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May 16, 2026

Canadian Police respond to BBQ food theft, culprit found to be fox with mouthful of hot dogs

Canadian police investigated a BBQ goods theft in Alberta and found the culprit was a fox caught red-handed stealing hot dogs from an outdoor cook.

May 15, 2026

Scientists used electricity on coffee and discovered what makes it taste good

University of Oregon researchers used a battery-testing tool to identify coffee's chemical fingerprint, aiming to help cafés replicate consistent flavor.

May 14, 2026

Zoos in Pittsburgh and Boston just hashed out a blockbuster one-for-one gorilla trade

Pittsburgh Zoo ships 7-year-old gorilla Frankie to Boston in exchange for veteran silverback Little Joe in a deal shaking up the gorilla market.

May 11, 2026

Radical Rob shows off iconic Diet Coke and Mentos experiment

Mad Science NYC and Westchester’s chief mad scientist Rob Diaz joins ‘Fox & Friends’ to demonstrate affordable experiments for kids ahead of summer.

April 24, 2026

Scientists revive ancient 24,000-year-old ‘zombie worm’ from Arctic ice — then it reproduced

Scientists revived a 24,000-year-old microscopic organism frozen in Siberian permafrost, offering new insights into how life endures extreme conditions.

April 24, 2026

Defense Department scientist’s accidental death raises questions as probe into missing scientists grows

A government chemist who researched Novichok nerve agents died in a 2022 incident ruled accidental, but colleagues and family say it doesn't add up.

April 23, 2026

English nature festival makes the important clarification that it is not for nudists

The Cumbria Nature Festival posted on Facebook clarifying it is for naturalists, not naturists, and that clothing is mandatory at the UK event.

April 23, 2026

Study shows salmon exposed to cocaine swim longer distances... no kidding

A recent study found that wild salmon exposed to cocaine swam 7.6 miles farther than ones who weren't exposed to the drug, but you probably already figured that.

April 22, 2026

Workers killed and many treated after refinery chemical release as investigators probe cause

A chemical release at a West Virginia refinery killed two people and left 21 others needing medical care as emergency crews raced to contain the scene.

April 21, 2026

COVID scientist accused of using ChatGPT in alleged poisoning plot against rival

A UW-Madison scientist allegedly admitted to poisoning a colleague's water bottle with toxic chemicals after feeling slighted by a promotion, court documents say.