Over a dozen keel-billed toucans (Ramphastos sulfuratus) that were found stuffed inside of a vehicleâs dashboard officially have a clean bill of health. The birds were rescued from the illegal…
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On May 1, 1893, Chicago was abuzz. Two hundred thousand people jostled for a glimpse of the brand new city within the city, the so-called âWhite City.â Dignitaries, civic leaders,…
In a move that will certainly tug on the heartstrings of anyone that grew up in the 90s, Representative Sam Liccardo (D-Ca.)and other co-sponsors have introduced the Save Willy Act,…
âSugar rots your teeth!â Youâve likely heard those words, in some shape or form, coming from a parent, grandparent, teacher, or TV show. In school, you might have even conducted…
Whether youâre pro-Daylight Savings or pro-Standard Time, the science is clear: Switching between the two every year is terrible for human health. So why havenât we stuck with one system…
Heeding legitimate signs is always important, but between May 1st and October 15 at Yellowstone National Park it will be particularly significant. These signs will help visitors avoid encounters with…
The internet is chock full of talking birds, whether theyâre squawking at a vet, singing âYou are my sunshine,â or annoying cats while barking like a dog (naturally). But why…
Something strange is happening underneath Area 51. According to United States Geological Survey data earlier this week, over 100 people have reported at least 17 earthquakes within the span of…
Portrait of Janet Petro, center director for NASAâs Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Credit: NASA NASA announced Friday Janet Petro, center director for the agencyâs Kennedy Space Center in Florida,…