What caused the 2023 Canada wildfires?
The first six weeks of Canada's 2023 wildfire season put it on track to be its most destructive in history.
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This orange lobster is a "one-in-30 million" find, experts say
The University of New England is also home to a blue lobster named Blueberry, a large lobster named Larry, and a famous yellow lobster, named Banana.
Scientists claim evidence that our distant relatives buried their dead
The lead scientist tells CBS News that the discoveries his team is making in the Rising Star cave system may force us to rethink "what it means to be human."
Sailing race takes competitors around the world while collecting climate data
The boats go where few scientific missions travel, making the data they collect especially valuable.
Scientists find potential predator that can kill spotted lanternflies
Authorities have urged people to do whatever they can to stop the invasive species known as the spotted lanternfly from spreading.
Multiple rare sightings of wolverine in California confirmed
In the last century, only two wolverines were spotted in California.
South Dakota zoo welcomes litter of "critically endangered" red wolves
A litter of six red wolf pups, a highly endangered species of which there are only about two dozen in the wild, was born at the Great Plains Zoo in South Dakota on Thursday.
Ancient mastodon tooth found by jogger on California beach
The massive fossil once belonged to an ancient elephant-like creature dating back to the Ice Age.
Are orcas coordinating attacks on boats?
Killer whales could be learning to attack small boats. Scientists are warning about an increase in what appear to be coordinated attacks by orcas on several vessels off the coast of Europe. One boat had to be abandoned and left to sink in the Strait of Gibraltar. Jeff Corwin, a biologist and wildlife conservationist, has more.
One-third of Florida properties at risk of severe flooding, but some residents unaware
Florida is one of 21 states with no requirements to disclose flood risks to home buyers, according to a nonprofit organization.
FlyDubai co-pilot was likely lone wolf, Israeli investigators believe
Experts are training AI on how to do their jobs
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The Alito Court: A rare interview with the influential Supreme Court justice
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Key Biden aide recalls "draconian measures" being considered against Israel
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FBI arrests woman accused of surveilling Taiwanese president's son for China
U.S. military removes bombers from U.K. air base following security incident
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