Mount Spurr's crater summit as seen from the south on Feb. 7 during a helicopter photo and gas survey. (Photo Credit: AVO/USGS) A volcanic eruption could occur in Alaska, likely sending avalanches of hot ash and mud down the mountain's…
Cantor's giant softshell turtle spends most of its time buried in mud or sand in shallow waters. (Photo credit: Jeffrey Schwilk/Alamy Stock Photo) Name: Cantor's giant softshell turtle (Pelochelys cantorii) Habitat: Rivers of South and Southeast Asia. Diet: Fish, crustaceans,…
A new study suggests that the placement of defibrillator paddles on the body can impact the effectiveness of cardiac arrest treatment. (Image credit: Rapeepong Puttakumwong via Getty Images) Contrary to popular belief, placing defibrillator paddles at the front and back…
Kilauea volcano erupted more than 300 feet (100 meters) from its crater during its eruption on Tuesday (Feb. 11). (Photo by U.S. Geological Survey, H. Winslow) The Kilauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Island erupted on Tuesday (Feb. 11) with a…
Henry (not pictured) was a Nile crocodile captured in Botswana in 190
The heart works tirelessly, but how many times does it beat in a day or in a lifetime? (Image credit: PM Images via Getty Images) The heart inspires more than any other organ in the body. Throughout human history, people…