20 minutes of moderate exercise each day could boost US economy by up to $200 billion by 2050, analysis suggests
Raising the physical activity levels of adults worldwide by a nominal amount could raise the global economy by as much as $446 billion USD by 2050, according to a new analysis from RAND Europe.
Raising the physical activity levels of adults worldwide by a nominal amount could raise the global economy by as much as $446 billion USD by 2050, according to a new analysis from RAND Europe.
This panda has some serious, and adorable, attachment issues
It’s not every day that you receive bear hugs while at work, unless it’s your job to take care of pandas.
It’s not every day that you receive bear hugs while at work, unless it’s your job to take care of pandas.
Most distant world ever explored gets a new name: Arrokoth
NASA's New Horizons spacecraft flew past the snowman-shaped Arrokoth on New Year's Day, years after exploring Pluto. At the time, this small icy world 1 billion miles beyond Pluto was nicknamed Ultima Thule given its vast distance from us.
NASA's New Horizons spacecraft flew past the snowman-shaped Arrokoth on New Year's Day, years after exploring Pluto. At the time, this small icy world 1 billion miles beyond Pluto was nicknamed Ultima Thule given its vast distance from us.
1 million 'cannibal' ants found trapped in Soviet-era bunker used to store nuclear weapons
It sounds like something out of a 1950s B-movie, but alas, this is very much real.
It sounds like something out of a 1950s B-movie, but alas, this is very much real.
The most destructive hurricanes are hitting the U.S. more often
Big, destructive hurricanes are hitting the U.S. three times more frequently than they did a century ago, according to a new study.
Big, destructive hurricanes are hitting the U.S. three times more frequently than they did a century ago, according to a new study.
NASA mathematicians portrayed in ‘Hidden Figures’ to be honored with Congressional Gold Medals
The three African-American women whose stories were shared in the 2016 movie “Hidden Figures” will be awarded Congressional Gold Medals.
The three African-American women whose stories were shared in the 2016 movie “Hidden Figures” will be awarded Congressional Gold Medals.
Turtles found in Washington park with swastikas painted on their shells
The turtles were spotted by park visitors near Seattle and believed to have been released into the area.
The turtles were spotted by park visitors near Seattle and believed to have been released into the area.
SpaceX launches second round of internet satellites
After a quiet few months at Cape Canaveral, SpaceX launched a second round of satellites for its global internet network this morning. Sixty tightly-packed Starlink satellites blasted off atop a Falcon 9 rocket at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, on time at 9:56 a.m.
After a quiet few months at Cape Canaveral, SpaceX launched a second round of satellites for its global internet network this morning. Sixty tightly-packed Starlink satellites blasted off atop a Falcon 9 rocket at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, on time at 9:56 a.m.
Mercury putting on rare show Monday, parading across the sun
Earthlings get treated to just 13 or 14 Mercury transits a century.
Earthlings get treated to just 13 or 14 Mercury transits a century.
Florida man attacked by large alligator airlifted to hospital with ‘substantial injury,’ authorities say
A Florida man suffered a “substantial injury to his leg” when a large alligator attacked him at a wildlife reserve on Saturday, authorities said.
A Florida man suffered a “substantial injury to his leg” when a large alligator attacked him at a wildlife reserve on Saturday, authorities said.
Great white sharks are moving to Florida for the winter
Like snowbirds, there's another group that's moving the Florida for the winter: sharks.
Like snowbirds, there's another group that's moving the Florida for the winter: sharks.
Great white sharks are moving to Florida for the winter
Shark experts say the coast of Florida is starting to heat up with white shark activity
Shark experts say the coast of Florida is starting to heat up with white shark activity
Endangered Florida panther cub dies after being hit by car
An endangered Florida panther cub has died after being struck by a vehicle.
An endangered Florida panther cub has died after being struck by a vehicle.
Watch: Dolphins practice jumps, backflips
Some playful dolphins put on a show for the camera near St. Pete Beach this week.
Some playful dolphins put on a show for the camera near St. Pete Beach this week.
Police arrest woman who climbed into Bronx Zoo lion habitat
A woman who reportedly climbed over a safety barrier at the Bronx Zoo lion exhibit has been arrested.
A woman who reportedly climbed over a safety barrier at the Bronx Zoo lion exhibit has been arrested.
Orangutan granted 'personhood' settles into new central Florida home
A 33-year-old orangutan granted legal personhood by a judge in Argentina is settling into her new surroundings at the Center for Great Apes in central Florida.
A 33-year-old orangutan granted legal personhood by a judge in Argentina is settling into her new surroundings at the Center for Great Apes in central Florida.
New strain of HIV detected for the first time in 19 years
A team of scientists discovered a new strain of HIV for the first time in 19 years and published the findings Wednesday.
A team of scientists discovered a new strain of HIV for the first time in 19 years and published the findings Wednesday.
Monkeys jump from trees into Florida river near kayaker
A man kayaking on a Florida river captured wild video of monkeys jumping from the trees into the water around him.
A man kayaking on a Florida river captured wild video of monkeys jumping from the trees into the water around him.
Officials promote feral hog hunting to protect native wildlife
Beginning Nov. 5, the Southwest Florida Water Management District is hosting feral pig hunting season to rid the community of the destructive animals.
Beginning Nov. 5, the Southwest Florida Water Management District is hosting feral pig hunting season to rid the community of the destructive animals.
USF-NASA exhibit connects business, engineering-minded stargazers to possibilities of space travel
New generations are growing up in the era of privatized space travel, which could cause a new space race to take off.
New generations are growing up in the era of privatized space travel, which could cause a new space race to take off.