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Chilling warning messages unearthed as Europe’s drought worsens

Carved into the side of a rock, the phrase emerged as water levels continue to drop in one European river, and the five-word translation delivers a warning from ancestors of what’s to come.

Why squirrels are ‘splooting’ all over New York City

Many have taken to social media this summer to report sightings of squirrels in the Big Apple sprawled out on the ground. Experts say there’s a good reason why.

‘Chocolate waterfall’ roars to life after summer storms

It’s taller than Niagara Falls, but to see the remote waterfall reminiscent of “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” travelers need a lot of rain and a bit of luck.

Explore this hurricane-beaten ghost town where time has all but stopped

Bearing the scars from centuries of ferocious East Coast hurricanes, one eerie North Carolina island sits desolate and decrepit. But for one resident, his ancestral island is a diamond in the rough.

Webb space telescope glimpses most distant star known to exist

Named after a "Lord of the Rings" character, the star is 12.9 billion light-years away from Earth and was first discovered using the Hubble's gravitational lensing ability.

The tools you need to maintain your garden through the rest of summer

From gardening tool kits to hedge shears and rain barrels, here are several things that will come in handy for your outdoor home improvement projects.