Fossils Shed New Light on Small 'Hobbit-Like' Humans That Lived on a Remote Island
Two teeth and a small adult arm bone found in Indonesia suggest the ancestors of Homo floresiensis were even shorter than scientists previously thought
Your Microwave Is Teeming With Bacteria, Study Suggests
Researchers found thriving communities of microbes in microwave ovens used in home kitchens, shared spaces and laboratories
A Herd of Life-Size Elephant Sculptures Is Marching Across America
Created by artists in India, the artworks are part of a larger effort to promote coexistence between humans and animals
Unraveling the Mysteries of the Battle of Attu, the 'Forgotten Battle' of World War II
Underwater archaeologists discovered three shipwrecks submerged near the small Alaskan island, which was the site of one of the deadliest conflicts in the Pacific
She's the Oldest Common Loon in the World. She Just Had Her 42nd Chick
Fe, who is at least 38 years old, initially rose to fame as one half of the "resident power couple" at Michigan's Seney National Wildlife Refuge
17th-Century Home Unearthed in Colonial Williamsburg
Crews were constructing a new archaeology center when they stumbled upon the historic structure's foundations and accompanying artifacts
When Vultures Nearly Disappeared in India, Half a Million People Died, Too, Study Finds
By being nature's clean-up crew, the often maligned birds help prevent the spread of diseases, according to a new study
How to Watch the Perseids, the 'Best Meteor Shower of the Year'
The annual celestial event is one of the year's most anticipated, and it will peak from August 11 to 12
'We Have a Rattlesnake Problem': Wildland Firefighters in the West Must Also Face a Slithering, Venomous Foe
Nearly 100 large fires are burning in the United States right now, including some in rattlesnake territory
Olympians Finally Got to Swim in the Seine River
After months of uncertainty, the women's and men's triathlon events kicked off with a dip in the long-polluted waterway that runs through the heart of Paris
These Remote Volcanic Islands in the South Pacific Just Became a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Marquesas, located some 3,000 miles from their nearest continental neighbor, are some of the most isolated islands on the planet
Yosemite's Peregrine Falcons Are Rebounding Thanks to Unlikely Allies: Rock Climbers
After pesticides decimated the birds' numbers, climbers helped the species regain a foothold in the park
Out-of-Place 'Devil Bird' Wows Spectators in Maine, the First Anhinga Ever Seen in the State
Anhingas normally live in South America and along the Gulf of Mexico—but one of these long-necked creatures flew farther north than Portland
New National Park Site Spotlights School Segregation in Texas
The Blackwell School was once Marfa's only public school for Mexican and Mexican American students
Divers Find Crates of Unopened Champagne in 19th-Century Shipwreck
Discovered near Sweden, the vessel was loaded with bottles of sparkling wine, mineral water and porcelain
Is Princess Leia's 'Star Wars' Bikini the Most Controversial Costume in Sci-Fi History?
A version of the gold outfit worn by Carrie Fisher on the set of "Return of the Jedi" fetched $175,000 at auction
The Story Behind This Breathtaking Viral Photo of an Olympic Surfer
Jérôme Brouillet, a photojournalist with the Agence France-Presse (AFP), captured an iconic moment when Brazilian surfer Gabriel Medina celebrated after setting an Olympic record
These Backpack-Wearing Dogs Have an Important Job to Do
The pups are dispersing seeds at an urban nature reserve—just like their wild wolf ancestors used to do before being hunted to extinction
Why Are the Olympic Surfing Events Being Held in Tahiti?
The tiny village of Teahupo’o, known for its monstrous, barrel-shaped waves, will host 48 athletes from 21 countries during the Summer Games
Why Is the Paris Olympics Running Track Purple?
The track incorporates recycled mussel and clam shells in a bid to help make the Summer Games the most sustainable yet
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