Syria's new government is trying to rebuild. First it must keep the lights on
Syria's new de facto government faces a host of challenges. One of its most pressing is also one of its most basic: keeping the lights on.
Environment
This shark pup was born in a habitat without any males. How did that happen?
Yoko the swell shark was born in a habitat of all-female sharks who hadn't seen a male in years. The aquarium has two possible explanations — and hopes to get confirmation in the coming months.
Federal regulatory agency expedites next steps in Transco pipeline expansion in the Triad
Environmental advocacy groups are concerned about the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's decision to forego an in-depth impact study for the proposed Transco natural gas pipeline expansion.
The last of the escaped South Carolina lab monkeys have been recovered
The female rhesus macaques staged an escape from the Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center in South Carolina last year.
Giant iceberg is on a collision course with island home to seals and penguins
The world's biggest iceberg, known A23a, is on a collision course with a tiny island in the South Atlantic, which is home to millions of seals and nearly half the world's population of king penguins.
How did the newt cross the road? With the help of the Chileno Valley Newt Brigade!
In northern California, a group of volunteers spend every night from late fall through winter as crossing guards–escorting migrating salamanders across a rural road.
Here's how Trump's pause on wind projects could threaten jobs and climate goals
A Trump executive order temporarily pauses leases and permits for offshore and onshore wind projects. Wind advocates say an offshore wind freeze could threaten states' climate goals and jobs.
The debut of new pandas in D.C. marks the latest chapter in China's 'panda diplomacy'
Friday's debut of new pandas at the National Zoo in D.C. is the latest chapter in a long tale of "panda diplomacy" between China and the rest of the world.
The U.S. is trying to unravel a hacking plot that targeted climate activists
The U.S. claims the hacking was commissioned by a lobbying firm working on behalf of one of the world's biggest oil companies.
Giant pandas are returning to the National Zoo after a 15-month absence
After a 15-month absence, giant pandas will be back on public display this morning at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C.