Wind turbines are annoyingly loud. The secrets of owl flight could provide a solution.
Wind turbines can be loud. Companies that design the clean energy devices are taking inspiration from owl flight to reduce noise pollution.
Emily Swaim
I tried the perfect space meal for astronauts, and it was surprisingly flavorful and easy to make
Scientists designed the perfect meal for astronauts based on NASA's guidelines for nutritional needs on deep-space missions. Here's how it tasted.
A geoscientist explains what would happen if Earth suddenly stopped spinning
If you were standing on Earth's equator when it suddenly stopped spinning, you could go flying eastward at 1,040 mph.
Some turkeys are so big they have a hard time walking, but scientists have found ways to breed healthier birds
Fast-growing turkeys may also be less nutritious with striped, pale, slimy meat. Heritage breeds that grow slowly may be a more sustainable option.
Parasitic worms highjack their hosts' free will, and scientists finally think they know how
Parasitic hairworms look harmless but are actually one of nature's most sophisticated DNA thieves, which has given them the power of mind-control, according to new research.
Mountains are collapsing: A Swiss mountain peak fell apart, sending 3.5 million cubic feet of rock into the valley below. Scientists warn climate change could make more mountains crumble.
Mt. Fluchthorn's tallest peak collapsed earlier this year, and it's just one of many crumbling examples most likely to come within the next decade.
A 'Frankenfish' that can live without water for days and officials instruct to kill on sight was spotted deep in Missouri, worrying conservationists
Northern snakeheads, aka Frankenfish, are vicious predators and an invasive species in the US that have been spreading for over two decades.
What those white spots on your tonsils mean and how to get rid of them
White spots on your tonsils are usually a sign of infection like strep, mononucleosis, or yeast infection, but it could also be from a tonsil stone.
Ticks die when they bite him. This man's immunity to ticks could pave the way for a tick vaccine.
Richard Ostfeld has been bitten by hundreds of ticks but has never developed any tick-borne diseases. He has what's called acquired tick resistance.
Comparing an orca's brain to a human's explains why killer whales are the ocean's ultimate apex predator
Orcas and humans are at the top of their respective food chains. To understand why, just take a look under the hood at their highly complex brains.
Inside one of the strangest looking NASA test sites where sound goes to die
NASA's Auero-Acoustic Propulsion Lab is an anechoic chamber — a room without echoes. Its spiky, fiberglass wedges absorb sound.
Humans can't live forever, but we haven't even come close to the limit for how long our bodies could last
The longest any human lived was for 122 years, but researchers suggest that's on the lower end of our potential limit.
How incarceration affects your mental health: From higher risk of PTSD to loss of self-control
People who are incarcerated have their mental health neglected on many levels. It can lead to PTSD, depression, and lack of self-control.
Does bottled water go bad? When it's safe to drink expired water and what to do with a contaminated bottle
Bottled water expiration dates can vary from a few months to years. Expired water is usually safe to drink, but can make you sick in rare cases.
I make about $6,500 donating plasma over 100 times a year, but I don't do it for the money
Patrick Herdener donates plasma twice a week, every week. He said he started donating more often after he learned how his plasma helped others.
8 reasons your dog is sneezing a lot, from nasal infections to tumors, and when to take them to the vet
Dog sneezes often aren't serious. But it's best to take your pup to the vet if they won't stop sneezing, paw at their nose, or have nasal discharge.
Why cats get the zoomies and tips to prevent them from leaping around your house at 2 a.m.
If your cat likes to play noisily all night, they're just being a cat — but more playtime during the day can keep them calmer when you need to sleep.
Yes, dogs can get jealous, but dog trainers say gentle training can help you manage the behavior
Does your dog whine, pull, or paw at you when you give other pets attention? Giving them plenty of love — and training — may help ease their jealousy.
How to recognize and treat expressive aphasia, a communication disorder that can happen after brain damage
Expressive aphasia is a type of language impairment you may develop after a stroke or brain injury. Speech therapy and other approaches can help.
Stage IV breast cancer can't be cured, but you still have options to treat your cancer
Stage IV breast cancer can't be cured, but you still have options to treat your cancer.