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Oklahoma's magnitude 5.8 quake comes amid concerns around oil and gas boom
The Sept. 3 temblor is one of thousands to strike the state in recent years as energy companies keep injecting wastewater deep underground.
Radar captures flock of seabirds trapped in the eye of Hermine
The safest place for seabirds in Florida was right in the eye of the storm.
Lightning strike kills more than 300 reindeer in Norway
More than 300 reindeer in Norway died after a lightning strike in a remote part of the country.
One shower could flush 100,000 microbeads into the ocean
"A plate of six oysters can contain up to 50 particles of plastic."
Protests to block North Dakota oil pipeline are heating up
A U.S. District Court will hold a hearing Wednesday to decide the fate of a controversial oil pipeline near Native American territory.
Here's why Italy is prone to devastating earthquakes
The Mediterranean nation is precariously positioned near two colliding tectonic plates and shifting sedimentary basins, scientists said.
Why letting goldfish go wild is a bad idea: They become giant pests
While letting goldfish go in the wild may seem like a humane way to get rid of an unwanted pet, it could be bad for the ecosystem.
By Johnny Lieu
Colorado firefighter captures rare 'firenado' in Beaver Creek blaze
It shot up in northern Colorado from a fire that may not be under control until October.
Here's why Olympic medalists don't get flowers at the Summer Games in Rio
The Rio 2016 organizing committee cut flowers from Olympics medal ceremonies as part of its quest for sustainability.
9 wildlife websites for citizen scientists who want to save the earth
No science degree required.
By Katie Dupere
Greenland sharks could be the world's longest-living vertebrates
Marine biologists said this shark species, which roams the North Atlantic, may have an average lifespan of at least 272 years.
Intense bald eagle attack caught on nest camera
Do not mess with America's national bird.
A deep-sea camera just discovered a mysterious purple blob
The glowing creature might be a new species, scientists from the Ocean Exploration Trust said.
Rare population of koalas untouched by humans are under threat
Numbers are still declining after 20 years of research and scientists are not exactly sure why.
By Ryan Sedmak
The government plan to save ferrets by shooting vaccine-laced M&Ms from drones
The drone would ideally be able to administer vaccine-laced candy in three directions at once.
This bird species can fly for months at a time without landing
Frigatebirds can remain in the air for months at a time by taking advantage of air currents and tropical cloud formations.
Rare drone footage of this feeding whale is the most peaceful thing you'll see all day
Amazing new footage of a Bryde's whale feeding at sea shows the threatened species in its natural habitat.
6 startling facts about wildlife trafficking — and how you can help
The illegal trade of wildlife is a much larger, far-reaching issue than you might realize.
By Katie Dupere
Researchers name praying mantis species after Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her fancy collar
The researchers honored Ginsberg 'for her relentless fight for gender equality.'
Don't try to rescue baby animals in the wild. You'll probably kill them.
A wildlife official is reminding people visiting parks this summer that they shouldn't try to "rescue" wild animals.
By REGINA GARCIA CANO, Associated Press
Tiny hairs enable bumblebees to detect electrical fields: study finds
Tiny hairs on bumblebees' bodies likely allow these insects to detect the presence of electrical fields, a new study shows.
By Chelsea Harvey
Worried little environmentalist just wants to save the planet
He's just gotta get the tears out first.
By Chloe Bryan
Yosemite National Park brings back deaf services after cuts
The park has hired its first ever year-round deaf services coordinator.
By Claire Trageser
Giant, tiny and scary: The top 10 species of 2016
It's a varied roster of discoveries, so let's get right to it, in no specifically ranked order.
By DISCOVERY NEWS
