensive herpetology research collection. 

Giraffe dies at Toronto zoo in 'sudden and tragic' accident

The Toronto Zoo is mourning the death of its 13-year-old male giraffe after an unexpected accident in its habitat on New Year’s Day.

These are the best places to stargaze in the Lone Star State

If you want to get a marvelous view of a meteor shower or a stunning scene of stars, there are lots of places to choose from in Texas.

Quadrantid meteor shower peaks Friday night but bright supermoon may hinder visibility

The New Year brings a double feature celestial performance as the year’s first supermoon and Quadrantid meteor shower go head-to-head in the night skies Friday.

Pilot reports UFO beside jet, ATC jokes: 'Good luck with the aliens'

A newly resurfaced aviation audio clip shared online has drawn attention after a private pilot reported encountering a mysterious object while flying over Rhode Island.

Video: Muddy eruption at Yellowstone’s Black Diamond Pool

A muddy eruption at Yellowstone National Park was just captured on camera in an area that has been closed to the public for hazard assessments.

6 Texas rivers where you are most likely to encounter snakes

Discover the incredible variety of snakes living in Texas's most famous rivers, from the rare Brazos water snake to the venomous timber rattlesnakes of the East Texas pine forests.

Blue Origin rocket launches first wheelchair user into space

Michaela Benthaus, a paraplegic engineer for the European Space Agency, became the first wheelchair user in space Saturday.

Blue Origin's historic rocket launch scrubbed Thursday

Blue Origin’s 37th New Shepard rocket launch was set to lift off Thursday from West Texas, but it was scrubbed at the last minute.

3I/Atlas making closest approach to Earth this week

The interstellar comet known as 3I/Atlas will pass within 167 million miles of our planet Friday – the closest it gets on its grand tour of the solar system. Here's what to know.

Look up tonight: Supermoon to soar into the sky

Look up tonight as a Supermoon will rise into the sky.  Nicknamed the Cold Moon as winter weather brings colder temperatures, the moon will only be 221,813 miles away from Earth.

December skywatching guide: Wrap up 2025 with these can't miss celestial events

With the new year around the corner, December is filled with a robust lineup of celestial events to end the year with a rewarding skywatching experience.