Boeing Starline test flight set for Friday
There is an excitement in the air at Cape Canaveral ahead of Boeing's test flight of its Starliner capsule. The unmanned craft will be sent to the International Space Station.
Winter solstice: The shortest day of the year is upon us
The winter solstice, which is shortest day of the year, will occur Saturday, Dec. 21.
‘Wash your hands’: Science experiment with moldy bread shows the importance of hygiene
A teacher and behavioral specialist showed children the importance of washing their hands by using bread and mold in a science experiment.
You probably won’t get a cold and the flu at the same time, study suggests
A new study suggests that people are less likely to get the flu or a cold if they already have one of the illnesses.
FWC says they will not search on Wednesday for the manatee with a bicycle tire stuck around its body
FWC told FOX 35 News that they will not search for the manatee on Wednesday, as they try to re-evaluate their rescue strategy.
Central Florida company developing device to do blood tests in space
For years, astronauts have conducted blood tests on themselves while at the International Space Station but the samples must be shipped back to earth for full analysis. A new device would change that.
Device would allow for blood tests in space
For years, astronauts have conducted blood tests on themselves while at the International Space Station but the samples must be shipped back to earth for full analysis. A new device would change that.
'No bear hunt': Protestors hang banner over I-4 against having another bear hunt
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is considering another bear hunt. However, some protesters are making a statement by hanging banners over interstate traffic.
That shoddy, last-minute gift wrapping job could play in your favor, study suggests
Whether you wrap gifts like Martha Stewart or toss items into a bag at the last second and call it good enough, the presentation of your gift will likely have an effect on the recipient’s expectations about what’s inside — and potentially even how they feel about the present once it’s unwrapped.
NASA unveils core stage of moon rocket
NASA has unveiled the core stage of its new Space Launch System (SLS) rocket at the Michoud Assembly Facility in Louisiana. The SLS will be used for planned Artemis missions to the moon and will ultimately transport the first woman to the lunar surface, Jasmin Moghbeli.
SpaceX docks at International Space Station with experiments on board
The rocket took off from Cape Canaveral on Thursday on a resupply mission, carrying hundreds of pounds of experiments aimed at supporting future missions to the Moon and Mars.
Bear cub still stuck in tree over tiger enclosure at animal sanctuary
A bear cub has been in a tree over a tiger enclosure at a Florida animal sanctuary for three days now. Authorities at the CARE Foundation in Apopka are now exploring the option of moving the tigers, so the frightened cub will come down.
Bear cub trapped in tree over tiger enclosure
A bear cub is trapped in a tree over a tiger enclosure at the CARE Foundation animal sanctuary in Apopka, Florida. Authorities are waiting to see if the cub will come down, but there is a concern it may fall into the tiger pin.
New migraine drug shows promise in clinical trial to treat patients with no other options
Ubrogepant, a new class of drug to treat acute migraine attacks, shows promise to treat patients who have previously lacked other options.
Boeing moves Starliner crew capsule to Florida pad
Boeing moved its Starliner crew capsule to its Florida pad Thursday in preparation for a mid-December launch. It will carry a dummy fitted with hundreds of sensors for the first Starliner test flight to the International Space Station.
‘Unicorn’ meteor shower could cause spectacular, rare outburst of visible meteors Thursday night
A rare cosmic spectacle is likely to occur on Thursday night if the alpha Monocerotid meteor shower turns into a meteor storm like astronomers are predicting.
Smoking weed may increase risk of stroke, arrhythmia in young adults, warns American Heart Association
Frequent use of cannabis in young adults was linked to an increased risk of stroke, and people diagnosed with cannabis use disorder were found to be more likely to being hospitalized for arrhythmia (heart rhythm disturbances), according to two new studies that were presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2019.
Astronauts experience stagnant and reverse blood flow during long periods in space, study finds
A study looking into how zero gravity can affect blood flow in the body showed astronauts staying onboard the International Space Station for long periods of time can face health risks.
Dog owners have lower risk of repeat event after heart attack or stroke, study finds
After a heart attack or stroke, dog really is man's best friend.
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Climate change has some NASA officials on edge, especially as the rising ocean levels could threaten launch pads at the Kennedy Space Center.