Demise of golden toad shows climate's massive extinction threat
The golden toad was the first species where climate change has been identified as a key driver of extinction.
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NASA takes third crack at moon rocket countdown test
The test was delayed twice following a series of unrelated glitches.
Georgia residents warned of invasive lizards that "eat almost anything"
South American tegus can grow up to 4 feet long, and eat turtle eggs, alligators and ground-nesting birds, among other things.
The tiny cube making a big impact
As part of the Pushing The Limits series, Jonathan Vigliotti met with researchers at University of California, Davis to discuss the reusable, moldable and compostable ice cube they've developed called "jelly ice."
Origins of 400 human bones found in a well in 1994 remain a mystery
Researchers are studying the remains of 53 people, mostly of African ancestry, who were possibly enslaved.
Pilots threatened after online conspiracy blames them for deadly floods
As floods swept away homes and cars in Australia, online rumors claimed an aviation company documenting the damage was dropping chemicals to "activate rain."
"Mystery": New measurement contradicts understanding of universe
The W boson is an electrically charged fundamental particle that governs one of the four fundamental forces of nature.
Telescope discovers record-breaking galactic space laser
The megamaser, named Nkalakatha, was discovered by the MeerKAT telescope in South Africa.
Jogger discovers "alien like creature" with "human" lips on Australian beach
A man was jogging when he encountered the animal, which had skin like a shark.
The newest meatless meat is made from air
The meat alternative is created using a fermentation process, similar to making yogurt.
Trump says Hamas must disarm very soon or "there will be hell to pay"
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also announced President Trump will receive the Israel Prize for his work on peace negotiations.
Viral video prompts fraud probe at Minnesota day care centers
While many of the Minnesota day care centers in the video were cited and fined for safety violations, investigators previously found no evidence of fraud.
Winter storm could become "bomb cyclone" over Great Lakes and Northeast
A powerful winter storm system could become a "bomb cyclone" over the Great Lakes and Northeast regions this week.
U.S. military conducts 30th strike on alleged drug boat, killing 2
The U.S. military has hit at least 30 alleged drug vessels in the region since early September, killing 107 people.
Homeland Security agents in Minneapolis investigating "rampant fraud"
Homeland Security agents are in Minneapolis on Monday "conducting a massive investigation on childcare and other rampant fraud," Secretary Kristi Noem said.
Second pilot involved in New Jersey helicopter crash dies, police say
A second helicopter pilot critically injured in a midair collision in Hammonton, New Jersey has died from his injuries, police said Monday.
Trump says U.S. hit "big facility" linked to alleged drug boats
President Trump said the U.S. hit a "big facility" last week linked to alleged drug boat operations, as tensions ratchet up with Venezuela.
Actor accusing Tyler Perry exchanged texts with him years after alleged assault
Actor Mario Rodriguez alleged in the lawsuit filed last week in California that Tyler Perry sexually assaulted him during encounters between 2014 and 2019.
Transcript from closed hearing for Charlie Kirk murder suspect released
A Utah judge has ordered the release of a transcript from a closed-door hearing in October over whether the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk must be shackled during court proceedings.