Elizabeth Peterson

That's right: There are Americans who have never seen an Internet cat video.

Treasure hunters off the coast of Florida recently pulled up the haul of a lifetime.

Polar bears are known to be excellent swimmers, but new research suggests that they are also superb divers.

Why does the world need two kinds of Diet Pepsi?

Got questions about artificial intelligence? Stephen Hawking has answers.

Have you ever toked up? Sparked a spliff? Smoked weed? If you have, you're not alone — 44 percent of all Americans surveyed in a new Gallup poll say they've tried marijuana.

What makes a penis attractive? Not sure? Well, don't rely on your opinion to answer that question — science has the answer.

West Coasters watch out: You might be at greater risk of contracting West Nile virus than those in wetter parts of the U.S.

Think you'd never pick up a hitchhiker? Then you've probably never met hitchBOT.

Imagine a town with crosswalks but no pedestrians, cars and trucks but no drivers. Welcome to Mcity, a fake "town" built by researchers who are testing out the driverless cars of the future.

Small, discreet and Bluetooth-enabled, the new generation of hearing aids look more like something out of a spy movie than a doctor's office.

The second annual Dronestagram Aerial Photography Contest brought these incredible images to light.

Whether they're capturing panoramic views of tulip fields or snapping thrilling images of cliff divers plunging into the sea, one thing is for certain: Drones can take awesome pictures.

Black widow males destroy large sections of their mates' webs in order to ward off potential rivals.

Bacon-flavored seaweed is the new kale.

Statistically speaking, sharks pose very little threat to humans. So why are people so afraid of the animals?

A new luxury jet could get you (and 17 of your closest friends) from New York City to London in just 3 hours.

You don't have to be a Kardashian to stand out on the Internet — all you need is at least 20 pairs of bright-yellow legs, a gleaming red head and venomous fangs.

Researchers from across the globe recently teamed up to accomplish what might seem like an impossible (and scary) task: counting as many of the ocean's sharks as possible.

"It's a bird. It's a plane. It's a firefighter wearing a jetpack!" That could be something you find yourself saying as early as next year.

A new app can help you keep track of your not-so-healthy habits.

If watching giant robots fight to the death sounds like your idea of a good time, then you're in luck.

Spiders can dance on water like tiny ballerinas pirouetting across a slippery stage.

You probably already knew that spiders are extraordinary creatures when they're on land. But a new study finds that these critters are also quite remarkable when they're on the water.

Fourth of July weekend is a popular time to hit the beach, but this year, vacationers may not be the only ones swarming the waters off North Carolina.