Houston-area cheerleader hospitalized after snake bite that was caught on video

Tracy says her daughter's leg continued to swell and quickly started turning purple, so an ambulance rushed her to Texas Children's Hospital in The Woodlands.

When religion sided with science: Medieval lessons for surviving COVID-19

The idea of prayer as a vital part of any response to COVID-19 might feel inappropriate or even irresponsible to some in a world that often views medicine and religion as polar opposites – one turning to science, the other to God.

Researchers developing face mask that glows if coronavirus is detected, report says

The team at MIT and Harvard is reportedly designing a face mask that would produce a fluorescent signal when a person with COVID-19 breathes, coughs or sneezes.

Robotic space plane returns to orbit after hazy Florida launch

The military’s robotic mini shuttle is back in space after launching through the clouds at Cape Canaveral this morning.

FD: Hiker bitten by rattlesnake on South Mountain

Firefighters rescued a hiker on South Mountain who was bitten in the leg by a rattlesnake.

Trump still confident in virus test despite false negatives

President Donald Trump expressed no concerns Friday about a rapid coronavirus test that the White House has been relying on to ensure his safety, despite new data suggesting the test may return an inordinate share of false negatives.

Adult kangaroos greet orphaned babies at Australian animal sanctuary

Sasha and Pimba, two resident kangaroos at the Kangaroo Sanctuary in Alice Springs, Central Australia, were not shy when greeting a pair of orphaned babied.

Police: Doctor found dead, possibly killed by wild dogs

A Georgia doctor was found dead in a ditch Thursday morning and authorities believe she was killed by a pack of wild dogs.

Giant 4-foot-long lizard now established in Georgia as invasive species

The Argentine black and white tegus, which is native to South America, has established itself in Georgia as an invasive species, wildlife officials say.

Video shows massive alligators dueling in Circle B Bar Reserve canal

It’s not unusual to see alligators at Circle B Bar Reserve, but seeing two giant gators fighting there is enough to stop anyone in their tracks.