Tiny Prehistoric Fish Fossil Rewrites Evolution With Clues for Mysterious Origins of Catfish and Carp
The fossil of a tiny fish found in southwestern Alberta, Canada, provides new insight into the origin and evolution of…
Always Fatal Huntington’s Disease is Successfully Treated for First Time With Gene Therapy
There is no cure for Huntington’s disease, a devastating brain disorder that causes severe motor loss, dementia, and eventual death.…
Man is Shocked to Find His Dog Giving a Baby Koala a Piggyback Ride
The human world is full of headlines about people who can’t get along—and sometimes peace and harmony seem impossible. Thankfully,…
Record-Breaking Night of Bird Migration Caught on Radar During a ‘Perfect Storm’ for Feathered Flight
More than 1.2 billion birds streamed south in one night during their Fall migration in late September—the largest single-night total…
Gumbo Cook Worried About Regular Customer’s No-Shows Goes to His Home and Saves His Life
Something had to be wrong. For over a decade, his routine was as reliable as the sunrise: every day around…
Stray Dog Saved From ‘Death Row’ Turns into Brilliant Detective, Sniffing out Lost Animals
A stray dog that was saved from being euthanized has become an expert pet detective, displaying an uncanny knack for…
Thousands–Including Many Visitors–Volunteer in Taiwan to Help Flood Victims Following Typhoon
Taiwan society has mobilized in response to flooding after a typhoon made landfill on the East Asian island, including visitors…
Camden, NJ Hasn’t Seen a Homicide All Summer–New Police Department Celebrates
For what was one of the most dangerous cities in America, a summer without a homicide is a major achievement.…
Americans Take Home the Nation’s First Gold Medal in the ‘Cheesemonger Olympics’
In France, where cheese has a museum, and there’s a hospital ward for foreigners who get sick eating French cheese,…