As Hurricane Matthew reaches the United States this morning, we take a look at what a hurricane is and why warnings about one are taken so seriously
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Bees species added to endangered list

This marks the first time that any bees have been officially marked as an endangered species


OWL Expedition: Georgian Bay

10 year-old Nathan and his dad Jeff set out to explore Georgian Bay, Ontario, this summer


Blub-blub-blub becomes la-la-la in fish dawn chorus

Hear the incredible sounds of an aquatic choir recorded in Western Australian waters


California bans orca shows and breeding

New law comes after pressure from activists and after SeaWorld decides to stop its orca programs


Poison ivy mystery itch gets scratched

Scientists finally discover the secret to our rashful reaction to this pesky plant. Could a cure be on the horizon?