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Can a giraffe really be born without spots? Though the gangling animal is known for its chunky brown spots, a Tennessee-born baby giraffe has shocked the world.

August 2023 must be lucky, because the full moon is coming twice! Here's what to expect from the Blue Moon.

On July 24, 2023, the Manatee Bay, Florida Keys water temperature reached over 100 degrees. Scientists warn of continued mass coral bleaching.

The so-called "flesh-eating" bacteria Vibrio vulnificus caused five deaths in Florida in 2023. Here's how to minimize your risk of this infection.

Lolita the orca, who had been kept in captivity at the Miami Seaquarium for over five decades, has died while on the path to freedom.

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?

Are otters aggressive? Three women were injured in a rare otter attack on the Jefferson River in Montana. 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?

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?

If you have used or bought a Batiste dry shampoo, you may be able to receive compensation. Here are the details of the Batiste lawsuit.

We spoke with 'Held v. Montana' teen plaintiff Taleah Hernández and attorney Nate Bellinger to learn more about the case.

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.

In August 2023, wildfires have devastated the island of Maui. Here's how you can help animal shelters protect creatures in need.

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.

Load Shedding in South Africa is an enormous energy crisis — here's what to know about the situation.

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.

Vegan influencer Zhanna D'Art has died, reportedly of starvation. She was exclusively on a diet of exotic fruits — here's what to know.

A U.S.-wide ban on incandescent light bulbs takes effect in August 2023.

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.

Taylor Swift's fans caused the ground to shake, shake, shake, shake, shake.

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.

A viral video of orca whales in Key Largo has many people wondering why the animals were in warm waters. It's unusual, but not unheard of.

Purple, a mattress company, sued Ryan Monahan for posting false reviews about mattress safety. Here's how the lawsuit played out.

On July 25, 2023, a pod of nearly 100 long-finned pilot whales became stranded on an Australian beach. Here's what happened to them.

A scientific study estimates when the Gulf Stream may collapse. This event could lead to further devastating effects on the climate.

Aritzia, a Canadian fashion brand, is in the news due to multiple employees' claims that Brian Hill used fear, intimidation, and psychological abuse.

Just when solar panels couldn't be more beneficial to the environment, farmers have learned they make excellent shade for beer hops.

Although we're used to just seeing our one and only moon, our planet may have a second one.

Hammerhead worms found in Virginia are toxic, but you can protect yourself by taking these steps. Here's what to do if you see one.

Icky, sticky tar balls are washing up on Texas beaches. Where do they come from and are they harmful? Here's details on the tar balls on Texas beaches.

The egg supply in the U.S. and other countries isn't as strong as it used to be, thanks to the avian flu outbreak.

Seven out of eight kale samples bought from U.S. grocery stores were found to contain potentially unsafe levels of toxic compounds.

If you only poop once every three days, it might lead to cognitive decline. Here's how constipation is linked in a new study.

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

A Reddit user was disgusted to find destroyed golf clubs when they were dumpster diving at Dick's Sporting Goods. Unfortunately, destroying merchandise is not uncommon in the retail world.