Some people genetically wired to hate the taste of vegetables, research suggests

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. 

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Fright night flyby: Skyscraper-sized asteroid will pass Earth on Halloween

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.

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

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.

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

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. 

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

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.  

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.  

New strain of HIV detected for the first time in 19 years

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.

A team of scientists discovered a new strain of HIV for the first time in 19 years and published the findings Wednesday.

Massive 2,000-foot asteroid to whiz past Earth later this month

Massive 2,000-foot asteroid to whiz past Earth later this month

An asteroid slightly smaller than the largest structure in the U.S. is slated to harmlessly zoom past Earth later this month.

An asteroid slightly smaller than the largest structure in the U.S. is slated to harmlessly zoom past Earth later this month.

Baby cheetah paired with rescue dog at Cincinnati Zoo

Baby cheetah paired with rescue dog at Cincinnati Zoo

A baby cheetah has been paired with a rescue puppy at the Cincinnati Zoo, and the two playmates have quickly become best friends.

A baby cheetah has been paired with a rescue puppy at the Cincinnati Zoo, and the two playmates have quickly become best friends.