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.

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.

Most distant world ever explored gets new name: Arrokoth

The most distant world ever explored 4 billion miles away finally has an official name: Arrokoth.   NASA said Tuesday that means "sky" in the language of the Native American Powhatan people.

20 minutes of moderate exercise each day could boost US economy by up to $200 billion by 2050, analysis suggests

Raising the physical activity levels of adults worldwide by a nominal amount could raise the global economy by as much as $446 billion USD by 2050, according to a new analysis from RAND Europe.

This panda has some serious, and adorable, attachment issues

It’s not every day that you receive bear hugs while at work, unless it’s your job to take care of pandas.

About 350 koalas feared dead in raging Australian wildfires

Conservationists fear hundreds of koalas have perished in wildfires that have razed prime habitat on Australia's east coast.

Narcissism is a dark trait, but it may protect against stress and depression, study suggests

Narcissism — one of the three malevolent personality traits which comprise the “dark triad” in psychology — may actually have certain protective benefits against stress and mood disorders, such as depression.

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.

Wild turkeys take over Toms River community

Hank Flynn heads to Toms River, New Jersey, where a pack of wild turkeys has overrun a community.

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.

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.

President Trump now has opening to pull US out of Paris climate pact

For more than two years President Donald Trump has talked about pulling the United States out of the landmark Paris climate agreement . Starting Monday he finally can do something about it.

Twin panda cubs meet for the first time at Berlin zoo

It's double the cuteness at the Berlin zoo! Two baby pandas met for the first time this week, sniffing around each other as their mom Meng Meng chewed away on some bamboo.

Puppy orphaned in Baghdadi raid finds fur-ever home

A young puppy orphaned in the U.S. military operation that killed ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi last Saturday has been rescued and reportedly adopted into a fur-ever home.