Rare genetic mutation allows some people to thrive on 4 hours of sleep, study suggests
Researchers have found another new gene mutation that may be linked to people being able to function normally on just four hours of sleep.
Researchers have found another new gene mutation that may be linked to people being able to function normally on just four hours of sleep.
Alligator made famous in ‘Happy Gilmore’ dies at more than 80 years old
The gator was known for his work in popular films such as Happy Gilmore. He has been at a sanctuary in Colorado since his retirement in 2006.
The gator was known for his work in popular films such as Happy Gilmore. He has been at a sanctuary in Colorado since his retirement in 2006.
New Flint River record with 52.2-pound gulf striped bass catch
A southwest Georgia angler has set a new striped bass record for the Flint River.
A southwest Georgia angler has set a new striped bass record for the Flint River.
Cancer-causing chemicals are in many beauty products women use: Study
A study recruited Black and Latina women and asked them to log all the beauty products they use in a week. Here's what the study found.
A study recruited Black and Latina women and asked them to log all the beauty products they use in a week. Here's what the study found.
Flesh-eating parasite disrupts U.S. livestock industry at southern border
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced an immediate suspension of live cattle, horse, and bison imports through ports of entry along the southern border.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced an immediate suspension of live cattle, horse, and bison imports through ports of entry along the southern border.
Defunct Soviet spacecraft comes crashing down to Earth...somewhere
A spacecraft built like a tank that was supposed to study Venus has likely crashed back to Earth Saturday morning, decades after its Soviet-era launch.
A spacecraft built like a tank that was supposed to study Venus has likely crashed back to Earth Saturday morning, decades after its Soviet-era launch.
Watch: Australian diver shares surprise encounter with a swimming scallop
An Australian diver’s video of a swimming scallop is making “waves" online, surprising viewers who didn’t know shellfish could move like that.
An Australian diver’s video of a swimming scallop is making “waves" online, surprising viewers who didn’t know shellfish could move like that.
Is alchemy real? Physicists turn lead into gold using the Large Hadron Collider
cientists at the Large Hadron Collider have achieved the ancient dream of turning lead into gold through high-speed nuclear collisions — but the gold vanishes in less than a microsecond.
cientists at the Large Hadron Collider have achieved the ancient dream of turning lead into gold through high-speed nuclear collisions — but the gold vanishes in less than a microsecond.
Watch: Rare all-white stingaree spotted off Australian coast
Stingaree is a species of stingray.
Stingaree is a species of stingray.
Baby seal stabbed on Oregon coast; search for suspect underway
The baby seal survived the attack which occurred in March.
The baby seal survived the attack which occurred in March.
'Screaming' trees spread from South to Northeast as cicada brood emerges
Brood XIV is a cohort of periodical cicadas, in which each succeeding generation of the insects emerges every 17 years.
Brood XIV is a cohort of periodical cicadas, in which each succeeding generation of the insects emerges every 17 years.
‘Sistine seagull’ steals spotlight during papal conclave — again
A lone seagull perched near the Sistine Chapel chimney became the unexpected star of the papal conclave livestream — reviving a viral tradition as the world waits for news of the next pope.
A lone seagull perched near the Sistine Chapel chimney became the unexpected star of the papal conclave livestream — reviving a viral tradition as the world waits for news of the next pope.
Member of beloved Grand Teton grizzly bear family hit and killed
A young grizzly bear from one of Wyoming’s most iconic bear families has died after being struck by a vehicle near Grand Teton National Park. Here’s what we know.
A young grizzly bear from one of Wyoming’s most iconic bear families has died after being struck by a vehicle near Grand Teton National Park. Here’s what we know.
Florida woman killed by alligator while canoeing with husband at Lake Kissimmee: FWC
A Florida woman who was bitten and killed by an alligator at Lake Kissimmee State Park on Tuesday was canoeing with her husband when the attack happened, according to the FWC.
A Florida woman who was bitten and killed by an alligator at Lake Kissimmee State Park on Tuesday was canoeing with her husband when the attack happened, according to the FWC.
What does ‘gain of function’ mean in science? Here’s what to know after Trump’s ban
President Trump signed an executive order banning federal funding for ‘gain of function’ research. Scientists are split on whether these virus experiments are essential or too risky to continue.
President Trump signed an executive order banning federal funding for ‘gain of function’ research. Scientists are split on whether these virus experiments are essential or too risky to continue.
Whale euthanized after beaching on Hilton Head Island
Officials say the 20-ton, 31-foot long whale came ashore near the Marriott Grand Ocean Resort on Hilton Head Island on Saturday afternoon.
Officials say the 20-ton, 31-foot long whale came ashore near the Marriott Grand Ocean Resort on Hilton Head Island on Saturday afternoon.
Deadly Florida bear attack: Man, dog killed after encountering black bear in South Florida, FWC says
A black bear killed a man and a dog in a rural area of South Florida, east of Naples and near the Big Cypress Wildlife Management Area, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
A black bear killed a man and a dog in a rural area of South Florida, east of Naples and near the Big Cypress Wildlife Management Area, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
Eta Aquarids meteor shower: When, how to watch
The Eta Aquarids meteor shower, sparked by debris from Halley’s Comet, is currently active and will peak between May 5 and 6. Here's what to know.
The Eta Aquarids meteor shower, sparked by debris from Halley’s Comet, is currently active and will peak between May 5 and 6. Here's what to know.
Dozens of rattlesnakes emerge in Colorado ‘mega den’ livestream
Look closely – it’s not an I Spy picture. In the latest “slow TV” phenomenon, you can watch dozens of Colorado rattlesnakes up close as they come out of winter ready for spring.
Look closely – it’s not an I Spy picture. In the latest “slow TV” phenomenon, you can watch dozens of Colorado rattlesnakes up close as they come out of winter ready for spring.
Antarctica gains ice for first time in decades, reversing trend of mass loss, study finds
A new study finds Antarctica gained mass for the first time in decades, reversing previous loss trends and briefly offsetting global sea level rise.
A new study finds Antarctica gained mass for the first time in decades, reversing previous loss trends and briefly offsetting global sea level rise.



















