Why lightning is so much deadlier for animals than it is for humans
October 9, 2019, 8:42 a.m. by Christian Cotroneo
And maybe why your dog cringes whenever there's a storm.
A little boy spends his birthday savings on victims of Hurricane Dorian
September 6, 2019, 2:09 p.m. by Christian Cotroneo
6-year-old cashes in his Disney World Fund to buy hot dogs and water for hurricane evacuees.
The legend of Skeleton Lake just got weirder
August 21, 2019, 12:25 p.m. by Michael d'Estries
New research may help explain how hundreds of skeletons ended up around a remote lake in the Himalayas.
Why we turn to dogs when disaster strikes
August 5, 2019, 10:40 a.m. by Laura Moss
From aiding search-and-rescue missions to lending a shoulder to cry on, man's best friend can often be found at the site of tragedy.
Man comes home to find a massive tiger snoozing on his bed
July 26, 2019, 1 p.m. by Christian Cotroneo
Floods have submerged most of India's Kaziranga National Park.
Southwest may see 'megadrought' this century
July 25, 2019, 12:57 p.m. by Russell McLendon
'This will be worse than anything seen during the last 2,000 years,' researchers say.
How hurricanes are named (and why)
July 12, 2019, 12:29 p.m. by Russell McLendon
Giving human names to hurricanes may seem odd, but it's part of a major shift in our relationship with tropical cyclones over the past 60 years.
Bizarre summer hailstorm covers Guadalajara in ice
July 1, 2019, 5:27 p.m. by Ben Bolton
More than 5 feet of ice drops on the city.
Florida Everglades fire spreads to 32,000 acres
June 26, 2019, 3:27 p.m. by Ben Bolton
Firefighters from across the state are working to contain the blaze.
Famous rescue dog Frida earns her retirement
June 25, 2019, 8:40 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
This goggle-wearing pup became a beloved hero in Mexico, and now it's time for her to take it easy.
What is a landspout?
June 14, 2019, 2:26 p.m. by Ben Bolton
This tornado cousin isn't built like the rest of the family.
Violent tornadoes, severe weather rip through U.S. Plains, Midwest
May 23, 2019, 1:05 p.m. by Ben Bolton
Millions of people turn to recovery mode even as more storms roll in.
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Thinking deep thoughts has impact on life span
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Woman reunited with dog lost 12 years ago
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Parallel worlds exist and interact with our world, say physicists
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Knitted anatomy kits offer cruelty-free dissections
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13 odd facts about Edgar Allan Poe
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A badly injured leopard beats the odds to make a miracle recovery
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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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