In some regions, as many as 80 percent of trees could be in danger from RAD or rapid apple decline.

A megadrought, which can last more than three decades, is increasingly likely in the region due to climate change.

A Turkish farmer recruits local bears to test his sweet wares.

From the hidden costs of our digital world to the frozen edges of civilization, here are a few films to catch this year.

These kids see no reason to wait until they are older to make a difference in the world.

13-year-old Sarah Jones is helping the stray cats of her local Utah community by constructing shelters and getting them spayed or neutered.

Bella the pig lost his siblings and even a eye on a factory farm in Queensland, Australia, before he found a safe home.

Tina Solera made it her life's mission to save the galgo, a traditional dog of Spain that has fallen into deep disregard.

For a time, this cow was the sole inhabitant of her own private island in Poland. She swam there to avoid slaughter.

One woman refused to give up on Pinky the dog, who was deemed dangerous after a run-in with a cat in Des Moines, Iowa.

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

Rodney Smith Jr. launched a grassroots movement, Raising Men Lawn Care Service, to change the world with his lawn mower.

The Sip of Hope coffeehouse in Chicago's Logan Square supports mental health initiatives, including suicide prevention.

New initiative to raise awareness of child homelessness features Lily, a character first introduced in 2011 to address food insecurity.

Earlier this year, her fans raised $650,000 to purchase the world's largest medical medical scanner to help her.

Garland Benson is trying to raise $1 million to help pay for a $6 million clinical trial treatment for his sister, who has Batten disease.

Some companies make DIY repair difficult (or impossible), but new laws in the U.S. and Europe may make fixing things easier.

Daniel Kish is leading the way for research on echolocation and blind people because of his self-taught ability to navigate smoothly without sight.

A pair of British pilots recently pulled off a daring aviation stunt, becoming the first to fly two planes in formation through a building.

Here are eight major commercial airports that are desperately in need of an upgrade.

Bleary-eyed travelers everywhere rejoice! There may be a solution for jet lag symptoms.

Learn more about those weird-looking thingamabobs down there.

Air vents on airplanes create air turbulence around you, which blocks germ particles and forces them to the ground.

Flying pets in the cargo hold can be a risky proposition, but sometimes you have no choice.

These five strategies may help you beat jet lag and sleepless hotel nights when you travel on vacation.

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

Many repeating and non-repeating signals have been discovered by the CHIME telescope in Canada.

A wave in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Cape Mendocino is one of the tallest waves ever recorded.

This problem has plagued physicists ever since the laws of motion were first conceived.

New evidence of a massive lightning strike at the center of an ancient stone circle offers clues.

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

Australian soldiers from the 9th Brigade used their day off to help feed displaced koalas affected by bushfires at Cleland Wildlife Park.

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.

The aye-aye is an unusual animal with looks that freaks people out, but it's actually one amazing creature.

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

Blue tits and great tits keep an eye on how their bird friends react to certain foods.

Cheetah cubs born through in vitro fertilization are considered a 'groundbreaking scientific breakthrough.'

Bumblebees exposed to neonicotinoids grow up with permanent brain damage.

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

Fire-created thunderstorms, "ember attacks," high winds and fire clouds are all a part of the intense fires down under.

Scientists have learned out how much energy bees use to fly when carrying heavy and light loads, and they learned about a new ability along the way.

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

Walking outside is having a moment, helping us clear our heads of coronavirus worries and breathe some fresh air.

Since the threats to coral reefs vary depending on location, scientists are customizing solutions to help them survive.

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

Bright pink algae that light up the Arctic seafloor like Las Vegas neon are also guides to hundreds of years of climate history.

The sea has a dead zone the size of Texas, and it's growing bigger every year because of sewage and fertilizer flowing into the waters.

Finally, a clever use for marine algae that appeals to both Danish mer-folk and lovers of Scandinavian design.

You've heard of oysters that make pearls, but what about seaweed that makes opals?

Scientists aren't sure what is causing this whirlpool of algae but believe it's likely to cause a marine dead zone.