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Hawaii to Implement a Fine for Texting at Crosswalks

Hawaii to Implement a Fine for Texting at Crosswalks

Beginning in October, inattentive pedestrians could be slapped with a fine for checking their smartphone.

  • Aug 1, 2017
Grizzly Bears in Yellowstone No Longer Listed as Endangered

Grizzly Bears in Yellowstone No Longer Listed as Endangered

Despite promising growth in population numbers, there is concern that the grizzly bear population of Yellowstone National Park will be negatively...

  • Aug 1, 2017
FAA Ordered by the Court to Review Airplane Seats

FAA Ordered by the Court to Review Airplane Seats

Concerns over safety and concern are the motivating factors behind the review.

  • Jul 31, 2017
The Underrated Appeal of Buffalo, New York

The Underrated Appeal of Buffalo, New York

Buffalo has some of the best historic architecture in the entire United States. Why don't we hear more about it?

  • Jul 31, 2017
England and Wales Had the Warmest Winter in 107 Years

England and Wales Had the Warmest Winter in 107 Years

Temperatures this mild had not been felt since the year 1910.

  • Jul 31, 2017
China's Mars Probe Could Take Off in 2020

China's Mars Probe Could Take Off in 2020

The country is planning to join in the quest to discover more about the Red Planet.

  • Jul 31, 2017
UK Man Hospitalized for Cyanide Poisoning After Consuming Cherry Pits

UK Man Hospitalized for Cyanide Poisoning After Consuming Cherry Pits

Shortly after consuming a number of cherry seeds, the Lancashire man began to feel strong physical symptoms.

  • Jul 28, 2017
Sign Language Could Become One Of South Africa's Official Languages

Sign Language Could Become One Of South Africa's Official Languages

The addition of sign langauge as an official language would help increase the accessibility of services in South Africa.

  • Jul 28, 2017
Climate Change is Altering the Marine Habitat of the United Kingdom

Climate Change is Altering the Marine Habitat of the United Kingdom

The waters surrounding the UK have longtime been an important habitat for fish who prefer cooler waters.

  • Jul 28, 2017
Roman Castle Set to Open Its Doors to Tourism

Roman Castle Set to Open Its Doors to Tourism

Major restoration work has been underway to recover areas of the fortress that have been lost to flooding.

  • Jul 28, 2017
Brown University Scientists Detect Possibility of Water on the Moon's Surface

Brown University Scientists Detect Possibility of Water on the Moon's Surface

These findings fall in contrast with the scientific belief that the surface of the moon is dry and desolate.

  • Jul 27, 2017
Heightened Threat Of Sea Level Rises As Greenland Darkens

Heightened Threat Of Sea Level Rises As Greenland Darkens

A thinning ice sheet in Greenland may threaten seriously the global environment.

  • Jul 27, 2017
The United Kingdom is the Latest Country to Ban Microbeads

The United Kingdom is the Latest Country to Ban Microbeads

The United Kingdom joins countries such as the United States, Canada, and Ireland, who have already banned the popular cosmetics ingredient.

  • Jul 26, 2017
Trophy Hunter Claims the Life of Xanda, Cecil the Lion's Son

Trophy Hunter Claims the Life of Xanda, Cecil the Lion's Son

It is not yet clear who was responsible for the killing, which has sparked a vast public outcry.

  • Jul 20, 2017
Feeling Toasty? This Year's First Half Was the Second Warmest On Record

Feeling Toasty? This Year's First Half Was the Second Warmest On Record

Uniquely, 2017's warm temperatures cannot be blamed on the El Niño.

  • Jul 20, 2017
After 75 Years, Shrinking Swiss Glacier Reveals the Bodies of Missing Swiss Couple

After 75 Years, Shrinking Swiss Glacier Reveals the Bodies of Missing Swiss Couple

Forensic specialists believe that similar discoveries may happen with the melting of glaciers over time.

  • Jul 20, 2017
Selfie Sticks, Food Trucks, and Glass Bottles All Targets of Milan Ban

Selfie Sticks, Food Trucks, and Glass Bottles All Targets of Milan Ban

The measure is an attempt to preserve the city's authenticity for tourists and locals alike.

  • Jul 19, 2017
Forest Fires Blaze Through Montenegro, Croatia

Forest Fires Blaze Through Montenegro, Croatia

Tourists have been asked to evacuate as the fire inches closer and closer to the popular Croatian resort town of Split.

  • Jul 17, 2017
The EU Wants to Ban All Logging in This Polish Forest

The EU Wants to Ban All Logging in This Polish Forest

The beautiful Białowieża Forest is home to ancient oak trees and a diverse population of animals. Why is it now being logged?

  • Jul 14, 2017
A Large Iceberg Has Broken Away From the Antarctic Peninsula

A Large Iceberg Has Broken Away From the Antarctic Peninsula

The breakaway of the iceberg, which will likely be called "A68", was not due to human-made climate change, scientists say.

  • Jul 12, 2017
Welcome to the Era of Biological Annihilation, Experts Say

Welcome to the Era of Biological Annihilation, Experts Say

A new study published by the National Academy of Sciences has revealed some alarming realities about the future of species vitality.

  • Jul 11, 2017
The Ganges River is Dying, and Dying Fast

The Ganges River is Dying, and Dying Fast

The Ganges is one of the world's most polluted rivers, and a recent ruling by the Supreme Court may hinder efforts to put legislation in place that...

  • Jul 10, 2017

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