'Rodeo ants' that hitch a ride on larger ants discovered in Texas
Just two individuals, respectively, of the new species have been discovered, according to New Scientist.
Just two individuals, respectively, of the new species have been discovered, according to New Scientist.
Winter solstice: The shortest day of the year is upon us
The winter solstice, which is shortest day of the year, will occur Saturday, Dec. 21.
The winter solstice, which is shortest day of the year, will occur Saturday, Dec. 21.
Eating chili pepper 4 times a week reduces risk of death from heart attack, stroke, study suggests
Chili pepper may be good for a lot more than spicing up your cooking. A new Italian study found that consuming chili pepper four or more times a week reduces risk of death from all causes, but especially risk of death from heart attack or stroke.
Chili pepper may be good for a lot more than spicing up your cooking. A new Italian study found that consuming chili pepper four or more times a week reduces risk of death from all causes, but especially risk of death from heart attack or stroke.
‘Wash your hands’: Science experiment with moldy bread shows the importance of hygiene
A teacher and behavioral specialist showed children the importance of washing their hands by using bread and mold in a science experiment.
A teacher and behavioral specialist showed children the importance of washing their hands by using bread and mold in a science experiment.
You probably won’t get a cold and the flu at the same time, study suggests
A new study suggests that people are less likely to get the flu or a cold if they already have one of the illnesses.
A new study suggests that people are less likely to get the flu or a cold if they already have one of the illnesses.
Eagle vs. octopus: Dramatic video shows bald eagle caught in tentacled death grip
A dramatic video of a potentially deadly encounter between a bald eagle and an octopus was posted on YouTube Wednesday.
A dramatic video of a potentially deadly encounter between a bald eagle and an octopus was posted on YouTube Wednesday.
Fat innkeeper worms, also known as 'penis fish,' strand on Marin Beach
The so-called Penis fish are making headlines in the Bay Area after thousands strand on a Marin beach.
The so-called Penis fish are making headlines in the Bay Area after thousands strand on a Marin beach.
DNA helps solve Fort Worth 11-year-old’s murder nearly 40 years later
After nearly 40 years, a cold case has been solved.
After nearly 40 years, a cold case has been solved.
These 5 deadly diseases have made an alarming comeback over the past decade
Some deadly diseases that seemed headed for eradication in recent decades have been making a scary comeback in the past 10 years.
Some deadly diseases that seemed headed for eradication in recent decades have been making a scary comeback in the past 10 years.
Lake Marble Falls, Lake Granger join list of 27 Texas lakes infested with zebra mussels
Lake Marble Falls, along with Lake Granger north of Taylor, join 27 other Texas lakes where zebra mussels have been found. The mussels not only cause problems for water utilities, but clusters of the shells are razor-sharp, creating hazards in recreational areas.
Lake Marble Falls, along with Lake Granger north of Taylor, join 27 other Texas lakes where zebra mussels have been found. The mussels not only cause problems for water utilities, but clusters of the shells are razor-sharp, creating hazards in recreational areas.
The Geminid meteor shower is set to dazzle this week, hurling bright meteors across sky
The Geminid meteor shower is considered one of the best annual sky shows.
The Geminid meteor shower is considered one of the best annual sky shows.
Florida man found eaten by alligator actually died from meth overdose, officials say
It turns out that even though the man's hand and foot were found inside the gator's stomach, he actually died from a meth overdose, reports say.
It turns out that even though the man's hand and foot were found inside the gator's stomach, he actually died from a meth overdose, reports say.
Death toll rises: 16 dead after New Zealand volcano erupts
The continuing volcanic activity has delayed the recovery of the last victims since Monday's deadly eruption, which occurred as 47 tourists and their guides were exploring the island. In addition to the bodies left on the island, eight other people were killed and dozens were severely burned by the blast of scalding steam and ash.
The continuing volcanic activity has delayed the recovery of the last victims since Monday's deadly eruption, which occurred as 47 tourists and their guides were exploring the island. In addition to the bodies left on the island, eight other people were killed and dozens were severely burned by the blast of scalding steam and ash.
Revolutionary discovery about plants’ DNA could help scientists slow aging in humans
Many trees live to be thousands of years old — could their DNA hold the secret to slowing the human aging process?
Many trees live to be thousands of years old — could their DNA hold the secret to slowing the human aging process?
That shoddy, last-minute gift wrapping job could play in your favor, study suggests
Whether you wrap gifts like Martha Stewart or toss items into a bag at the last second and call it good enough, the presentation of your gift will likely have an effect on the recipient’s expectations about what’s inside — and potentially even how they feel about the present once it’s unwrapped.
Whether you wrap gifts like Martha Stewart or toss items into a bag at the last second and call it good enough, the presentation of your gift will likely have an effect on the recipient’s expectations about what’s inside — and potentially even how they feel about the present once it’s unwrapped.
Scorpion stings United Airlines passenger on flight from San Francisco to Atlanta
The passenger on Flight 1554 told TMZ that she felt stinging on her leg and when she went to the restroom, a scorpion fell out of her pant leg. Flight attendants were able to trap the arachnid, the passenger told TMZ.
The passenger on Flight 1554 told TMZ that she felt stinging on her leg and when she went to the restroom, a scorpion fell out of her pant leg. Flight attendants were able to trap the arachnid, the passenger told TMZ.
Christmas sweaters are making plastic pollution worse, environmental charity warns
Many Christmas sweaters contain harmful materials that are adding to world's pollution problem, according to a U.K. environmental charity.
Many Christmas sweaters contain harmful materials that are adding to world's pollution problem, according to a U.K. environmental charity.
December’s ‘Full Cold Moon’ to usher in cold temperatures, extra hours of darkness
The last full moon of the decade will peak Thursday, Dec. 12.
The last full moon of the decade will peak Thursday, Dec. 12.
Cardinal with rare abnormality discovered in central Texas
According to the Inland Bird Banding Association, the bird shows apparent bilateral gynandromorphism, a rare abnormality that causes it to have female plumage on one side of its body, and male on the other.
According to the Inland Bird Banding Association, the bird shows apparent bilateral gynandromorphism, a rare abnormality that causes it to have female plumage on one side of its body, and male on the other.
Man hits 'dog' on Canadian highway, doesn't realize it's a coyote
When he hit the coyote, he "thought it was a German Shepherd or a husky."
When he hit the coyote, he "thought it was a German Shepherd or a husky."