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How to See the "Mini Moon" Joining Earth's Orbit in Fall 2024
Scientists say that a small asteroid is going to enter the Earth's gravitational pull, creating a mini moon beginning Sept. 29, 2024.
Hurricane Helene: What You Need to Know About the Storm’s Forecast
Hurricane Helene is forecasted to the make a direct hit on the Florida cost, with impacts expected to felt across several states.Fact Check: Does Banza Pasta Actually Contain Glyphosate?
The group Moms Across America claim Banza's chickpea pasta contains high levels of the herbicide glyphosate.Competition Expected to Be Fierce in Alaska’s Annual Fat Bear Week
You can vote online to pick the biggest bear during Katmai National Park's Fat Bear Week, which begins Oct. 2, 2024.2024 Is on Pace to Be the Hottest Year on Record Due to Climate Change — Details Here
The climate service Copernicus says that 2024 will be hottest year on record unless post-August temperatures dramatically drop.U.K. Veterinarians Complete a First of Its Kind Surgery to Heal a Wounded Rhino
A group of 10 specially trained animal experts took part in a world-first surgery on a rhino to prepare its broken leg.All of England Is Looking for Cinnamon the Capybara, After She Escaped the Zoo
The Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World launches massive manhunt for missing Capybara.Fact Check: Do Cutting Boards Have More Fecal Bacteria Than Toilet Seats?
Rumors are circulating that the average cutting board contains more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat, prompting experts to debunk the claims.Tinder for Shellfish? Florida Creates “Speed Dating for Shellfish” Program to Boost Populations
Researchers in Florida are relocating queen conchs to cooler waters in search of mates after rising ocean temperatures made them infertile.The New Species Experts Have Discovered — or Rediscovered — Throughout 2024
In 2024, a number of new animal species were discovered (and rediscovered!) including snakes, dinosaurs, jaguars, and more.MrBeast and Logan Paul to Launch Lunchly, a Lunchables Alternative
MrBeast, Logan Paul, and KSI are partnering to launch Lunchly, a children's mealtime kit that they claim is healthier than similar products on the market.The Full Moon in September 2024 Features a Rare Triad of Celestial Events
The harvest moon in September 2024 will also feature a supermoon and a partial lunar eclipse.Fact Check: Is Don Julio Being Recalled for Fecal Matter Contamination?
Online rumors are claiming that Don Julio is recalling liquor due to the presence of fecal matter, but the FDA has yet to make an announcement.What You Need to Know About the Depo-Provera Lawsuits Being Filed Against Pfizer
People are suing Depo-Provera manufacturers over claims that the hormonal birth control causes brain tumors.Scientists Find Evidence of Microplastics in the Human Brain
Microplastics have now been discovered in all major organs, which includes the brain, prompting concerns from scientists.9 Dead After Eating Contaminated Boar's Head Deli Meat — What to Know
Boar's Head has recalled liverwurst and some other deli meats after samples tested positive for listeria."Beaver Bombing" Explained: Why Conservationists Are Taking Desperate Measures
Conservationists are taking matters into their own hands when it comes to rewilding England's beaver populations using a method called "beaver bombing."CDC Issues Warming About the Oropouche Virus After Multiple Cases of "Sloth Fever" Were Reported
Opopouche, also known as sloth fever, is a potentially deadly virus spread by insects. Residents of the U.S. have been warned about its spread.Walmart Recalls Great Value Apple Juice Due to Elevated Arsenic Levels
Walmart issues a recall of their Great Value apple juice over concerns about elevated arsenic levels.Feminist Climate Activists Harness the Power of Chappell Roan While Protesting Citibank
A group of feminist climate protesters donned pink hats and created chants and signs using familiar Chappell Roan lyrics.Police Are Looking for a New Jersey Woman Who Hopped a Fence to Pet a Bengal Tiger
A woman climbed over a fence to stick her hand an enclosure holding a tiger while visiting the Cohanzick Zoo, nearly getting bit in the process.Conservationists Warn Swedish Officials Against Swedish Bear Hunt — Details Here
Conservationists are warning Swedish officials against the annual brown bear hunt due to the extreme potential loss.Perdue Chicken Nuggets Recalled for Potential Metal Contamination — Details Here
Several varieties of Purdue's frozen chicken nuggets are under recall over fears that they may be contaminated with bits of metal wire.Salmonella Outbreak in Recalled Cucumbers Leads to 449 Cases of Illness — Details Here
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has been recalling cucumbers suspected of salmonella contamination since roughly May 2024.Is There Any Merit To "Doomsday Fish Theory?" Oarfish Discovered Two Days Before California Earthquake
Many are convinced "Doomsday Fish theory" means that oarfish are spotted before earthquake activity. Let's unpack what's behind this myth.Baby Beavers Born in London Are the First in 400 Years — Why That's so Exciting
The Ealing Beaver Project says that two baby beavers, or kits, have been born in London for the first time in 400 years!Climate Activists Ground Flights in Germany Protesting Fossil Fuels — Details Here
Airports in Germany were forced to ground planes after environmental activist group Letzte Generation carried out planned protests that included obstructing the tarmac.National Thrift Shop Day Is Good for the Planet and Your Wallet — How to Celebrate
In 2024, you can celebrate National Thrift Shop Day on August 17. Thrifting is hugely beneficial to the environment (and your wallet!). Here's why.Game Warden Makes Heroic Rescue of Groundhog Found in Claw Machine
A Duncansville, Penn., groundhog is perfectly fine after being rescued from a claw machine at a mini golf course.The FDA Has Issued a Recall For Palmer Candy — Read Before You Snack
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a recall of certain Palmer Candy products over salmonella concerns.The Red Cross Blames Extreme Temperatures for Blood Shortage — Details Here
The American Red Cross says they are dealing with a massive blood shortage after summer donation drives were hindered by heat.Neffy, the Needle-Free Alternative to EpiPen, Earns FDA Approval — Here's What It Will Cost You
Two single-use Neffy inhalers will be very affordable.The Perseid Meteor Shower: When You Can See It, Where to Watch It, and More
For the next month or so, many of us will be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the Perseid Meteor Shower — here's when you can watch it.Billie Eilish, Lenny Kravitz, and All the Celebs Who Ate Vegan on ‘Hot Ones’
A number of celebrity guests have opted for plant-based chicken wings on the competitive eating series, 'Hot Ones.'Ocean Temperatures in the Great Barrier Reef Are the Hottest in 400 Years
What is happening to the Great Barrier Reef, exactly? Data shows how climate change has contributed to coral bleaching.What You Need to Know About Clif Bar's Massive Class Action Lawsuit Settlement
If you've purchased Clif Bars you may be intitled to a piece of the 12 million dollar settlement from the class action lawsuit.Watch As a Whale Steals the Show, Breaching During Olympic Surfing Competition
Those watching the women's portion of the 2024 Olympic games in Paris were treated to sight of a whale breaching in the distance.Do People Really Eat Bear Meat? The RFK Jr. Central Park Story Raises Questions
Like Robert F. Kennedy Jr., many hunters will eat bear meat.Toddler Nearly Dies After Drinking Slush Puppie — Why Toddlers Shouldn't Have Slush Ice Drinks
A toddler in Scotland was nearly killed after ingesting glycerol, an ingredient found in a Slush Puppie frozen drink.Paris Officials Fought to Clean the Seine Ahead of the Olympics With Mixed Success
Paris spent over a million dollars cleaning up the Seine ahead of the 2024 Olympics, but swimmers still had complaints about the famed river.A Climate Change-Induced Heat Wave Is Causing Difficulty for Olympic Athletes in Paris
A heat wave rocks Paris, putting the city under a heat warning as Olympians competing in outdoor games fight to keep cool.Multi-Year Study Finds Heavy Metals in Dark Chocolate: What You Should Know
Research has found heavy metals — lead and cadmium — in dark chocolate made by a few popular brands.Recalled Diamond Shruumz Chocolate Bars Potentially Result in Two Deaths — Details
Microdosing chocolates from Diamond Shruumz appear to be behind dozens of illnesses after undisclosed psychedelics were found in the candies.Earth Overshoot Day 2024: How to Make the Best of This Important Benchmark
Earth Overshoot Day is the date that experts calculate humanity's need for resources will outpace what the Earth can provide for that calendar year.Olympic Dressage Horse Suffers a Mysterious Allergic Reaction in Paris
Jose Daniel Martin Dockx withdrew from the 2024 Olympics after his horse Malagueno LCXXXIII suffered from an allergic reaction.Researchers Find Forever Chemicals in Condoms — but These Brands are PFAS-Free
After analyzing 29 different condom and lubricant brands, researchers discover forever chemicals in several brands.These Certified Flushable Wet Wipes Are *Actually* Flushable
Natracare was the first brand to receive the U.K.'s "Fine to Flush" certification for its flushable wet wipes.Olympic Triathlon Training Canceled Again Due to Seine River Pollution
Heavy rainfall caused French officials to cancel triathlon training in the Seine over pollution concerns.Orcas Continue Sinking Yachts in the Strait of Gibraltar — Details Here
Orca whales near the Iberian Peninsula are sinking boats on purpose. Scientists say this may be a learned social behavior from one orca in particular.