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In Guinness World Records, you'll find the shortest, tallest and fastest. Behind the spectacle is an auditing system so ...

As soon as temperatures drop, unpleasant encounters with a particularly persistent intruder increase: stink bugs. Many people are disgusted by these insects, but fortunately, they are harmless to ...

A veterinarian in Ohio discovered that a tick found on one of her patients was an invasive species. A dog owner in Ohio brought their pet into Oxford Veterinary Hospital after the animal stepped on a ...

NASA's research reveals common houseplants can significantly purify indoor air, removing toxins like formaldehyde and benzene ...

October arrives, light fades, and gardens fall quiet. Many readers now ask why their borders feel oddly empty of life. The hush rarely comes from ...

Lyme disease, which can cause heart and brain problems, isn't just a risk in rural areas - it's also found in urban parks ...

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Contributing writer Chris Colin travels halfway around the world with his family to take a first-of-its-kind safari, and ...

Jefferson County resident Mark Freeman says what started as a peaceful afternoon walk with his two dogs, Boo Boo Bear and ...

Just one bite from this insect can lead to a life-long allergy to meat, and you won’t know how bad it is until you munch on a ...