How one pop band is trying to turn concertgoers into climate activists
The multi-platinum-selling indie pop band is using research to inspire fans to take immediate action against climate change.
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Giant panda Ying Ying gives birth to twins
The giant panda Ying Ying in Hong Kong is now the mother of twins. The theme park where she lives said the birth is a “true rarity” — because Ying Ying is the world’s oldest first-time panda mom.
Water treaty between Mexico and U.S. faces biggest test in 80 years
The water-sharing systems between Mexico and the U.S. are facing one of the biggest tests in their 80-year history after Mexico has fallen behind on billions of gallons of water deliveries.
To save wild crocodiles in Australia, scientists gave them food poisoning
Freshwater crocodiles die every year in Australia from eating poisonous cane toads that humans introduced to the continent. Now scientists have found a way to teach the crocs to avoid the toxic toads.
Certain bats have no health issues with sugar. Can bats teach us about diabetes?
Bats are able to consume an extraordinary amount of sugar without getting sick. Scientists are trying to learn more about how bats do it, and if they have something to teach humans.
Snake hunters from across the U.S. are in Florida's Everglades to catch pythons
The annual Florida Python Challenge is on. Amateur and professional snake hunters alike are scattered across parts of the Everglades on a mission to capture as many Burmese pythons as they can.
To heal the Gulf of Mexico's dead zone, we have to look north to Midwest farms
There’s a massive area in the Gulf of Mexico that’s so low in oxygen, aquatic life can’t survive there. Many say it’s mainly from excessive fertilizer that runs off from Midwestern farms.
Saving freshwater crocodiles — by teaching them to not eat poisonous toads
Thousands of freshwater crocodiles die in Australia each year after eating poisonous cane toads. A team of researchers is trying to teach the crocs to avoid the toads, and it appears to be working.
The oceans are weirdly hot. Scientists are trying to figure out why
Scientists knew that climate change would cause the oceans to heat up a lot. But current ocean temperatures are even higher than expected.
Thinking about rooftop solar? 4 things to consider and how to protect yourself
The rooftop solar business is a big source of consumer complaints. The industry is working to repair its reputation. Here’s how you can protect yourself.