A terrifying, meat-eating worm is named after John Bobbitt — you know, that terrible episode from 1993 involving Lorena Bobbit and a big knife.

You'll feel happier and more productive when you have a short or an active commute on your way to work.

A doctorate student from New Zealand explores the psychology of attraction to supernatural beings — both religious and secular.

Like, why are there so many left-handed athletes, and how come they're so good at math?

Feb. 29 is more than just a weird day to have a birthday. There are a lot of traditions guided by this almost-every-four-year surprise.

In the U.K., magnetic north and true north are about to be in perfect alignment.

Hurricane Dorian was the strongest storm to ever make landfall in the Bahamas. These photos show the destruction.

There's no reason to be intimidated by the idea of wearing a hat, especially not these classic styles.

Human beings are obsessed with shiny things, and the attraction is innately tied with one of our most basic human needs.

At an annual parade in New York City, men and women don hats packed with everything from Peeps to plastic flying pigs.

Al Gore hit NBC last week for Green Week and told Saturday Night Live all about his backup plan for solving global warming-to act completely nuts.

Entertainment systems in cars reveal a design problem, not an aging problem, and it should be fixed.

Experts at San Diego Zoo's medical center perform cataract surgery on Leslie the lowland gorilla to save her eyesight.

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Tokyo, May 7 (Montreal, May 6), 2020 – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) (TOKYO:7011) and Bombardier Inc. (Bombardier) (TSX: BBD.B) of Canada have agreed that all closing conditions have been met and the transaction pertaining to the acquisition of Canadair Regional Jet (CRJ) Program will close on June 1, 2020. The Program will be operated under the newly created group entities of MHI RJ Aviation Group (MHIRJ) and will commence upon closing.

Find out how much water it takes to produce your everyday grocery items and how much can be saved with a few minor tweaks in behavior.

Babydoll Southdown sheep are tiny — and chock full of personality.

The Anthropocene Era now has an official beginning.

On March 8, International Women's Day, women around the U.S. plan to go on strike.

New research finds the traditional beer can flick does nothing at all for fizz.

Jellyfish have outlived the dinosaurs by hundreds of millions of years, some might be capable of living forever, and they've even been to space.

Theory explains many of the bizarre observations made in quantum mechanics.

The aye-aye is an unusual animal with looks that freaks people out, but it's actually one amazing creature.

Neanderthals were more sophisticated and similar to humans than you might expect.

From the color of their skin to their amazing swimming ability, polar bears are full of surprises.

The endangered kakapo parrot smells funny, can't fly and takes courtship seriously.

Genetic study finds endangered red pandas are actually 2 distinct species.

Dolphins are smarter (and stranger) than you may realize! Here are several ways they are exceptional.

Walking outside is having a moment, helping us clear our heads of coronavirus worries and breathe some fresh air.

Mary Winchen, the creator of Tirdy Works, speaks about her moose turd art with just the right combination of seriousness and puns.

Copper is so effective, many experts think we should coat hospital beds, railings and other public furniture with an alloy of the metal.

'Coral Colors' showcases the psychedelic beauty of marine invertebrates.

Also known as an 'ounce,' snow leopards are one of the most elusive mammals in the world.

Visiting Puerto Rico? Don't forget to plan a visit to the island of Vieques, where you can take a starlit kayak trip on the world's brightest bio bay.

The beleaguered rusty patched bumblebee is the first bee species in the Lower 48 states to be listed as endangered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Some people see them as pests, but bats are among the most fascinating and ecologically indispensable animals on Earth.

Here's your crash course on the wonderful world of iguanas.

Donations poured in to help save Wild Hill Honey in Iowa, which lost 50 beehives when young vandals toppled them.

Software house's deal to buy Add Value Assurances follows purchases in Canada, Germany and Denmark.

The trade body has pledged to support members as the regulator insists all firms must have contingency plans in place to deal with major issues such as Covid-19.

Lessons to learn: Even before the current crisis, the industry was in need of a shakeup, says Bruce Hepburn

Jonathan Jackson, CEO at flood forecasting InsurTech Previsico, explains how new technologies can change the industry's approach to flood claims.

There are all kinds of distracted and compromised people in our roads. Some of them cannot help it.

Only a small fraction of flights would need to adjust their altitudes to achieve the effect, new research suggests.

Animal rights advocates are beginning to focus their attention on shareholders. But will it work?

In a world where almost everything we do has an impact, it's hard to know where to even start.

It's a crucial tool in the fight against climate change, but that's not the only reason to get on board with biomass.

Formed hundreds of millions of years ago, the sacred site is now closed to climbers.

The well-known mountain straddling Switzerland and Italy has its fair share of intrigue.

The Trump administration is changing how the government defines water, and new rules will have significant effects on wildlife and water quality.