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July 22, 2023

Killer whale mothers protect their sons more than their daughters, new study finds

A study found that based on teeth mark evidence, mother killer whales are more likely to support their sons against other orcas rather than their daughters.

July 22, 2023

Brother-in-law charged in Texas woman’s 1986 cold case stabbing murder after DNA links him to scene

The brother-in-law of a Texas woman stabbed to death in 1986 allegedly confessed to the murder this week after DNA linked him to the crime.

July 20, 2023

'Cocaine Sharks' may be feasting on bales of drugs off Florida's coast

Discovery's "Shark Week" will air an episode examining whether sharks have ingested bales of cocaine left by drug smugglers found off Florida's coast.

July 20, 2023

Activist confronts St. Louis school board over poor Black student outcomes: 'Require your criminal conviction'

An activist confronted the St. Louis Public Schools board to address the poor academic outcomes of Black students, saying their actions are 'criminal.'

July 16, 2023

Beachgoers on edge as sharks seen prowling in blood-red waters: video

Nantucket banned swimming around the Great Point beach area after several attacks on seals, and Long Island has deployed drones and WaveRunner lifeguards to monitor for sharks.

July 15, 2023

Fossil hunter spots 450,000-year-old mammoth tusk while at quarry: 'Sticking out like a sore thumb'

A paleontologist recently discovered a 4-foot-long mammoth tusk while on a quarry dig. The rare find is thought to be 450,000 years old. "I could not believe my eyes," said Jamie Jordan.

July 13, 2023

California approves new math guidelines that encourage 'teaching toward social justice'

The California Board of Education voted in favor of adopting a controversial new framework for math that focuses on social justice and equity on Wednesday.

July 12, 2023

Maryland paleontologists discover 115-million-year-old rare fossils in Dinosaur Park

Maryland paleontologists and volunteers discovered the largest theropod fossil in Eastern North America, leading to the discovery of a bone bed of fossils in a geologic layer.

July 10, 2023

Northern Lights expected to be visible in 17 states Thursday

A lingering solar wind will allow observers in more than a dozen states and Canada to observe the Northern Lights, or aurora borealis, this Thursday.

July 8, 2023

Odd bugs: Fascinating facts about praying mantises, walking sticks and other unique-looking insects

Summer has arrived — and so have the bugs that come along with it. Check out some interesting facts about these odd insects that you may see around your garden.