What's next for SpaceX in its mission to send humans to space?
April 19, 2019, 9:38 a.m. by Michael d'Estries
The private space race to send humans to the ISS and beyond is about to enter a new nail-biting phase.
A frozen river of poo is sliding down Denali
April 3, 2019, 3:47 p.m. by Bryan Nelson
As much as 66 metric tons of human excrement could soon be released into the pristine Alaskan coast.
Why Africa is building a Great Green Wall
April 3, 2019, 2:05 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
More than 20 countries are working together to plant trees and save water, food and lives.
13 must-see trees around the world
April 3, 2019, 1:28 p.m. by Sidney Stevens
This virtual tree tour will blow your mind.
What's the difference between black rhinos and white rhinos?
April 3, 2019, 12:06 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
They're actually both gray, after all.
Meet the world's 8 tallest land animals
April 3, 2019, 9:31 a.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
These animals may not have a bird's-eye view of the world, but they get to see plenty from up there.
How to kill mosquitoes naturally
April 2, 2019, 4:32 p.m. by Clint Williams
Take back your patio with these tips.
Time-lapse captures bizarre beauty of Norway's floating islands
April 2, 2019, 3:10 p.m. by Michael d'Estries
These unusual masses of soil and spongy plant life support a wide variety of species.
The odd reason flamingos are flocking to Mumbai
April 2, 2019, 8:17 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Sewage in Mumbai's Thane Creek makes the city attractive to thousands of migrating flamingos.
NASA's 'Mars Helicopter' aces tests ahead of historic flight
April 1, 2019, 4:25 p.m. by Michael d'Estries
Autonomous aircraft heralds the beginning of a new era in our exploration of the red planet.
Dolphins found suffering from Alzheimer's
April 1, 2019, 2:08 p.m. by Bryan Nelson
They are the only known wild animal to show signs of this crippling human disease.
Trees are the not-so-secret weapon in keeping cities cool
April 1, 2019, 8:25 a.m. by Matt Hickman
Canopy coverage of 40% or more can cool a sweltering city street up to 10 degrees.
How mosquitoes sniff out human sweat
March 29, 2019, 4:16 p.m. by Bryan Nelson
Scientists close in on the genetic mechanisms used by mosquitoes to locate prey.
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A massive great white shark named Miss Costa is in Florida for spring break
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What's next for SpaceX in its mission to send humans to space?
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Extrasolar object may have crashed on Earth in 2014, and it could have carried alien life
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A guide to the full moons of 2019
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9 of the world's largest dog breeds
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13 cool facts about the oddball kakapo
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10 ways to give without buying stuff
Thoughtful gifts can be experiences, time or even a special treat.
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Carbon footprint reality
If you really want to reduce your footprint, have fewer kids and ditch your car.
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Why you should kick the plastic straw habit
Straws create litter and end up in the marine food chain — but it doesn't have to be that way.
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16 simple ways to reduce plastic waste
These easy things can decrease the amount of plastic trash you make.
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9 skills they don't teach in school (but should)
From CPR to car repair, these building blocks create safe, successful adults.
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