Environment

May 22, 2017 10:45 AM EDT

Doomsday Seed Vault Threatened by Flood Due to Permafrost Melt, Seeds Remain 'Safe and Sound'

Water from permafrost melt breached the doomsday vault in the Arctic. It threatened the seeds meant to be a lifeline for humans in case of a catastrophe.

May 22, 2017 10:30 AM EDT

NASA Releases Results of Expanded Annual Arctic Ice Survey IceBridge

NASA's ambitious IceBridge project surveyed a larger area for this year's annual Arctic Ice Survey. The mission called IceBridge surveyed the Eurasian side of the Arctic by completing 39 flights.

May 22, 2017 06:08 AM EDT

'Firefall': Yosemite's Spectacular Fiery Waterfalls Explained

The glowing stream lights up only a few times a year.

A Yellow Eyed Penguin on Enderby Island in the sub

May 18, 2017 11:19 AM EDT

New Zealand's Rare Yellow-Eyed Penguins Nearing Extinction and Climate Change Isn't the Only Culprit

Scientists say the species could die out in the next 50 years.

May 18, 2017 10:39 AM EDT

Remains of Ancient Human Sacrifices in Korea Found Beneath the Walls of Wolseong Palace

Two sets of skeletons were found buried under the walls of a castle in Korea. It is prominent in the Korean ancient culture to bury servants while they're still alive to serve dead kings in the afterlife.

Parents of the baby found with 100 rat bites

May 18, 2017 10:41 AM EDT

Shocking! Newborn Found with 100 Rat Bites in Bloody Crib, Teenage Parents Charged with Child Endangerment

A teenage couple was arrested after their 15-day old baby was found with 100 rat bites. The baby suffered severe injuries including a wound on the head that exposed her skull.

Air Pollution Levels In Putney Exceed Yearly Quota Just Days Into 2013

May 18, 2017 04:56 AM EDT

Diesel Pollutes the Air Much More Than We Thought

Diesel apparently pollutes air much more than what is originally thought. Part of the problem is the defeat devices installed to lower emissions during testing.

May 17, 2017 11:38 AM EDT

From Seals to Goose Eggs: Polar Bears Forced to Change Their Diet Because of Melting Sea Ice

Polar bears are changing their diet due to the changing environment. Instead of their favored seal, the bears are turning to goose eggs for nutrition.

May 17, 2017 11:00 AM EDT

Italy's Supervolcano 'Campi Flegrei' Is Rumbling to Life After Decades -- Will an Eruption Occur?

Scientists say that an eruption could be sooner than we think.

Walking With Dinosaurs Spectacular Launches At The O2 Arena

May 16, 2017 11:16 AM EDT

Dinosaurs Could Have Survived if Killer Asteroid Struck Sooner or a Few Minutes Late

Had the extinction-level asteroid struck the planet in a different time and location, the outcome may have been different. If it landed in the ocean, dinosaurs could have survived.

South Korea Reacts To North Korea's Rocket Launch

May 16, 2017 11:09 AM EDT

North Korea Conducted Missiles Test -- Here's Why You Should Care

North Korea reportedly conducted a successful missile test. South Korea may downplay the progress in the North's missile capabilities but new South Korean President is working with different nations on his plans and policies when it comes to North Korea.

May 16, 2017 10:52 AM EDT

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