3 women investigated for causing deadly fire at German zoo
Three women are under investigation in Germany for launching paper sky lanterns for the new year which apparently ignited a devastating fire that killed more than 30 animals at a zoo.
Three women are under investigation in Germany for launching paper sky lanterns for the new year which apparently ignited a devastating fire that killed more than 30 animals at a zoo.
3 mountain lions killed after feeding on human remains
Three mountain lions found feeding on human remains near a popular Tucson hiking trail have been killed, Arizona authorities said Wednesday.
Three mountain lions found feeding on human remains near a popular Tucson hiking trail have been killed, Arizona authorities said Wednesday.
Bus-size asteroid will buzz Earth at 18,400 mph on Jan. 2
Here’s one extraterrestrial express bus you’ll be glad you missed.
Here’s one extraterrestrial express bus you’ll be glad you missed.
Help pick out a name for rare black rhino born Christmas Eve at Mich. zoo
Potter Park Zoo in Lansing, Mich. is asking for help choosing a name for its newest member - a rare black rhino calf born on Christmas Eve.
Potter Park Zoo in Lansing, Mich. is asking for help choosing a name for its newest member - a rare black rhino calf born on Christmas Eve.
Hiker completes 50th annual summit of Pikes Peak in Colorado
The Pikes Peak AdAmAn Club summits Pikes Peak every year on Dec. 30-31.
The Pikes Peak AdAmAn Club summits Pikes Peak every year on Dec. 30-31.
FDA approves new drug to treat pancreatic cancer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved an ovarian cancer drug for the maintenance and treatment of pancreatic cancer, according to AstraZeneca and Merck.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved an ovarian cancer drug for the maintenance and treatment of pancreatic cancer, according to AstraZeneca and Merck.
Volunteering and other altruistic acts can ease physical pain, study suggests
Doing good deeds for others has been proven to boost mood, ease anxiety and generally contribute to all-around better health and well being. Now scientists believe that performing altruistic acts, such as volunteering, can reduce physical pain as well.
Doing good deeds for others has been proven to boost mood, ease anxiety and generally contribute to all-around better health and well being. Now scientists believe that performing altruistic acts, such as volunteering, can reduce physical pain as well.
US National Parks will be free on these 5 days in 2020
Planning a trip in 2020? You can visit every National Park in the U.S. for free on these five designated dates.
Planning a trip in 2020? You can visit every National Park in the U.S. for free on these five designated dates.
Bear gets itself stuck inside University of Tennessee baseball stadium
An intrepid bear ended up needing a little bit of help from wildlife experts after making its way through the University of Tennessee campus before getting stuck inside the school’s baseball stadium.
An intrepid bear ended up needing a little bit of help from wildlife experts after making its way through the University of Tennessee campus before getting stuck inside the school’s baseball stadium.
Judge blocks California’s alligator ban after Louisiana sues
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a California law banning the import and sale of alligator and crocodile products.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a California law banning the import and sale of alligator and crocodile products.
Thousands of koalas feared dead in wildfire-ravaged Australia
Thousands of koalas are feared to have died in a wildfire-ravaged area north of Sydney, further diminishing Australia's iconic marsupial, while the fire danger increased in the country's east on Saturday as temperatures soared.
Thousands of koalas are feared to have died in a wildfire-ravaged area north of Sydney, further diminishing Australia's iconic marsupial, while the fire danger increased in the country's east on Saturday as temperatures soared.
What a time to be alive: Reproductive breakthroughs of the 2010s that changed life as we know it
Some of the scientific advancements of the 2010s have been truly mind-blowing, and perhaps none more so than the leaps and bounds we’ve made in the realm of reproduction.
Some of the scientific advancements of the 2010s have been truly mind-blowing, and perhaps none more so than the leaps and bounds we’ve made in the realm of reproduction.
Malnourished pelicans found on Long Island
A wildlife center on Long Island saved two brown pelicans that got stranded. One bird had frostbite and the other had breathing problems.
A wildlife center on Long Island saved two brown pelicans that got stranded. One bird had frostbite and the other had breathing problems.
Wreckage found of Hawaii tour helicopter carrying 7
The helicopter was carrying a pilot and six passengers, two of whom were believed to be minors, the release said.
The helicopter was carrying a pilot and six passengers, two of whom were believed to be minors, the release said.
Meteor streaks across night sky over Mariana Islands
A meteor broke apart over the Mariana Islands in the Pacific Ocean.
A meteor broke apart over the Mariana Islands in the Pacific Ocean.
Massive red star Betelgeuse is unusually dim, astronomers say it might be about to explode
A massive red star called Betelgeuse that is most well-known as the bright upper shoulder in the constellation Orion has been acting strangely recently, and astronomers say there's potential for the star to explode as a supernova at any moment.
A massive red star called Betelgeuse that is most well-known as the bright upper shoulder in the constellation Orion has been acting strangely recently, and astronomers say there's potential for the star to explode as a supernova at any moment.
About a dozen hurt in explosion at Beechcraft plant in Kansas
About a dozen people were injured when a nitrogen tank exploded at the Beechcraft aircraft plant in Wichita, authorities said.
About a dozen people were injured when a nitrogen tank exploded at the Beechcraft aircraft plant in Wichita, authorities said.
Child dies after suffering medical emergency at LAX
The Los Angeles Fire Department has confirmed that a young girl died Thursday evening at LAX after suffering a Cardiac Arrest.
The Los Angeles Fire Department has confirmed that a young girl died Thursday evening at LAX after suffering a Cardiac Arrest.
Growing up with a pet dog may lower risk of schizophrenia later in life, study suggests
Growing up with a pet dog may have protective benefits against developing schizophrenia later in life, yet another reason to call Fido "man's best friend."
Growing up with a pet dog may have protective benefits against developing schizophrenia later in life, yet another reason to call Fido "man's best friend."
Texting while walking could be hazardous to your health, study suggests
A new study has found an uptick in head and neck injuries among distracted cell phone users.
A new study has found an uptick in head and neck injuries among distracted cell phone users.