Firefighters save grove of trees in Australia that predate the dinosaurs
January 17, 2020, 8:27 a.m. by Christian Cotroneo
Only 200 Wollemi pines remain.
Australian wildlife officials air-drop carrots, sweet potatoes to help struggling wallabies
January 13, 2020, 11:58 a.m. by Ben Bolton
Operation Rock Wallaby is just of several efforts to help animals.
Could ancient stone circles have been conduits for lightning strikes?
December 23, 2019, 8:50 p.m. by Bryan Nelson
New evidence at the center of an ancient stone circle offers clues.
White Island volcano erupts in New Zealand
December 23, 2019, 9:54 a.m. by Russell McLendon
The eruption killed 17 people and severely burned many survivors.
Monster 75-foot wave loomed off the California coast during the holiday weekend
December 11, 2019, 5:47 p.m. by Bryan Nelson
It was one of the tallest waves ever recorded.
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.
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20 minutes in nature a day is your ticket to feeling better
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Astonished divers come across a massive jellyfish off the coast of England
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Rare encounter with piglet squid leaves deep sea explorers at a loss for scientific words
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Firefighters save grove of trees in Australia that predate the dinosaurs
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10 surprising facts about Neanderthals
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12 tips for kicking the refined sugar habit
You've read about the evils of sugar, but here's what you can do to avoid it.
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How to train your brain to eat healthy foods
Research finds that you can teach your body to want healthy foods over unhealthy ones.
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How to make your New Year's resolutions stick
Here are some tips to make sure your goals last all year and beyond.
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6 exercises for building muscle without equipment
Here's how to build muscle and get fit in the comfort of your own home, no special gear required.
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DIY ways to exercise at home this winter
Here are a few ways to get in shape without expensive equipment or a gym membership.
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How important is breakfast to weight loss?
Health experts have told us for years to eat breakfast, but new studies tell a different story.
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Which diet is right for you?
Here are 14 of the most popular diets; see which one resonates with you.
