Big Impact

Do orca whales eat dolphins? People are curious about these "killer" creatures of the deep. Here's what to know about their diet and more.

Eating a vegan or plant-based diet is easier than it sounds  — here are a few tips to make the transition smoother.

Cigarette filters are toxic to essential mosquito larvae, a scientific study shows. Here's how cigarette butts or filters harm the environment.

There have been reports of pink snow on the mountains in the Western U.S. Where does it come from?

Shein influencer trips are one way that the Chinese fast fashion company is trying to revamp its image, but can you trust influencers?

This solar-powered grill from 'Shark Tank' got an investment from a very hopeful Shark. But what happened to the business?

Harry Styles fans love to wear feather boas to his concerts — but the feathers remain for weeks afterwards, becoming litter.

The deep sea vessel Titan that went missing on June 18, 2023, was a submersible, which is very different from a submarine.

A group of tourists in a submersible touring the Titanic wreckage went missing on June 18, 2023. Here's what the situation is now.

Celebrity chef John Mountain recently announced vegans would no longer be welcome in his restaurant. What does he have against vegans?

Scientists use recordings of healthy ecosystems to restore dying ones and reach new understandings of marine communication.

These scientists took a waste problem and turned it into affordable housing. Can you really turn diapers into concrete? Here’s what to know.

Zookeeper and former director of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Jack Hanna, has been in ill health since 2019. Here's an update on his status.

Chances are the dinosaur bones you see in museums are real, but they aren’t actually bones anymore.

In 2018, researchers reported new findings that Gunung Padang in Indonesia was more than a large megalithic site, and actually a pyramid.

Dinosaur bones are being auctioned off to private buyers around the world, so what does this mean for the future of paleontology?

Why do sharks attack humans? Everything you know about these sea creatures might be wrong. Let's take a look at what we know.

Yes, there are black holes in the ocean — aka ocean eddies. Stick around to learn about some of the most notable ones.

Do you know what a tropical depression is? How about how to read a spaghetti model? Here's the scoop on all things tropical storm.

Severe weekend storms brought high winds, tornado watches and hail the size of compact discs. What qualifies as "DVD-sized" hail?

You may be familiar with stevia as a more health-conscious sugar alternative, so why was it banned not too long ago?

For years, people have claimed that satellite images show pyramids in Antarctica. But are those claims founded? Let's look at possible explanations.

Retold Recycling appeared on 'Shark Tank' to seek an investment in the convenient textile recycling company.

"Adopt, don't shop" is an important credo to follow if you're looking for a dog or cat to join your family — here's why.

Traditional burial plots are outlandishly expensive and running short of space, so why not be buried as a tree?

Astronomers have discovered a black hole coming towards Earth.

Former Harvard Medical School employee Cedric Lodge is accused of selling body parts from the on campus morgue. Here's what to know.

Decades ago, an underwater structure revitalized the hunt for an ancient city.

We caught up with Miyoko Schinner at the Vegan Women Summit to chat about Rancho Compasión, LEAP, and the legacy she wants to leave behind.

One newlywed couple caught some flack giving wedding guests single-use phone chargers. Here's why that may not be a eco-friendly idea.

The increased brightness of the star Betelgeuse has sparked speculation that it may go supernova soon. When will Betelgeuse explode?

How much waste does Starbucks produce? Baristas are taking to social media to show the embarrassing amount of food thrown away.

Millions of Mormon crickets invaded Northern Nevada. Here are some tips on how to get rid of Mormon crickets if they are at your home.

Texas beaches were closed on June 10 and 11 due to thousands of dead fish who washed ashore. What caused the dead fish on Texas beaches?

Deer are known to be plant eaters, so a video showing a Whitetail doe chomping on a snake has people asking questions.

A new viral video shows giraffes chewing on bones! Why do they have this behavior? Here's what you need to know.

Before visiting a zoo or aquarium consider spending time at an animal sanctuary instead. This article explains why they're a more ethical option.

Did engineer and inventor Nikola Tesla really get communications from Mars or was the whole thing just a hoax?

A section of the I-95 highway in Philadelphia collapsed after a tanker truck exploded in fire under it. Here's more information on why the truck caught fire in Philly.

The Canadian wildfires have increased the amount of particulate matter in the air, which can be harmful to your health. Should you get a particulate matter sensor?