New study reveals why dangerous fungus is so difficult to treat

Scientists discovered how the deadly fungus Candida auris can survive antifungal treatment – a finding that could lead to new therapies.

Dead hammerhead on Indian Harbour Beach points to alarming ocean trend

Researchers are trying to figure out why dead sharks keep washing ashore along Florida's east coast, including a hammerhead that recently turned up on Indian Harbour Beach. Sharks as a whole are struggling to survive and facing extinction if their numbers keep dwindling.

FWC: 36,000 invasive Lion fish removed during Florida's 2026 challenge

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) reported its newest record of lionfish removal, with over 36,000 lionfish captured from Florida's waters.

Inside NASA's plan to explore underground lunar caves that one day could shelter astronauts

NASA is preparing to explore deep craters on the moon, known as the Marius Hills pit, to determine if ancient underground caves could provide shelter for future astronauts.

NASA’s Curiosity shares dramatic glimpse of Martian dawn

The Curiosity rover snapped what NASA scientists are calling the most detailed view yet of the distant, wind-carved Martian cliffs at dawn, and leaving them asking more questions about what they see. 

NASA’s Crew-12 astronauts leave space station, head for Thursday splashdown

NASA’s Crew-12 astronauts are on their way back to Earth after departing the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft Wednesday morning.

Study finds higher levels of everyday chemicals in baby teeth of kids with autism

A pilot study from The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center found higher levels of several potentially harmful chemicals in the primary teeth of children with autism compared with children without autism.

Could AI data centers be built in space? Google is testing it right now

Google is testing whether moving artificial intelligence data centers into outer space can solve land, power and pollution conflicts facing terrestrial communities.

NASA, SpaceX set for Crew-13 launch to International Space Station

NASA and SpaceX are targeting 11:10 a.m. Thursday for the launch of the Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

NASA, SpaceX launch Crew-13 to International Space Station
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SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket carrying the four members of Crew-13 on the Dragon capsule lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Thursday.

Space Force to deploy laser technology to defend launch sites from drones

The U.S. Space Force is introducing new technology, including laser systems, to help protect Cape Canaveral launch facilities from unauthorized drones as officials respond to growing security threats.

SpaceX's latest Starship test brings Florida launches a step closer

SpaceX reached several major milestones during its latest Starship test flight Monday, successfully sending the massive rocket into orbit and deploying Starlink satellites for the first time, moves that bring the company closer to launching Starship from Florida.

NASA sets December test flight for Boeing Starliner ahead of crewed return

Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft is set to return to space in December for an uncrewed test flight as NASA works toward putting astronauts back aboard the capsule.

NASA, Boeing provide update on future of Starliner
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During a news conference on Monday, NASA and Boeing officials discussed Starliner’s development and plans for regular crew flights to and from the International Space Station.

SpaceX launches Starship first orbital test flight
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SpaceX has launched Starship’s 14th test flight, marking its first-ever attempt to reach Earth orbit following earlier suborbital safety tests.  Dr. Don Platt, Associate Professor of Space Systems and Director of Spaceport Education Center at Florida Institute of Technology, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live over Zoom.

US Space Force increasing ranks, offers service members from other branches transfer opportunity

The United States Space Force (USSF) is offering service members from the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Marine Corps the opportunity to transfer to the USSF through the Interservice Transfer (IST) program.

NASA turns to AI to speed lunar research and future moon missions

NASA is turning to artificial intelligence to help scientists analyze decades of lunar data more quickly as it works toward returning astronauts to the moon through the Artemis program.