Insects are cleared and you're allowed to eat them! See why it's better for your health and the environment. read more

When a group of geoscientists led by Barbara Sherwood Lollar of the University of Toronto drilled into rock 2 miles beneath the earth, the ancient water gushed from the boreholes at a rate of a half-gallon per minute. read more

Ring around sun was seen in New York City area. read more

NASA reports 3 strongest solar flares in 24 hours. read more

New planet discovered using Einstein's "Theory of Relativity." read more

The London Zoo is searching for a female specimen of a near-extinct fish to breed with their two males in captivity. As males are advanced in age, zoo officials are not hopeful about the survival of the species. read more

Hong Kong's pink dolphin population is being threatened by pollution and if immediate action is not taken China risks losing the species. read more

African snails, a giant species of land snail and potential carrier of meningitis, have been found in Houston, Texas. Residents are advised not to come in contact with these creatures and report if they encounter them. read more

The family of Ray Harryhausen mournfully announced today that the visual effects legend has died. read more

An annular solar eclipse will take place later this week. Where can it be seen? read more

Illegally imported Tyrannosaurus bataar skeleton is returned to Mongolia. Eric Prokopi, the "commercial paleontologist" was arrested for his involvement in the smuggling of the remains. read more

Alaska's mount Cleveland, which has been showing signs of activity since the summer of 2011, has recently experienced low-level eruptions. Scientists are monitoring the situation, as greater activity could affect air traffic routes. read more

The body of a French tourist was stripped entirely of her flesh after she fell to her death while hiking in the French Pyrenees. read more

Study shows the Arctic ocean is acidifying. What is causing the change? read more

17-year cicadas to emerge after almost two decades. read more