The unique genetic change that turned horses into athletic powerhouses
A new study suggests genetic changes allow horses to produce more energy, while minimizing the toll the energy takes on cells.
Environment
People buying pet-version PPE to protect dogs against volcanic ash in Alaska
Mount Spurr in Alaska is likely to erupt soon. So people are buying goggles and masks to protect themselves from ash — and also pet versions to protect their dogs.
Scientists get closer to finding out just how hot is too hot for humans to live
How hot is too hot for humans to live? A new study is getting scientists closer to an answer.
What does the shark say? Click, click, click
Scientists in New Zealand believe they may have the first-ever recording of a shark making noise.
Got a dying plant? These tips could help you save it
Here's what a few plant and gardening experts say it takes to save a dying plant.
Scientists get closer to finding out just how hot is too hot for humans to live
How hot is too hot for humans to live? A new study is getting scientists closer to an answer.
Rural leaders push Congress to unfreeze climate and environmental funds
Leaders from rural communities in eight states travelled to Washington, D.C., last week to urge lawmakers to preserve federal funding that's threatened by the Trump administration.
3 places to see cherry blossoms that aren't Washington D.C.
You don't need to visit Japan or Washington, D.C. to see cherry blossom trees. Here are three places around the U.S. where you can see the blooms — weather permitting.
Hyundai's plans for its new Georgia plant reveal an industry hedging its bets on EVs
Hyundai just opened a high-tech auto plant in Georgia. Originally meant to just build EVs, it's expanding toward plug-in hybrids — a sign of bigger shifts in the auto industry.