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Scientists study coronavirus outbreaks among minks at breeding farms in Europe
Coronavirus outbreaks at mink breeding farms in Spain and the Netherlands have scientists digging into how the animals got infected and if they can spread it to people.
Yukon man captures 'first record' of ghost moth in territory
A longtime resident of Watson Lake, Yukon, has contributed to the world of science — simply by taking a picture.
L.A.-area parking spots have become dining areas during the pandemic. Will it last?
With coronavirus cases surging and indoor dining banned, cities are letting struggling restaurants use sidewalks, parking spaces and private lots to serve meals.
Regis Philbin buried in Indiana after Notre Dame funeral
Television legend Regis Philbin has been buried in Indiana after a funeral at his former college, Notre Dame University.
Famous birthdays for August 1: Jack O'Connell, Sam Mendes
Actor Jack O'Connell turns 30 and filmmaker Sam Mendes turns 55, among the famous birthdays for August 1.
Cooling of Earth caused by eruptions, not meteors
Ancient sediment found in a central Texas cave appears to solve the mystery of why the Earth cooled suddenly about 13,000 years ago.
Army culture, strategy need to transform for 21st century, Gen. James McConville says
Army Chief of Staff Gen. James McConville outlined goals to reform Army culture and tactics for the 21st century, as well as the U.S. role in the Indo-Pacific and need...
Look: Quahog found by 11-year-old might be Rhode Island's largest clam
An 11-year-old Rhode Island boy out clamming with his grandfather pulled what he initially thought to be a rock out of the water and discovered it was actually a massive...
Popsicle molds for healthy, satisfying treats
Cool treats to cool down. (Goran Ivos via Unsplash/)As the temperature dials up, you’ll likely want to cool down with some fresh frozen snacks. What better than a tray of homemade juice, smoothie,...
To save Appalachia’s endangered mussels, scientists hatched a bold plan
The emergency surgery took place in the back of a modified pickup truck in a McDonald’s parking lot in Pikeville, Ky. This scrappy plan to rescue a species of mussel on the...
Rhode Island boy digs up massive 2 1/2-pound mollusk
An 11-year-old Rhode Island boy clamming with his grandfather found a giant quahog that is thought to be one of the largest ever harvested in state waters.
'Glee' actress Naya Rivera buried in California
"Glee" actress Naya Rivera, who drowned this month while boating with her young son, has been buried in California.
North Korea’s economy grew in 2019, Seoul says
North Korea's economy grew for the first time in three years in 2019 even as heavy sanctions took a toll on the country.
Mexico cave with evidence of early humans closed to visitors
Tourists or locals visiting a cave in north-central Mexico could endanger what is purported to be some of the earliest evidence of human presence in North America, archaeological authorities said...
Man bikes more than 7,031 miles in 30 days to break world record
A Manitoba man broke his second Guinness World Record when he rode his bicycle more than 7,031 miles in one month -- and he hasn't finished.
'Warrior' Season 2 coming to Cinemax in October
"Warrior," an action-drama series based on writings by Bruce Lee, will return for a second season in October.
Poacher who killed gorilla Rafiki in Uganda sentenced to 11 years in prison
A Ugandan court Thursday sentenced a poacher who confessed to killing gorilla Rafiki last month to 11 years in prison.
Remote islands: Stepping stones to understanding evolution
Researchers have investigated evolutionary and ecological changes in ants in the South Pacific archipelago of Fiji to examine a controversial theory for how evolution occurs on islands.
One-quarter of native mammals now at risk of extinction in Britain
The first official Red List for British Mammals, led by a University of Sussex professor, shows that 11 of the 47 mammals native to Britain are classified as being at...
Ammonite miners dig up 74-million-year-old fish fossil in southern Alberta
Michael Shideler's day-to-day work is what most little kids dream of doing when they grow up — using big machinery to search for fossils. But last month, the superintendent of Enchanted Designs ammonite...
Scherzer pitches gem, Nationals beat Jays in extra innings
Ace pitcher Max Scherzer was masterful on the mound and the Washington Nationals offense came alive late to beat the Toronto Blue Jays in extra innings at Nationals Park.
Cephalopod Sinoceras chinense discovered outside China for the first time
Sinoceras chinense is a kind of extinct cephalopod mollusk that flourished in the late Ordovician. It is regarded as the index fossil of the Upper Ordovician Pagoda Formation on the...
Study reveals palaeovegetation and palaeoclimate changes across Triassic-Jurassic transition in south China
The Triassic-Jurassic (T-J) transition interval (ca. 200 Ma) is characterized by a major mass extinction in which major biotic turnover occurred in both marine and terrestrial realms. However, studies on...
Killer of Rafiki, Uganda's rare silverback mountain gorilla, jailed
The hunter had previously said that he killed the animal in self defence when he was attacked.
Annette Gordon-Reed named Harvard University Professor
Annette Gordon-Reed, the Charles Warren Professor of American History at Harvard Law School and professor of history in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, has been named a University Professor, Harvard’s highest faculty...
Accelerated bone deterioration in last 70 years at famous Mesolithic peat bog in peril
Alarming results from a 2019 survey of well-known archaeological site Ageröd reveal drastic bone and organic matter deterioration since the site's initial excavations in the 1940s, suggesting action is needed...
Algorithm finds hidden connections between paintings at the Met
Art is often heralded as the greatest journey into the past, solidifying a moment in time and space; the beautiful vehicle that lets us momentarily escape the present. With the...
The Roots' Malik B. dies at 47
The Roots announced Wednesday that Malik B., who co-founded the group with Questlove and Black Thought, has died.He was 47.