Florida, eh? Why snowbirds in Canada love heading south
For years, the Sunshine State has been a prime destination for Canadians seeking to escape the North’s cold winter months — and, in doing so, they make a significant impact on the local culture and economy.
For years, the Sunshine State has been a prime destination for Canadians seeking to escape the North’s cold winter months — and, in doing so, they make a significant impact on the local culture and economy.
Cannabis compounds prevent coronavirus from entering human cells: Oregon State University study
According to a study from researchers at OSU, cannabis compounds show the ability to prevent the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 from entering human cells.
According to a study from researchers at OSU, cannabis compounds show the ability to prevent the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 from entering human cells.
What's creating bizarre sand sculptures along Lake Michigan?
At first glance they look like the objects from an alien planet. Maybe Mars? Except there's a beach in the background and Mars doesn't have any of that. But where on Earth would someone find dozens of petrified totems of sand?
At first glance they look like the objects from an alien planet. Maybe Mars? Except there's a beach in the background and Mars doesn't have any of that. But where on Earth would someone find dozens of petrified totems of sand?
Massive asteroid will fly by Earth next week, NASA data shows
A kilometer-wide asteroid will pass by Earth next week, making its nearest pass for the next 200 years.
A kilometer-wide asteroid will pass by Earth next week, making its nearest pass for the next 200 years.
Gene found in Georgia sewer water could be 'global public health threat,' scientists say
Scientists have found a gene that has been declared one of the top 10 global public health threats facing humanity while testing bacteria in Georgia sewer water.
Scientists have found a gene that has been declared one of the top 10 global public health threats facing humanity while testing bacteria in Georgia sewer water.
Teen who received life-saving transplant reacts to medical breakthroughs using pig organs
A human donor saved the life of 15-year-old Wilfre Mercedes. Today, after doctors successfully transplanted a pig's heart into a human patient, Mercedes is hopeful thousands of others on transplant waiting lists can go on living, just like he did.
A human donor saved the life of 15-year-old Wilfre Mercedes. Today, after doctors successfully transplanted a pig's heart into a human patient, Mercedes is hopeful thousands of others on transplant waiting lists can go on living, just like he did.
Study: Exercise can strengthen brain function, prevent dementia
In a study published last week in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association, researchers found that exercise helped protect the brain from dementia.
In a study published last week in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association, researchers found that exercise helped protect the brain from dementia.
Pfizer: Omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine human trials to begin late January
Pfizer confirmed it plans to start human trials of its omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine later this month, potentially making it available to the public as soon as March.
Pfizer confirmed it plans to start human trials of its omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine later this month, potentially making it available to the public as soon as March.
US surgeons perform 1st transplant of pig heart into human patient
U.S. doctors have transplanted a pig heart into a patient in a last-ditch effort to save his life — a first for medical science.
U.S. doctors have transplanted a pig heart into a patient in a last-ditch effort to save his life — a first for medical science.
Britain's largest ‘sea dragon’ unearthed at water reserve
A team at the Rutland Water Nature Reserve discovered the fossilized skeleton of a giant ichthyosaur, or “sea dragon.”
A team at the Rutland Water Nature Reserve discovered the fossilized skeleton of a giant ichthyosaur, or “sea dragon.”
Good Samaritans help sea lion that wandered onto San Diego freeway
Good Samaritans stopped traffic on a San Diego highway to help a sea lion after the animal managed to wander onto the busy road. Sea World rescuers then captured the sea lion -- but they say this actually isn't the first time they've had to help him.
Good Samaritans stopped traffic on a San Diego highway to help a sea lion after the animal managed to wander onto the busy road. Sea World rescuers then captured the sea lion -- but they say this actually isn't the first time they've had to help him.
Dino and Dragon Stroll kicks off at Austin Convention Center
The Dino and Dragon Stroll is an educational and fun event that gives back to the community.
The Dino and Dragon Stroll is an educational and fun event that gives back to the community.
Police find live deer in trunk during traffic stop in Pennsylvania
The driver, who was suspected of driving drunk, told police they had hit the deer and put the animal in the hatchback area, not realizing it was still alive.
The driver, who was suspected of driving drunk, told police they had hit the deer and put the animal in the hatchback area, not realizing it was still alive.
20 Yellowstone wolves killed by hunters after roaming from park
Hunters shot and killed a record number of Yellowstone National Park's renowned gray wolves that had roamed from the park in recent months.
Hunters shot and killed a record number of Yellowstone National Park's renowned gray wolves that had roamed from the park in recent months.
Hungry gator nabs food 'to go,' takes stroll across Florida golf course
A hungry alligator decided to grab its lunch to go on Friday before taking a leisurely stroll across a Florida golf course.
A hungry alligator decided to grab its lunch to go on Friday before taking a leisurely stroll across a Florida golf course.
SpaceX has successful first launch of 2022 with new Starlink mission
SpaceX has successfully launched its first mission of 2022. A Falcon 9 rocket carried a batch of Starlink satellites into orbit from the Kennedy Space Center's pad 39A at 4:49 p.m. on Thursday.
SpaceX has successfully launched its first mission of 2022. A Falcon 9 rocket carried a batch of Starlink satellites into orbit from the Kennedy Space Center's pad 39A at 4:49 p.m. on Thursday.
Things you may have missed in 2021: Scientific, medical advances and more
Here’s a look at some of the non-COVID-19 scientific discoveries, health advances and other notable events that happened in 2021.
Here’s a look at some of the non-COVID-19 scientific discoveries, health advances and other notable events that happened in 2021.
What type of face mask is best amid the recent omicron surge
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says to pick masks with two or more layers and a nose wire to prevent air from leaking out the top.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says to pick masks with two or more layers and a nose wire to prevent air from leaking out the top.
NASA aces James Webb telescope sunshield unfolding
NASA has aced the most complicated, critical job on its newly launched space telescope: unrolling and stretching a sunshade the size of a tennis court.
NASA has aced the most complicated, critical job on its newly launched space telescope: unrolling and stretching a sunshade the size of a tennis court.
Fish rain on Texas town, sparking local officials to speak out: 'This isn't a joke'
"2021 is pulling out all the tricks… including raining fish in Texarkana today," the Texas city posted on Facebook. "And no, this isn’t a joke."
"2021 is pulling out all the tricks… including raining fish in Texarkana today," the Texas city posted on Facebook. "And no, this isn’t a joke."