Bird enthusiasts are flocking to Minnesota in hopes of catching a glimpse of a great gray owl. They're one of North America's largest owl species and many have flown down from…
Victoria GillScience correspondent, BBC NewsGetty ImagesAerial image of an encampment in Alto Hospicio, ChileCapturing water from fog - on a large scale - could provide some of the driest cities…
A world record for nuclear fusion has been smashed after an ‘artificial sun’ reactor was able to maintain a plasma for more than 22 minutes.The WEST reactor, in southern France,…
The ancient Greeks believed that when people die, their souls are transported across the River Styx and into the afterlife by Charon, the ferryman. This myth may have some truth to…
More than 60 million Americans are bracing for dangerous cold Wednesday through the weekend, bolstering the impact of a cross-country winter storm. Temperatures are expected to plunge as much as 50…
Hurricane during a PDSA's Order of Merit ceremony in London. He was awarded for protecting White House grounds and also being a good boy. Peter Summers/Getty Images/Getty Images Europe hide…
Esme StallardClimate and science reporter, BBC NewsPA MediaAn aerial view of the dramatic scene at Godstone High Street, Surrey, where sinkholes have opened upResidents in the Surrey village of Godstone…
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says it is taking steps to optimize its workforce and reduce its spending — but is now trying to rescind the firing of some employees.…
South Wales Police have revealed plans to deploy live facial recognition cameras in Cardiff during this year's Six Nations rugby internationals. The cameras will be placed at 'key points' across the city…
The first Europeans looked dramatically different to many of the fair skinned populations that live there today.In fact, new research suggests that pale complexions are a relatively recent addition to…
