Can Flickr Predict Natural Disasters? Hurricane Sandy Created ‘Digital Trace’ When Photo Uploads Peaked During Storm
During the October 2012 weather disaster, uploads tagged “hurricane sandy” spiked just as the superstorm made landfall in New Jersey.
Largest Platypus Fossil Found In Australia, Prehistoric Animal Was ‘Like A Platypus On Steroids’
Researchers in Australia stumbled on the largest platypus fossil ever found. Scientists describe the prehistoric creature as “like a platypus on steroids.”
Did King Tut Die In Freak Chariot Accident? New Study Reveals Ancient Pharaoh Was A ‘Boy Racer’
King Tut, one of the most emblematic pharaohs of ancient Egypt, was also one of the first “boy racers” and may have died in a freak chariot accident, according to new research.
Extinct ‘Megamouth’ Shark Identified After Prehistoric Teeth Sat In Museum Drawer For 50 Years
An extinct species of megamouth shark, a very rare deep-water shark, has finally been identified. The creature roamed our oceans roughly 23 million years ago.
Elephant Families Experience Symptoms Similar To PTSD, Are ‘Significantly Impaired By Manmade Disruption'
Elephants’ social skills are negatively impacted by human disruption, according to a new study on elephant behavior. Elephants that witnessed their relatives killed during culls still showed signs of trauma decades later.
New York City Marathon 2013 Slideshow: 9 Inspiring Moments You'll Want To Remember From The Race
The 2013 New York City Marathon returned today after a one-year absence. Here are nine moments to remember from the race.
Indonesia Volcano Erupts, Forces Evacuation Of 1,300 People In Sumatra
Mt. Sinabung, a volcano in North Sumatra, Indonesia, erupted Sunday, spewing red-hot smoke thousands of meters into the air and prompting local villages to evacuate.
New York City Marathon 2013 Winners: Kenyans Priscah Jeptoo And Geoffrey Mutai Take Home Gold
In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings, security was tight, but racers were undeterred.
A Drone That Delivers Pizza? Investors Say Commercial Drones Show ‘Much Potential’
Venture capitalists say commercial drones could be the next big investment, as they can deliver and monitor without human involvement.
Make-A-Wish Gives 5-Year-Old Chance To Be Batman, Cruise In ‘Real’ Batmobile And Stop Riddler From Robbing A Bank
Make-A-Wish will turn San Francisco into Gotham City for 5-year-old Miles, who is battling leukemia. His wish was to be Batman for a day.
Left-Handedness And Schizophrenia Linked, Study Suggests, But Didn’t We Already Debunk This Theory?
Left-handed people may be more at risk of developing mental illness like schizophrenia, a new study suggests. But previous research has already proven this to be false.
Who Is Paul Anthony Ciancia? Alleged LAX Airport Shooting Suspect Sent Cryptic Suicide Text To Younger Brother
On Friday, a shooter killed one man and injured three others at Los Angeles International Airport. Who is 23-year-old Paul Anthony Ciancia, the alleged airport gunman now in police custody?
Halloween 2013: 5 Candies That Will Wreak Havoc On Your Health
Halloween is all about the treats -- just be careful not to overindulge. Here are five candies you’re better off avoiding this spooky holiday season.
Global Wine Shortage: Has Our Worldwide Barrel Run Dry?
According to a new report from Morgan Stanley Research, global demand for wine is outpacing its production.
Woman Shames ‘Moderately Obese’ Kids With ‘Fat Letter’ Instead Of Halloween Candy [FULL LETTER]
Fat shaming has reached a new low this Halloween, with a woman in Fargo, N.D., saying she'll be giving “moderately obese” trick-or-treaters letters instead of candy on Thursday, Oct. 31.
‘Microplastics’ In Great Lakes Pose ‘Very Real Threat’ To Humans And Animals
Officials are calling on local governments to address the issue of “microplastics” in North America’s Great Lakes.
New Dolphin Species Discovered Off Australian Coast [PHOTOS]
Researchers have identified a new species of humpback dolphin off the coast of Australia. The new dolphin species, a member of the family of humpback dolphins, has yet to be named.
Giant Oarfish Dissected In California, Find Out What Was Inside Mysterious Sea Serpent [PHOTOS]
Researchers in California dissected the giant oarfish that washed ashore earlier in October. What they found could help scientists better understand these elusive and mysterious “sea serpents.”
Police GPS Tracking ‘Bullets’ Lets Squad Cars Shoot Tracking Devices Onto Fleeing Vehicles [VIDEO]
Police in Iowa and Florida are testing out a new technology that allows them to fire a GPS tracker from their squad cars that sticks to the rear of a fleeing vehicle.
Climate Change Benefits Grizzly Bears In Canada: Study Suggests Global Warming Fattens Bears, Increases Reproduction
Canada’s endangered grizzly bears may benefit from the effects of climate change, according to a recent study from the University of Alberta.
‘Necropants’ Made From Dead Human Skin On Display In Iceland Museum [NSFW PHOTO]
According to legend, 17th century Icelandic sorcerers wore “necropants” – trousers made from a dead man’s skin – to bring them good luck and fortune.
UN Mounts Asteroid Defense Plan Following ‘Bad Luck’ Of Chelyabinsk Meteor
The United Nations plans to set up an asteroid defense group that will spearhead missions to deflect dangerous asteroids.
Australia’s Oldest Bird Footprints Discovered, Tracks Were Formed 100 Million Years Ago [PHOTOS]
Ancient bird footprints found in a slab of sandstone in southern Victoria may help scientists better understand the evolution of flight.
Oregon Health Officials Lose Federal Grant To Monitor Toxic Algae Blooms In State’s Waterways
Every summer public health alerts prompt authorities to shut down recreation sites where the blue-green algae thrive.
Black Rhino Auction Controversy: Texas Hunters Offer Chance To Kill Rare Rhino In Name Of ‘Conservation’
Every year, Namibia's government permits the killing of up to five of the country’s 1,795 black rhinos.
A Purring Monkey? Caquetá Titi, Adorable New Species Of Amazon Primate, Sounds Just Like A Cat
A new species of Amazonian monkey was recently discovered in Colombia. The Caquetá titi monkey’s claim to fame? It “purrs” like a cat.
Broccoli Salad Recall: USDA Expands Alert Over Possible Listeria Contamination To Include Taylor Farms Products
Focus is on packets of dressing that may be tainted with the bacteria.
Polio Epidemic In Syria Puts Children At ‘Far Higher Risk,’ Sparks Fears Of Outbreak After 22 Kids Are Infected
A polio epidemic in war-torn Syria has sparked fears of an outbreak if children are not vaccinated.
FDA Issues Pet Food Safety Ruling Following String Of Foodborne Illnesses In Animals
For the first time, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has proposed new, tougher rules for how pet food is manufactured.
‘Junk’ DNA Makes Human Faces Look Different, New Study Suggests
“Junk” DNA – referring to the part of the genome that does not encode for proteins – could explain why human faces develop slightly differently from one another.
