By examining the genetic makeup of bones at a museum, researchers at the University of Western Australia can confidently say that the kultarr is three species, not two.

The tournament, hosted by Ocean Aid 360, has been running ghost trap rodeos since 2018. To date, their events have pulled up over 60,000 pounds of marine trash.

Studies show that approximately a third of people experiencing homelessness — 38% — also have alcohol abuse disorders. But at The Oaks, a homeless shelter owned by Shepherds of Good Hope in Ottawa, ...

People living with leukemia, lymphoma, or other blood cancers, can now find their stem cell or bone marrow transplant match with a wad of chewed-up gum. Yes, really.

The number of homicides across the United States declined by 16% in 2024, continuing a recent downward trajectory, according to the latest crime trends report from the Council on Criminal Justice, a ...

At Shelter to Soldier, 1-year-old lab mix Raider has been undergoing “special training” since April of this year. It’s all for one very exciting job: to become the first-ever “morale dog” to join ...

What would you spend your money on if you were randomly given a cash prize? These rough sleepers were given money for a clean slate, and they surpassed expectations.

You might not actually break your mother’s back if you step on a crack on the sidewalk, but cracks and holes in concrete are a persistent and expensive problem in the construction industry. Despite ...

As climate change continues to rear its destructive, uncertain head, canine companions are playing a vital role. There are conservation dogs sniffing out invasive species in nature preserves, helping ...

Dogs can help lower cortisol during stressful events. Photo by BRUNO CERVERA on Unsplash ‍ What our study measured For our study, we recruited about 40 dog owners to participate in a 15-minute gold ...

White or reflective roofs significantly reduce temperatures. Atlanta is the latest city to mandate their adoption.

A tenacious turtle named Root earned a cushy spot at a museum in Nova Scotia. Then his “coworkers” stepped in to improve his quality of life.