Trump administration overhauls endangered species protections in what critics call major rollback
The Trump administration is finalizing major changes Monday to the way it enforces the landmark Endangered Species Act, a move it says will reduce regulatory burden but critics charge will drive more creatures to extinction.
The Trump administration is finalizing major changes Monday to the way it enforces the landmark Endangered Species Act, a move it says will reduce regulatory burden but critics charge will drive more creatures to extinction.
Chernobyl vodka: Scientists make non-radioactive spirit using grains and water from exclusion zone
A team of scientists created Atomik Vodka, a spirit made of grains and water from the Chernobyl nuclear exclusion zone.
A team of scientists created Atomik Vodka, a spirit made of grains and water from the Chernobyl nuclear exclusion zone.
ULA successfully launches Atlas V rocket from Canaveral AFS after short delay
The United Launch Alliance (ULA) has launched their Atlas V rocket into orbit.
The United Launch Alliance (ULA) has launched their Atlas V rocket into orbit.
Maryland man set record with 72.8-pound mahi mahi
A Maryland man who says he had to outlast a mahi mahi to land it now has a place in the state record book to show for his work.
A Maryland man who says he had to outlast a mahi mahi to land it now has a place in the state record book to show for his work.
Fishing guide charged for letting dog kill fawn: 'This is a disturbing case,' says wildlife official
A man from New Mexico is facing a possible ban from hunting and fishing after being charged in connection with a “disturbing case” in Colorado.
A man from New Mexico is facing a possible ban from hunting and fishing after being charged in connection with a “disturbing case” in Colorado.
Report: Aliens may exist in ways we can’t fathom, which is why we haven’t found them
Aliens may exist in ways we cannot even fathom and they could be all around us, but because we don’t know how to detect them, we can’t see what’s right in front of our faces. At least that’s what a group of researchers from the University of Cadiz in Spain suggested in a report published in the journal Acta Astronautica.
Aliens may exist in ways we cannot even fathom and they could be all around us, but because we don’t know how to detect them, we can’t see what’s right in front of our faces. At least that’s what a group of researchers from the University of Cadiz in Spain suggested in a report published in the journal Acta Astronautica.
Apollo 11 launched 50 years ago on July 16, 1969
Fifty years ago on July 16, 1969, a three-man crew launched into space from Kennedy Space Center in Florida aboard the Apollo 11 spacecraft.
Fifty years ago on July 16, 1969, a three-man crew launched into space from Kennedy Space Center in Florida aboard the Apollo 11 spacecraft.
Preservative found in processed foods may be linked to autism, researchers suggest
A recent study found that there may be a link between a chemical in processed foods and autism.
A recent study found that there may be a link between a chemical in processed foods and autism.
Walking fast can add years to your life regardless of your weight, study finds
Being a fast walker could add years to your life, regardless of weight or body fat percentage, a study suggests.
Being a fast walker could add years to your life, regardless of weight or body fat percentage, a study suggests.
Period pain causes almost 9 days of productivity loss at work or school for women, study suggests
Period pain may lead to almost nine days of productivity loss at work or school for women, a recent study found.
Period pain may lead to almost nine days of productivity loss at work or school for women, a recent study found.
Photos reveal sharks circling unsuspecting beach-goers at Myrtle Beach
A woman vacationing in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, snapped some startling photos from her 15th floor hotel room of several sharks swimming in shallow water near unaware beach-goers below.
A woman vacationing in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, snapped some startling photos from her 15th floor hotel room of several sharks swimming in shallow water near unaware beach-goers below.
Perfectly preserved 40,000-year-old severed wolf head from Ice Age found in Siberia
Scientists have discovered a 40,000-year-old furry wolf head that was perfectly preserved in permafrost from the Ice Age in Siberia.
Scientists have discovered a 40,000-year-old furry wolf head that was perfectly preserved in permafrost from the Ice Age in Siberia.
Trump seems to say moon is part of Mars in confusing tweet criticizing NASA's plan for another visit
In a confusing tweet where he criticized NASA's plans to revisit the moon, President Donald Trump seemed to indicate that the moon is part of Mars.
In a confusing tweet where he criticized NASA's plans to revisit the moon, President Donald Trump seemed to indicate that the moon is part of Mars.
White meat is just as bad for your cholesterol as red meat, study suggests
A recently published study suggests that eating white meat can be just as bad for your health as eating red meat.
A recently published study suggests that eating white meat can be just as bad for your health as eating red meat.
Cancer deaths continue to decline overall for men, women and kids in US, report finds
An annual report found that cancer deaths continue to decline for men, women and children of all ages in the United States.
An annual report found that cancer deaths continue to decline for men, women and children of all ages in the United States.
Nearly mile-wide asteroid with orbiting moon expected to pass by Earth
A nearly mile-wide asteroid that has its own moon is expected to fly safely by Earth on Saturday.
A nearly mile-wide asteroid that has its own moon is expected to fly safely by Earth on Saturday.
Apollo 1's crew: A Mercury astronaut, spacewalker and rookie
The three astronauts killed in the first U.S. space tragedy represented NASA's finest: the second American to fly in space, the first U.S. spacewalker and the trusted rookie.
The three astronauts killed in the first U.S. space tragedy represented NASA's finest: the second American to fly in space, the first U.S. spacewalker and the trusted rookie.
Philly residents under siege by raccoons seek answers
Philadelphians are feeling under siege these days, by aggressive raccoons that have—in some cases—taken over their neighborhoods.
Philadelphians are feeling under siege these days, by aggressive raccoons that have—in some cases—taken over their neighborhoods.