South Carolina alligator attack on woman ends after neighbor whacks reptile with shovel

A South Carolina woman was rescued by a neighbor Thursday morning during a violent alligator attack in the state, authorities said. The neighbor's weapon of choice: a shovel.

NASA taking applications for simulated Martian expedition

Want to find your inner Matt Damon and spend a year pretending you are isolated on Mars? NASA has a job for you.

Bear swipes Amazon package from Connecticut home

A bear was caught in the act, stealing a package of toilet paper that was delivered to a Connecticut residence.

Comirnaty: Pfizer-BioNTech explains COVID-19 vaccine name’s meaning

According to Pfizer-BioNTech, “Comirnaty” is the brand name of its COVID-19 vaccine: a mash-up of COVID-19, mRNA, community and immunity.

Rare sawfish spotted with rope tied around saw-like nose, mouth

While out snook fishing along the Indian River Lagoon near Fort Pierce, Peter Deeks and his friend got into a two-hour tug-of-war battle and hooked onto a giant sawfish.

Killer whale at SeaWorld San Diego dies unexpectedly

A killer whale died suddenly at SeaWorld San Diego and the reason was not immediately known, the aquarium and theme park said Friday.

2 orphaned manatees being nursed at SeaWorld Orlando

Life without a mom isn’t easy. These calves have a lot of growing to do before they are healthy enough to be released back into the wild.

NIH scientists develop faster, less costly COVID-19 test

NIH scientists discovered a new COVID-19 test technique that may reduce test time and cost while increasing efficiency.

Wild Florida welcomes 2 baby albino gators to the world

The baby albinos are said to be in the back right now receiving care but they will soon be out in exhibit two for Wild Florida guests to enjoy.

Park Service pushes back against licensing Georgia spaceport

The National Park Service is pushing back after a U.S. government report recommended approval of a launchpad for commercial rockets on the Georgia coast, saying a chance of explosive misfires over a federally protected island popular with tourists and campers poses an “unacceptable risk.”

Perseid meteor shower peaks: When, where and how to watch

NASA warns that the next Perseid meteor shower may not be visible until 2024. The agency expects the sky in 2022 and 2023 will not be ideal during the Perseids’ peak.

Bennu asteroid: Earth's chances of collision with space rock slim, NASA says

Scientists have fine-tuned the path of the asteroid Bennu and say the odds of it smacking into Earth are higher than previously thought but still quite low.