I picked my way in darkness to the shore of Secret Lake — to wait and watch, for hours if necessary. A space weather forecast indicated a northern lights display was likely and I'd missed some ...

Penguins might be doing more for the planet than we thought when it comes to fighting climate change. According to new research, the clouds around Antarctica could be fueled by penguin poop.

Penguins could be playing a crucial role in stabilizing the climate in Antarctica when they go No. 2, according to new research. The ammonia in penguin guano -- or poop -- could help to reduce the ...

You’ve heard about rising sea levels. Acid rain. Starving polar bears. Mass extinctions. The Catskill Animal Sanctuary, just over the New York border in Saugerties, making a warmer, squishier attempt ...

The popular children's book "Everyone Poops" details what every human and animal does. But what the book may not detail is that one animal's waste is actually good for the environment. Marine ...

Penguin poop may be playing a key role in keeping climate change in check over Antarctica, new research published May 22 finds. Specifically, ammonia released from penguin poop (aka guano) may help to ...

How bird droppings might unlock secrets to climate change. We explain. Bird poop — we hate it on our cars, avoid it on sidewalks, and despise the occasional plop on our heads. But it turns out, some ...

On a steamy August morning at the Hunter’s Point South boat launch, Sanjay Shirke crouched on the slick rocks by the water’s edge and dunked a small, clear bottle into the mouth of Newtown Creek. His ...

Foul-smelling stool on its own is usually not a sign of cancer. Generally, it comes from diet or harmless digestive issues.