Researchers tracking female bats in central Europe found they migrated much farther in a single night than previously thought ...

The Norwegian rocket incident, which took place on this day in 1995, marked the only known activation of a nuclear briefcase ...

After discovering the ancient artwork in a suburb of Thessaloniki, Greece, the man surrendered it to the police. Authorities are analyzing the statue and investigating why it was abandoned ...

People lived in many parts of the Old World by then but had not yet reached Australia or the Americas. The bulk of the human ...

Beginning this Friday, January 24, giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao are officially on view to the public at the Smithsonian’s ...

After spending centuries on a British aristocrat's estate in North Yorkshire, the marble masterpiece will be unveiled in ...

The court rejected a case to send five African elephants to a sanctuary, saying they have no legal right to demand release ...

Known for its distinct wildlife and breathtaking landscapes, Australia often appears on bucket lists of must-see destinations ...

Scientists released an update to a model that maps the ever-moving pole and has significant implications for navigation ...

Using ground-penetrating radar and laser scanners, researchers identified subterranean structures just a few feet below the ...

Between 1848 and 1855, California produced an estimated 750,000 pounds of gold. After that the take gradually declined, and ...

Known for their distinctive black-and-white fur, giant pandas are one of the most recognizable and beloved creatures in the ...