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June 23, 2024

Study debunks popular climate myth about Easter Island 'ecocide'

Researchers recently published a journal article debunking the popular climate myth about Easter Islanders causing their own decline through deforestation and rock farming.

June 18, 2024

On this day in history, June 18, 1983, astronaut Sally Ride becomes first American woman in space

Sally Ride made history as the first American woman in space on this day in history, June 18, 1983. Ride was one of six women picked for the astronaut class of 1978.

June 10, 2024

'Incredibly social': Researchers make stunning find on how African elephants interact with each other

Zoologists and wildlife experts found that African elephants can call each other unique names, according to new research. Researchers used a machine learning model in their study.

June 10, 2024

On this day in history, June 10, 1752, Benjamin Franklin famously flies kite during thunderstorm

Benjamin Franklin flew a kite in a storm and advanced humanity's understanding of electricity on this day in history, June 10, 1752. Franklin was also a U.S. statesman and founding father.

June 7, 2024

New study reveals how humans harnessed the lineage of ancient horses, scientists say

Scientists have traced the ancestry of the modern horse to a lineage that emerged 4,200 years ago and quickly became dominant across Eurasia, new research shows.

June 7, 2024

The truth about 'zombie cicadas': 'The fungus can do some nefarious things'

Fox News Digital spoke with several cicada experts to find out the facts vs. fiction regarding reports of "zombie cicadas" spreading a disease this summer as two broods emerge.

May 31, 2024

'Can my pet eat cicadas?' Expert reveals what to do if your dog or cat gets hold of this insect

Vet tech Amanda Fredal explains what happens if your pet ingests a cicada, symptoms to look out for and how to prevent pets from snacking on these insects this year.

May 26, 2024

WATCH: Woman knocked over as rampaging moose runs loose in Russian city

Russia periodically has to deal with moose wandering into cities, where they can face dangers and death, such as the case of the moose in Salavat last week.

May 20, 2024

Gorilla at Cincinnati Zoo placed in world's first 3D-printed titanium cast is healing well

Veterinarians at the Cincinnati Zoo confirmed that the broken arm of Gladys the gorilla is healing well, thanks to Colibrium Additive's 3D-printed titanium cast.

May 19, 2024

Alligator does death roll while North Carolina cops wrangle him in: 'He's growling'

The Brunswick County Sheriff's Office recently posted a Facebook video of its officers wrangling a large alligator on the side of a highway. (Source: Brunswick County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)