Big Impact

Bosque Foods' hopes “to make a positive impact in curbing climate change through the lens of food” thanks to its unique mycelium meat.

A carriage driver was injured in Mackinac horse carriage wreck accident in June 2023. Is it finally time for a horse carriage ban?

Soil conservation is an essential part of a healthy ecosystem — here's some great methods of conservation to try.

After a carriage horse in New York City died from colic, it renewed protests against the carriage horse industry. Will NYC ever ban the practice?

2023's Hurricane Hilary strengthened to a Category 4 Storm, but will it hit Southern California? Here's what to know.

The GE dehumidifier recall list includes 42 models of products deemed dangerous due to risk of fire. Learn all about the recall and what to do.

In a wildfire, you may think you'll be safe jumping into a swimming pool to escape the flames. Can you survive a wildfire in a pool?

On an Australian golf course, a green was damaged by a large ball of ice. Here's how a megacryometeor falls from the sky and how often it happens.

A luxury neighborhood could destroy over 300 acres of California mountains. This is what No Canyon Hills is doing to stop it, and how you can help.

Scientists found more evidence that ancient reptiles known as plesiosaurs could live in freshwater. Could it be the real Loch Ness Monster?

Litter on the road poses hazards for drivers, especially those on motorcycles. Many people are praising a biker who picked up a driver's litter in a viral video.

Butterflies are attracted to a number of flowers and other plants — here's why it's beneficial to plant them.

Why are kangaroos so buff? The huge muscles of many kangaroos might amaze you. Here are some reasons why kangaroos can look like bodybuilders.

ABC's 'Shark Tank' aired an episode featuring edible spoons in 2021. But what happened to the company after the episode aired? Did they make a deal?

How did vegans Chloe and Halle accidentally eat meat? The famous duo unfortunately broke a years-long streak without meat due to a hotel mix-up.

Believe it or not, there is a right way to get rid of fire extinguishers. These devices can be dangerous if they are disposed of in the wrong way.

NOAA recently released data revealing that the East Coast hurricane season could be "above normal" — here's what that means.

Why do ants carry dead ants? The reason behind this phenomenon is pretty interesting.

Sustainable palm oil failed, but macauba and pongamia tree oil may offer viable, high-yield alternatives that can recover degraded land.

On Aug. 9, 2023, deadly wildfires began to blaze in Maui, Hawaii. How did the wildfires start? Here's everything you need to know.

How does an octopus beak work? Keep reading to learn more about these fascinating sea creatures.

Residents in Kettleman City, Calif., have been fighting against a hazardous waste dump for decades. Here's what to know about their fight.

There are advantages to coal that renewable energy sources are working to equal or replace. What are the main benefits of using coal?

Kombucha maker GT's Living Foods faces a lawsuit for allegedly exploiting its workers from 2010-2014. Here's what to know.

The NASA streaming service is set to launch in 2023. Here's what we know about what will be offered on the NASA streaming platform.

Trinity Lake water levels are of concern in 2023, much lower than Shasta Lake, also in California. Here's why it's been low and what might happen.

Bill Gates' support of genetically-modified mosquito research has made its way to the headlines after several malaria cases were reported in the U.S. However, despite what some say, the two are not connected.

What is the history behind Lake Lanier? One TikTok creator shed a light on how and why the formerly Black neighborhood has changed over the years.

In 2023, many reports of Mormon cricket infestations in western states have been in the media. What are Mormon crickets and why are there so many?

Did you know that California horn shark mothers lay corkscrew case eggs?

Dumpster divers and influencers The Trash Walker and Dumpster Dive King share their best tips for how and where to dumpster dive.

A secret Chinese lab in California housed bioengineered mice and samples of at least 20 infectious diseases. The facility was unlicensed and unregulated.

A video of a sun bear at the Hangzhou Zoo in China went viral after viewers suspected the bears were just humans in costume.

What is the Sturgeon Moon? It's going to be visible this coming autumn, so get ready for a seriously incredible celestial phenomenon.

A study by the Ocean Legacy Foundation discovered microfiber plastic pollution in remote regions of Antarctic. Here's what it means for climate change.

In July 2023, "wildfire season" kicks off in the state of Montana with two unexpected blazes. Here's what to know about the fires in Montana.

Research estimates that Cape Cod's waters have a superpopulation size of 800 white sharks.

Shopping secondhand in San Francisco, California? Check out 10 of the best thrift stores in the Bay Area.

Mexico City's Black Jaguar-White Tiger Foundation was raided and eventually shut down in July after receiving multiple allegations of animal cruelty.

After 100 years, Paris announced that swimming will eventually be allowed in the Seine. But is the river polluted? Here's what you need to know.