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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.

December 25, 2023

Scientists suggest exchange with humpback whale could eventually lead humans to communicate with aliens

A group of scientists suggests the same method they used to communicate with a humpback whale could eventually be used by aliens to make contact with humans.

December 22, 2023

Tree hidden in Central Park serves as special pet memorial: 'Warms my heart'

A tree located in Central Park is bringing peace to pet owners who have lost an animal. The unique memorial in New York City holds photos of loved and lost pets.

December 19, 2023

Iceland volcano erupts after weeks of increased seismic activity

A volcano in southwest Iceland on the Reykjanes peninsula erupted on Dec. 18, 2023, and images of the eruption show lava spewing from fissures along the ground.

December 12, 2023

What determines the size of our feet? Here's what goes into it — and what can change it

How is foot size determined — and what do you need to know about it? A doctor of podiatric medicine weighed in on the facts about feet and how we need to take care of them.

December 9, 2023

How do we get our eye color? A genetics expert reveals the fascinating truth

Exactly how is a person's eye color determined? It depends on the amount, type and distribution of melanin, or pigment, in the iris of the eye, a genetics expert reveals — and more.

December 5, 2023

Penguin parents take more than 10,000 tiny naps per day, study reveals

Nesting chinstrap penguins take more than 10,000 micronaps per day, according to a new study. National Geographic senior editor Christine Dell’Amore comments on how this benefits penguin parents.

December 5, 2023

US awards $110 million to reduce wildlife car collisions

The U.S. Transportation Department will award $110 million to fund 19 projects to help reduce car collisions with wildlife and improve safety for animals crossing highways.

November 28, 2023

Prehistoric women believed to be hunters, not just gatherers, in new study of hormones and genetics

Newly published research suggests females were doing more than just cooking and taking care of babies in prehistoric times. Women are believed to have been hunters as well.

November 19, 2023

High probability of volcanic eruption in Iceland, experts warn

FOX News’ Bryan Llenas reports on subsiding earthquakes that could be ‘a bad sign’ for the possible eruption.