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February 7, 2024

Why does a football spiral when it's thrown? The science behind the success

Just ahead of the Super Bowl, here's the fascinating science behind a football spiral, with input from a physics professor. The ball turns over "because the onrushing air exerts torque," he says.

February 4, 2024

Ghost rainbows, 'raining frogs' and sun halos: Weird weather phenomena seen across the US

Take a look at some of these bizarre weather moments in U.S. history over the years – from "raining" fish and frogs to mysterious green-colored skies and more.

February 3, 2024

Birds as symbols of wisdom — and what the owl can tell us about ourselves

It’s common to think of owls as wise. Where did this idea originate and why do we often call older people "wise old owls"? Here's a deep dive into the bird, the natural world and more.

January 29, 2024

Moonquakes and faults near lunar south pole result of shrinking, study says

Scientists have researched seismic activity on the moon, which may impact future human landings. Moonquakes can last much longer than earthquakes, study shows.

January 24, 2024

Man finds 7-carat diamond at Arkansas state park, names gem after his fiancée

A man recently found a large diamond at the Crater of Diamonds State Park in Pike County, Arkansas. The tourist plans to have the gem cut into two for his daughter and his future wife.

January 23, 2024

Largest deep-sea coral reef mapped off East Coast: 'Breathtaking in scale'

The largest deep-sea coral reef to date was mapped off the U.S. Atlantic coast. It not only provides benefits to sea life, but humans and planet Earth, as well.

January 21, 2024

Can you really tell a tree’s age from the rings on its stump? What you never knew

Exploration of the great outdoors includes a fascination with the trees around us — and here, an expert in tree-ring research reveals some of the details about what trees can tell us.

January 18, 2024

EPA cleans up shadowy biolab in California

Fox News’ William La Jeunesse reports on critics demanding accountability for dangerous illegal underground lab conditions.

December 28, 2023

Scientists ID mystery killer of decapitated seals found on California beaches since 2016

Scientists say they have discovered how and why harbor seals have appeared decapitated on a northern California beach after catching the culprit on camera.

December 26, 2023

If you or your children have freckles, here's what your skin is trying to tell you

Genetics and sun exposure play a role in freckles on the skin — here's why some people have them and others don’t, and what your skin may be trying to tell you, according to dermatologists.