5,000-Year-Old Human Footprints Found In Denmark Reveal Day In The Life Of Stone Age Fishermen
Two sets of human footprints were recently discovered near the banks of the Baltic Sea in Denmark.
2015 Africa Cup Of Nations: Is Equatorial Guinea Ready For Soccer Tournament Amid West Africa Ebola Outbreak?
Whether Equatorial Guinea can pull off a last-minute feat and host the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations is unclear. Ebola is the least of the worries.
Climate Change: Obama To Announce $3B To UN Green Climate Fund
The U.S. will commit $3 billion to climate change efforts in poor countries, President Obama will announce Friday.
Male Infanticide In The Animal Kingdom: Why Some Mammal Species Kill Their Offspring
Infanticide among mammals is a strategic way for males to ensure that their own offspring survive, new research suggests.
Darren Wilson Grand Jury Decision: 5 Possible Outcomes For Ferguson Police Officer After Michael Brown Shooting
A grand jury in Ferguson, Missouri, will decide whether to charge police officer Darren Wilson with murder.
Fast Food Chains Market To Black And Poor Children More Than Other Groups [STUDY]
Fast food restaurants were more likely to direct their ads toward children in black neighborhoods, a new study found.
Can Gut Bacteria Manipulate The Human Brain? Research Gains Momentum In US
There is a growing body of evidence that supports the idea that bacteria in our guts can affect human behavior.
Ferguson Gun Sales Soar As City Awaits Grand Jury’s Decision Over Michael Brown’s Death
As the city waits to find out whether a local police officer will be indicted in Michael Brown’s death, gun sales in Ferguson, Missouri, are way up.
Robotic ‘Dolphins’ Offer New Clues About Antarctic Ice Melt
New robotic “dolphin” technology has changed the way scientists collect data in isolated polar regions.
Climate Change And Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Who Is The Bigger Polluter, The US Or China?
Right now, China produces the most carbon dioxide of any country in the world, having surpassed the U.S. in 2007.
US And China Climate Change Deal: 5 Uncertainties That Remain After New Emissions Pledges
The world’s two largest polluters have struck a deal to significantly reduce greenhouse gas outputs, but uncertainties remain.
Radiation From Fukushima Reaches US West Coast: What Danger Does Cesium-134 Pose?
Traces of radiation from the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster have been detected about 100 miles off the coast of northern California.
Can Marijuana ‘Shrink’ The Brain? Long-Time Users Have Less Gray Matter, Study Finds
In a new study, scientists have found a connection between heavy marijuana use and a reduction in gray matter in the brain.
A Virus That Makes Humans Stupid? ‘Innocuous’ Algae Pathogen That Impairs Cognition Discovered
For the first time, scientists have found a virus known to attack green algae can also infect human brains.
Marijuana Law New York: How No-Arrest Policy Could Make Things Worse For Minor Offenders
New York City’s proposed no-arrest for marijuana policy could have unintended consequences.
Led Zeppelin Reunion? Frontman Robert Plant Rejects Piece Of $800M Tour Offer By Richard Branson
The legendary band's frontman turned down a staggering offer from Virgin Records founder Richard Branson.
Ebola In West Africa: Stopping Future Outbreaks Requires Building Health Care Systems From Ground Up
Preventing future Ebola outbreaks in West Africa will require a complete overhaul of the region’s fractured health care systems.
Dinosaur-Era Footprints Found In Angola Cave Include ‘Exceptionally Large’ Mystery Mammal
Nearly 70 distinct footprints from several prehistoric dinosaurs, mammals and a crocodile were recently unearthed at a diamond cave in Angola.
McStay Family Murders: New Arrest Exonerates Mexican Drug Cartels, But Thousands Still Missing In Drug War Violence
One case in California may be solved, but tens of thousands of have disappeared in Mexico since the drug wars began eight years ago.
Mexico Bullet Train Deal: Mexico Scraps $3.73B Deal With China Over High-Speed Rail Project
The timing of this week's deal cancellation may be awkward: Mexico's leader will visit China within days.
Why Is Veterans Day 2014 On Tuesday This Year? A Brief History Of The Nov. 11 Holiday
Veterans Day 2014 falls on Tuesday, Nov. 11, breaking up what many thought would be a three-day weekend.
9,300-Year-Old Bison Mummy Found In Siberia Sheds Light On Ice Age Beast [PHOTO]
The mummified carcass of an Ice Age steppe bison was recently uncovered in the frozen lowlands of Siberia.
Marijuana Legalization: Advocates Eye California, Arizona And Others For Big Wins In 2016
But some places are more ready than others for the kind of marijuana culture that has become a fixture in cities like Denver and Seattle.
Dallas Ebola Nurse Amber Vinson: CDC ‘Said It Was OK’ To Fly After Thomas Duncan’s Death
Ebola nurse Amber Vinson has spoken out for the first time about her decision to fly to Ohio two days after Thomas Duncan’s death.
Ebola Affected Countries: UN Lacks Resources To Fight ‘Persistent’ Transmissions Of Virus
Despite significant contributions from China, the U.K. and the U.S., health workers in West Africa need more to fight Ebola, the U.N. said.
‘Kissing Bug’ Disease Creeps Into Southern US: How Serious Is The Threat?
The deadly “kissing bug,” or Chagas, disease, usually found in Latin America, has turned up in parts of the southern U.S.
Two ‘Fireballs’ And One Red Bull Stuntman Light Up Night Sky Above US [VIDEO]
Amateur stargazers in the U.S. were treated to three fireballs on Monday –- make that two fireballs and one stuntman, actually.
New Marijuana Laws 2014: When Recreational Pot Will Be Legal In Alaska, Oregon And Washington DC
New marijuana laws in Alaska, Oregon and D.C., don’t take effect right away. Here’s a rundown on when it’s legal to have and consume pot there.
Does The Flu Shot Work? Effectiveness Of Vaccine Depends On Who You Are, Seasonal Trends
In any given year, flu shots prevent infection in about 60 percent of people who are vaccinated. But it won’t guarantee a symptom-free winter.
Ebola Mutation: Lack Of Virus Samples In US Hampers Efforts To Track Its Changes
Samples of Ebola are in short supply for U.S. scientists who require a fresh, steady stock of the virus to track its mutations.
