Camel, cow, donkey found roaming together along Kansas road
Authorities discovered a camel, a cow and a donkey roaming together along a Kansas road in a grouping reminiscent of a Midwestern Christmas Nativity scene.
‘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.
Leonid meteor shower: Spectacle known for fireballs to peak over the weekend
The Leonid meteor shower will peak over the weekend into Monday, bringing up to 15 shooting stars per hour.
Climate change will profoundly affect every child born today 'at every stage of life,' report finds
A child born today will experience a world more than four degrees warmer than the pre-industrial average, and it will affect every stage of their life in profound and troubling ways.
Some people genetically wired to hate the taste of vegetables, research suggests
Most parents are aware that it has traditionally been considered difficult to get children to eat their vegetables, but a new study has found that some children really aren’t just being stubborn — it could be in their genes.
Spider and insect populations are declining at ‘frightening’ rates, scientists say
Insect and spider populations are falling dramatically across the globe, spurring concern throughout the scientific community, and a new study suggests that the decline may be happening more quickly and extensively than previously suspected.
Dolphin stampede captured near Newport Beach's sightseeing tour boat
Hundreds of dolphins were seen ‘stampeding’ alongside a whale-watching tour group off the shore of Newport Beach, California.
Antibiotic-resistant superbugs kill 35K Americans each year — and CDC warns worst is yet to come
In recent decades, scientists have consistently warned that humanity was headed full-speed toward an antibiotic-resistant future. A new report from the CDC says that future is already here.
Baby flamingo practices walking at Denver Zoo
A tiny flamingo learning to walk at the Denver Zoo has been making great progress, as seen in this video shared on November 10.
Punishment-based training can stress your dog out in the long term, study suggests
Training your dog with punishment tactics, such as yelling and leash jerks, can impact your pet’s stress levels in the long term, according to a recent study.
NASA mathematicians portrayed in ‘Hidden Figures’ to be honored with Congressional Gold Medals
The three African-American women whose stories were shared in the 2016 movie “Hidden Figures” will be awarded Congressional Gold Medals.
Mercury putting on rare show Monday, parading across the sun
Earthlings get treated to just 13 or 14 Mercury transits a century.
Fright night flyby: Skyscraper-sized asteroid will pass Earth on Halloween
A skyscraper-sized asteroid will fly by Earth on Halloween, according to scientists, who say that the object was only discovered 10 days ago.
Wild plant with toxic sap that 'eats away at your skin' is spreading
When you go outside this summer, beware of the poisonous weed Wild Parsnip, which grows in nearly all 50 U.S. states, including Illinois.
First Full Moon on Christmas in Nearly 40 Years
It hasn’t happened since 1977. But this year, the moon will be full on Christmas.
How to watch Mercury transit the sun in rare event on Monday
Astronomers and sky watchers will be ready for a rare celestial event taking place Monday, November 11th. That's when Mercury, our innermost planet, passes directly between Earth and the sun.
Police arrest woman who climbed into Bronx Zoo lion habitat
A woman who reportedly climbed over a safety barrier at the Bronx Zoo lion exhibit has been arrested.
Man had family of cockroaches living inside ear canal, report says
The man said his ear hurt a lot like something was scratching or crawling inside.
New strain of HIV detected for the first time in 19 years
A team of scientists discovered a new strain of HIV for the first time in 19 years and published the findings Wednesday.