Dinosaurs ‘definitely’ still exist, survey says 46% in US think

Nearly half of Americans believe dinosaurs still exist in remote corners of the world. But more than half believe there was a creature called the “doyouthinktheysarus.”

Food, experiments, and tardigrades headed to International Space Station

A gleaming new Dragon cargo capsule packed with solar panels, food, and some of the toughest creatures on Earth is headed to the International Space Station after a Thursday afternoon launch from Kennedy Space Center.

SpaceX completes launch for resupply mission to space station

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to carry a Dragon spacecraft on its second cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station.

Alligator bites down on Florida man's head

"It’s very scary when you ask someone, ‘am I going to be ok?’ and they hesitate."

NASA picks 2 new missions to Venus to study 'lost habitable' world

NASA is sending missions to Venus to better understand the solar system’s hottest planet and how it evolved so differently from Earth.

Wild elephant herd approaches major Chinese city after 300-mile journey

A herd of wild elephants that walked across China was approaching the city of Kunming. Authorities have set up barriers to try and keep them away.

Bear visits Cherokee County subdivision, startles residents

People who live in the Bridgemill subdivision in Cherokee County said it appeared to be a juvenile bear that weighed around 150 pounds.

Man, diving for prehistoric shark teeth, bitten by alligator in Myakka River

Thirty-four staples and a mild skull fracture later, Jeffrey Heim says he’s learned an important lesson about diving for fossilized shark teeth in the Myakka River.

Florida man's 'stand your ground' defense rejected in iguana killing

A judge has rejected the “stand your ground” defense of a Florida man who said he beat an iguana to death only after it attacked him, biting him on the arm.

June 1 marks official start to 2021 Atlantic hurricane season

The 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season officially begins June 1 and one of the names for this year has already been used.

Milkweed planted in California to help monarch butterflies

Milkweed plants are seen as critical because the orange-and-black butterflies lay their eggs on them. Their caterpillars also eat them.

Alligator causes traffic jam on Florida road

An alligator recently brought traffic to a standstill in a South Florida community.

NASA to rocket tardigrades, glow-in-the-dark baby squid into space

The micro-animals will head to the International Space Station next week onboard a Falcon 9 rocket during SpaceX’s 22nd cargo resupply mission.

Study finds high levels of cancer-causing chemical in several sunscreen brands

Valisure, an online pharmacy that tests medications for safety found concerning levels of a cancer-causing chemical in commonly used brands of sunscreen produced in the U.S.

Algae proteins partially restore blind man’s vision, study says

A new study using algae proteins and specially engineered goggles successfully restored a blind man's partial vision, according to a new study.