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This shelter dog hugged his way to a real home

A dog named Horace embraced visitors like there was no tomorrow — until someone gave him one.




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Abandoned baby coyotes find their voices for the first time

Newborn coyotes whose mother disappeared are saved by a wildlife rehabilitator and are singing like angels.




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Camera-toting stray dogs join the fight against crime in Thailand

This technology could help Thailand's stray dog population go from zeroes to heroes.



  • Research & Innovations

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Do pit bulls make good therapy dogs?

Every kind of dog can be a feel-good story wrapped in fur. Just ask King, the former shelter dog who has inspired countless people.




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A Georgia couple met a dog breed they had never seen — and became their champions

Galgopod creates a lifeline for some of the world's most tragic dogs.




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This is what happened to the puppy who was almost killed for being the 'wrong' kind of dog

A puppy named Dallas who was almost euthanized without ever leaving the shelter just landed a dream job: As a police K9.




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How a dog found in a garbage pile in Egypt found his calling in America

Lucky was a broken street dog until he journeyed half a world away to inspire others.




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A dog who spent her life on a chain checks off a bucket list she never knew she had

Miss Willie the dog spent 12 years on a chain before she finally got to see the world.




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This grandmother spent 2018 cleaning up British beaches — and she's not done

Pat Smith, 70, successfully completed a New Year's resolution to visit and help clean 52 beaches in 2018.



  • Arts & Culture

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A shelter dog who can't stop shaking his head charms his way to a new life

This shelter dog's neurological issues didn't stop him from getting adopted in no time.




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'Gruesome Grannies' and 10-year-olds shut down London for the Extinction Rebellion

This revolution isn't being led by baby boomers, but they are a big part of it.




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Wind and solar plants rise in the shadow of Fukushima's nuclear meltdown in Japan

A $2.5 billion investment in a renewable energy hub will bring about 2/3 of the power that the nuclear plant once did.




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A beautiful thing happened after coal-fired plants were shut down in the U.S.

A new study finds dramatic benefits locally from shutting down coal plants.




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Do you have the wanderlust gene?

About 20% of us have a genetic propensity that may compel us toward adventure and exploration.




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Pilot diverts flight to save dog's life

Simba, a French bulldog, arrives safely after a quick-thinking landing.




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10 of the most dog-friendly airports in the U.S.

Flying with a dog, whether a pet or a service animal, is not easy. But airports can be surprisingly accommodating to your four-legged friend.




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Aisle or window seat? Your choice can reveal a lot about you

If you prefer a window, does that mean that you're more selfish?




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Quick-thinking flight crew saves French bulldog

When Darcy was in distress, JetBlue attendants rushed to her aid with ice and oxygen.




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World's tallest indoor waterfall will be located in already-spectacular airport

Singapore's Changi Airport outdoes itself once again.




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Does tapping the side of a beer can actually reduce the fizz?

New research finds the traditional beer can flick does nothing at all for fizz.




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Gold bar found in Mexico City park was an Aztec treasure looted by conquistadors

The artifact was probably dropped by conquistadors as they fled from the city.



  • Arts & Culture

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An egg a day keeps the doctor away?

Having an egg a day doesn't impact your risk of heart disease and lowers your risk of Type 2 diabetes.




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One of the oldest bald eagles ever recorded just crashed through a man's window

The eagle that smashed through a Wyoming man's window was bearing a leg band from 1989.




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Meet the pangolin, an adorable endangered creature

All 8 species of pangolin are in decline due to illegal trade, but conservationists hope to save them by softening the scaly animal's image.




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Bear the dog is saving Australia's koalas — and he needs your help

Abandoned as a puppy because he was too obsessive, Bear the dog is now rescuing koalas.




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This microscopic parasitic animal doesn't breathe, and it's the only one we know of

Scientists say the parasitic blob H. salminicola doesn't need to breathe.




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How long do chickens live?

A chicken could live anywhere from a few weeks to a very dog-like 12 years.




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6 ways to improve your bond with your dog

Want to have a more obedient and more affectionate dog? It all begins with how connected you are as a team.




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9 mind-boggling dolphin facts

Dolphins are smarter (and stranger) than you may realize! Here are several ways they are exceptional.




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With humans in lockdown, animals flourish

Wildlife may be making a comeback while humans stay home during the coronavirus lockdown.




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Sanctuary dog mourns his animal friends by staying by their side

A 3-legged dog named Tricycle always mourns the loss of a friend at an animal sanctuary called Horse Creek Stable in Georgia..




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Horses and dogs share universal play language

Despite their size difference, horses and dogs understand and mimic each other when they play.




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Fisherman visits dolphin every day to make up for the missing tourists

Without humans visiting him, loneliness was starting to wear on this bottlenose dolphin.




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We don't know how bright the moon is — but we need to

Figuring out the precise brightness of the moon will help with more accurate satellite views.




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Even stray dogs understand human cues

A new study shows that even undomesticated dogs are paying close attention to us.




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What you can do to reduce microfiber pollution

Every time we wash synthetic fabrics like polyester, very small pieces break off and flow down the drain into our local waterways.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Why the mountain pika is an adorable proxy for the effects of climate change

The mountain pika is sensitive to temperature change. Warmer mountains and less snowpack are problems for this rabbit relative.




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How often do you really need to shower?

Most people think showering once a day is the norm, but here's why it might be healthier to skip a day or two.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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'Cashless' stores don't work for everyone

A cashless store or even a cashless society is more convenient for businesses, so some try to avoid cash, but our society need bills and change to be equitable.




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What is a solar tower and how does it work?

Solar towers, a sun-powered renewable energy source, offer plenty of advantages.




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The cost of tackling climate change is less than the cost of doing nothing

The economic cost of doing nothing to reduce greenhouse gases is higher than fighting the problem, study finds.



  • Climate & Weather

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Are male dogs causing your allergies?

A specific protein found only in male dogs may trigger pet allergy symptoms in some people.




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Doctors use Skype to see ER patients in small towns

Physicians sign on to video conferences to help people who need emergency services at understaffed rural hospitals




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'Fuel' documentary brings change to classrooms

'Fuel' documentary brings change to classrooms. Film's green curriculum inspires schools to switch to biodiesel buses.




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What you don't know about seaweed

You may not realize it, but seaweed is utterly essential to our world.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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What does Mercury in retrograde mean?

Some people believe that Mercury retrograde means you should be cautious in many aspects of your life, but what do the astrologists say?



  • Arts & Culture

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Do diamonds really come from coal?

Nope, Superman can't crush a piece of coal into a diamond. And neither can ordinary humans. We bust the common myth.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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7 things Costa Rica is doing right

From their commitment to sustainability to their reputation for making a mean cup of joe, the people of Costa Rica clearly have their priorities in order.




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Why do leaves change color in autumn?

Learn about the natural mechanisms that produce breathtaking fall leaf colors each year.



  • Climate & Weather

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Pumpkin the raccoon thinks she's a dog

After being rescued as a baby, this little raccoon now lives a life of luxury in the Bahamas.