Large Snake Hops A Ride On MTA Bus In Brooklyn
Forget about snakes on a plane. A photo on social media showed the snake crawling along the edge of a window last weekend. MTA workers were able to remove the snake.
Animals
Tasmanian Devils Return To Los Angeles Zoo
After 20 years without a devil, the LA Zoo has welcomed a pair of the marsupials. Generations of U.S. children first were introduced to Tasmanian devils through Taz, a Looney Tunes animated character.
Fish Stocks Are Declining Worldwide, And Climate Change Is On The Hook
Fish populations aren't replenishing themselves like they used to. Researchers say there's not enough food for young fish, and it's directly linked to changing temperatures.
Dodging Droppings, Romans Cope With Massive Influx Of Starlings
Every year, the Eternal City plays host to millions of migrating starlings. That creates problems — slippery, splattery problems. Falcons have been enlisted to drive them away, but have failed.
7 Bundles Of Scientific Joy: 'Test Tube Puppies' Prove IVF Can Work In Dogs
While in vitro fertilization has been successfully used in many species (including humans) for decades, scientists have never managed to use the procedure with dogs — until this summer.
Scientists Strike Giant Archaeological 'Gold'
Scientists at the University of Edinburgh have found a field of dinosaur footprints on the Isle of Skye. The footprints were made by giant dinosaurs 50 feet long that weighed nearly 20 tons.
Before There Were Tourists, Dinosaurs Strolled Scotland's Isle Of Skye
On a recent fossil-hunting trip to the island, researchers stumbled across a cache of dinosaur footprints in what was once a lagoon.
LA's Top Restaurant Charts New Waters In Sustainable Seafood
Providence is widely considered the finest restaurant in Los Angeles. Its award-winning chef, Michael Cimarusti, is piloting Dock to Dish, a program that hooks chefs up directly with local fishermen.
Recordings Might Sound A Silent Alarm About California Drought
Bernie Krause is an audio ecologist. This year he noticed a precipitous drop in the sounds of one his favorite field recording sites, a change he attributes in large part to California's drought.
Oklahoma's Yearly Bison Health Check-Up
Oklahoma is home to bison who roam freely on the last stretches of open prairie. Once a year, the bison are rounded up, vaccinated and de-wormed. It's part of the effort to bring back the herds.