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August 8, 2022

On this day in history, August 8, 1975, 'global warming' enters scientific, political debate

The term "global warming" was first used in public discourse by Columbia geologist Wallace S. Broecker in an article he wrote for the journal Science on August 8, 1975.

August 2, 2022

Good luck omens! Why the praying mantis, butterfly and ladybug are thought to bring good things

Dr. Gene Kritsky, entomologist and dean of behavioral and natural sciences at Ohio's Mount St. Joseph University, revealed why some insects are considered good luck.

July 29, 2022

First-ever Gorgosaurus skeleton sells at auction for $6.1M to unknown buyer — scientists frustrated

A 77-million-year-old dinosaur skeleton — first of a kind — sold for $6.1 million to an unknown buyer at Sotheby’s live Natural History auction in New York. Some scientists are fretting, however.

July 28, 2022

Military veterans preserve coral reefs in unique Florida dive mission

Army veterans, scientists and members of Force Blue, the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation and other organizations took part in a dive to conserve the coral reefs in Islamorada, Florida.

July 28, 2022

British researchers find fossils showing Loch Ness monster-type creature 'plausible'

British scientists say the recent discovery of a plesiosaur fossil in a freshwater river system shows the existence of lake-dwelling Loch Ness monster-type creature was "plausible."

July 27, 2022

With shark sightings on the rise on East Coast, scientists theorize conservation efforts may play a role

Officials are considering the rise in shark sightings along the east coast to be a positive sign of ecological recovery and cleaner waters for animals.

July 26, 2022

Cats classified as 'invasive alien species' by Polish scientific institute

Polish Academy of Sciences now considers cats an "invasive alien species" due to their hunting and killing of birds, other animals. Alley Cat Allies president Becky Robinson responds.

July 24, 2022

Intelligence Committee members warn US of bioweapons targeting DNA of individual Americans

Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo, has warned Americans of the potential for biological weapons that can target specific people based on their DNA or that of a close relative.

July 21, 2022

Monarch butterflies are officially on the endangered species list

Scientists have taken notice as the population of monarch butterflies has been decreasing over the past few years. The species has been categorized as endangered.

July 12, 2022

Supermoon to make encore appearance Wednesday

A supermoon will be visible tomorrow as a unique combination of the full moon and the moon coming closer to Earth than usual will make the moon appear bigger and brighter.