This creature eats, learns and heals itself — all without a brain
October 18, 2019, 2:23 p.m. by Christian Cotroneo
This strange and talented blob will be revealed to the public in Paris for the first time.
Pets are good for your health, and we have the studies to prove it
October 8, 2019, 12:03 p.m. by Sidney Stevens
Check out the ways your 4-legged friends enhance your physical and emotional health.
Why we're so fixated on bringing back the woolly mammoth
October 8, 2019, 8:41 a.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
Scientists have been working to resurrect one for years now. How close are we, and should we even be doing it?
Why are some dogs more aggressive than others?
October 8, 2019, 8:26 a.m. by Christian Cotroneo
A shallow gene pool doesn't give dogs much to choose from.
Do fish feel pain?
September 28, 2019, 9:42 a.m. by Christian Cotroneo
They stop eating and even rub body parts that may be hurting.
Scientists taught rats how to play hide-and-seek and they really got into it
September 16, 2019, 8:28 a.m. by Christian Cotroneo
Rats laughed and jumped for joy when they found their humans.
Why do cats love paper and plastic so much?
September 12, 2019, 9:20 a.m. by Lindsey Reynolds
Our furry friends have a lot of unusual habits, but this one is particularly puzzling.
Why male honeybees try to blind their queens
September 10, 2019, 3:57 p.m. by Christian Cotroneo
New research finds a protein in honeybee semen that makes the queen temporarily blind.
Squirrels rely on birds to let them know when it's safe to go out
September 6, 2019, 8:25 a.m. by Christian Cotroneo
Squirrels pay close attention to bird chatter to find out if there's a predator nearby.
What burrowing owls think of hidden cameras
August 15, 2019, 9:21 a.m. by Ben Bolton
A 'hidden' camera wasn't hard for these raptors to find.
What is the world's deadliest animal?
August 13, 2019, 12:50 p.m. by Jenn Savedge
The animal that's deadliest to humans probably isn't what you think it is.
Baby birds communicate with each other before they even hatch
July 23, 2019, 1:36 p.m. by Christian Cotroneo
When faced with danger, embryos warn each other from inside their egg.
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Parallel worlds exist and interact with our world, say physicists
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners will take your breath away
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A former NASA scientist is convinced we already found life on Mars
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Expect a mostly mild winter — but mild doesn't mean no surprises, says NOAA
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5 recipes for homemade baby food (and why you should make your own)
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The amazing health benefits of turmeric
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Why you should mulch leaves, not rake them
Don't just stuff everything into a bag and leave it on the curb. Make use of that fall yard waste.
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When will fall leaves be at their peak near me?
Now you know the best time to be a 'leaf peeper' in any part of the U.S.
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7 amazing soups for soup weather
The chill in the air means soup should be in your bowl.
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5 ways to beat fall allergies
They always seem to pack a wallop. Here's how you can find relief.
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Why does autumn have two names?
Autumn is the only season with two names. How did this happen, and which name should you use?
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5 classic fall recipes
Roasted veggies and soups of all kinds are what we're talking about.
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Thanks to seed savers, Glass Gem corn exists
This stunning, multi-colored corn is real and edible, and its seeds are now in high demand.
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10 best places outside the U.S. for fall color
These places around the world that equal U.S. locales when it comes to colorful scenery.
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