Today’s wolves and dogs share a common ancestor. But a deeper look at their genes reveals that interbreeding since dogs were domesticated 20,000 years ago hasn’t been as rare as scientists assumed.

Thousands of genomes reveal the wild wolf genes in most dogs’ DNA

Boeing and NASA have agreed to keep astronauts off the company’s next Starliner flight and instead perform a trial run with cargo to prove its safety.  Monday’s announcement comes eight months after the first and only Starliner crew returned to Earth aboard SpaceX after a prolonged mission.  Although NASA test pilots Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams managed to dock Starliner to the International Space Station in 2024, the capsule had so many problems that NASA ordered it to come back empty, leavi

Boeing's troubled capsule won't carry astronauts on next space station flight

Two cute rovers recently teamed up in a moon-like facility in search of water, to support future Artemis missions and their astronauts.

These 2 moon rovers used cameras and lasers to hunt for simulated water ice — and one looks like WALL-E

Raccoons have easy access to food in the form of human trash. It could be jump-starting physical and behavioral changes in the masked bandits, new research suggests.

New research reveals urban raccoons across the US show early signs of domestication

The people who manage America’s aquifers, wetlands, shorelines and recreation areas rely on federal science as they face new and rising risks in a changing climate.

From invasive species tracking to water security – what’s lost with federal funding cuts at US Climate Adaptation Science Centers

As AI becomes ubiquitous, some people are turning to it for help with something deeper than productivity: 6% of Americans say they could or already have formed an emotional bond with an AI. That figure rises to 10% for "lonely" people.

Would you ever turn to AI for companionship? 6% of Americans say they could — or already have.

Also known as Case Study House #22, Pierre Koenig’s iconic design “becomes one with the city below.”

L.A.'s most famous midcentury home, the Stahl House, is on the market for the 1st time, at $11K per square foot: See inside

This luxurious spa in Italy offers an expansive roster of services and treatments, many of which are fueled by thermal water pumped from an ancient spring.

This Luxurious Thermal Spa In Italy Is Perfect For A Relaxing Escape While Visiting Milan

From Cannes, France, to Seattle and beyond, these are the yachts and cruisers that caught the attention of our editors. The post 2025 Yachting Editors’ Choice Awards: Yachts appeared first on Yachting.

2025 Yachting Editors' Choice Awards: Yachts

Italy’s fame comes from cities like Rome, Florence, and Venice, but the country’s soul is often found far away from those postcard landmarks. Hidden in quiet valleys, perched on cliffside ridges, or tucked into forgotten ... Read more

The Secret Side of Italy: 12 Underrated Destinations Locals Don’t Want Tourists to Find

Consumer choices about what to eat and how much of it can affect how much water farmers need to use.

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Dr. Uma Naidoo, a nutritional psychiatrist, says the sugar found in many comfort foods hits our brains in the same pleasure center as street drugs do. But that's not the only reason we find comfort in such treasured dishes; there is also warm-and-fuzzy nostalgia.

How comfort foods trigger pleasure in our brains

With a runway of smoking-hot coals laid out before them, residents in San Pedro Manrique, Spain, steel themselves as thousands of onlookers cheer them on.  Although the walkers and the crowd perform very different roles during the annual June ritual, they report similar feelings: an ineffable feeling of togetherness, as if the entire group becomes one, said Dimitris Xygalatas, a cognitive anthropologist at the University of Connecticut, who witnessed the Spanish ritual years ago as a researcher.

Move. Cheer. Dance. Do the wave. How to tap into the collective joy of 'we mode'

These reality TV fans dropped thousands on BravoCon 2025. Take a peek at their receipts.

How much would you pay to meet a Real Housewife? At BravoCon, the limit does not exist.

Three taste-testers set out to differentiate an $85 apple pie from an $8 one. The results were mixed.

Is an $85 apple pie worth it? Our Thanksgiving taste test says … maybe.

Italy's Trevi Fountain is a must-see when you're in Rome, but for a deeper understanding of the ancient city, explore the ruins of the underground beneath it.

Italy's Beloved Trevi Fountain Hides A Unique Secret That Can Be Explored Underground

A DIY ghost costume on the cheap. Snacks and sweets for the school party. And one "extra-special" carrot costume that cost nearly $700.

One spent $20 on candy. Another paid $700 for a custom costume. Here's how Halloween costs stacked up this year.

Here's what it was like at Kathy Hilton's annual PJ Christmas party, plus the Bravo star teases the new season of "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills."

Inside Kathy Hilton’s Christmas pajama party: caviar bumps, champagne vending machines and a mansion full of Housewives

The mom influencers want to sell you a picture perfect version of postpartum motherhood.

Influencers are selling a delusional fantasy of being postpartum. Why is it so easy to believe?

These are the top Thanksgiving recipes that are favorites among our team of Yahoo journalists.

Looking for a great Thanksgiving side dish recipe? These are the crowd-pleasers the Yahoo team swears by.

When you think of Italian sports cars, your mind probably conjures up images of exotic shapes, symphony-like engine notes, and colors that make traffic lights jealous. But beyond the passion and artistry that Italy pours ... Read more

These are the Fastest Italian Sports Cars

A Klimt painting just sold for $236.4 million, making it the most expensive modern art sale.

A Gustav Klimt painting is now the most expensive piece of modern art sold at auction. The fascinating history behind the $236 million 'Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer.'

These are the restaurant and fast food chains that are expected to be open on Thanksgiving Day, with varying holiday hours by location.

Don't plan to cook on Thanksgiving? Here are the restaurants and fast food places that are scheduled to be open

Several of the nation's largest supermarket chains are offering free turkeys again this year — but there's a catch.

Here are 10 stores where you can get a free Thanksgiving turkey

Part of Wicked: For Good was filmed at Egypt’s White Desert National Park — a landscape so surreal it looks straight out of Oz. Here’s how travelers can visit the real-life “Deadly Desert” for themselves.

'Wicked: For Good' was filmed at this surreal National Park in Egypt

A mom's "snack strike" has sparked debate about whether snacks are spoiling kids' appetites.

A mom's viral post is raising the question: Do kids need snacks? Dietitians have answers.

When Jennifer Austin met Molly in second grade, they quickly became best friends.  “Strong friendships really do stay for the long haul," Austin, 51, said.  Early friendships are some of the deepest: the schoolmates who shared bike rides and their favorite candy.

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