Check your compass: Earth’s magnetic north pole continues to move toward Russia
Unlike the geographic poles, the planet’s magnetic poles are in constant motion. But scientists say the north magnetic pole is moving at unprecedented speeds.
Unlike the geographic poles, the planet’s magnetic poles are in constant motion. But scientists say the north magnetic pole is moving at unprecedented speeds.
Exoplanets, black holes, building blocks of life: Interstellar firsts and discoveries of the 2010s
As the decade comes to a close, here’s a look back at the most important and incredible interstellar discoveries and advancements of the 2010s.
As the decade comes to a close, here’s a look back at the most important and incredible interstellar discoveries and advancements of the 2010s.
First female launch director to take helm at NASA
Charlie Blackwell-Thompson will be the Launch Director when we send man back and the first woman to the moon.
Charlie Blackwell-Thompson will be the Launch Director when we send man back and the first woman to the moon.
At least 15 Kentucky horses found shot to death at strip mine site, authorities say
Some were as young as a year and others were pregnant, authorities said.
Some were as young as a year and others were pregnant, authorities said.
Winter solstice: The shortest day of the year is upon us
The winter solstice, which is shortest day of the year, will occur Saturday, Dec. 21.
The winter solstice, which is shortest day of the year, will occur Saturday, Dec. 21.
Eating chili pepper 4 times a week reduces risk of death from heart attack, stroke, study suggests
Chili pepper may be good for a lot more than spicing up your cooking. A new Italian study found that consuming chili pepper four or more times a week reduces risk of death from all causes, but especially risk of death from heart attack or stroke.
Chili pepper may be good for a lot more than spicing up your cooking. A new Italian study found that consuming chili pepper four or more times a week reduces risk of death from all causes, but especially risk of death from heart attack or stroke.
‘Wash your hands’: Science experiment with moldy bread shows the importance of hygiene
A teacher and behavioral specialist showed children the importance of washing their hands by using bread and mold in a science experiment.
A teacher and behavioral specialist showed children the importance of washing their hands by using bread and mold in a science experiment.
You probably won’t get a cold and the flu at the same time, study suggests
A new study suggests that people are less likely to get the flu or a cold if they already have one of the illnesses.
A new study suggests that people are less likely to get the flu or a cold if they already have one of the illnesses.
Busch Gardens welcomes 2 new cheetah cubs
Busch Gardens is welcoming two adorable new additions just in time for the holidays.
Busch Gardens is welcoming two adorable new additions just in time for the holidays.
NASA’s Hubble captures dazzling distant galaxy
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope snapped a stunning picture of a galaxy about 50 million light-years away.
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope snapped a stunning picture of a galaxy about 50 million light-years away.
Boeing to halt production of 737 Max airliner in January
Boeing Co. said it will temporarily stop producing its grounded 737 Max jet as it continues to deal with the aftermath of two deadly crashes that killed a total of 346 people.
Boeing Co. said it will temporarily stop producing its grounded 737 Max jet as it continues to deal with the aftermath of two deadly crashes that killed a total of 346 people.
Louisiana sues California over alligator ban
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana is suing the state of California over its decision to ban the import and sale of alligator products, saying the ban will hurt an important Louisiana industry and ultimately could hurt the state’s wetlands.
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana is suing the state of California over its decision to ban the import and sale of alligator products, saying the ban will hurt an important Louisiana industry and ultimately could hurt the state’s wetlands.
Pinellas Park police horse goes through Starbucks drive-thru line
Even horses need their caffeine fix, apparently!
Even horses need their caffeine fix, apparently!
Amazing picture shows the moment a horse looks like it's hysterically laughing
"It was quite an uplifting and hilarious moment."
"It was quite an uplifting and hilarious moment."
9 bears killed since NJ’s bear hunt resumed
As of Wednesday, hunters using firearms have killed nine bruins since the hunt resumed Monday.
As of Wednesday, hunters using firearms have killed nine bruins since the hunt resumed Monday.
The Arctic may have crossed tipping point into destructive climate feedback loop, NOAA report says
The Arctic region is changing dramatically as a result of climate change. Permafrost is melting and releasing carbon into the atmosphere, and a new federal report suggests that this may have tipped the Arctic region past the point of no return, making it a global warming accelerator.
The Arctic region is changing dramatically as a result of climate change. Permafrost is melting and releasing carbon into the atmosphere, and a new federal report suggests that this may have tipped the Arctic region past the point of no return, making it a global warming accelerator.
Eagle vs. octopus: Dramatic video shows bald eagle caught in tentacled death grip
A dramatic video of a potentially deadly encounter between a bald eagle and an octopus was posted on YouTube Wednesday.
A dramatic video of a potentially deadly encounter between a bald eagle and an octopus was posted on YouTube Wednesday.
Fat innkeeper worms, also known as 'penis fish,' strand on Marin Beach
The so-called Penis fish are making headlines in the Bay Area after thousands strand on a Marin beach.
The so-called Penis fish are making headlines in the Bay Area after thousands strand on a Marin beach.
These 5 deadly diseases have made an alarming comeback over the past decade
Some deadly diseases that seemed headed for eradication in recent decades have been making a scary comeback in the past 10 years.
Some deadly diseases that seemed headed for eradication in recent decades have been making a scary comeback in the past 10 years.
Hiccups in newborns could play important role in brain development, study finds
Hiccups could play an important role in an infant's brain development, a new study suggests.
Hiccups could play an important role in an infant's brain development, a new study suggests.