Scientists name new snake species after Salazar Slytherin from Harry Potter
Named Trimeresurus salazar, the new species is a member of the subgenus Trimeresurus.
Poll: Few Americans support easing virus protections
Despite pockets of attention-grabbing protests, a new survey finds Americans remain overwhelmingly in favor of stay-at-home orders and other efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Before-and-after images show how air pollution levels have dropped around the world amid COVID-19 lockdowns
While the changes have come at a high cost, scientists have observed cleaner air in major cities around the world.
True crime fanatic wanted to watch documentaries for 24 hours for $1,000
MagellanTV, a streaming video service, is looking for a true crime fanatic to watch 24 hours' worth of documentaries and share their experience on social media for $1,000.
As people stay home, Earth turns wilder and cleaner
The world has experienced positive environmental effects as people have stayed home due to COVID-19.
Iowa woman sets up 'giving tree' of face masks for people to use during coronavirus pandemic
Deb Siggins said she’s made about 400 masks and pays out of her own pocket for all the materials.
Wendy’s offering free 4-piece spicy and crispy chicken nuggets on Friday, April 24
No purchase is necessary and the promotion is applicable at every Wendy’s drive-thru.
Family on COVID-19 lockdown gets creative for dinner with DIY sushi train
The family spent 90 minutes setting up the toy train and testing to see if it could actually balance food.
COVID-19 lockdown made it easy for these penguins to venture through an empty South African town
A group of adorable penguins were captured taking a stroll through an empty neighborhood in Cape Town, South Africa, as people stayed home due to COVID-19 lockdown orders.
Facebook launches interactive COVID-19 map showing number of people reporting symptoms by county
Facebook released an interactive COVID-19 map that shows how many people are reporting symptoms at the county level across the U.S.
Health expert predicts concerts, sporting events won’t return until ‘fall 2021 at the earliest’
Bioethicist Zeke Emanuel discussed the issue during a recent panel on how America can get back to “normal” life following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Friends and family celebrate couple’s wedding from their cars in drive-thru ceremony amid pandemic
One Utah couple wasn’t going to have the wedding they dreamed of because of the novel coronavirus pandemic, but that wasn’t going to stop them from celebrating the happiest days of their lives.
‘Very lucky’: Health care workers applaud seniors who beat COVID-19
Older individuals still have a high risk of developing serious COVID-19 health complications.
Scam text message says you've come in contact with someone with coronavirus
"The virus is not the only invisible enemy. Be vigilant against all threats!"
Facebook to warn users who 'liked' coronavirus hoaxes
The social media company says it's going to notify users if they liked, reacted or commented on harmful misinformation removed from Facebook's news feed.
Bald eagles, eaglets found nesting in arms of Arizona saguaro cactus
For the first time in decades, bald eagles have been found nesting in an Arizona saguaro cactus.
Calculator estimates how much time and money you save by working from home
The average worker can save almost $5,000 a year just by not driving into the office anymore.
Neighbor sends Pokemon-themed apology cake after calling police on mom, daughter playing Pokemon Go
Amy Kellems and her daughter were pulled over after her neighbor mistakenly called the cops on them when they were playing Pokemon Go
Parents create at-home ice cream store for kids during pandemic
Ricky Shankar and his husband Nicholas found a fun way for their kids to cope with isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Virtual haircut: Hair stylist offers DIY guidance via Zoom for those who desperately need a trim
Hair stylists have been taking to the internet to offer their clients virtual haircuts.