Rooms Filled with Plants Could Protect Us from Colds and Flu by Disinfecting Air, Study Finds
When absorbing sunlight, plants produce a biochemical that is a common sight among home first aid kits—hydrogen peroxide—a disinfection.
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Friday Funny: Pooch Determined to Be in Family Portrait Leaps into Shot for Best Photobomb Ever
The leaping dog apparently loves to be involved, and probably wondered why everyone else was hugging and she wasn't invited.
One of Britain's Oldest and Greatest Oak Trees Gets $7,000 Hug from Community
A 700-1,000-year-old sessile oak, known as the Capon Tree, was awarded a grant of £7,000, or around $8,500, for a caregiving regime
Utah and California Snowpacks Break All Previous Records-Will Completely Alleviate Droughts
The snows have delivered a ski season for the record books, and an end to all drought conditions in the state for the rest of the year.
A Hero Ingredient To Help Manage Obesity: The Hardy Roselle Plant
When roselle polyphenols inhibited the lipase enzyme, the fat cannot be absorbed and is passed through the colon as waste.
New Shoreline Protection Looks Like Massive Lego Bricks and Doubles as Home for Marine Life
The bricks are claimed to be the first artificial solution that truly enhances biodiversity, and strong enough to disrupt incoming storms.
'Much Less Stressful': London City Airport Ends Rule on Carrying Liquids in Hand Luggage
In the east London City Airport, staff at the security lines cheerily tell everyone to keep everything in their bags.
Stunning Tomb With Skylights in a Carved Chamber Uncovered From the Jin Dynasty - LOOK
Dating probably to the year 1190 CE, three individuals were found inside the tomb which was also constructed with a skylight of all things.
'Nest Man' of India Has Built 250,000 Homes for Sparrows-And Trains Students to Build More (LOOK)
His efforts have resulted in nearly half-a-million nests being made entirely of recycled or biodegradable natural materials.
Dramatic Moment Skier Rescued a Snowboarder Who Was Buried Head First in Snow and Running Out of Air (Watch)
A hero skier saved the life of a snowboarder completely buried head-first in a massive snow drift. Francis Zuber was maneuvering around the tops of trees in deep powder on Mt. Baker, in northwestern Washington state, probably without any indication he might end up in the right place at the right time to be a […]
Critically-Endangered Amur Leopard Twins Born at San Diego Zoo: 'A Glimmer of Hope'
Born on March 28th, the cubs were monitored by remote cameras while they became acquainted with their new world, and their mom Sitka.
Chef Breaks Open Sinking Car's Window With His Elbow to Save Trapped Motorist
Down in Baltimore's Inner Harbor, the sous chef of a beloved restaurant, Philips Seafood, replaced his apron for a cape.
Researchers Capture Video of Deepest Fish Ever Recorded-Almost 5 Miles Below Surface Near Japan
This clueless-looking fish has several adaptations to living in an area where the pressure is 800 times greater than at sea level.
All Dogs Have Completely Unique Nose Prints-like Fingerprints-And There's an App to ID Each Pet
Collar tags and microchips can be ways for good samaritans to help reunite lost animals with their owners, but tags and collars can fall off
This Iridescent Coating Could Cool Your House Without Air-Conditioning
How can we cool houses without using A/C? Scientists have now discovered that one way would be to turn the roof into a beetle's shell.
Scientists Say Exposure to Microplastics in Human Bodies is Not Inflammatory
Microplastics have been recorded everywhere we've looked for them, but macrophages can protect us from small amounts in our bodies.
Unprecedented Gamma-Ray Burst is 'The BOAT' - Brightest of All Time in Human History
The GRB was so bright, it effectively blinded the various instruments built to record them, including NASA's Fermi Gamma-Ray Space Telescope.
A Stag is Spotted Practicing its Ball Handling Technique in a London Park (WATCH)
A stag was spotted trying out a new football technique in a south-west London park after finding an abandoned football stuck in the reeds.
'Sliding Home' With Flexible Design Can Open to Glass in Summer and Enclose for Cozy Winter (WATCH)
This $1million 'sliding home' adapts to the changing seasons by exposing its glass structure in summer and sheltering it in winter.
Watch 'This Emotional Life' About Mental Health and Resilience
A three-part series ends tonight on PBS that explores improving social relationships, learning to cope with depression and anxiety, and becoming more positive, resilient individuals.