The Geminid meteor shower is set to dazzle this week, hurling bright meteors across sky
The Geminid meteor shower is considered one of the best annual sky shows.
The Geminid meteor shower is considered one of the best annual sky shows.
Revolutionary discovery about plants’ DNA could help scientists slow aging in humans
Many trees live to be thousands of years old — could their DNA hold the secret to slowing the human aging process?
Many trees live to be thousands of years old — could their DNA hold the secret to slowing the human aging process?
That shoddy, last-minute gift wrapping job could play in your favor, study suggests
Whether you wrap gifts like Martha Stewart or toss items into a bag at the last second and call it good enough, the presentation of your gift will likely have an effect on the recipient’s expectations about what’s inside — and potentially even how they feel about the present once it’s unwrapped.
Whether you wrap gifts like Martha Stewart or toss items into a bag at the last second and call it good enough, the presentation of your gift will likely have an effect on the recipient’s expectations about what’s inside — and potentially even how they feel about the present once it’s unwrapped.
Abandoned baby giraffe befriended by dog in Africa dies
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A baby giraffe that was befriended by a dog after he was abandoned in the wild has died, a South African animal orphanage said Friday. “Our team is heartbroken,” the orphanage said.
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A baby giraffe that was befriended by a dog after he was abandoned in the wild has died, a South African animal orphanage said Friday. “Our team is heartbroken,” the orphanage said.
Illinois power company hires goats to clear out brush
An Illinois power company turned to a herd of goats to clear a steep, rocky plot of land so crews could reach electric lines.
An Illinois power company turned to a herd of goats to clear a steep, rocky plot of land so crews could reach electric lines.
Scorpion stings United Airlines passenger on flight from San Francisco to Atlanta
The passenger on Flight 1554 told TMZ that she felt stinging on her leg and when she went to the restroom, a scorpion fell out of her pant leg. Flight attendants were able to trap the arachnid, the passenger told TMZ.
The passenger on Flight 1554 told TMZ that she felt stinging on her leg and when she went to the restroom, a scorpion fell out of her pant leg. Flight attendants were able to trap the arachnid, the passenger told TMZ.
Birds are shrinking in size, and researchers believe it’s likely due to climate change
North American migratory birds have been getting smaller over the past four decades and the reason appears to be related to climate change, according to findings from a University of Michigan-led analysis of a large dataset.
North American migratory birds have been getting smaller over the past four decades and the reason appears to be related to climate change, according to findings from a University of Michigan-led analysis of a large dataset.
Christmas sweaters are making plastic pollution worse, environmental charity warns
Many Christmas sweaters contain harmful materials that are adding to world's pollution problem, according to a U.K. environmental charity.
Many Christmas sweaters contain harmful materials that are adding to world's pollution problem, according to a U.K. environmental charity.
December’s ‘Full Cold Moon’ to usher in cold temperatures, extra hours of darkness
The last full moon of the decade will peak Thursday, Dec. 12.
The last full moon of the decade will peak Thursday, Dec. 12.
Cardinal with rare abnormality discovered in central Texas
According to the Inland Bird Banding Association, the bird shows apparent bilateral gynandromorphism, a rare abnormality that causes it to have female plumage on one side of its body, and male on the other.
According to the Inland Bird Banding Association, the bird shows apparent bilateral gynandromorphism, a rare abnormality that causes it to have female plumage on one side of its body, and male on the other.
Lesbian couple 1st to carry baby in both of their wombs through ‘shared motherhood’ treatment
A British lesbian couple has become the first in the world to carry a baby in both their wombs.
A British lesbian couple has become the first in the world to carry a baby in both their wombs.
Missouri hunter bags rare albino deer on last day of hunting season: 'All glory goes to God in this'
A hunter bagged a rare albino buck on the last day of firearm hunting season.
A hunter bagged a rare albino buck on the last day of firearm hunting season.
Game Commission: Investigation into deer abuse video ongoing
The Game Commission gave a brief update on their investigation on Facebook Thursday morning, adding that they’ve received, “overwhelming public response regarding the video.”
The Game Commission gave a brief update on their investigation on Facebook Thursday morning, adding that they’ve received, “overwhelming public response regarding the video.”
Police: Multiple reports of bear sighting in Wilmington, New Castle County
Delaware State Police are warning the public of reports of a bear sighting in Wilmington.
Delaware State Police are warning the public of reports of a bear sighting in Wilmington.
Chris Brown must give up monkeys under judge's restrictions
The 30-year-old singer was allowed to enter a diversion program nearly a year after he was charged with two misdemeanors over his possession of a pet capuchin monkey without a permit.
The 30-year-old singer was allowed to enter a diversion program nearly a year after he was charged with two misdemeanors over his possession of a pet capuchin monkey without a permit.
Officials believe multiple bears are roaming around Delaware County
There may not just be one bear roaming around Delaware County.
There may not just be one bear roaming around Delaware County.
Police release footage of new bear sighting in Springfield Township
A bear has been spotted in Springfield, hanging out in someone’s backyard near a swimming pool. This is just one more of many bear sightings in Delaware County in recent days, according to officials.
A bear has been spotted in Springfield, hanging out in someone’s backyard near a swimming pool. This is just one more of many bear sightings in Delaware County in recent days, according to officials.
Sperm whale found dead with 220 pound ‘ball’ of trash in stomach
The whale was found with roughly 220 pounds of garbage and debris, including sections of net, plastic cups and bags.
The whale was found with roughly 220 pounds of garbage and debris, including sections of net, plastic cups and bags.
Pennsylvania game commission investigates video showing injured deer being abused
The game commission said Sunday that they were made aware of the video after it circulated on social media.
The game commission said Sunday that they were made aware of the video after it circulated on social media.
Steve Irwin's family wishes son Robert a happy birthday with throwback pics
Like his famous father, Robert hosts a reality television show surrounding his work with animals.
Like his famous father, Robert hosts a reality television show surrounding his work with animals.