Peeing is contagious in chimpanzees, study suggests
A new study finds that captive chimpanzees may sometimes catch the urge to pee from other chimps.
Environment
What to know about protecting your cat from bird flu
A few cats have died from bird flu after eating raw food. And some raw pet food products have been recalled. Here's what to know about the risks to your fur babies, and how to keep them safe.
LA fires inside the evacuation zone
Some people who didn't evacuate are now hunkering down in their houses. The National
guard and police warn that no one comes in and anyone choosing to leave won't
be allowed back. Neighbors inside are making the best of the situation.
Saber teeth in predators evolved many times. Did it lead to their extinction?
A new analysis suggests saber teeth were highly specialized for puncturing prey, ultimately at the cost of durability.
Trump is withdrawing from the Paris Agreement (again), reversing U.S. climate policy
President Trump issued a barrage of orders Monday targeting Biden-era initiatives on global warming. The decisions come on the heels of the hottest year ever recorded.
How to keep your pets safe from bird flu
A few cats have died from bird flu, and there have been a handful of recalls of raw pet food. Here's what pet owners should know about the risks, and how to keep pets safe.
Advocates worry about North Carolina's old growth forests, damaged by Hurricane Helene
The old growth forests of Western North Carolina took a beating from Hurricane Helene. Now they've lost a bid for federal protection. This worries advocates that the forests could soon vanish.
Trump has declared a 'national energy emergency.' What does that mean?
President Trump made energy a top priority on his first day in office, declaring a national emergency – which no president has ever done before. The implications aren't clear.
Cleaning up after the LA wildfires is dangerous. Here's how to protect yourself
The ash and debris created during the burns could be loaded with dangerous materials. Experts suggest taking care.
Is the air quality index actually useful right now?
The air has improved in the LA region as firefighters get blazes under control, but there are questions about how safe the air actually is.