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Nature, Weather & Space

This woman brought 97 dogs into her home to shelter them from Hurricane Dorian

September 3, 2019September 3, 2019 by WFTS Webteam

A woman in Nassau, Bahamas, opened her home to 97 rescue dogs to help protect them from Hurricane Dorian. Chella Phillips, who has helped save …

Read moreThis woman brought 97 dogs into her home to shelter them from Hurricane Dorian

This absurd 30-day vacation lets you take a trip to Mars without ever actually leaving Earth

September 3, 2019September 3, 2019 by Kaitlin Gates

If the thought of heading to the beach or to Walt Disney World leaves you feeling underwhelmed, how about a trip to Mars? Well, kind …

Read moreThis absurd 30-day vacation lets you take a trip to Mars without ever actually leaving Earth

This woman caught a fish with two mouths

September 3, 2019June 4, 2020 by Kate Streit

When Debbie Geddes went fishing on Lake Champlain at the New York-Vermont border earlier this month, she made quite the unexpected catch. She was shocked …

Read moreThis woman caught a fish with two mouths

Walt Disney World Resort Celebrates 45th Anniversary to Colorful Fanfare

This is what happens if a hurricane hits during your Disney World vacation

August 30, 2019June 8, 2023 by Marie Rossiter

No one planning a vacation to Walt Disney World wants to think about what may happen if a hurricane is forecasted to hit the area …

Read moreThis is what happens if a hurricane hits during your Disney World vacation

The Amazon fires are so big they can be seen from space

August 26, 2019August 26, 2019 by Anna Weaver

The forest fires going on in the Amazon have gotten so bad that they can be seen from space. The NASA Earth Observatory satellite imagery …

Read moreThe Amazon fires are so big they can be seen from space

This new bike is made from 300 recycled coffee pods

August 21, 2019June 10, 2020 by Chelsea Davis

As much as I love a good Keurig coffee, I have to say I was pretty shocked to find out that a coffee pod can …

Read moreThis new bike is made from 300 recycled coffee pods

DASANI Holds Sustainability Innovation Day For Stakeholders And Media

Dasani water will soon come in cans in an effort to reduce plastic waste

August 14, 2019June 16, 2020 by Kaitlin Gates

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Read moreDasani water will soon come in cans in an effort to reduce plastic waste

This photographer captured a double rainbow and lightning in the same photo

August 9, 2019March 3, 2023 by Jason Meyers

Seeing a rainbow after a storm passes is already a rare experience. Seeing a double rainbow is even rarer. One lucky photographer in western Kentucky’s …

Read moreThis photographer captured a double rainbow and lightning in the same photo

How to watch the Perseid meteor shower this month

August 9, 2019June 20, 2023 by Jason Meyers

Every year late in the summer, the Earth passes through the orbital path of the Comet Swift-Tuttle, allowing skywatchers to see the Perseid meteor shower. …

Read moreHow to watch the Perseid meteor shower this month

Jupiter, Saturn and the moon will line up in the night sky this week

August 7, 2019June 22, 2020 by Mandy Gambrell

Jupiter will be the brightest planet in the sky during the month of August — and beginning Friday, it will be lined up with Saturn …

Read moreJupiter, Saturn and the moon will line up in the night sky this week

These bees sleep in flowers and this photographer got some great shots showing just how adorable it is

August 2, 2019June 23, 2020 by Mandy Gambrell

An adorable photo of bees nestled inside a flower is making the rounds on the internet — and putting a spotlight on these tiny pollinators. …

Read moreThese bees sleep in flowers and this photographer got some great shots showing just how adorable it is

Morgan Freeman turned his Mississippi ranch into a bee sanctuary—here’s why

July 29, 2019February 24, 2022 by Haley Velasco | Last updated on 02/24/2022

The bee population is in danger, and Morgan Freeman is trying to help by turning his 124-acre ranch into a bee sanctuary. Freeman imported 26 …

Read moreMorgan Freeman turned his Mississippi ranch into a bee sanctuary—here’s why

The Annual Perseid Meteor Shower

How to see the Delta Aquarid meteor shower this week

July 26, 2019June 20, 2023 by Augusta Statz

Around July 12 to Aug. 23 every year, it’s not uncommon to see shooting stars that are part of the annual Delta Aquarid meteor shower. …

Read moreHow to see the Delta Aquarid meteor shower this week

A company offering ‘Alien abduction insurance’ has sold nearly 6,000 policies

July 26, 2019July 26, 2019 by Mandy Gambrell

While it’s still quite difficult to say whether or not aliens are real, UFO Abduction Insurance certainly is. An insurance company in Florida offers a …

Read moreA company offering ‘Alien abduction insurance’ has sold nearly 6,000 policies

This college student found a 65-million-year-old Triceratops skull

July 26, 2019July 26, 2019 by CNN

A college student made the discovery of a lifetime on a recent paleontology dig when he unearthed a partial Triceratops skull. Harrison Duran, a fifth-year …

Read moreThis college student found a 65-million-year-old Triceratops skull

6 plants that can give you a rash (besides poison ivy and poison oak)

July 24, 2019July 1, 2020 by Kathleen St. John

Repeat after me: “Leaves of three, let it be.” Most people who’ve spent time in the outdoors likely use this phrase to help them steer …

Read more6 plants that can give you a rash (besides poison ivy and poison oak)

Oreo’s Marshmallow Moon cookies are here for a limited time

July 18, 2019March 27, 2023 by Kaitlin Gates

It has been almost exactly 50 years since astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin first set foot on the moon as part of the Apollo …

Read moreOreo’s Marshmallow Moon cookies are here for a limited time

Kids who spend more time outside are happier as adults, study says

July 12, 2019July 14, 2020 by Bridget Sharkey

Kids today are spending less time outdoors than previous generations. Recent research shows that kids today spend half the time playing outside that their parents did …

Read moreKids who spend more time outside are happier as adults, study says

These two young girls want McDonald’s and Burger King to stop putting plastic toys in kids’ meals

July 11, 2019July 11, 2019 by CNN

When children open their kids’ meals from McDonald’s or Burger King, they’re probably looking forward to one thing the most: the plastic toy inside. However, …

Read moreThese two young girls want McDonald’s and Burger King to stop putting plastic toys in kids’ meals

ravioli starfish Plinthaster dentatus

Scientists Captured a Starfish That Looks Just Like Ravioli on Video

July 10, 2019July 15, 2019 by Jessica Suss

Under the sea is a wild place full of fantastic creatures, from crazy new jellyfish to … starfish that looks like ravioli? Yes, you read …

Read moreScientists Captured a Starfish That Looks Just Like Ravioli on Video

This funky plant has hummingbird-shaped flowers

July 9, 2019July 20, 2020 by Jessica Wakeman

Australia is famous for its vast array of quirky creatures — like koalas, kangaroos and wombats — as well as the scarier ones like snakes, …

Read moreThis funky plant has hummingbird-shaped flowers

Bison in front of a steaming Old Faithful. Yellowstone National Park

You could live and work in Yellowstone National Park this fall

July 8, 2019February 27, 2023 by Jessica Wakeman

If you’re itching to work in the great outdoors, there’s a new opportunity that you will want to jump on: Yellowstone National Park needs part-time …

Read moreYou could live and work in Yellowstone National Park this fall

Astronauts in space photographed a giant volcano erupting in the Pacific Ocean

July 3, 2019July 26, 2019 by Jessica Suss

The Raikoke Volcano in the northern Pacific Ocean hadn’t erupted in nearly 100 years — until it suddenly did, on June 22 at around 4 …

Read moreAstronauts in space photographed a giant volcano erupting in the Pacific Ocean

10 must-read tips for camping in the rain

July 2, 2019July 24, 2020 by Mandy Gambrell

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Read more10 must-read tips for camping in the rain

The Heat Wave In Europe Is So Bad That The Weather Map Of France Looks Like A Screaming Skull

June 27, 2019July 28, 2020 by Augusta Statz

Summer heat is no joke — especially when it’s not even July and temperatures are already getting over 100 degrees Fahrenheit in some parts of …

Read moreThe Heat Wave In Europe Is So Bad That The Weather Map Of France Looks Like A Screaming Skull

This family woke up to a black bear sleeping in their closet

June 26, 2019July 29, 2020 by Jessica Wakeman

Goldilocks was nowhere to be found, but one bear found a place to sleep that was just right: the top shelf of a closet. Unfortunately, …

Read moreThis family woke up to a black bear sleeping in their closet

This funny video shows animals in reverse look just like dinosaurs

June 25, 2019May 5, 2022 by Helen Lee

It turns out if you take a nature video of long-tailed animals called coatimundis and play it backward, the animals in the video look like …

Read moreThis funny video shows animals in reverse look just like dinosaurs

This photographer creates art with dead flies and the results are pretty hilarious

June 24, 2019June 24, 2019 by Steph Auteri

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Read moreThis photographer creates art with dead flies and the results are pretty hilarious

Winter Solstice Is Marked At Stonehenge

You can now watch the sunrise at Stonehenge, thanks to a new live feed

June 24, 2019June 24, 2019 by CNN

Gathering at Stonehenge on the summer solstice is an age-old tradition that thousands still observe — and it’s on the bucket list of many more …

Read moreYou can now watch the sunrise at Stonehenge, thanks to a new live feed

This Woman Snapped Photos of A Shark Lurking Near Swimmers Who Had No Idea

June 24, 2019July 31, 2020 by Kate Streit

If you were swimming in shark-infested waters, would you want to know? Ginger Gilmer of Tennessee was standing on a 15th-floor balcony overlooking North Myrtle …

Read moreThis Woman Snapped Photos of A Shark Lurking Near Swimmers Who Had No Idea

Experts warn that flesh-eating bacteria may be spreading to seafood and beaches

June 21, 2019June 24, 2019 by Bridget Sharkey

For many of us, summertime means beautiful trips to the beach and delicious, fresh seafood. But you may want to exercise some caution. A new …

Read moreExperts warn that flesh-eating bacteria may be spreading to seafood and beaches

These Mesmerizing Wave-Like Clouds Were Spotted In Virginia

June 21, 2019June 25, 2019 by Kate Streit

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Read moreThese Mesmerizing Wave-Like Clouds Were Spotted In Virginia

These night sky petunias will fill your garden with stars

June 20, 2019May 29, 2020 by Mandy Gambrell

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Read moreThese night sky petunias will fill your garden with stars

Someone snapped a terrifying photo of this spider eating a possum in Australia

June 20, 2019August 3, 2020 by Kathleen St. John

Fair warning: If you’re deathly afraid of spiders, or are sensitive to yucky stuff, you should probably skip this story. Or maybe put a hand …

Read moreSomeone snapped a terrifying photo of this spider eating a possum in Australia

This photo of sled dogs walking through water where there should be ice is going viral

June 18, 2019June 18, 2019 by CNN

Steffen Olsen, a scientist with the Danish Meteorological Institute, was on a routine mission in northwest Greenland to retrieve oceanographic and weather monitoring tools placed …

Read moreThis photo of sled dogs walking through water where there should be ice is going viral

You can now buy CBD-infused honey

June 14, 2019August 4, 2020 by Kaitlin Gates

Cannabidiol, more commonly known as CBD, has become increasingly popular in the last few years. The non-intoxicating hemp plant extract is even being added to …

Read moreYou can now buy CBD-infused honey

The World’s Tallest Sandcastle Has Been Built And It’s Truly Impressive

June 7, 2019June 7, 2019 by CNN

There’s a striking new building in Binz, Germany — an architectural marvel complete with turrets, multiple levels and an enviable seaside location. The twist? It’s …

Read moreThe World’s Tallest Sandcastle Has Been Built And It’s Truly Impressive

Hubble Space Telescope Images Released

Jupiter will be so close to the Earth, you’ll be able to see it with binoculars

June 6, 2019July 16, 2019 by Marie Rossiter

Looking up at the night sky is a fun family activity, especially during the warm summer months. And this June, amateur astronomers will get an …

Read moreJupiter will be so close to the Earth, you’ll be able to see it with binoculars

Hot Summer Sees Sharp Rise In Harlequin Ladybird Numbers

This Swarm of ladybugs is so large it registered on the National Weather Service radar

June 6, 2019June 6, 2019 by Kate Streit

On the night of June 4, a swarm of ladybugs was flying through San Diego County that was big enough to register on the National …

Read moreThis Swarm of ladybugs is so large it registered on the National Weather Service radar

How To Help Your Dog Stay Safe During Fireworks And Thunderstorms

June 6, 2019July 3, 2023 by Genevieve Lill | Last updated on 07/03/2023

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This country will now require all students to plant 10 trees before they graduate

June 3, 2019June 3, 2019 by Anna Weaver

Forget paying library fines, turning in that band instrument or taking final exams in order to get that diploma. A recently-passed bill in the Philippines …

Read moreThis country will now require all students to plant 10 trees before they graduate

The interesting reason no one wants to hear about your vacation

May 28, 2019May 28, 2019 by Augusta Statz

While it’s great that you’re taking some time to go on vacation — because really, not nearly enough people do — your friends and co-workers …

Read moreThe interesting reason no one wants to hear about your vacation

You can book a submarine through Uber that will take you to the Great Barrier Reef

May 27, 2019May 27, 2019 by Augusta Statz

Uber’s already a great option for getting around by land, but the car service is opening up the possibilities for exploration by water, too. In …

Read moreYou can book a submarine through Uber that will take you to the Great Barrier Reef

This travel blogger proposed to his girlfriend on top of an active volcano and the video is epic

May 23, 2019May 23, 2019 by Kate Streit

Executing the perfect marriage proposal comes with a lot of pressure. When travel blogger Jarod popped the question to his girlfriend, Alison, he decided to …

Read moreThis travel blogger proposed to his girlfriend on top of an active volcano and the video is epic

U.S. News & World Report has named the best state in the country

May 17, 2019May 31, 2023 by Kate Streit

U.S. News & World Report has declared Washington the best state in all of the United States. To rank all 50 states in the nation, …

Read moreU.S. News & World Report has named the best state in the country

This Man Crossed The Atlantic Ocean In A Giant Barrel

May 17, 2019May 21, 2019 by CNN

A French man who has spent more than four months floating across the Atlantic Ocean in a giant orange barrel has arrived at his Caribbean …

Read moreThis Man Crossed The Atlantic Ocean In A Giant Barrel

Portugal’s ‘Blue Island’ is covered in blooming hydrangeas and the photos are breathtaking

May 10, 2019May 10, 2019 by Jennifer Nied

It’s already been a wonderful year for flower lovers. Southern California experienced a super bloom of poppies throughout the hillsides. Then the cherry blossoms captured …

Read morePortugal’s ‘Blue Island’ is covered in blooming hydrangeas and the photos are breathtaking

How To Choose The Best Sunscreen For You And The Environment

May 9, 2019May 9, 2019 by CNN

Choosing a safe but effective sunscreen is becoming a pain in the brain. While we spent decades happily applying the sunscreen of our choice, the …

Read moreHow To Choose The Best Sunscreen For You And The Environment

These 13-year-olds saved 400 hedgehogs by building their own garden hospital

May 9, 2019May 9, 2019 by Kate Streit

When then-9-year-old U.K. students Sophie Smith and Kyra Barboutis heard that hedgehog populations were in decline in their country, they decided to do something about …

Read moreThese 13-year-olds saved 400 hedgehogs by building their own garden hospital

This beautiful map shows every river basin in the US

May 8, 2019May 8, 2019 by Haley Velasco

For geography-lovers, this map of the United States is extraordinary. With what look like veins, the map details the 18 river basins in the 48 …

Read moreThis beautiful map shows every river basin in the US

This man saved a hummingbird and now it returns to visit him every year

May 7, 2019March 3, 2023 by Chelsea Davis

It’s a very unlikely friendship — one that’s hard to believe is real — and yet here it is. One man has been playing host …

Read moreThis man saved a hummingbird and now it returns to visit him every year

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