Rachel Ross

Discover interesting facts about elephants, the highly intelligent and social animals that roam Africa and Asia.

Nutria, also known as coypu or swamp rats, are large rodents that wreak havoc on their non-native ecosystems.

Reference Gluten refers to the proteins found in wheat endosperm. Some people are gluten-intolerant, but a gluten-free diet is not for everyone.

Wondering what is collagen good for? Here’s what science tells us about the health and beauty benefits of collagen supplements

Reference Uranium is a naturally radioactive element. It powers nuclear reactors and atomic bombs.

Reference The Sahara desert is the largest hot desert in the world, covering nearly all of northern Africa.

Reference Crystal healing is an alternative medicine technique that employs crystals and other stones as conduits for natural healing energy.

The closest to a unicorn you'll ever get.

Yes, some ants will take over your pantry, but others are crucial for the environment.

You might want to reconsider including activated charcoal in your food, beverages or cosmetics.

Nope, these cucumbers aren't plants. Sea cucumbers are colorful, squishy sea creatures that live on the ocean floor.

Measles is making a comeback. Here's what you should know about one of the most contagious infectious diseases in the world.

Do your fingers turn white and blue when you are cold or stressed out? It might indicate Raynaud's disease.

Fried rice syndrome is a common type of food poisoning.

These synthetic chemicals have been included in numerous household products for more than eight decades, but are they safe?

Watching more than 2 million wildebeest and other migrating mammals travel hundreds of miles is one of the many spectacular natural events that occur in the Maasai Mara National Reserve.

Earth's magnetic poles are rather inconsistent.

Parabens can be found in a wide variety of cosmetics, foods, beverages and pharmaceuticals — but are they bad for you?

Earth has many moves.

Can you imagine the Earth as one giant snowball?

Genetic modification purposefully alters the genetic makeup of organisms through controlled breeding or via genetic engineering technologies such as CRISPR.

Glaciers, icebergs and sea ice, oh, my — exploring the different types of ice found on planet Earth.