SCIENCE

LIFESTYLE 36 mins ago

Overdue book is returned to Virginia library after a stunning 50 years

A library book checked out in 1974 was returned to the Hopewell Branch of the Appomattox Regional Library in Hopewell, Virginia after a woman found the book cleaning out her sister's home.

TECH 1 hour ago

New battery has double the power and fraction of the dangerous chemicals

Indiana-based Ateios Systems has developed the innovative electrode manufacturing process, a new way to make batteries without using harmful substances.

Dinosaurs 3 hours ago

First-of-its-kind green dinosaur skeleton recovered in Utah could be new species, says National Geographic

A 150-million-year-old unique green dinosaur skeleton, which could be a new species, has been reassembled for display in Los Angeles. The dinosaur was first spotted in 2007.

LIFESTYLE 7 hours ago

On this day in history, August 31, 1966, Harrier Jump Jet makes first flight

The Harrier Jump Jet made its first flight on this day in history, August 31, 1966. The warplane is known for its ability to take off vertically and hover like a helicopter.

US 9 hours ago

NASA plans to send 2 astronauts instead of 4 to ISS so pair stranded by troubled Boeing Starliner can return

Two astronauts stranded at the International Space Station will be able to return in February after NASA decided to leave two empty seats on its next SpaceX launch to the station.

Adoptable Pets 9 hours ago

Dozens of cats in Iowa rescued from van amid heat wave after living in 'heartbreaking' conditions

Police in Iowa arrested a man for animal neglect after 29 cats were left to fend for themselves inside a van without food or water during a heat wave.

Media 13 hours ago

CNN historian says 'historically, a vibes campaign can be very effective' amid Harris campaign discussion

A CNN historian argued that the presidency has been won many times in American history by politicians focusing on broad ideas and "vibes" rather than details.

LIFESTYLE 15 hours ago

Giant panda celebrates her 20th birthday in Taiwan: 'Funny and cute'

Yuanyaun, a giant panda, has turned 20 years old after first arriving at the Taipei Zoo in 2008. Zookeepers shared a special cake as visitors celebrated the female panda's birthday.

VIDEO 15 hours ago

Otters snooze at local Texas zoo in adorable video

Otters were spotted taking an afternoon nap at the Dallas Zoo in Texas during the warm summer. See the pair snooze! 

Odd News 21 hours ago

Archaeologists find 500-year-old navigational tool in Poland, possible connection to Copernicus

Excavation in the town of Frombork conducted by an archaeology organization discovered a rare-find compass that dates back 500 years and could have been used by Copernicus.