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Rogue Lynx Spark Debate About Scotland’s Plans to Reintroduce the Wildcats
Scottish animal activists have been fighting to reintroduce the creatures to the Highlands, despite the fact that they've been extinct for hundreds of years.
Mask Up! What Experts Recommend For Wildfire Smoke Protection
Masks such as N95 and KN95 have been recommended for preventing both COVID-19 transmission and wildfire smoke.
How Does AI Use Water and Energy? Unpacking the Negative Impact of Chatbots
Artificial intelligence (AI) may have seemed like a harmless way to accomplish more, but its impact on energy use and water use cannot be denied.
Zimbabwe Officials Call Discovery of Boy That Went Missing in a Game Preserve a “True Miracle”
A young boy survived multiple days after going missing in a northern Zimbabwe game park.
Walmart Issues a National Broccoli Recall Over Listeria Concerns
Walmart voluntarily recalled bags of Marketside Broccoli Florets after samples tested positive for listeria.
Experts Are Predicting 2025 Will Kick off With a Polar Vortex
Meteorologists believe that Artic winds could blow into the U.S. in 2025, creating record-breaking cold temperatures and massive storms in January.
Russian Officials Declare Federal Emergency After a Massive Oil Spill in the Black Sea
A winter storm caused an oil tanker to essential split in half in the Black Sea, dumping 4,000 tons of the liquid off the coast of Crimea.
The Viral Wrapping Paper Trend Is a Fun Way To Get Your Pets in the Holiday Spirit
Using wrapping paper as a backdrop for willing pets to pose with has been a popular holiday trend on social media platforms.
FDA Updates Egg Recall To Highest Risk Level: Details Here
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a voluntary recall of Organic Pasture-Raised 24-Count Eggs, which were sold under the Kirkland Signature brand.
Everything You Need to Know About the CVS Opioid Lawsuit
CVS is facing legal action from the U.S. Department of Justice over illegal opioid prescription and billing practices.
Russia Announces Plans to Release Cancer Vaccine in 2025
Russia's Health Ministry says it has developed a cancer vaccine that they plan to distribute free of charge to some of the country's citizens.
Sleepy Pup Finds Forever Home After Going Viral During Adoption
A sleepy dog naps through an adoption event, capturing hearts and securing him a new home after he went viral on social media.
Crocs May Be Facing a Class Action Lawsuit Over Claims About Its “Patented” Materials
Crocs, Inc. may face legal action over false claims that the shoes were made using a "special Patented Closed Cell Resin (PCCR)."
Technology Used to Refreeze the Arctic Gets Both Results and Criticism
Scientists worry that the plan to refreeze the Arctic using submersible pumps may come with unintended consequences.
Drones Affect the Environment in Many Different Ways
Do drones negatively affect the environment? Why they're banned from national parks and how animals have faced the brunt of their impact.
Empowering Public Good: Spotlight on Oxylabs' Project 4β
An interview with Oxylabs' pro bono "Project 4β" manager Gabija Birgile, on how web intelligence collection solutions drive academic and nonprofit initiatives forward.
Inside the Push to Put Monarch Butterflies Under the Endangered Species Act — Details Here
Although monarch butterflies were added to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species in 2022, they hadn't been federally protected — until now.
A Michigan Wendy’s Is Facing Legal Action Over an 11-Year-Old’s Hospitalization
Aspen Lamfers' family claims she nearly died after eating at an Ottawa County Michigan Wendy's, prompting the family to sue for $20 million.
European Union Scientists Declare 2024 the Hottest Year on Record
The climate service Copernicus says that 2024 will be hottest year on record unless post-August temperatures dramatically drop.
California's 'Ghost Lake' Returns After More Than a Century — About Tulare Lake
Tulare Lake was once the largest body of fresh water west of the Mississippi. Here's what its return over 100 years later means for California.
Do You Have a Snow Squall Warning? What This Means for Your Weather
Snow squalls are pop up snow storms that can occur quickly, dumping a lot of snow and creating dangerous driving conditions.
Charlotte Dujardin Banned From Equestrian Sports for One Year After Whipping Video
A whistleblower leaked a video of Charlotte Dujardin beating her horse ahead of the Paris Olympics. Now, she has been banned from the sport for a year.
Lake-Effect Snow Can Cause 3 Inches of Snow to Fall per Hour — Details
Lake-effect snow can produce some serious flakes — here's everything you need to know about the weather phenomenon, explained.
Experts Warn This Alcohol Habit Is Far More Dangerous Than Binge Drinking
High intensity drinking involves consuming double the amount of alcohol that experts consider binge drinking, often to disastrous results.
Here's How To "Cat Proof" Your Christmas Tree This Holiday Season
Although cats are one of the greatest pets, they love wreaking holiday havoc — here's how to keep your cats away from your Christmas tree this year.
Tragic Last Words of Storm De Beul Released After the 22-Year-Old’s Shocking Death
Storm De Beul recorded a message promising to return home to his family right before he was killed in a snowstorm.
Captive Orca Keto Has Died At 29 — His Cause of Death Remains A Mystery
Keto the Orca, who became infamous after causing the death of a trainer in 2009, has died after a lifetime in captivity. Here's what to know about his death.
Thanksgiving Instagram Captions to Show Off Your Vegan or Zero-Waste Turkey Day
Looking for an Instagram caption for your vegan or zero-waste Thanksgiving meal? We've rounded up some funny, thought-provoking, and clever ideas!
The Turkeys the President Pardons Have a Better Fate Than Those in the Slaughterhouse
The turkeys who the president pardons each Thanksgiving are treated to a fate better than the slaughterhouse — but it's still not ideal for the animals.
What Do Chernobyl’s Black Frogs Tell Us About the Region’s Lasting Radiation?
Scientist believe that black frogs were protected by radiation thanks to the melanin in their skin, giving hope that the area may be viable once more.
FDA Expands Voluntary Clonazepam Recall — What You Need to Know
The makers of Clonazepam Orally Disintegrating Tablets have issued a voluntary recall over mislabeled product packaging.
Understanding the Difference Between Cyclones and Bomb Cyclones
A bomb cyclone causes storm systems to rapidly worsen in a short period of time and a tropical cyclone is an intense storm system, similar to a hurricane.
A Portion of the Great Barrier Reef Has Lost Over One Third of Its Coral — Details
What is happening to the Great Barrier Reef, exactly? Data shows how climate change has contributed to coral bleaching.
The Earth’s Magnetic North Pole Is Moving — Here's What That Means for the Planet
The Earth's magnetic North Pole is rapidly moving towards Russia, baffling scientists and possibly disrupting cell phones and GPS signals.
U.K. Veterinarian Died by Suicide After Clients Opted for Euthanasia Instead of Treatment
Dr. John Ellis' mother testified that her son died by suicide after becoming distraught due to wealthy clients euthanizing pets to sleep to save money.
6 Monkeys Are Still on the Loose After Research Lab Escape in South Carolina
The Yemassee police have altered residents in Lowcountry, South Carolina to be on the lookout after 40 monkeys escaped from a research lab.
Multi-State Carrot Recall Has Left One Person Dead — Details Here
In 2024, carrots from Grimmway Farms are being recalled across 18 states due to possible E. coli contamination.
Experts Warn the International Space Station May Be at Risk of a “Catastrophic Failure”
NASA worries that a leak aboard the International Space Station could lead to a catastrophic failure if not fixed in time — but not everyone agrees.
Pentagon Report Includes Information on Hundreds of Alleged UFO Sightings
The Pentagon released a report detailing hundreds of new reports of unidentified flying objects, but fails to find any evidence of UFOs.
How Bird Flu Presents in Humans and Companion Animals (Exclusive)
Farm Forward Executive Director Andrew deCoriolis shares insight into how bird flu reaches humans and companion animals.
Raccoons Get a Bad Reputation — Do All Raccoons Have Rabies? What to Know
If you come across a raccoon in the wild, is it axiomatic to believe the animal has rabies? We explore whether all raccoons have rabies, and more.
Rescue Horse Runs Free on a Moroccan Beach — Behind the Majestic Viral Video
A video of a rescue horse goes viral after he's caught running free on a Moroccan beach just four months after being rescued by a travel agency.
Animal Rights Activists Call for Fireworks Ban After the Death of a Baby Red Panda
Guy Fawkes Night fireworks are likely behind the death of Roxie, a 3-month-old red panda living at the Edinburgh Zoo.
November's Beaver Moon Is the Last Supermoon of 2024 — Details Here
The Beaver Moon is November's full moon name, but luckily for those in November 2024, it's also the fourth (and final) supermoon of the year.
Cowboys Loss Was Blamed on Sun Glare — Are Stadium Curtains Even Possible?
Dallas Cowboys player CeeDee Lamb blamed the sun for a loss against Philadelphia, angering team owner and general manager Jerry Jones.
Axolotl Populations Are Dwindling — What You Need To Know About the Critically Endangered Amphibian
Over fishing and a lack of wild spaces has put the axolotl on the critically endangered species list, raising concerns about their future. So, how many are left?
What Happened to the 'Free Willy' Killer Whale, Keiko? One Podcast Investigates the Truth
The 1993 film was a hit, but not many knew of the whereabouts of the star orca of the movie, Keiko, until now. So, what happened to the killer whale?
Mount Fuji Breaks a 130-Year-Old Record Thanks to Japan’s Extremely Hot Summer
Record summer heat in Japan is believed to be behind the reason why Mt. Fuji's peak remained snowless for approximately a month longer than normal.
Watch the Moment a Raccoon Fell From the Ceiling at LaGuardia Airport
Travelers captured a video of a rogue raccoon who came crashing down through the ceiling at New York's LaGuardia Airport.