Big Impact

A pygmy hippo calf named Haggis has been born at Edinburgh Zoo. Pygmy hippos are classified as an endangered species, per the Zoological Society of London.

Mauna Kea's summit received 2 inches of snow as Hawaii's Big Island faced a combination of cold air and moisture.

Adam Cohen has officially launched his startup STIC, which enables drivers to earn money by turning their cars into mobile billboards.

Starbucks will no longer upcharge customers who order alternative or non-dairy milk beginning Nov. 7, 2024.

A student found a lost Maya city the size of Washington, D.C. buried under the thick jungles of Campeche, Mexico.

Adam Cohen is the entrepreneur behind the startup Stic, which allows drivers to earn income by transforming vehicles into mobile billboards.

Coca-Cola product "Simply tropical juice drink" was accused of containing PFAS, or forever chemicals, in an April 2023 lawsuit.

Independent testing shows the presence of PFAS or forever chemicals in the grape flavor PRIME Hydration drink, prompting a class action lawsuit.

The CDC has issued a Food Safety Alert after people across 10 states were sicked by E. coli after eating a Quarter Pounder at McDonald's.

Juul is known as one of the largest e-cigarette producers, and also one of the main contributors to a vaping epidemic among the youth.

The Romanian Parliament voted to ban mink and chinchilla fur farming, putting an end to the country's last two fur farming products.

Giulia Manfrini has been killed in after being impaled by a swordfish off the coast of Siberut Island.

A lot of traditional cookware leeches cancer-causing "forever chemicals" into your food, but these brands make PFAS-free pans you can trust.

A supermoon will appear in the sky on Oct. 17, 2024, and it will coincide with the arrival of the hunter's moon and the C/2023 A3 comet.

A U.S research team discovered the presence of microplastics in samples collected from dolphins, proving how far the plastic pollution has reached.

A video taken by a paraglider soring over the Great Pyramid of Giza goes viral for capturing a dog who scaled the pyramid.

Coca-Cola issued a recall on their "zero sugar" Minute Maid lemonade product after discovering that the drink contains high amounts of the sweetener.

Research says that gradual introductions between cats and dogs can help them develop a better long-term relationship.

BrucePac recalls nearly 10 million pounds of read-to-eat meat and poultry products after routine testing uncovered listeria contamination.

Antarctica is experiencing "greening" thanks to climate change, meaning plant cover has increased, leading to biodiversity loss and more.

Beautiful auroras will be visible over large swaths of the U.S. thanks to a G4 geomagnetic storm produced by a strong solar flare.

Customers are suing parent company L’Oréal USA, LLC over allegations that several CeraVe products contain benzoyl peroxide, a known carcinogen.

A kitten was trapped inside a USPS truck in Manhattan, New York for two days before rescuers were able to coax her out.

Here are a few ways to honor Indigenous Peoples' Day, an annual holiday that falls every October.

An explosion happened on the sun Oct. 3, 2024, producing the most powerful solar flare since 2017 and kicking off a series of solar storms headed for Earth.

Edgewell Personal Care Co., the makers of Carefree pantyliners, is being sued over claims that the product contains forever chemicals.

People are captivated by a pair of Peregrine Falcon chicks who hatched on the roof of a Melbourne building.

Vital Farms is being accused of greenwashing after customers claimed that its products didn't live up to its advertised standards.

Parts of the U.S. will get to see the annual "Ring of Fire" solar eclipse on Oct. 2, 2024. Residents in the eclipse's path should check it out around 3:42 p.m. UTC.

Scientists say that a small asteroid is going to enter the Earth's gravitational pull, creating a mini moon beginning Sept. 29, 2024.

Hurricane Helene is forecasted to the make a direct hit on the Florida cost, with impacts expected to felt across several states.

The group Moms Across America claim Banza's chickpea pasta contains high levels of the herbicide glyphosate.

You can vote online to pick the biggest bear during Katmai National Park's Fat Bear Week, which begins Oct. 2, 2024.

EVPassport CEO Hooman Shahidi is a featured speaker at the 2024 Concordia Annual Summit during UN General Assembly Week.

A group of 10 specially trained animal experts took part in a world-first surgery on a rhino to prepare its broken leg.

Researchers in Florida are relocating queen conchs to cooler waters in search of mates after rising ocean temperatures made them infertile.

MrBeast, Logan Paul, and KSI are partnering to launch Lunchly, a children's mealtime kit that they claim is healthier than similar products on the market.

Climate change is causing more frequent and destructive hailstorms, causing some to claim hail damage on their insurance.

If you aren't aware of what sea glass is, you likely have already seen it, enjoyed its beauty, and maybe even purchased an artistic piece at a market.

Most of us grow up hearing that ladybugs are good luck. But on a deeper, spiritual level, the presence of a ladybug holds special meaning.