H5N1 Avian Influenza Poses Risk to Humans and Pets in Urban Areas, Scientists Urge Vigilance

Medicine & Technology May 17, 2024

Scientists warned of the risks of H5N1 avian influenza to humans and pets in urban areas. Read to learn more.

New York City To Use Birth Control as Humane Option in Reducing Rat Population

Apr 16, 2024

The rat problem in New York City is so out of control that a lawmaker proposes giving birth control to millions of rodents. Find out more about it in this article.

Endangered Fin Whales Spotted in New York City, May Have Been Living There For a Decade Already [Study]

Feb 22, 2024

Fin whales have been spotted in the New York Bight all year round. Continue reading to learn more.

New York City: Social Media Declared as Public Health Hazard, Environmental Toxin in the Same Category as Guns, Tobacco

Jan 25, 2024

The mayor of New York City has declared that social media is an environmental toxin and public health hazard that contributes to the youth mental health crisis. Read to learn more.

Iceberg 3 Times the Size of New York City Drifting for Past Year Not Surprising, Expert Says

Nov 27, 2023

A massive iceberg that had been grounded for three years had been drifting for a year and it wasn't surprising, according to an expert. Continue reading to learn why.

Bizarre Green Sludge Spewing Out of NYC Manholes Spark Confusion, Panic and Numerous Theories

Nov 05, 2023

Green sludge has been spotted in the streets of New York and there are various theories behind it. Continue reading to learn more.

First in 65 Years Shark Attack in New York City's Rockaway Beach: Victim Now in Stable Condition

Aug 10, 2023

A woman was bitten by a shark while swimming at a New York City beach, sustaining a serious injury. Continue reading to learn more details of this rare shark attack.

New York City’s Manhattanhenge: Here’s Why This Sunset Is Special and Where You Can See It

May 28, 2023

The Manhattanhenge occurs every year on nearly identical dates. Read to find out about Manhattanhenge 2023.

Is New York City Sinking Soon? New Study Shows Enormous Weight of Skyscrapers Could Submerge and Vanish the Big Apple

May 17, 2023

New York City may be experiencing subsidence due to the massive weight of its skyscrapers, which weigh 764,000,000,000 kilograms. Read to learn more.

Human-Robot Interaction: People Are Delighted, Helpful To Robotic Trash Barrels in New York

Mar 17, 2023

People had a friendly interaction with trash barrel robots in New York City. Read the article for more details.

Air Quality in Subway Stations Near River Tunnels Have Higher Levels of Hazardous Pollutants, Study Reveals

Jan 11, 2023

Commuters of subway stations near rivers are exposed to higher concentrations of air pollutants than other stations. Read the article to know more about the system's poor air quality

West Nile Virus Detected in Record Number of Mosquitoes in NYC, 2 Human Cases Reported

Aug 16, 2022

West Nile virus has been detected in a record number of mosquitoes and two human cases are reported — one in Brooklyn and another one in Queens. Read the article to learn more about this story.

Monkeypox in US: NYC Health Officials Investigate Possible First Case in City [BREAKING]

May 20, 2022

US health authorities are now looking into possible infection of the rare monkeypox in New York City. Read more about the monkeypox and the global outbreaks related to the disease.

September 11 Attacks Remembered: NASA Astronauts Pay Tribute to Victims, Sending Memorial Videos and Photos to Earth

Sep 11, 2021

Astronauts Shane Kimbrough and Frank Culbertson joined the nation in remembering the victims of the 9/11 attacks, those who died, their families, the survivors, and the first responders.

Starlings Vocalize More Than Initially Thought; Bird's Singing Ability Linked to Brain Development

Sep 06, 2021

A new study on starling birds revealed that they sing more than the initially recorded activities. In addition, the birds have stunning brain development throughout the seasons of the year due to their singing ability.