How A 4-Year-Old Girl Discovered A 220 Million-Year-Old Fossil
When 4-year-old Lily Wilder was strolling on the beach in Wales with her father, she spotted a larger-than-life discovery: a huge dinosaur footprint.
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Why Scientists Are Studying Diseases In One Of Earth's Oldest Animal Species
Some of the most common disabilities worldwide are connected to neurological conditions -- Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and the like. Maybe there's new hope.
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This 500-Million-Year-Old Fossil Looks Like Something Out Of A Sci-Fi Novel
A 500-million-year-old fossil of a sea creature looks like something you might find in a science fiction novel. Here's the story of its discovery.
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What's The Largest Prize A Single Person Has Won In The Mega Millions Jackpot?
With everyone scrambling to purchase tickets for the Mega Millions jackpot, here is the largest prize that a single person has ever won playing this lottery.
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What Makes Monkeypox A Global Health Emergency?
Monkeypox has been classified as a global health emergency as the disease spreads to 74 countries. Here's what you need to know about monkeypox and its spread..
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Hong Kong's Ocean Park Zoo Had To Say Goodbye To One Of Its Oldest Residents
Giant Pandas are considered China's national treasure, beloved around the world, and Hong Kong's Ocean Park Zoo just said goodbye to its oldest panda.
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What A 1.4 Million-Year-Old Jawbone Tells Us About Early Humans
Every field of scientific endeavor glories in the possibilities of new discoveries, new knowledge, that helps frame and re-frame what was previously believed.
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This 100-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Discovery In A Chinese Restaurant Is A Game-Changer
While out to eat at a restaurant, an amateur dinosaur enthusiast noticed giant footprints preserved in the courtyard of the establishment.
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The Relatable Reason Penguins In A Japanese Zoo Are Refusing To Eat Cheap Fish
Penguins are not thought of as particularly fussy eaters. But, because of this reason, they're turning their beaks up at food in this Japanese aquarium.
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Researchers Detected A Bizarre Frequency From A Billion Light Years Away
Space unfolds discoveries on a regular basis and new technology expands the findings. Now, a new signal has been recorded from a billion light years away.
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The Japanese Restaurant That Has Monkeys For Waiters
Other cultures may have institutions or traditions unfamiliar to us. One of these is this restaurant in Japan that has monkeys as waiters.
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Are Monkeys Starting To Domesticate Wolves?
As research expands, we learn that other primates use tools, as we humans do. Come to find out, some might be domesticating other animals as well.
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Belgium Once Used Cats To Deliver Mail
Belgian officials in the 1870s tried to use cats to deliver mail because of their instinctual knack for direction. It went about as well as you'd think.
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A Lion's Tongue Is Stronger Than You Think
It's a commonly accepted bit of science that many creatures change and adapt in order to increase their odds of survival -- including a lion's tongue.
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Barbara Eden's Reaction To Her Lion Co-Star Was Braver Than You'd Expect
Making a living in the performing arts entails unique challenges, sometimes from other humans, and sometimes from the very situation itself.
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Vicente Fernandez Had To Pay Over $3 Million To His Son's Kidnappers
Ranchera star, Vicente Fernandez, had to pay over $3 million to his son's kidnappers for his return the late '90s, but his son would never be the same.
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Animals Can Understand Numbers A Lot Better Than You Think
Mathematics seems like it's a skill for the most sentient of planetary beings. But, studies have shown that math is a relatively common trait among animals.
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You Won't See Many Lions In Europe These Days. Here's Why
Lions aren't typically found in Europe, instead appearing more frequently in Africa. Here's why you won't find many lions in Europe these days.
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Over 400 Million Years Ago, Giant Mushrooms Covered The Earth
The Earth is full of mysteries, but scientists recently discovered that 400 million years ago, giant mushrooms covered the Earth.
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This Bank In Italy Holds Almost Half A Million Wheels Of Cheese
This bank in Italy holds almost half a million wheels of cheese. It's an unusual business model, but it works for everyone involved.
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Bearcats Have A Uniquely Familiar Scent
Just about everyone is familiar with the scent of popcorn. Especially the very specific popcorn scent that comes from the lobby of a movie theater.
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How The World Wildlife Fund Forced The WWE To Change Its Name
It was not, perhaps, the most highly anticipated match in history, but the legal battle between nature lovers and wrestling promoters had a fascinating outcome.
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Animal Species That Practice Same-Sex Coupling
The fact that animals engage in myriad sexual behaviors has been known for a very long time. Here are some animal species that practice same-sex coupling.
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Why Johnny Depp Won't Receive The Full $15 Million From The Amber Heard Case
The total amount awarded to Johnny Depp was $15 million, including $10 million in damages and $5 in punitive damages — however, he won't pocket $15 million.
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The 2 Billion Year Old Nuclear Reactor That Exists In Africa
When we think of nuclear reactors, we might assume they're all made by humans. But as scientists discovered in 1972, that's not necessarily the case.
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The 2003 Monkeypox Outbreak Explained
In 2003, the United States experienced an outbreak of a small-pox-like disease endemic to Africa called monkeypox. Let's take a look at what happened.
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What Scientists Believe About Dogs' Emotions
We don't really know what's going on in our dogs' hearts and minds. According to science, dogs' emotions are very real — and they're fascinating.
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