What Does Water Look Like in Outer Space? (Video)
Have you ever wondered how astronauts do everyday activities like brush their teeth or wet a washcloth? The first astronaut to walk in space — Chris Hadfield — is making a comeback with a little help...
View ArticleHero’s Homecoming for Disfigured Philippines Dog
A dog that lost half its face saving two girls returned to a hero’s welcome in the Philippines after undergoing a series of operations in the United States. +WARNING: CONTAINS IMAGES OF INJURED DOG+...
View ArticleHealth Benefits of Purple Vegetables
Canadian researchers are reaching back in time to try to make people healthier with ancient vegetables. Photo Credit: cadyellow via Flickr.
View ArticleGrumpy Cat’s Rise to Fame Continues
Household pet turned internet sensation Grumpy Cat releases a new book and is set to star in a new movie. Bob Mezan reports. Photo Credit: wackvorlon via Flickr.
View Article‘Artificial Leaf’ Uses Photosynthesis to Create Clean Electricity
Chemist Daniel Norcera recently created a short film titled ‘The Artificial Leaf’ which explains a new way of creating clean electricity. The process uses a microchip, that when submerged in water and...
View ArticleVegetarians May Live Longer, but Why?
Spoiler alert: it’s not as simple as just cutting meat out of your diet. Photo Credit: Martin Cathrae via Flickr.
View ArticleThe Whale That Changed the World’s View of Marine Mammals
Orcas have become iconic animals on the West Coast and people love them, but it wasn’t always that way. The CBC’s Chris Brown looks at the Canadians and the whale who changed the world’s view of marine...
View ArticleMale Lyrebirds Get Their Groove on
The elusive lyrebird, one of Australia’s unique animal species, knows how to dance to its own song, according to scientists. The discovery supports the long held theory that for humans as well, music...
View ArticleIsraeli Team Harnesses Sun to Purify Water
Israeli technology that relies on the sun to distill water for drinking and agriculture targets populations in developing countries.
View ArticleThe Greener Side of Fashion
An Estonian fashion designer brings a sustainable and environment conscious clothing line to the catwalk. Photo Credit: denmarkdotdk via Flickr. Arts Video News by NewsLook //
View ArticleGiant Swallowtail Butterfly Migrates
Tourists are not the only ones flocking to Montreal to enjoy the summer heat, it seems a butterfly never before seen in the region has also taken a liking to la belle province. Photo Credit: TexasEagle...
View ArticleCelebrating a Rare White Bison
As many as 2,000 people will converge on a small farm in northwestern Connecticut next week for a naming ceremony for a rare white bison. US News Video by NewsLook var nl_rand = "aGNRB8HQ6DiXth0A",...
View ArticleKite Power: Flying High
The California company Makani Power has radically redesigned the wind turbine by turning it into a kite. Photo Credit: Makani Power. P Tech News by NewsLook var nl_rand = "gLE2MmrMkXVaD0bj", NewsLook =...
View ArticleLegless Man Climbs Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Kilimanjaro is one of the highest mountains in Africa. Climbing it is no simple feat. Now imagine doing that task without use of your legs. That’s exactly what 31-year-old Spencer West did. World...
View ArticleKazakhstan Gopher Rockets to Fame
A gopher living right under the rocket launch pad at Baikonur becomes an Internet sensation. Photo Credit: Justin Liew via Flickr. World News Videos by NewsLook var nl_rand = "xhP2fzOPV3zFnOHF",...
View ArticleIndiana Horse Paints Self-Portrait
The 9-year-old Friesian horse named Justin is the new painter behind a series of colorful paintings that adds a new definition to equine art. Odd News by NewsLook var nl_rand = "fUfrP65PNgFSVoqX",...
View ArticleNavy Chief to Congress: Support Biofuels
The Navy’s top official says he thinks federal lawmakers will come around on the branch’s ambitions to ease its use of foreign oil once they understand it’s not an environmental move. It’s a defense...
View ArticleGiraffes Live in Paris Zoo Construction Site
When major refurbishment work started at the Paris zoo in 2008, some 1,200 animals were moved to other zoos, mostly in North Africa. But 17 giraffes were left behind in the middle of the construction...
View ArticleOlder Panda Has Successful Birth
A 20-year-old panda gives birth at the San Diego Zoo, making her the second oldest panda to deliver a cub. Video News by NewsLook //
View ArticleWhale Rescue Team Assembles in Sydney
A special team has been trained in Sydney to help rescue beached whales. World News Videos by NewsLook //
View ArticleCute White Lion Cubs Grace Mexico Zoo
A zoo in Puebla welcomes two rare white lion cubs. Video News by NewsLook //
View ArticleHatchling Season for American Crocs
Every summer is hatchling season for American crocodiles at one South Florida nuclear power plant where the imperiled species is thriving. Biologists say crocodiles time their breeding and nesting to...
View ArticleTianshan Glacier Shrinking
Scientists say the thawing of a glacier in the Tianshan Mountains of northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has been speeding up. Photo Credit: livepine via Flickr. Video News by NewsLook...
View ArticleDalmatian Adopts Spotted Lamb
A Dalmatian dog has adopted an orphaned spotted lamb on a farm in Australia’s Barossa Valley. Video News by NewsLook var nl_rand = "z6ABurdiPLUPP33R", NewsLook = NewsLook || {}; NewsLook.embeds =...
View ArticleKitty Cam Reveals Feline Behavior
Researchers at the University of Georgia armed 55 domestic cats with cameras, known as Kitty Cams, to learn more about their behavior. Scientists discovered cats hide, kill small animals and even find...
View ArticleUtah Deputy Frees Moose Stuck in Swing Set
Sgt. Lane Findlay isn’t usually called out to assist such large creatures as he patrols his beat in the mountains north of Salt Lake City. But this weekend, Findlay found himself face to face with a...
View ArticleExtreme Makeover, Coal Edition
A research center in Spain is perfecting technology to strip CO2 from powerplant emissions and store it deep underground. Science News by NewsLook var nl_rand = "m1b3shfQj3KKLg9g", NewsLook = NewsLook...
View ArticleCould Egg Yolk Be Almost as Dangerous as Smoking?
A researcher at Western University in London said he’s found more evidence pointing to the harmful effects of egg yolks. Photo Credit: hirefrank via Flickr. Health Videos by NewsLook var nl_rand =...
View ArticleHow DNA Testing Could Fell the Illegal Timber Trade
DNA testing helps track where trees came from, helping cut down on illegal logging. Science News by NewsLook var nl_rand = "CJ1Z2uao1RVbH6Fo", NewsLook = NewsLook || {}; NewsLook.embeds =...
View ArticleRecovering Dog Up for Adoption After Suffering Horrific Abuse
A rescued dog, on the mend at a Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, shelter after being shot in the head with 50 pellets, is looking for a loving home. For those interested in adopting Buck, the Bide Awhile animal...
View ArticlePuppy Recovering After Being Thrown From Car
A three-month-old pit bull is nursing injuries after being thrown from a car on New York’s Long Island. The prognosis for Joey appears good. Video News by NewsLook //
View ArticleRooftop Farms Flourish in Space-Starved Hong Kong
Nestled amid the skyscrapers, rooftop farming has taken off in Hong Kong, offering urban gardeners in one of the densest cities in the world an ecological alternative to the supermarket. Lifestyle News...
View ArticleRetinal Prosthesis: Boon for the Blind?
Researchers at Stanford University in California are developing a retinal prosthesis system they hope will one day give millions of blind people the ability to see again. The system has proved...
View ArticleDevo Gives Romney Dog Seamus a Voice
Gerald Casale, founder of the band Devo, is teaming up with Dogs Against Romney to release a single to honor Seamus Romney. “Don’t Roof Rack Me, Bro! (Remember Seamus)” will be released on August 26th,...
View ArticleRare Sand Kittens Born in Israel
Four sand kittens, considered extinct in Israel, delight the crowds at Ramat Gan Safari Park near Tel Aviv. Photo Credit: MrGuilt via Flickr. Science News by NewsLook var nl_rand = "Db4gkeiiAgxO8S33",...
View ArticleTampa Mayor: RNC Pedal Bus “Signature Project”
Tampa officials and organizers of the Republican National Convention on Tuesday unveiled a new mode of transportation for conventioneers: a pedal bus. The free, healthy and shaded “bus-cycle” carries...
View ArticleWhat Are the Fattest US States?
Red states, blue states, even square states. Now there are even fat states. The Centers for Disease Control lists the United States in order of obesity. Find out which states are the fattest. Health...
View ArticleA Cardboard Bike!
Israeli entrepreneur Izhar Gafni has built a sturdy cardboard bike that he hopes will revolutionize the field of environment-friendly transportation par excellence, with a production cost of around...
View ArticleSan Francisco Plan Pairs Puppies With Homeless
A new pilot program underway in San Francisco provides a small weekly stipend to the city’s homeless for serving as foster parents for unwanted puppies until the dogs can be adopted. Photo Credit:...
View ArticleWonky Donkey Gets Pink Casts
A donkey foal born prematurely has pink casts put on her front legs to support them until they strengthen. Science News by NewsLook var nl_rand = "w4Wo3gd9dLla2chr", NewsLook = NewsLook || {};...
View ArticleScientists Wire Bats for Sonar Secrets
Israeli researchers are using bats to develop better radar and sonar systems. By attaching GPS units and microphones to the animals, scientists hope to learn more about the bats’ remarkable...
View ArticleBoy Makes Bucket List for His Dying Service Dog
Cole Hein is an 11-year-old who loves his dog Bingo very much. Bingo, a Jack Russell, is a service dog, trained to alert someone if Cole, who suffers from Apnea, needs medical attention. Bingo is now...
View ArticleSpanish Horses Face Slaughter
The EU’s economic crisis is not only affecting people. Thousands of horses are being abandoned or slaughtered and processed into food in Spain, as families can no longer afford the upkeep. Photo...
View ArticleThe Perils of…Bird Poop?
A young woman in Fredericton is singing on the street to call attention to the disease that made her blind. Photo Credit: DerekL via Flickr. Video News by NewsLook var nl_rand = "i7BfWaLdILiPr44W",...
View ArticleBreaking Down the Savings of Green Building Construction
James T. Caldwell, chair of the Green Building Task Force, breaks down the savings of green building construction. Photo Credit: sudama via Flickr. Video News by NewsLook //
View Article13-Day-Old Baby Panda Makes Debut
A 13-day old baby panda made her first public appearance at a zoo in Wakayama, Japan on Thursday. Twelve-year-old giant panda, Rau Hin, gave birth to the female cub on the 10th of August. Video News by...
View ArticleRotating House’s “Spin” on Eco Living
An engineer in the Czech Republic has built himself a house that can rotate to face any direction he chooses. It can also submerge into the hillside to make use of the earth’s naturally cooler...
View ArticleCapuchin Monkey Disapproves of Inequality in Viral Video
A capuchin monkey expresses extreme disapproval of inequality in a video that Dr. Frans de Waal presented at TED Talks and is now going viral. The monkey thought he was getting grapes like his friend,...
View ArticleAccelerate: Four Sheets to the Wind
Japanese scientists make huge, high-tech sails for energy efficient cargo ships. Science News by NewsLook var nl_rand = "eqWdJf2VuXgBUgca", NewsLook = NewsLook || {}; NewsLook.embeds = NewsLook.embeds...
View ArticleFunderwear Lets Couples Touch Each Other Via Smartphones
The long distance relationship just became that much easier. Condom company Durex Australia is developing new computerized underwear called Funderwear. Related 7 Reasons to Have More Sex Finding...
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