Beyond the rash of bad news coming out of Washington, there’s been a flood of amazing innovations that should give you hope for humankind.

Over 130 million years ago, two neutron stars collided, and a few days ago, scientists on Earth detected the event.

Forget roaches taking over the Earth once humans find a way to extinguish themselves; it’s the octopus that will rule the post-apocalyptic world.

Eline Van Der Velden and BBC Three wanted to see if people were more likely to step in if she was the victim or the abuser, and the results led to some interesting realizations.

Can’t find a meal hot enough for you, but not sure where to put your hard-earned hot sauce dollars to the best use?

PBS Nature accidentally found the perfect way to demonstrate both the brazenness and the curiosity of the arctic fox.

No need to look far these days to realize the world is full of bad news, but it’s also full of cuteness of this magnitude.

And we don’t blame him a bit.

First off, if officially or unofficially, you get crowned elevator captain by just being closest to the controls, sign us up. (Though a cap would be nice.)

That had to hurt.

Getting a glimpse of a grey wold in the wild is a rare treat, so when this woman’s husband spotted one, he slowed down so she could get a picture.

Let’s just say it wouldn’t surprise us if both dog and owner did number two after this near-miss.