Astronomers discover 1st green star in space as white dwarfs break color rules

Astronomers found that white dwarf stars can display surprising colors because of their dense, chemically diverse atmospheres, including the first known genuinely green star.

Invasive hairy ants are on the move: What to watch for

Invasive, hairy ants are spreading across the Southeast U.S., creating “super colonies” with millions of critters and costing millions of dollars in damages along the way. 

Texas quail season opens Nov. 1 after survey shows strong populations

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department says timely rainfall and favorable habitat conditions boosted bobwhite and scaled quail populations across much of the state, making for a quality hunting season.

Man dies after entering tiger enclosure at wildlife park

A man died Saturday after entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park and being attacked, authorities said.

Dallas man faces 8 years in prison for unauthorized airport drone flights

A 24-year-old Dallas man has been charged with repeatedly flying a drone into a restricted airspace around Dallas Love Field and Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.

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. 

DFW-bound flight diverts due to lack of working bathrooms on plane

A plane carrying almost 300 passengers en route to North Texas was forced to divert after experiencing a plumbing nightmare in the sky.

What are these mushrooms appearing on your lawn?

Little white mushrooms appear every year on lawns across the country. They may look harmless, but you should think twice before touching them.

Decapitate, gut, or throw away: Missouri’s new warning for an invasive species

Cut off their heads, remove their internal organs, or put them in a plastic bag and throw them out. Those are the three suggestions Missouri wildlife officials have for anglers who catch northern snakehead fish from one of the state’s rivers or streams, and there’s a reason why they are being so specific.