Earthlings are not the only ones having special holiday packages delivered to their front doors this year. On Sunday, Dec. 6, a special holiday delivery …
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In case you haven’t gotten wrapped up in the latest strange news to come from 2020, a series of steel monoliths have suddenly appeared (and …
According to a survey carried out by Philadelphia-based nonprofit The Science History Institute, most Americans (59% of us) can’t name more than 10 of the …
Read moreUnique periodic table shows how we interact with each element in our everyday lives
If you live in a freezing, snowy climate, you may be accustomed to firing up your engine in the winter and letting it run for …
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The final major celestial moment of 2020 is expected to happen on the longest night of the year — the winter solstice. On Dec. 21, …
Read moreHow to see Saturn and Jupiter on the winter solstice—closer than they’ve been in 350 years
Most people know of Alex Trebek thanks to his 36-year stint as the host of “Jeopardy!” But being an Emmy-award winning game show host was …
Read moreAlex Trebek, a lifelong conservationist, quietly donated a large parcel of land years ago
A tiny owl made an unexpected journey when she was caught up in the Norway Spruce destined to become one of New York’s iconic landmarks: …
Read moreWorker transporting the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree found a tiny owl inside
Things aren’t looking good for hedgehogs in the U.K. The prickly species was recently added to the endangered species list after their number fell from …
Read moreUK resort has a mini ‘holiday park’ for hedgehogs to hibernate
It’s not a case of “Who let the dogs out?” but who let them in at a Cancun animal rescue. When Hurricane Delta threatened the Cancun …
Read moreMan brought 300 dogs home to protect them from hurricane
Longer nights, drier weather and clear skies during the fall months create the perfect conditions for viewing the night sky. And this November, we’ll get …
NASA’s Juno spacecraft has been orbiting Jupiter since 2016, and it just recently snapped imagery of colorful bursts of electrical flashes. “Sprites” and “elves,” as …
Read moreNASA spacecraft captures images of ‘sprites’ and ‘elves’ on Jupiter for the first time
If ever there were an insect deserving of superhero status, it’d be the diabolical ironclad beetle. Native to Southern California desert habitats, this beetle looks …
Read moreThis species of beetle can survive being run over by a car
Researchers at the Powdermill Nature Reserve at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Rector, Pennsylvania, have discovered a rare songbird that is half-female, half-male. …
Every fall in the Northern Hemisphere, watchful stargazers can spot an exceptionally bright star that appears to flash red and green. Look to the northeast …
Read moreHow to see the star that flashes red and green this time of year
Florida residents and visitors might expect to see the occasional alligator on a golf course or beach and perhaps even lizards falling from trees now …
Read moreA huge, record-breaking python was caught in Florida
As California continues to suffer through a season of record-breaking wildfires, even Napa Valley’s tranquil vineyards have been subjected to scorching flames and damaging smoke. …
Read moreCreative California winery makes brandy from soot-covered grapes
Maryland will now prohibit restaurants from using foam containers for takeout and delivery orders — the first state to enact a ban the products. The …
Read moreMaryland is first state to ban Styrofoam takeout containers
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Could you be walking in the footsteps of a terrifying Tyrannosaurus rex? Would pterodactyls have soared in the skies over your neighborhood? If you have …
Read moreInteractive map shows which dinosaurs lived in your town millions of years ago
The COVID-19 pandemic cast a long shadow over what would normally be the carefree summer months. Health restrictions and travel bans forced many people to …
Read moreFarmer planted 2 million sunflowers to lift people’s spirits during the pandemic
Ombré continues its streak as one of the most popular color and style trends. People just can’t get over the effect of multiple colors blending …
September has arrived, and before the month is out, fall will officially be here. But, that summer heat isn’t likely to suddenly disappear on the …
Read moreSummer temperatures are expected to last longer than usual this year
Prepare yourself for a cuteness overload: On Aug. 26, a brand-new koala joey emerged from its mom’s pouch at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, and it’s …
Read moreCleveland Zoo welcomes first koala joey in 10 years
Summer hasn’t even ended yet, but the Farmers’ Almanac has already issued their winter forecast — and let’s just say it’s on par with the …
Astronaut Jeanette Epps got some exciting news from NASA earlier this week when the space agency announced Epps will be heading out on a long-term …
There are hundreds of wildfires burning across the state of California, forcing thousands of people from their homes and destroying countless houses, properties and vegetation. …
Summer is winding down and fall is right around the corner, which means we’ll soon start to see the leaves changing colors. The beautiful colors …
Read moreFall foliage will peak two weeks later than usual this year
Nothing says “spooky Halloween” quite like a full moon, and the full moon on October 31 this year is extra special. That’s because the full …
Read moreBest time to see this year’s rare Halloween blue moon
Disney and Halloween go together like trick or treat — they are just so much fun as a pair! We’ve already seen Disney up its …
If you have ever found yourself trying to decide between giving someone flowers or chocolate, we might have discovered the perfect solution. How about a …
All 50 states and the U.S. Department of Agriculture are issuing warnings as packages of mystery seeds arrive in unsuspecting Americans’ mailboxes. The warnings tell Americans …
Read moreUSDA issues warning about mystery seeds showing up in Americans’ mailboxes
In 2018, a Puget Sound orca whale named Tahlequah made international headlines after carrying her dead calf for 17 days and over 1,000 miles in …
Read moreThe orca who carried her dead calf for 1,000 miles is pregnant again
The Delta Aquariids is a summertime meteor shower known for being long-lasting and sporadic. The meteors from this annual shower are most easily seen in …
Travel during the summer of 2020 hasn’t been what many of us expected or wanted. COVID-19 restrictions have kept many vacationers home and traveling to …
Read moreColorful fields of flowers are in full bloom in Italy and the photos are stunning
Let’s say you’re planning an outdoor party for the kids or a few of your closest friends. You’ve got the decorations for the festivities, but …
We’ve all seen pictures of the planets in textbooks or models of our solar system in museums, but this weekend, everyone will have a chance …
Read more5 planets will be visible to the naked eye this weekend
Vermont’s state fruit is the apple, but as of July 1, any Vermonters who toss the cores or peels of their beloved apples into the …
Read moreIt is now illegal to throw food scraps in the trash in 1 U.S. state
July is an especially busy month for night sky watchers and astronomers alike. Anyone who stayed up after the fireworks on the Fourth of July …
Read moreEvery astronomical event happening in July—and how to see them
July’s full moon goes by many names: Buck Moon, Thunder Moon and Hay Moon are the most common. In one way or another, all of …
Read moreThere’s going to be a full ‘Buck Moon’ after the 4th of July fireworks
Actor and singer Zac Efron is best known for his roles in the “High School Musical” trilogy, “Hairspray” and “17 Again.” Now, the multitalented star …
Read moreZac Efron is getting his own Netflix show about travel and sustainability
There’s a lot to love about summer, but mosquitoes are one seasonal nuisance most people could do without. If you’d like to keep mosquitoes out …
Read more5 ways to attract dragonflies to your yard to help eliminate mosquitoes
New Jersey has become the first state to include climate change in the curriculum of its K-12 schools. The new standards will go into effect …
Read moreNew Jersey just became the first state to include climate change in school curriculum
Succulents have been having a moment for a while, and now these pretty plants are syncing up with another popular trend — mermaids — for …
If you’re missing live sports during the coronavirus pandemic, new footage of an awesome athletic stunt may scratch that itch. It’s not a gymnast landing …
Read moreWatch this athletic bobcat attempt an Olympic-level leap over water
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Read moreTeach kids to fish with these ‘Just Add Nature’ beginner fishing kits
Stonehenge, the enormous stone circle that stands on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England, is one of the world’s most recognizable monuments. Every year, visitors from …
Read moreFor the first time ever, you can livestream the summer solstice at Stonehenge
Spring has been a roller-coaster ride of big temperature swings with warmer than average days followed by frigid temperatures and scattered snowfall. The spring season …
Read moreThis summer is going to be one of the hottest on record
Four years ago, Sandy Kendall Dennis had a major pest problem at her house. She would walk out of her front door and see a …
Read moreWoman’s crochet ‘nest’ has kept hornets away for years
I’m not an outdoorsy person but, as social distancing measures have kept me mostly indoors, I’ve come to anticipate my daily walk around the neighborhood, …
Read morePark is completely covered in millions of blue flowers and it is beautiful
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As stay-at-home orders continue around the world, more positive effects in nature are coming to light. Cities around the world are reporting reduced air and …
Read moreSea turtles are thriving now that humans are stuck inside