White raven sightings keep Vancouver Island mystery alive

White ravens are spotted occasionally on Vancouver Island, but they don't seem to stay for long.

Why red meat raises your cancer risk

The reason red meat is linked to higher cancer risk is that it contains a sugar…

What is a flavonoid?

Flavonoids are plant-based compounds with powerful antioxidant properties found in a lot of fruits and vegetables…

The planet is getting so hot, we'll soon be wearing air conditioners

Wearable air conditioners may help wean us off our emissions-happy ways.

Allergic to cats? A new vaccine could help

People with cat allergies might soon have a vaccine to help them with their pets.

The climate change ‘tipping point’ has already arrived for these 70 U.S. counties

It’s not your imagination: your city may be getting hotter faster than the rest of the…

22 states sue the Trump administration over its climate ‘plan’

“Ice caps are melting. Sea levels are rising. Weather is becoming more and more extreme. That’s…

You and a ginkgo tree can help scientists study climate change

As 'living fossils,' gingko trees hold ancient secrets that may help us prepare for the future,…

Explore the wide and wonderful world of epiphytes

Epiphytic plants encompasses an enormous range of plants that grow on top of others, acquiring their…

How many shelter animals are saved near you?

New Best Friends interactive map shows Delaware is the first no-**** state for shelter animals.