Japan sends troops to northern region to help stop bear attacks after a record...
TOKYO (AP) — Japan's Defense Ministry sent troops on Wednesday to the northern prefecture of Akita to help contain a surge of bear attacks...
As world leaders enter climate talks, people in poverty have the most at stake
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — When summer heat comes to the Arara neighborhood in northern Rio, it lingers, baking the red brick and concrete...
Chinese astronauts face delayed return to Earth after spacecraft possibly hit by small debris
BEIJING (AP) — A group of Chinese astronauts faces a delayed return to Earth after their spacecraft was believed to be struck by a...
Vietnam rethinks its flood strategy as climate change drives storms and devastation
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam is rethinking how it copes with floods after a year of relentless storms collapsed hillsides and left vast parts...
Scientists spot the brightest flare yet from a supermassive black hole
NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists have spotted the brightest flare yet from a supermassive black hole that shines with the light of 10 trillion...
First clinical trial of pig kidney transplants gets underway
WASHINGTON (AP) — The first clinical trial is getting underway to see if transplanting pig kidneys into people might really save lives.United Therapeutics, a...
Endangered loggerhead sea turtle released to Atlantic Ocean from Florida beach
JUNO BEACH, Fla. (AP) — An endangered loggerhead sea turtle was released Monday morning into the Atlantic Ocean from a Florida beach nearly three...
Much like a nursing home, penguins at a Boston aquarium can age with dignity
BOSTON (AP) — When Lambert started losing his vision and slowing down a few steps, it became clear that he needed to be relocated...
How to spot November’s supermoon, the closest of the year
NEW YORK (AP) — The moon will look slightly bigger and brighter Wednesday night during the closest supermoon of the year.The moon's orbit around...
China says it’s on track to land astronauts on the moon by 2030 ahead...
JIUQUAN, China (AP) — China said Thursday it's on track to land astronauts on the moon by 2030 as it introduced the next crew...
