Ever wonder how many balloons it would take to lift you off the ground? Erik Roner just found out.

Genetic tests are showing that individuals from Texas might breed with individuals from Japan or South America.

Plenty of airports employ animals to handle vital duties from security detail to passenger therapy.

Travel destinations are beginning to cater to visitors who would rather immerse themselves in local culture than just tour a place.

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.

Singapore's Changi Airport outdoes itself once again.

Three circus lions and a cub fly thousands of miles to their forever home in South Africa.

The Swedish 'flygskam' translates as 'flight shame' — and it seems to be working.

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

Until now, no one believed this kind of broad-spectrum cure for cancer was possible.

The object 'Oumuamua may have been tumbling through interstellar space for billions of years, scientists say.

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

Genetic study finds endangered red pandas are actually 2 distinct species.

Bumblebees exposed to neonicotinoids grow up with permanent brain damage.

Prehistoric humans missed animals when they disappeared and even wondered how to get them back.

Go ahead, do something you love again. New research says there's plenty of value in repetition.

Vanlife is a popular way to travel can that seem pricy for shorter trips — but not if you borrow or rent a minivan.

Fireflies are disappearing, likely due to three factors: Habitat loss, toxic chemicals and light pollution. Here’s how you can help them bounce back.

Copper is so effective, many experts think we should coat hospital beds, railings and other public furniture with an alloy of the metal.

The attitudes of Pompeiians towards death and waste was very different from our own.

The 1970s Swiss fitness creation called vitaparcour is back and more popular than ever.

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

By increasing the lipid content, VG Energy says it could make algal biofuel at significantly lower costs.

Mezzo-soprano Louise Ashcroft wore a squid-like mask. As she sang, the carbon dioxide fed the algae in her mask and nearby tanks, and the algae grew over the co

It's nontoxic, time-lapse ink that you see ... and then you don't see ... and then you see again.

We may owe our very existence to microscopic organisms that forever altered the food web.

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

Scientists are discovering that a few of us are capable of amazing feats, some of which seem more superhero than human.

These scientifically proven ways show how pets make you healthier and happier.

Howard Lee is a multidisciplinary artist from England who specializes in 'illusion, trickery and playful deception.'

You're likely aware of endangered species and invasive species, but have you heard of injurious species?

An arctic animal that typically spends its days lounging on pack ice came ashore on the southern coast of Washington this summer.

​Stretching over the Apurimac River, this suspension bridge is made of grass and rebuilt every year using traditional Inca techniques.

Old newspapers gain new life as evocative sculptures that tell a story about the relationship between humans and animals.

Artist and scientist Jill Pelto hopes to inspire people to take action by imbuing her dreamy paintings with hard scientific data and field research.

The beleaguered rusty patched bumblebee is the first bee species in the Lower 48 states to be listed as endangered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Learn more about the ancient agricultural legacy of rice paddy farming.

Many people don't see arachnids as 'cute,' but maybe they've never laid eyes on a peacock jumping spider.

These bioluminescent gnat larvae fool their prey by beautifully imitating the night sky inside of caves.

Our planet has quite a knack for creating surreal natural landscapes. Case in point: Basalt rock columns.

At first glance, you might assume this image is the result of some elaborate Photoshop trick, but trust us, it's 100 percent real!

Even celebrities need a non-human best friend. Here are a few glimpses of pets with their famous humans.

These intricate, one-of-a-kind ice crystals form when precipitation falls through varying levels of humidity and temperatures in the air.

You're tired, hungry and you just want something delicious without having to think much. These recipes are for those moments.

These recipes from previous centuries are just as delicious today as they were hundreds of years ago.

Health experts are touting the endless benefits of pickled and fermented foods, so experts are sharing recipes for unexpected pickled fruit and veggie dishes.

The electric pressure cooker is taking home cooks by storm, and it's good for creating hot meals quickly on a cold day.

Roasted, pickled, fried, stewed or baked into a cookie, okra needs to be on your menu.

When the garden and farmers market are bursting with green bell peppers, you'll need these recipes to use them all up.