Father rips shark's mouth off son in fishing trip horror
Nathan Ness, 16, reeled in the great white shark while fishing but it wasn't long before the predator sunk its teeth into his leg.
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Deep-sea discovery hastens US coast submergence under water: Scientists
A key ocean current system is weakening, a study has found, causing a warming of deeper waters in the Antarctic.
Health benefits of an occasional drink overblown
Red wine has previously been linked to decreased risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, dementia and depression—however this may have been debunked.
Blackouts are caused by how you drink alcohol—not just how much
The amount of alcohol consumed is not the only factor that causes these blackouts, scientists have found in a new study.
Crocodile hunted as teenage boy found dead
The teen disappeared after a boat broke down in rough water conditions near Saibai Island, which is home to saltwater crocodiles.
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Atmospheric rivers 'likely to become worse', warn scientists
Scientists found the more atmospheric rivers occur in a short space of time, the worse the consequences.
Baby great white sharks are menacing California beaches
Scientists solved a long-standing mystery relating to great white sharks and where the young spend their time.
Meteorologist warns of 'weather wars' between countries
Senior forecaster says cloud seeding could lead to "unintended consequences" when technology is used to alter the weather.
Atlantic faces "concerning" increase in storms this hurricane season
This hurricane season's predictions have surpassed long-time and more recent averages, with three to four major hurricanes possible.
Elephant runs amok after escaping circus for third time
The elephant named Viola escaped from the Jordan World Circus on April 16 and proceeded to run across lanes of traffic in Montana.
America's top 10 most endangered rivers revealed
The rivers of New Mexico have been classed as the most endangered in the whole country, due to a loss of federal stream and wetland protections.
Watching this video may make you less scared of snakes
A study found that people's attitudes changed towards snakes after watching videos that focused on enhancing empathy towards them.
Scientists reveal the songs birds sing in their dreams
This is the first time researchers have made a code of the nocturnal melodies birds sing to themselves while they are asleep.
Snake causes havoc on Japanese bullet train
The snake was discovered lurking on the train traveling between Nagoya and Tokyo, but luckily nobody was panicked or injured.
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Yellowstone Lake ice cover unchanged—but "tipping point" is coming
Many U.S. lakes are suffering record low ice cover, but Yellowstone has proved resilient to climate change, say scientists.
Snake bite at yoga session puts woman in hospital
The blunt-nosed viper bit the woman while she was about to step onto a meditation platform at her hotel, causing immediate pain.
'Unusual' Beaver deaths from tick-borne disease
Although the disease is known to kill rodents, this case was especially unusual as many beavers were found dead within a short space of time.
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The West has a new way to save water
Building solar panels over canals in California could spread to other areas if it effectively saves water, professor tells Newsweek
NASA images show Death Valley's fleeting lake as depth revealed
Lake Manly, became deep enough for kayaking earlier this year following extremely heavy rainfall in California.
Satellites reveal deadly holes in Alaskan 'ice highways'
Open water zones can be highly dangerous, but new technology will mean researchers can create hazard maps of their whereabouts.
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'Killer Cold Events' on the rise
Cold events in the oceans have increased over the past 30 years, a study found, and it is severely affecting species like sharks.
Yosemite Falls surging and "only getting bigger"
"Yosemite Falls has been making quite a splash lately in a display that should only be getting bigger," the National Park said in an update.
Fool's gold may be valuable after all after 'unheard of' discovery
Scientists found an abundance of lithium in fool's gold—a new source of the much sought-after element which is used in batteries.
San Andreas may be getting ready for an earthquake, say seismologists
Despite no solid signs of an earthquake, scientists predict that understated signals could indicate one will occur soon.
Horror as Wolfdog pack terrorizing California neighborhood kills pet
The pack has been running rampant near Shingletown for months, even killing someone's beloved pet in their own driveway.
Mystery over why cat spray smells so bad finally solved
Scientists have never been sure why urine sprayed by a cat smells so much worse than normal urine—until now.
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Bird population faces "long-term consequences" from everyday chemicals
Researchers found high concentrations of the chemicals in falcon eggs despite certain products being phased out from the market.
Dogs miss things when focused on getting treats
A new study found that dogs experience "inattentional blindness" similar to humans, when they are highly fixated on a task.
Dancing bears rescued from 'deeply concerning' trade
Several bears were recently rescued and found with pierced muzzles and broken teeth.
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California's Lake Shasta set to fill completely
California's largest reservoir has risen by about 19 feet since the beginning of March alone after high rainfall.