Experts find bones of dozens of mammoths in Mexico City
Archaeologists have found the bones of about 60 mammoths at an airport under construction just north of Mexico City, near human-built ’traps’ where more than a dozen mammoths were found last year.
Archaeologists have found the bones of about 60 mammoths at an airport under construction just north of Mexico City, near human-built ’traps’ where more than a dozen mammoths were found last year.
6.1-magnitude earthquake strikes in ocean west of Mexico
The U.S. Geological Survey says a relatively strong earthquake has been recorded in the Pacific Ocean west of Mexico.
The U.S. Geological Survey says a relatively strong earthquake has been recorded in the Pacific Ocean west of Mexico.
Colleges plan fall opening with dramatic changes to campuses
Even as some universities abandon hope of in-person instruction next semester, citing concerns from public health officials, dozens are announcing plans to welcome students back in August. They acknowledge that an outbreak could force classes back online, but many of their leaders say the financial and political pressures to reopen are too large to ignore.
Even as some universities abandon hope of in-person instruction next semester, citing concerns from public health officials, dozens are announcing plans to welcome students back in August. They acknowledge that an outbreak could force classes back online, but many of their leaders say the financial and political pressures to reopen are too large to ignore.
Great-great-grandmother, 100, beats coronavirus: ‘She’s our little boomerang’
A 100-year-old great-great-grandmother in the United Kingdom isn't letting the novel coronavirus take her down, overcoming her battle with COVID-19 after a more than two-week hospital stay, her family says.
A 100-year-old great-great-grandmother in the United Kingdom isn't letting the novel coronavirus take her down, overcoming her battle with COVID-19 after a more than two-week hospital stay, her family says.
Mount Everest visible from over 120 miles away due to decrease in pollution
An incredible photo shows Mount Everest visible for the first time in decades from the Nepalese city of Kathmandu.
An incredible photo shows Mount Everest visible for the first time in decades from the Nepalese city of Kathmandu.
Global coronavirus cases surpass 5 million
Global cases of the novel coronavirus surpassed 5 million early Thursday, nearly five months after the first infection was reported in the Chinese city of Wuhan.
Global cases of the novel coronavirus surpassed 5 million early Thursday, nearly five months after the first infection was reported in the Chinese city of Wuhan.
WHO 'mythbusters' against COVID-19 misinformation | UPDATED EDITION
UPDATED | Misinformation, misunderstandings, and outdated information about the new coronavirus and COVID-19, the disease it causes, seemingly spread as easily as the pathogen. These mythbusters aim to counteract those dangerous false narratives.
UPDATED | Misinformation, misunderstandings, and outdated information about the new coronavirus and COVID-19, the disease it causes, seemingly spread as easily as the pathogen. These mythbusters aim to counteract those dangerous false narratives.
‘We still have a long way to go’: WHO sees largest single-day increase in reported COVID-19 cases
The World Health Organization saw its largest single-day increase in reported COVID-29 cases globally on May 20, according to WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
The World Health Organization saw its largest single-day increase in reported COVID-29 cases globally on May 20, according to WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
Company creates hospital bed that converts into a coffin amid the COVID-19 pandemic
The concept may sound morbid, but the bed/coffin combo is intended to combat COVID-19 shortages.
The concept may sound morbid, but the bed/coffin combo is intended to combat COVID-19 shortages.
Quarantine and a monitoring bracelet for Hong Kong returnees
It sits on your wrist, just as a wristwatch would. And in a moment when the world fears infections more than almost anything, it knows exactly where you are.
It sits on your wrist, just as a wristwatch would. And in a moment when the world fears infections more than almost anything, it knows exactly where you are.
Captain Tom Moore, 100, to be knighted after raising nearly $40M to help doctors, nurses
Moore raised nearly $40 million for the National Health Service -- and in the process became a national hero.
Moore raised nearly $40 million for the National Health Service -- and in the process became a national hero.
More than 100 million people in China face new lockdown as second wave of COVID-19 cases emerge
Nearly 108 million people in China's Jilin province could be forced back into lockdown after a growing group of new coronavirus infections triggered a backslide in the nation's push to return to normal.
Nearly 108 million people in China's Jilin province could be forced back into lockdown after a growing group of new coronavirus infections triggered a backslide in the nation's push to return to normal.
WWII veteran who raised millions for UK health service to be knighted
Tom Moore, who is lauded for raising millions for the NHS in the U.K., will be knighted for his selfless service.
Tom Moore, who is lauded for raising millions for the NHS in the U.K., will be knighted for his selfless service.
Un-bee-lievable! Beekeeper builds fully functioning beehive entirely out of LEGOs
A man in Ireland built a beehive entirely out of LEGOs and it's a beautifully colorful creation.
A man in Ireland built a beehive entirely out of LEGOs and it's a beautifully colorful creation.
Study: World carbon pollution falls 17% during pandemic peak
The world cut its daily carbon dioxide emissions by 17% at the peak of the pandemic shutdown last month, a new study found.
The world cut its daily carbon dioxide emissions by 17% at the peak of the pandemic shutdown last month, a new study found.
Malaysian woman, born without arms, sews PPE with feet
A Malaysian woman born without arms has been sewing personal protective equipment for frontline workers battling the coronavirus pandemic.
A Malaysian woman born without arms has been sewing personal protective equipment for frontline workers battling the coronavirus pandemic.
Sydney restaurant fills empty social distancing seats with cardboard cut-out customers
As businesses in countries around the world begin to reopen following strict coronavirus lockdowns aimed at combating the spread of the virus, many eager to return to their favorite restaurants are wondering how they will adapt to the new normal.
As businesses in countries around the world begin to reopen following strict coronavirus lockdowns aimed at combating the spread of the virus, many eager to return to their favorite restaurants are wondering how they will adapt to the new normal.
Gangs deliver food in poor Cape Town area amid lockdown
The gangs also benefit, getting some food as well as the chance to stay relevant in tough times. They also seem to enjoy the role of modern-day Robin Hoods.
The gangs also benefit, getting some food as well as the chance to stay relevant in tough times. They also seem to enjoy the role of modern-day Robin Hoods.
‘Love my commute’: Man participates in National Bike to Work Day while working from home
A Canadian man decided to participate in National Bike to Work Day while still working from home.
A Canadian man decided to participate in National Bike to Work Day while still working from home.
Democrats: Fired watchdog was looking into Saudi arms sale
Democrats said Monday that ousted Inspector General Steve Linick was probing how the State Department pushed through a $7 billion Saudi arms sale over congressional objections.
Democrats said Monday that ousted Inspector General Steve Linick was probing how the State Department pushed through a $7 billion Saudi arms sale over congressional objections.