Captive-bred axolotls thrive in Mexican wetlands, researchers find
The cartoonish-looking salamanders have faced an uncertain future in the wild. But researchers hope that breeding axolotls in captivity and releasing them in the wild can help their numbers.
The most exciting two minutes in sports is a show of ‘Latino excellence’
Latinos, many from outside the U.S. mainland, have risen in prominence in horseracing, from the grooms to some of the winningest jockeys.
The Trump administration says it will cut EPA staffing to Reagan-era levels
EPA announced plans to reorganize the agency, moving science-focused staff into different roles and reducing the overall number of employees.
British luxury retailer Harrod’s fell victim to a cyberattack
Harrods, the iconic luxury department store, has become the latest British retailer to fall victim to a cyberattack.
Race car drivers turn lemons (and $500) into an endurance contest like no other
The 24 Hours of Lemons is an endurance race with a twist: The cars cost less than $500, and costumes are unlimited. A recent race saw a Toyota Yaris painted…
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit Trump at the White House on Tuesday
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he will visit U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday.
How the blood of a man who was bitten by hundreds of snakes could help save lives
A Wisconsin man has been bitten by snakes hundreds of times, and scientists are studying his blood to treat snakebite.
How to catch the Eta Aquarid meteor shower, debris of Halley’s comet
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower is peaking. Experts say expect to see 10 to 15 meteors per hour in ideal viewing conditions early Tuesday.
Hope floats in the Amazon as Bacuri, a young manatee, fights for survival
In a protected part of the Amazon, Bacuri, a young manatee that was found stranded and alone, is being raised in captivity.
3 Uyghurs who were detained in Thailand for over a decade have been resettled in Canada
Three Uyghur men who had spent over a decade in Thai detention were safely resettled in Canada in April, Thai lawmakers and activists confirmed, after 40 other Uyghurs were sent…