Scientists Record the First 'Virgin Birth' in a Crocodile
A female American crocodile living in captivity reproduced without a mate—a finding that suggests dinosaurs might have done the same thing
Unraveling the Secrets of the Long-Lost Shipwrecks in the Bahamas
Using historical records, a new initiative has identified and mapped 176 wrecks in the region
Great White Sharks Come Much Closer to Swimmers Than Thought in Southern California
Juvenile white sharks and humans overlap 97 percent of the time in some warm Pacific waters, a new study finds
Explore the Nine Newest National Recreation Trails
Announced on Friday, the newly designated routes span a total of 340 miles across nine states
You Can Now Make a Reservation to Go Through Security at These Airports
Denver and Minneapolis are the latest airports to roll out the service—just in time for the busy summer travel season
Rare Wolverine Spotted in California—the Second in 101 Years
The elusive creatures disappeared from the Golden State in 1922
Iron Age Residents of Jerusalem Suffered From Dysentery
A new analysis of 2,500-year-old toilets has found early evidence of a harmful parasite
You Can Now Buy Princess Leia's White Gown From 'Star Wars'
Carrie Fisher wore the garment while filming the final scene of "Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope"
Unraveling the Mysteries of Oda the Ichthyosaur
Paleontologists used X-rays to identify the 240-million-year-old creature's flattened and fossilized remains
Climate Change Is a Wake-Up Call for Hibernating Squirrels
As spring arrives sooner, female Arctic ground squirrels are emerging from their burrows earlier, according to a new study
Lost for 50 Years, Mysterious Australian Shipwreck Has Finally Been Found
The "Blythe Star" sank off the coast of Tasmania in 1973, heralding improvements to the country's maritime safety laws
Why Did the Water in Venice's Grand Canal Turn Bright Green?
Authorities have determined what substance caused the abnormal hue, but they still don't know who is responsible
Rare White Bison Born in Wyoming State Park
The 30-pound calf is not albino but gets its pale fur from cattle genes
Pickleball Courts Are Replacing Shuttered Mall Stores
Across the country, developers are trying to capitalize on the approachable sport's growing popularity
China's Last Emperor Brought This Wristwatch With Him to Prison
He gave the timepiece, which just sold for $6.2 million, to his Russian translator at a Soviet detention camp
Octopuses May Have Vivid Nightmares, Video Suggests
Costello, a male Brazilian reef octopus, had "bizarre" defensive outbursts while sleeping in a lab
Who Wants to Buy the Creepy Dolls and Bowling Balls That Wash Up on Texas Beaches?
Hundreds of eclectic items were auctioned off to help fund the rehabilitation of sea turtles and birds
Volunteers Are Spending 60 Days in Bed to Help Astronauts Stay Healthy in Space
For two months, the group of 12 men must eat, sleep, exercise, bathe and use the toilet while at least one shoulder is touching the bed
Orcas Are Ramming Into Ships Off Europe's Coast
One researcher says this may be a response to a "critical moment of agony" a female orca experienced with a boat
These Artworks Are Good Enough to Eat—Literally
The Blanton Museum in Austin asked bakers to create edible versions of pieces in its collection
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