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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Video: Sheriff's deputy comes to aid of huge bear named "T-Shirt"
Sheriff's officials help bear that gets stuck in a dumpster.
Sheriff's officials help bear that gets stuck in a dumpster.
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.
‘Galactic ghoul’: NASA shares menacing-looking ‘face’ spotted by Hubble telescope in space
NASA said the image was captured by the Hubble Space Telescope and is the result of a head-on collision between two galaxies.
NASA said the image was captured by the Hubble Space Telescope and is the result of a head-on collision between two galaxies.
Happy Halloween from space as NASA shares Sun image that looks like jack-o-lantern
NASA is sharing a photo of the Sun looking like a jack-o-lantern.
NASA is sharing a photo of the Sun looking like a jack-o-lantern.
Horse euthanized after sustaining injury while training at Santa Anita Park
A 6-year-old mare named GQ Covergirl has become the 35th horse to die at Santa Anita Park since the start of its winter/spring meeton Dec. 26.
A 6-year-old mare named GQ Covergirl has become the 35th horse to die at Santa Anita Park since the start of its winter/spring meeton Dec. 26.
‘No detail is too small’: The forensic science featured in ‘Prodigal Son’ is real
“Prodigal Son,” a new series on FOX, is a procedural drama, and everyone involved in the show works hard to make sure the forensic science is real.
“Prodigal Son,” a new series on FOX, is a procedural drama, and everyone involved in the show works hard to make sure the forensic science is real.
People who eat trans fats at higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s or dementia, study suggests
A new study found that people with higher levels of trans fats could be more susceptible to developing Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.
A new study found that people with higher levels of trans fats could be more susceptible to developing Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.