Big Impact

Icky, sticky tar balls are washing up on Texas beaches. Where do they come from and are they harmful? Here's details on the tar balls on Texas beaches.

Is there life on other planets? One Harvard scientist believes he found evidence of alien technology where a meteor crashed in the ocean off Papua New Guinea.

A Minnesota HOA is threatening a resident family of 15 years over a parking spot. Find out what options this family may have in the tense situation.

A country's distance from Earth’s equator largely determines temperature and weather — let’s take a look at how latitude takes a toll on climate.

A rare pink dolphin sighting took place in Louisiana. What species of dolphin could it have been, and how did it get to that body of water?

Are plants alive? It’s true that both plants and animals are alive, however, there are a few important differences.

Investigators looking into a mystery object found on an Australian beach say it is most likely space junk. Here's more details about what it's from.

Check out our favorite sustainable and eco-friendly spots to stay, dine, and explore in San Juan, Puerto Rico in this Green City Guide.

It's unlikely that this lawsuit will take down Shein — but you really shouldn't be supporting the fast fashion retailer, anyway.

Pretty Little Thing has been put on blast for greenwashing and its lack of transparency surrounding factory labor.

How is plastic made? The process of creating the products might be more harmful than the products themselves.

Most research about the hazards of PFAS, aka "forever chemicals," goes unpublicized.

Late Nobel Peace Prize winner, Nelson Mandela, is honored every year on July 18 — which is why we're honoring his environmental contributions.

British Columbia has a team of smokejumpers helping battle over 400 fires there. Never heard of a smokejumper? Here's more information about this extreme firefighting job.

An Australian sailor and his dog survived in the Pacific Ocean for months. Find out how they managed to keep going during this ordeal.

An alligator was found in the stomach of a Burmese python in Florida. Has the invasive species become out of control? Here's the scoop.

Benign and plentiful, rollie pollies were the perfect bug-catching target until one day, it seemed as though they had disappeared from our gardens for good.

Florida hunters caught the longest Burmese python ever recorded in history. Find out how long this massive snake was, and how it was captured.

While scientists continue to explore outer space, how much of the ocean is still unexplored? And what is the deepest part of the ocean?

False claims about an extreme diesel shortage sent people in a panic in late 2022. Here are the facts around the diesel shortage.

This Californian sea otter is on a one-otter mission to steal surfboards from beachgoers in a new viral video.

NASA unveiled an image of the birth of a star that was taken by the James Webb Space Telescope. The Webb Telescope took its first images of the cosmos in July 2022.

A startup got the green light to test its flying car prototype — is Alef the future?

Scientists routinely spot phosphine gas in the atmosphere of Venus — does that mean the planet is habitable? Here's what to know.

A study found that some popular sparkling water brands contain concerning levels of forever chemicals. You may be surprised by the results.

There is a serious sriracha sauce shortage — here's what you need to know.

Looking for a rainy day activity? Build your own tiny indoor garden with this step-by-step process of how to make a terrarium in a jar.

Are dolphins aliens? Researchers have been studying dolphins as a bridge to future extraterrestrial communication. Here's what to know.

A large shark was caught on video swimming amongst the crowds of people on Navarre Beach, Fla.

In July 2023, a Swedish expedition discovered more than 500 new artifacts in Cyprus. Here's what you need to know about the discovery.

Astronomers were surprised when a gargantuan black hole suddenly "switched on," creating the brightest object ever witnessed.

Think you don't have what it takes to grow your own vegetables? These five hydroponic planters can help brand new home gardeners grow their own food.

The first image of a black hole provides a unique perspective into the largely unknown universe. Take a look at the first official image of a black hole and see what scientists have discovered since.

Commingled recycling, aka single-stream or dual-stream recycling, makes the recycling process easier for the public.

Is swimming with dolphins ethical? From touch tanks to aerial shows to "swim with" programs, marine mammal captivity hides a disturbing dolphin tale.

Two abandoned owl chicks were discovered nesting under the Pyramid Stage after Guns N’ Roses played at the Glastonbury Festival.

Solar flares can have quite interesting affects on the Earth, and in 2023, this is more true than ever.

Nevada resident Colette Reynolds felt like a hostage in her own home due to the Mormon cricket infestation. She chronicled the nightmare on social media.

One couple on TikTok use a hack to kill wasps instantly. Here's what to know about the hack, plus, what other ways to get rid of wasps.

Oceanic spiders, also known as sea spiders, share a lot in common with land spiders. Here's all you need to know about these fascinating creatures.