A look at the science behind 'Puppy-dog eyes'
New research suggests that over thousands of years of dog domestication, people preferred pups that could pull off that appealing, sad look. And that encouraged the development of the facial muscle that creates it.
New research suggests that over thousands of years of dog domestication, people preferred pups that could pull off that appealing, sad look. And that encouraged the development of the facial muscle that creates it.
White shark in Long Island Sound
A tagged great white shark was tracked in the Long Island Sound near Greenwich, Connecticut.
A tagged great white shark was tracked in the Long Island Sound near Greenwich, Connecticut.
Shinnecock Nation's ceremony for the great whale
Shane Weeks of the Shinnecock Nation performs ceremonies for dead whales that wash up on the beaches of Long Island. As his ancestors had done for hundreds of years before, Shane carefully prepares all the tools he needs to conduct the ceremony.
Shane Weeks of the Shinnecock Nation performs ceremonies for dead whales that wash up on the beaches of Long Island. As his ancestors had done for hundreds of years before, Shane carefully prepares all the tools he needs to conduct the ceremony.
Modifying cancer cell genomes | The Big Idea
On the quaint campus of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory on Long Island, Dr. Jason Sheltzer hopes to find a treatment for cancer.
On the quaint campus of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory on Long Island, Dr. Jason Sheltzer hopes to find a treatment for cancer.
Aggressive fox bites 3 people in Westchester County
A fox attacked three people in Westchester County, New York, over the weekend, sparking fears that the aggressive animal has rabies. All three attacks happened in Yorktown.
A fox attacked three people in Westchester County, New York, over the weekend, sparking fears that the aggressive animal has rabies. All three attacks happened in Yorktown.
Fire Island shark attacks
Lola Pollina said she was standing in waist-deep water with her younger brother at Sailors Haven when she started to panic. She saw something in the water and then felt a bite. She suffered deep cuts on her right leg from what her father says was a shark attack.
Lola Pollina said she was standing in waist-deep water with her younger brother at Sailors Haven when she started to panic. She saw something in the water and then felt a bite. She suffered deep cuts on her right leg from what her father says was a shark attack.
Sharks on display in New York City
Sharks are frightening and fascinating. A brand-new exhibit all about sharks is opening soon at the New York Aquarium in Brooklyn. The displays at Ocean Wonders: Sharks! offer a showcase of nearly two dozen species of sharks and other marine life found in the waters that surround New York.
Sharks are frightening and fascinating. A brand-new exhibit all about sharks is opening soon at the New York Aquarium in Brooklyn. The displays at Ocean Wonders: Sharks! offer a showcase of nearly two dozen species of sharks and other marine life found in the waters that surround New York.
Finding Faith: Science and religion
Jesuit Brother Guy Consolmagno is a theologian and accomplished scientist with advanced degrees from MIT and Harvard University. He also holds another distinctive title. As the director of the Vatican Observatory, he is known as the "Pope's astronomer." On a recent night, he shared his passions of science and spirituality with Catholic high school students at the Sheen Center for Thought and Culture in Manhattan.
Jesuit Brother Guy Consolmagno is a theologian and accomplished scientist with advanced degrees from MIT and Harvard University. He also holds another distinctive title. As the director of the Vatican Observatory, he is known as the "Pope's astronomer." On a recent night, he shared his passions of science and spirituality with Catholic high school students at the Sheen Center for Thought and Culture in Manhattan.
Creating DNA in a lab
Imagine wheat resistant to climate change or trees that purify water supplies. That is not too far-fetched. It took 10 years, but Dr. Jef Boeke and scientists in 11 other labs on four continents finally figured out a way to create DNA from scratch. And it starts with yeast.
Imagine wheat resistant to climate change or trees that purify water supplies. That is not too far-fetched. It took 10 years, but Dr. Jef Boeke and scientists in 11 other labs on four continents finally figured out a way to create DNA from scratch. And it starts with yeast.
NASA Cassini mission
The Cassini spacecraft is at the end of its two-decade mission. NASA has learned so much about Saturn, its rings, and its moons from Cassini's data. Now it is time for Cassini to plunge into Saturn's atmosphere and burn up like a meteorite.
The Cassini spacecraft is at the end of its two-decade mission. NASA has learned so much about Saturn, its rings, and its moons from Cassini's data. Now it is time for Cassini to plunge into Saturn's atmosphere and burn up like a meteorite.
LEDs for passenger aircraft | Made on Long Island
LEDs have replaced fluorescent bulbs in cabin lighting on aircraft. LEDs are lighter and more efficient but the average traveler wouldn't even know.
LEDs have replaced fluorescent bulbs in cabin lighting on aircraft. LEDs are lighter and more efficient but the average traveler wouldn't even know.
Fidget spinners as learning tools
As classrooms everywhere ban kids from using the insanely popular fidget spinner, Christopher Columbus School No. 15 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, is taking a different spin by turning it into a science project.
As classrooms everywhere ban kids from using the insanely popular fidget spinner, Christopher Columbus School No. 15 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, is taking a different spin by turning it into a science project.
PHOTOS: Family of Red Foxes
An upstate New York landowner, conservationist, and wildlife photographer used trail cameras to capture these stunning images of a family of red foxes living on his property in Canandaigua. Dennis Money has 143 acres of land that he manages for timber, wildlife, and recreational uses. He has been using trail cameras on his property for about six years.
An upstate New York landowner, conservationist, and wildlife photographer used trail cameras to capture these stunning images of a family of red foxes living on his property in Canandaigua. Dennis Money has 143 acres of land that he manages for timber, wildlife, and recreational uses. He has been using trail cameras on his property for about six years.
VIDEO: Red fox and pups in the wild
An upstate New York landowner, conservationist, and wildlife photographer used trail cameras to capture stunning images of a family of red foxes living on his property in Canandaigua.
An upstate New York landowner, conservationist, and wildlife photographer used trail cameras to capture stunning images of a family of red foxes living on his property in Canandaigua.
Campus blast
4 students were hurt in an experimental rocket mishap.
4 students were hurt in an experimental rocket mishap.
What is Earth Hour?
Parts of the world will go dark for an hour to show support to protect the planet.
Parts of the world will go dark for an hour to show support to protect the planet.
The Big Idea: Artificial pancreas for diabetics
Alecia Wesner, has Type-1 Diabetes. "I was diagnosed in 1979 when i was six years old. That was really the dark ages of diabetes," said Wesner.
Alecia Wesner, has Type-1 Diabetes. "I was diagnosed in 1979 when i was six years old. That was really the dark ages of diabetes," said Wesner.
Study: Dogs don't like hugs
We love coddling our dogs. But how do they feel about our affection?
We love coddling our dogs. But how do they feel about our affection?
Small foxes with big ears debut at Prospect Park Zoo
Two fennec foxes have made their public debut at the Prospect Park Zoo in Brooklyn.
Two fennec foxes have made their public debut at the Prospect Park Zoo in Brooklyn.
Predicting the future | Fox Docs
From science to the supernatural, humans seems to be obsessed with the future.
From science to the supernatural, humans seems to be obsessed with the future.