Retiree records bat sex, helps solve mystery of species' "super long" penis

Mystery of tyre-slashing spree solved as Italian police collar dog with gingivitis

Residents of Vastogirardi, Molise region, had suspected neighbourly vendetta or mafia-style intimidation. In a mystery that would befit the Sicilian sleuth Inspector Montalbano, police in a mountain village in southern Italy have finally ...

Dec. 4, 2023 - theguardian.com - The Guardian

Starquakes Might Solve the Mysteries of Stellar Magnetism

In their jiggles and shakes, red giant stars encode a record of the magnetic fields near their cores.

Nov. 26, 2023 - wired.com - Wired

Scientists say mystery of how red wine headaches occur may be solved

Researchers home in on phenolic flavonoids as culprit for headaches that come on soon after a glass or two. For the Greek philosopher Celsus, wine was the answer to endless ailments, from fatigue and fever to coughs and constipation. But despite ...

Nov. 20, 2023 - theguardian.com - The Guardian

Mystery of ‘decades-old’ plane wreck in Canadian backcountry solved

Police were stumped when ‘crashed’ plane was found in British Columbia, but it was placed there last summer for rescue training. When a hunter in British Columbia stumbled upon the crumpled remains of an airplane fuselage on 3 November, he ...

Nov. 19, 2023 - theguardian.com - The Guardian

Caught not quite in the act: church cameras reveal bat sex ritual

Experts say video provides first evidence of a mammal mating without penetration. It was the surveillance cameras trained on the dark corners of St Matthias church in the village of Castenray in the Netherlands that caught the creatures in the ...

Nov. 20, 2023 - theguardian.com - The Guardian

Bats Discovered to Have Sex in a Way That’s Similar to Birds

Bats have long been known for unusual forms of sexual reproduction, and a new study adds another surprise to the behaviors of the winged mammals.

Nov. 20, 2023 - nytimes.com - NYT > Science

5 reasons why retirees should buy long-term care insurance

If you're worried about affording medical care in old age, this insurance might be for you.

Nov. 10, 2023 - cbsnews.com - Home - CBSNews.com

Snob summer is dead. Long live mystery winter.

Settling in for a cozy season of whodunnits.

Dec. 6, 2023 - nytimes.com - NYT > World News

As Mexico marks conservation day, advocates say it takes too long to list vulnerable species

Mexico is celebrating national conservation day

Nov. 27, 2023 - abcnews.go.com - ABC News: International

Video captures long-lost species named after David Attenborough

Researchers captured footage of the "bizarre" animal on the last day and with their final memory card after a month of battling "blood-sucking leeches, malaria, earthquakes" and more in Indonesia.

Nov. 13, 2023 - cbsnews.com - World - CBSNews.com

How a beloved L.A. record store unearthed a long-lost Gram Parsons recording

For Black Friday's Record Store Day, Amoeba Music is releasing a live Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris album, recorded just months before his death in 1973.

Nov. 20, 2023 - latimes.com - Entertainment & Arts

Batting cage accident leaves high school senior in coma after taking bat to the head

A high school senior is in a coma after he was hit in the head by a baseball bat in the campus batting cages, school officials said.

Nov. 23, 2023 - abcnews.go.com - ABC News: Top Stories

How nature conservation could help solve the climate crisis

The Wildlife Conservation Society believes preserving nature can help solve the problems associated with climate change. Monica Medina, president and CEO of the Wildlife Conservation Society, joined CBS News to talk about her organization's goals ...

Dec. 1, 2023 - cbsnews.com - Home - CBSNews.com - Climate

Ashley Dale: The WhatsApp voice notes that helped solve a murder

Ashley Dale shared her mounting fears with friends - those messages led police to her killers.

Nov. 20, 2023 - bbc.co.uk - BBC News - Home

‘Mystery’ Dog Illness May Not Be a Mystery at All, Experts Say

A variety of common canine pathogens, none of them new, could be driving the recent outbreaks.

Dec. 6, 2023 - nytimes.com - NYT > Top Stories

Wolverines listed as threatened species under Endangered Species Act

Officials said climate change has threatened the species and reduced their numbers. Less than 300 wolverines are estimated to live in the contiguous U.S., according to the National Wildlife Federation.

Nov. 29, 2023 - cbsnews.com - Home - CBSNews.com

Sophie Ingle: Chelsea and Wales midfielder sets new Women's Super League appearances record

Chelsea and Wales midfielder Sophie Ingle sets a new record for the most Women's Super League appearances.

Nov. 18, 2023 - bbc.co.uk - BBC News - Home - Premier League

Tyreek Hill says Dolphins are better than Chiefs team he helped lead to Super Bowl title

Hill says this is the best team he has played for

Nov. 28, 2023 - cbssports.com - CBSSports.com Headlines - NFL

Long Covid: 'I lost six stone but doctors didn't help me'

Elle Gorman and George Cooper explain how they were told their post-long Covid illness didn't exist.

Nov. 27, 2023 - bbc.co.uk - BBC News - Home

Rural medics get long-distance help in treating man gored by bison

Rural medics who rescued rancher Jim Lutter after he was gored by a bison didn't have much experience handling such severe wounds — but they did have a doctor helping via video.

Nov. 24, 2023 - cbsnews.com - Home - CBSNews.com

How major retailers and Covid-era nostalgia helped revive the vinyl records industry

United Record Pressing has become a major player in the vinyl market, producing approximately 40,000 records daily at its Nashville, Tennessee, facility.

Nov. 30, 2023 - cnbc.com - US Top News and Analysis

Record number of UK households seek help with cost-of-living issues

Latest Citizens Advice data shows mounting crisis heading into winter as voluntary sector warns it will struggle to cope

Nov. 14, 2023 - ft.com - World - United Kingdom

Batting Around: Which team needs Shohei Ohtani the most as MLB star remains in free agency?

Ohtani has reportedly been meeting with suitors this week

22 hr ago - cbssports.com - CBSSports.com Headlines - MLB

BAT Takes $31.5 Billion Charge on U.S. Cigarette Brands

The maker of Camel, Newport and Pall Mall brands said U.S. sales were hit by smokers switching to cheaper products.

Dec. 6, 2023 - online.wsj.com - WSJ.com: World News

Altria and Philip Morris’ stocks fall with BAT after news of huge write-down

British American Tobacco's $31.5 billion write-down is putting pressure on U.S. tobacco stocks.

Dec. 6, 2023 - marketwatch.com - MarketWatch.com - Top Stories