This man has saved over 700 stray dogs in China over the last 8 years
Zhou Yusong is a dog's best friend. Over the last eight years, Yusong has rescued over 700 stray dogs and given...
Harrison Ford: The ‘greatest threat is that people in charge don't believe in science’
Take it from Indiana Jones (or Han Solo, or Rick Deckard) — doubting climate change is dangerous. The actor who...
MIT and Lamborghini designed an electric supercar - and it's incredible
Looking for the car of your dreams? We’ve found it. Lamborghini recently partnered with MIT to produce a futuristic,...
Groundbreaking study confirms neonicotinoids are toxic to songbirds
The controversial insecticides known as neonicotinoids don't just harm bees - according to new research conducted...
Target is selling fidget spinners that contain toxic levels of lead
If you're planning to gift a fidget spinner this holiday season, take heed - the US Public Interest Research Group...
The electric Vespa scooter of your dreams is coming in 2018
Environmentally-conscious commuters, rejoice! Vespa’s first electric scooter will hit the market next year, and...
The US is now the only country in the world to refuse the Paris Climate Agreement
Today the war-torn country of Syria officially signed the Paris Climate Agreement, leaving the United States as...
This Russian cottage is heated for free with Bitcoin mining
In the last month, Bitcoin — the biggest and best-known cryptocurrency— rose in value by 480 percent. The sudden...
Study finds horse DNA in 10% of meat dishes tested in Mexico
If you’re planning a trip to Mexico, you may want to opt for a meat-less experience. A new study found horse...
Here's your once-in-a-lifetime chance to stay in a life-size LEGO House
Get ready to live out your childhood dream! The LEGO House in Billund, Denmark has partnered with Airbnb to offer...
You can now explore all 19 of South Africa's National Parks on Google Maps
Have you ever wanted to walk in the footsteps of Nelson Mandela, track cheetahs on foot, or stroll with elephants...
Scientists just discovered evidence of a hidden chamber in the Great Pyramid of Giza
Legend says that there are undiscovered chambers hidden within the Great Pyramid of Giza — a monument which has...
Sony's Aibo robo dog is back - and it's cuter than ever
Remember Sony's Aibo pet robot that debuted in 1999? Well, the company just launched a new-and-improved version...
Stanford's new ‘accelerator on a chip’ could revolutionize medical care
Researchers at Stanford University are developing a linear accelerator that is the size of a chip — instead of...
New Harvard study links pesticide consumption with reduced fertility in women
When trying to get pregnant, many women adopt a healthy diet full of fruits and vegetables. But according to a...
CO2 levels in Earth’s atmosphere hit a record high in 2016
2016 was a year for breaking records — and not all of them were good. Each of the first six months of 2016 set...
LG’s new smartphone repels mosquitos using sound waves
Forget bug spray — LG recently unveiled a new smartphone that repels mosquitos using sound waves. The India-exclusive...
American women and their dogs rescued after surviving five months at sea in shark-infested waters
Two women from Honolulu, Hawaii, are basking in sweet relief as they and their dogs were rescued after spent five...
Scientists might have spotted the first object from outside our solar system
Until recently, every asteroid and comet that zipped by Earth came from within our solar system - but scientists...
MIT students find a way to make stronger concrete with plastic bottles
Americans consume 8.6 billion water bottles — every year. Of those, only 1 of 5 is recycled. Fortunately, a handful...
Italy seeks to phase out coal power plants by 2025
Nation by nation, Europe is going green. The latest country to prove its commitment to sustainable solutions is...
Study finds pollution is more deadly than war, natural disasters, and disease
Environmental pollution isn’t just inconvenient - it’s downright deadly. Every year, more people are killed...
VW is building an electric race car to set a new speed record
Buckle your seat belt! Volkswagen, on a mission to become a top producer of electric vehicles, is proving itself...
This company wants to turn food waste into building materials — here’s how
What do peanuts, rice, bananas, potatoes, and mushrooms have in common? In addition to being delicious, they could...
Hundreds of mysterious stone structures discovered near ancient volcanoes in Saudi Arabia
Professor David Kennedy of the University of Oxford just discovered hundreds of mysterious structures near ancient...
Newly-discovered hermit crab species uses living coral as shells
For the first time ever, a hermit crab has been documented to have found its “forever” home. Off the coast...
World's first 3D-printed bridge opens in the Netherlands
The Netherlands just made history by officially opening the world's first 3D-printed bridge. On Tuesday, Dutch...
California bans puppy mills and requires all pet stores to sell rescue animals
In a move which is being applauded by animal rights activists, California is officially the first state to ban...
This startup is training crows to throw away cigarette butt litter
Did you know that cigarettes take twelve years to decompose on average? That's a big problem, as they are the most...
More than 50% of New York City’s public schools now have gardens
There’s a food revolution brewing in over half of New York City’s public schools, and it's not slowing down....