December 16 'Massive' rat spotted running through airplane forces cancellation of vacation flight Shocking video shows rat scurrying through KLM flight cabin from Amsterdam to the Caribbean, forcing airline to cancel connecting flight to Bonaire for safety.
December 15 ‘Aggressive’ new flu variant sweeps globe as doctors warn of severe symptoms Flu season intensifies as the new H3N2 variant causes severe illness worldwide. Experts urge vaccination, hand-washing and staying home when sick to prevent transmission.
December 14 New data reveals Americans who 'crave closeness' with others turning to popular outdoor activity A mental health and relationship expert reveals how camping creates psychological safety and builds trust with others as new data reveals more Americans are heading outdoors.
December 14 Needle-free glucose checks move closer to reality MIT develops needle-free glucose monitor using light technology. Revolutionary device could replace painful finger pricks for diabetes management.
December 13 How future food domes could change the way you eat Researchers from Osaka Metropolitan University designed a 21-foot dome that combines aquaculture and hydroponics to create a self-sustaining urban food system.
December 12 Ancient lake returns to California's Death Valley after vanishing thousands of years ago Record rainfall transforms Death Valley's Badwater Basin into a rare shallow lake after months of heavy storms hit the California national park.
December 12 National park gift shops are ordered to purge bias-driven DEI and woke merchandise America's national parks must review merchandise for DEI compliance by Dec. 19 under a new Trump administration order targeting diversity programs in federal agencies.
December 12 Archaeologists uncover new secrets from final moments of country's bloodiest battle Archaeologists discovered over 100 bullets at Culloden Battlefield, revealing new insights into the 1746 battle when Bonnie Prince Charlie's forces fell.
December 12 Invasive pest never before seen in North America threatens Texas food supply, officials warn Invasive pasture mealybug spreads across 20+ Texas counties, threatening grazing lands and livestock operations. Never before seen in North America.
December 11 Stunned 911 dispatcher reacts to plane crash-landing on Florida freeway: 'A plane ... out of the sky?' A plane made an emergency landing on Florida's I-95, crashing into a Toyota Camry in a dramatic freeway incident. The pilot and passenger were unharmed, and the driver was hospitalized.