Big Impact

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?

In the vast area of space, exists numerous matter-sucking vacuums we know as black holes and yes, there could there be a light at the end of that tunnel.

After 400 days in foster care, the sweet dog Darlene has found a forever home with Max Greenfield and his wife, Tess Sanchez.

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

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.

Sometimes you may receive a notification known as an air quality alert. What is it, and why is it so important? Here's the scoop.

Who was Eunice Newton Foote? The legendary climate scientist actually discovered climate change in the 1800s, long before it was publicized.

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.

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.

What do wasps do for the environment? Wasps provide essential services to help both humans and ecosystems.

Helium, a nonrenewable element found when extracting natural gas, is running out. Here's what you need to know about the shortage.

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 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.

Scientists estimate they may have discovered new octopus species in Costa Rica in an extremely rare "octopus nursery." Here's what to know.

Grant Haber had trees illegally cut down from his New Jersey neighbor's land. How much might Haber end up owing in fines?

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

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.

Do crocodiles lay eggs? Here's a look inside a typical crocodile reproduction, plus, a new scientific discovery that could change everything.

On July 4, 2023, a South Carolina woman near a golf course on Hilton Head was killed in an apparent alligator attack. Here's what to know.

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.

A chimpanzee saw her first glimpse of wide open sky at a Florida rescue organization. Here's a look at how Vanilla the chimp reacted.

A California man was sentenced to prison for a cow manure Ponzi scheme that bilked investors out of almost $9 million.

Sea salps are unique marine creatures that share features with jellyfish, but also have plenty in common with humans. Here's a dive into sea salps' lives.