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Illinois road shut down for massive snake migration — and some are venomous

September 4, 2022

Illinois road shut down for massive snake migration — and some are venomous

A road in Illinois' Shawnee National Forest known as "Snake Road" is being shut down to vehicles through October to allow the safe passage of migrating snakes.

Rare jellyfish with 'intense' sting spotted on New Jersey beaches

September 1, 2022

Rare jellyfish with 'intense' sting spotted on New Jersey beaches

Mauve stinger jellyfish were found on New Jersey beaches this week. Jersey Shore beachgoers are cautioned against approaching the jellyfish, which can deliver intense stings.

Sisters born to same mother meet for first time in their 50s: 'I've won the lottery'

August 31, 2022

Sisters born to same mother meet for first time in their 50s: 'I've won the lottery'

Diane Ward, 59, and Mary McLaughlin, 56, both born in Michigan, did not know the other existed until four years ago after a DNA test revealed their connection. They met face-to-face in 2022.

Sick dolphin with 'low' chance of survival nursed back to health in Thailand

August 27, 2022

Sick dolphin with 'low' chance of survival nursed back to health in Thailand

A sick dolphin calf that experts said had a "low" chance of survival after being found drowning in a tidal pool was successfully nursed back to health in Thailand.

$'Wonder Years' star Danica McKellar became a mathematician to find value 'outside of Winnie Cooper'$

August 18, 2022

'Wonder Years' star Danica McKellar became a mathematician to find value 'outside of Winnie Cooper'

Danica McKellar starred in the show "The Wonder Years" as Winnie Cooper. She made a decision to take a break from acting, go to college and become a mathematician.

Do spiders sleep as humans do? Experts weigh in on new study suggesting they might

August 9, 2022

Do spiders sleep as humans do? Experts weigh in on new study suggesting they might

A new scientific study revealed how spiders might experience REM sleep as humans do. Experts share their take with the Associated Press and Fox News Digital.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Military veterans preserve coral reefs in unique Florida dive mission

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.