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Penguins are so cute, but are they good parents? A 2023 study reveals previously unknown protective behaviors in these flightless birds.

Wonka, a chicken with a crossed beak, was rescued from an egg farm in 2020, and her health has improved immensely since then.

Done by CrossFitters all around the globe, the 23.2 workout was created to test strength and stamina during the 2023 CrossFit Open.

There are a couple different stories of how pickleball got its name. Here we look at the origins of this popular sport.

Giving Tuesday began in 2012 as a local event in New York City — and now, it's observed worldwide the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.

Adopt a turkey for Thanksgiving, don't eat one — that's the message that a group of celebrities who support Farm Sanctuary are urging their fans to heed.

If you're smelling manure in 2023, you're not alone. The stinky smell in your yard could be several factors, like fertilizer or pollution.

Following the tragic death of Ryder, a carriage horse, in August 2022, former carriage driver Ian McKeever has been charged with overdriving.

An easy home hack uses rubbing alcohol to eliminate body odor. Here's how it can work, plus a few cautions about when not to use rubbing alcohol.

Boiled peanuts are a traditional Southern snack. Let's look at health benefits of peanuts and whether boiling makes them even better for you.

Kimba the lion escaped his enclosure at an Italian circus, prompting the town's mayor to call for circuses to end animal exploitation. Here's what happened to the escaped lion.

Donner Pass, a route connecting two states, has a legendary history filled with literal twists and turns, cannibalism, and more.

A new hack that involves putting toilet paper in the fridge is becoming popular — but it's not the best idea.

Although only one sloth species is considered endangered, all sloth species are facing population decline due to deforestation and habitat loss.

What could the green liquid coming from city sewers have been? Social media users found a likely explanation for a weird occurrence.

A project to build 99 tiny homes in Canada is helping unhoused community members, but some critics say it's unhealthy for the residents to be so cut off from the rest of society.

A gardener in Ontario, Canada, believes he has grown the world's largest zucchini. His giant vegetable measure 8 feet, 4.79 inches.

Shanya Gill, a sixth-grader, won a youth science award for her invention using thermal imaging to detect fires. Here's how it works.

The Sankofa Centre is a multimedia library made of recycled plastic bottles, serving the children of Kokrobite, Ghana.

A leather expert who breaks down luxury leather items on social media says Coachtopia bags aren't as sustainable as they're made out to be.

If you suffer from seasonal depression, you might get a kick out of these surprisingly accurate seasonal depression memes.

The American Ornithological Society plans to change the English names of dozens of bird species in an effort to diversify birding.

People often confuse palliative care with hospice care, giving it a bad rap. Palliative care is actually for any stage of an illness, not just end-of-life.

A California man wants to pay all the costs for an electric car charger in his garage, but the HOA is putting up a fight. Here's what happened.

Did you know you can buy a banana slicer? That's just one of the many ridiculous products adding to the problem of wasted resources.

It wasn't the first time Alfredo Aliaga tackled the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim hike. However, at age 92, he may have set the record for the oldest person to complete the strenuous hike.

Actress Lupita Nyong'o shared the heartwarming story of how she adopted a cat named Yoyo. Here's how the two are getting along so far.

A man shopping at Goodwill found a framed, autographed sketch of characters from a popular children's book. Better yet, it only cost him $3.

See the amazing photos of the house Maxine Sharples got in Liverpool for £1 and then renovated herself.

Headed to Salem, Massachusetts, this fall? From ghost walking tours to antique shops, here's how you can explore the coastal New England city sustainably.

Some cultures believe in superstitions associated with pregnancy and eclipses, such as miscarriages or birth defects.

After being declared extinct in 1898, the rare takahē bird species is making a comeback thanks to decades of conservation efforts.

Despite how cruel bullfighting is, it’s still allowed in certain cities and countries worldwide. Sometimes even animal welfare laws can’t end it.

Poison dart frogs may be colorful, tiny, and adorable — but if one brushes against you, you may come in contact with enough poison to kill you.

Researchers concluded that only 21 mountain chicken frogs remain in the wild, and climate change has been a major factor in the species' decline.

If you want to protect wildlife and promote their natural behaviors, it's important not to feed them (even if you want to).

Why don't other animals wear shoes like horses do? In truth, not all horses need shoes, but many domestic horses do — here's why.

People love their pets, but a photo of a deer spray-painted with the word "PET" has raised questions about whether deer can be pets.

There's an old joke about why bees have sticky hair, but their stickiness actually impacts their survival.

If you're looking to dispose of old pairs of socks that are ridden with holes, there are many sock recycling programs out there.