Genetically Altered Mushroom Cleared by the USDA
The move makes it more likely the CRISPR-modified mushroom can be sold at stores.
Billions of Cicadas Will Soon Emerge on the East Coast
When these cicadas last saw the light of day, Bill Clinton was president.
Bedbugs Developing Thicker Skins to Resist Insecticide
The trait may help the insects absorb lower amounts of insecticides.
Huge Underwater Swarm of Crabs Stuns Scientists
The crabs may swarm like this to avoid predation or to facilitate reproduction.
Malaysian Python Could Be World's Longest Snake
The creature died after giving birth to a single egg.
Tiger Population Increases For First Time in a Century
The increase in tiger numbers is primarily seen in India, Russia, Nepal and Bhutan.
Extremely Rare Bawean Warty Pig Caught on Camera
There are fewer than 400 Bawean warty pigs left alive.
Newly Evolved Species of Tumbleweed Rolling Through CA
It can now be found at more than a dozen spots throughout the state.
Tadpoles Found That Spend Life Underground Eating Sand
The burrowing tadpoles are reincarnated into colorful, dancing adult frogs.
Unicorn-Like Rhino May Have Lived Alongside Humans
It doesn't exactly match historical description of unicorns, however.
Antarctic Birds Can Recognize Individual People
The birds often chase intruders and claw their heads.
Ornithologists React to Randy Johnson Hitting a Bird
Peregrine falcons can hit birds even faster than Johnson's powerball.
Heavy Marijuana Use Linked to Economic, Social Problems
Heavy marijuana use may be even worse for economic problems than alcohol.
City Birds May Be Smarter Than Rural Ones
Finches found in the city have better cognitive abilities and better immunity.
Record-Breaking 16-Foot Python Found in Florida
Pythons are devastating native birds and mammals.
White Storks Eat Junk Food Instead of Migrating
The availability of free food has greatly increased the population of these birds.
What Are the World's Happiest Countries?
Denmark comes in first, while Burundi is in last.
Birds Really Are Dinosaurs, Explained
An exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History shows birds in a new light.
Video: Bandit Fishing Ship Exploded by Indonesian Gover
The "Viking" was the last of the "Bandit 6" to ply the seas.
Rare Right Whales Congregate in Cape Cod
The nearly extinct animals are threatened by ship strikes and entanglement in fishing gear.
Plants Coat Themselves in Sand to Prevent Being Eaten
Sandy plants are protected fortresses.
Large New Fish Species, a Piranha Relative, Discovered
The fish has specialized teeth for grinding seeds.
Orangutan Population More Than Double Previous Estimate
Sumatran orangutans remain critically endangered, but their numbers are higher than thought.
Fossilized Fungi is World's Oldest Land Fossil
The fungi, known as Tortotubus, likely helped plants gain a foothold on land.
Small Dragonfly May Make World's Longest Flights
These dragonflies migrate long distances and mate with others from around the world.
Snake Island: Massachusetts Plans Rattlesnake Reserve
The snakes have endured the "greatest modern decline of any native reptile."
Magnetic Receptors Possibly Found in Dog, Monkey Eyes
But they have not been found in humans.