Health 10 hours ago ‘Aggressive’ new flu variant sweeps globe as doctors warn of severe symptoms Flu season intensifies as the new H3N2 variant causes severe illness worldwide. Experts urge vaccination, hand-washing and staying home when sick to prevent transmission.
Travel 1 day ago New data reveals Americans who 'crave closeness' with others turning to popular outdoor activity A mental health and relationship expert reveals how camping creates psychological safety and builds trust with others as new data reveals more Americans are heading outdoors.
Science 1 day ago Needle-free glucose checks move closer to reality MIT develops needle-free glucose monitor using light technology. Revolutionary device could replace painful finger pricks for diabetes management.
Innovation 2 days ago How future food domes could change the way you eat Researchers from Osaka Metropolitan University designed a 21-foot dome that combines aquaculture and hydroponics to create a self-sustaining urban food system.
National Parks 3 days ago Ancient lake returns to California's Death Valley after vanishing thousands of years ago Record rainfall transforms Death Valley's Badwater Basin into a rare shallow lake after months of heavy storms hit the California national park.
Travel 3 days ago National park gift shops are ordered to purge bias-driven DEI and woke merchandise America's national parks must review merchandise for DEI compliance by Dec. 19 under a new Trump administration order targeting diversity programs in federal agencies.
Discovery 3 days ago Archaeologists uncover new secrets from final moments of country's bloodiest battle Archaeologists discovered over 100 bullets at Culloden Battlefield, revealing new insights into the 1746 battle when Bonnie Prince Charlie's forces fell.
Austin 4 days ago Invasive pest never before seen in North America threatens Texas food supply, officials warn Invasive pasture mealybug spreads across 20+ Texas counties, threatening grazing lands and livestock operations. Never before seen in North America.
Florida 4 days ago Stunned 911 dispatcher reacts to plane crash-landing on Florida freeway: 'A plane ... out of the sky?' A plane made an emergency landing on Florida's I-95, crashing into a Toyota Camry in a dramatic freeway incident. The pilot and passenger were unharmed, and the driver was hospitalized.
Discovery 4 days ago Archaeologists uncover Jerusalem wall mysteriously destroyed in power struggle during biblical era Archaeologists in Jerusalem recently discovered a massive Hanukkah-era wall from an ancient power struggle between Hasmonean leaders and rival kings.
Australia 4 days ago Skydiver survives after reserve parachute accidentally deploys, leaving him dangling from flying airplane A skydiver whose reserve parachute accidentally deployed and got stuck on the plane's tail managed to get clear of the plane and survive the harrowing incident.
Discovery 4 days ago Archaeologists unearth remnants of forgotten city 'marked by conflict' buried below bustling hub Archaeologists have uncovered remnants of Nya Lödöse, a forgotten 16th-century city beneath modern Gothenburg, revealing medieval streets and artifacts.
Donald Trump 4 days ago Environmental group sues Trump for replacing national park pass photo with his own image Environmental group files lawsuit challenging Trump's decision to replace winning national park photo with his face on 2026 America the Beautiful Pass.
Travel 5 days ago Newly released Amelia Earhart documents reveal vivid details of Japan's role in search for doomed aviator Amelia Earthart documents were recently released by the National Archives, revealing Japan's role in the search and Franklin D. Roosevelt's cost justifications for the project.
Lifestyle 6 days ago Deadly bat disease fungus confirmed in key tourist destination as officials warn of impacts Pseudogymnoascus destructans fungus confirmed in Nevada bats threatens wildlife conservation efforts as officials monitor for white-nose syndrome outbreak. Travelers are warned.
Discovery 6 days ago Melting mountain ice reveals 'rare' 1,500-year-old hunting facility still smelling of reindeer Ancient artifacts recently emerged from Norway's melting mountains, surprising archaeologists with a remarkably preserved 1,500-year-old wooden hunting facility.
Donald Trump December 8 Trump threatens 5% tariff on Mexico over water treaty violations affecting Texas farmers President Trump threatens 5% tariff on Mexico over water treaty dispute, demanding 200,000 acre-feet release before Dec. 31 to help struggling Texas farmers and crops.
Travel December 8 CDC warns Americans traveling to 4 countries over outbreak of untreatable mosquito disease Global chikungunya outbreak prompts health warnings as cases surge across tropical regions. WHO reports 155 deaths from mosquito-transmitted virus.
France December 8 Pipe burst at Louvre damages 300-400 rare books in Egyptian antiquities library collection Louvre suffers another major setback as burst pipe damages rare books, adding to troubles following theft of Napoleon crown jewels worth $102 million.
Discovery December 8 'He revealed himself to me': Treasure hunter unearths 900-year-old figure of Jesus in windswept field A metal detector enthusiast uncovered a stunning medieval Jesus crucifix in Ã…ndalsnes, Norway, after battling fierce winds during a treasure-hunting expedition.
Media December 7 New Zealand reporter has bird fly into her face, leaving her bloodied A seagull flew into New Zealand journalist Jess Tyson's face while she was filming a TV segment in a video shared by the reporter on Facebook last week.
VIDEO December 7 NASA astronaut begins eight-month mission aboard ISS NASA astronaut Chris Williams joins '91±¬ÁÏ Sunday' from the International Space Station to discuss his eight-month mission in space, the preparation required and more.
Discovery December 6 Ancient silver cup may show world's oldest cosmic creation scene, researcher says: 'Chaos prevailed' A study says the Ain Samiya goblet, found in 1970, depicts a moment of cosmic creation, challenging previous scholarly interpretations. It's the oldest-known cup of its kind.
Travel December 5 Government lifts Wi-Fi ban in secretive 'quiet zone' amid observatory tourism Green Bank Observatory's "Quiet Zone" in West Virginia gets Wi-Fi for the first time, after decades of restrictions to protect world's largest radio telescope.
Discovery December 4 'Hugely exciting' prehistoric artifacts uncovered during hunt for long-lost Irish castle Archaeologists in Northern Ireland searching for a medieval castle recently discovered 9,000-year-old flint tools and Bronze Age remains in County Fermanagh.
Sharks December 3 Massive 14-foot shark dies after being stranded on Massachusetts beach during migration Thresher shark strandings increase during fall as the marine animals struggle to navigate Cape Cod waters while migrating South for the winter season.
UFOs December 3 UFO clues emerge in decades-old images showing strange bursts over nuclear testing sites: report New research validates UAP phenomenon using 70-year-old astronomical photos, showing connections between nuclear weapons testing and UFO activity.
Health December 3 Lower dementia risk linked to routine vaccination in major new analysis A Stanford Medicine study suggests that the shingles vaccine reduces dementia risk by 20% in older adults, offering the first evidence of a potential cause-and-effect relationship.
Discovery December 3 Medieval graves reveal harsh reality of early Christians: 'Life was hard and short' Danish archaeologists uncovered 77 medieval graves in Aarhus, revealing the harsh realities of 12th-century Christian life with an average life expectancy of 37 years.
Mammals December 2 Forrest, the last escaped monkey from Mississippi highway crash, finds new life at New Jersey sanctuary A research monkey found safety at a New Jersey sanctuary after escaping a Mississippi crash that killed seven research primates, sparking an animal testing debate.