Reuters: Oddly Enough

The Puppy Bowl celebrates 11 years of fluffy football fun

Reuters — 28 Jan 2015 22:27:00 +0000

Puppies from animal shelters around the U.S. compete in the 11th annual Puppy Bowl in New York City. Sharon Reich reports.

Amplifying tiny movements to visualize the invisible

Reuters — 28 Jan 2015 17:24:00 +0000

A new video recording method that amplifies seemingly invisible motion could lead to a touch-free vital signs monitor, and offer a new tool for engineers to gauge stresses on bridges and tunnels in real time. Ben Gruber reports.

Red pandas frolic in the snow

Reuters — 27 Jan 2015 20:48:00 +0000

Red pandas enjoy the snow in New York after a massive blizzard hit the Northeast. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

Colombians thrilled that one of their own wins Miss Universe title

Reuters — 27 Jan 2015 18:56:00 +0000

Colombians are overjoyed that a 22-year-old business student and model from Barranquilla, Colombia, was named Miss Universe. Roselle Chen reports.

Sheep herded to create Australian flag

Reuters — 27 Jan 2015 18:39:00 +0000

An Australian farmer uses the lure of food to herd sheep into the shape of the national flag. Roselle Chen reports.

First ever World Marathon Challenge a runaway success

Reuters — 27 Jan 2015 18:39:00 +0000

Seven marathons, seven continents and seven days - 12 runners take part in one of the toughest footraces in the world in the inaugural World Marathon Challenge. Roselle Chen reports.

Thailand beach road becomes bed race track

Reuters — 26 Jan 2015 19:23:00 +0000

Foreigners and local residents in Thailand's seaside town of Pattaya turn a street into a race track for the Pattaya International Bed Race 2015. Tara Cleary reports.

Hector the robot mimics a giant stick insect

Reuters — 26 Jan 2015 14:59:25 +0000

A robot based on a stick insect can navigate difficult terrain autonomously and adapt to its surroundings. Tara Cleary reports.

Rhino born at Copenhagen Zoo

Reuters — 26 Jan 2015 17:40:00 +0000

Copenhagen Zoo welcomes its first rhino calf in more than three decades. Tara Cleary reports.

Water fleas prepare for Space voyage

Reuters — 26 Jan 2015 11:19:00 +0000

Scientists are preparing a group of water fleas for a unique voyage to the International Space Station. Jim Drury went to meet the team.

Killer whale makes a splash, and Russian cat is hailed a hero

Reuters — 24 Jan 2015 23:15:00 +0000

This week's animal stories features controversy surrounding a killer whale in Miami, new breeds for the Westminster Dog Show and a heroic feline in Russia. Jillian Kitchener reports.

Smart wristband to shock away bad habits

Reuters — 23 Jan 2015 16:40:00 +0000

A Boston start-up is developing a wristband they say will help users break bad habits by jolting them with an electric shock. Ben Gruber reports.

Robots dance in mass-games fashion

Reuters — 21 Jan 2015 19:38:00 +0000

One hundred build-your-own robots dance in unison. Roselle Chen reports.

India has most of the world's tigers

Reuters — 21 Jan 2015 18:05:00 +0000

A new census reveals that India is home to 70 percent of the world's tiger population. Roselle Chen reports.

College student turns dorm room into ball pit

Reuters — 21 Jan 2015 17:25:00 +0000

A Rice University student says diving off his bed into a pit of balls is the easiest way to get up in the morning. Roselle Chen reports.

Russians dive into ice-cold water to celebrate Epiphany

Reuters — 20 Jan 2015 21:54:00 +0000

Orthodox Christians in Moscow brave freezing temperatures diving into icy water as they celebrate Epiphany. Tara Cleary reports.

Smelly rain unraveled by scientists

Reuters — 20 Jan 2015 19:42:00 +0000

Researchers using high-speed cameras have figured out how rain produces a distinct earthy smell and shown how soil-based pathogens can travel over large areas. Ben Gruber reports.

Life-saving app detects car accidents

Reuters — 20 Jan 2015 18:44:00 +0000

A smartphone app developed by a Chilean student could save lives by detecting potentially fatal car accidents and instantly notifying friends, family and even emergency services.

Revolutionary new piano unveiled by Hungarian pianist

Reuters — 20 Jan 2015 18:03:00 +0000

Hungarian pianist and inventor Gergely Boganyi unveils his novel concept piano, offering a revolutionary new take on a classic musical instrument. Jim Drury reports.

Cat saves abandoned baby

Reuters — 20 Jan 2015 18:16:00 +0000

A stray cat saves a baby boy abandoned in the hallway of a Russian apartment block. Tara Cleary reports.

Animal blessing in Mexico, Rhinos on the loose in Israel

Reuters — 18 Jan 2015 01:22:00 +0000

This week's animal stories feature a blessing for animals big and small in Mexico, rhinos on the loose in Israel, injured kangaroo joeys on the mend, and bears taking a cool dip at a Rio zoo. Gavino Garay reports.

Pope Francis - the musical

Reuters — 17 Jan 2015 18:33:00 +0000

Pope Francis' visit to the Philippines takes the stage as Filipino actors and priests reenact his life in musical-form. Gavino Garay reports.

An Italian artist brings his vibrant animal print hand art to New York

Reuters — 15 Jan 2015 20:40:00 +0000

Art for a cause: Hand-painted body art seeks to raise awareness about endangered wildlife. Roselle Chen reports.

Rhinos flee Israel's safari zoo as guard falls asleep

Reuters — 15 Jan 2015 18:35:00 +0000

Three female rhinos who fled an Israeli safari zoo are safely back in their home. Roselle Chen reports.

Google partners with auto suppliers on self-driving car

Reuters — 15 Jan 2015 17:57:00 +0000

Google has started discussions with automakers to speed up efforts to bring self-driving cars to market by 2020. Roselle Chen reports.