GOES-T weather satellite ready for liftoff next week from Florida

An essential piece of forecasting technology is preparing to launch from Florida's coast in less than a week in the form of a high-tech weather satellite that can map lightning and track wildfires from above.

'Superbly preserved' pterosaur fossil discovered in Scotland

Scientists say the fossil of a 170-million-year-old pterosaur, billed as the world’s best-preserved skeleton of the prehistoric winged reptile, has been found on the Isle of Skye in Scotland.

Liftoff! SpaceX launches Starlink mission on Presidents Day

The goal of Starlink is to create a network that will help provide internet services to those who are not yet connected and to provide reliable and affordable internet across the globe.

Wauwatosa coyote, turkey trouble; animals trapped, killed

Wauwatosa has recently trapped and killed coyotes and turkeys that were involved in conflicts with people and pets in the area.

US sea levels will rise rapidly in the next 30 years, report warns

A federal report warns that America's coasts will be hit hard by ever faster sea level rise between now and the year 2050.

Virgin Galactic reopens spaceflight ticket sales

Tickets cost $450,000 and all reservations will require a $150,000 deposit to secure a spot, according to the company.

Lifting weights for 3 seconds a day increases muscle strength, study suggests

Researchers wanted to figure out the minimum amount of exercise needed to actually improve a person’s strength, hoping it will lead to a healthier lifestyle and overall advancement in exercise.

Video captures flock of birds suddenly falling from the sky in Mexico

A flock of yellow-headed blackbirds suddenly dropped from the sky on a street in Mexico, but the reason behind the mysterious fall remains unclear.

Wisconsin wolf hunt not allowed, DNR announces after court ruling

The Wisconsin DNR announced that it is not authorized to implement a wolf hunt after a court ruling returned them to the endangered species list.

EAA Winter Flight Fest skiplane fly-in postponed

The EAA Winter Flight Fest skiplane fly-in has been postponed one week due to lack of snow. However, the indoor activities will continue as scheduled.

Wisconsin sturgeon spearing season opens Saturday

Wisconsin's annual sturgeon spearing season begins Saturday and runs for 16 days or until any of the pre-determined harvest caps are met.

Waukesha County deer farm CWD cases confirmed

Two white-tailed deer at a Waukesha County farm have tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD), the Wisconsin DATCP confirmed Thursday.

Flying AirCar gets airworthiness certification

AirCar completed 70 hours of rigorous flight tests involving full range of flight and performance maneuvers as well as demonstrated static and dynamic stability.

Crocodile with tire stuck around neck for 6 years is finally freed

A wild crocodile with a motorcycle tire stuck around its neck since 2016 has finally been freed thanks to an Indonesian bird catcher’s tireless effort.

SpaceX: Geomagnetic storm damaged latest batch of Starlink satellites

SpaceX believes up to 40 satellites will reenter or have already entered the Earth’s atmosphere but there’s no risk of any debris hitting the ground.