The West Beach of Indiana Dunes National Prk

Check out America's newest national park

Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore became the 61st national park and is the first for the state.

This image, produced by the LOFAR radio telescope network, contains nearly 300,000 previously unknown galaxies.

This image, produced by the LOFAR radio telescope network, contains nearly 300,000 previously unknown galaxies.

Map reveals 300,000 galaxies

Astronomers say the discovery is the beginning of a new dawn in charting the universe.

This image, produced by the LOFAR radio telescope network, contains nearly 300,000 previously unknown galaxies.

This image, produced by the LOFAR radio telescope network, contains nearly 300,000 previously unknown galaxies.

Map reveals 300,000 galaxies

Saves her baby

Saves her baby

Honey badger fights leopard to rescue her baby

A man does pushups

A man does pushups

These simple tests could predict how long you will live

neuston, water just near the surface, split view above and below water surface, Costa Blanca, Alicante

neuston, water just near the surface, split view above and below water surface, Costa Blanca, Alicante

The neuston is a floating ocean ecosystem, and our plastic cleanup push could threaten it

February 21, 2019, 3:56 p.m. by Starre Vartan

This unique moving world is critical for many seagoing species.

The Yucca Valley never looked so gorgeous

The Yucca Valley never looked so gorgeous

You know it's winter when it snows in the desert

February 21, 2019, 3:23 p.m. by Ben Bolton

Beautiful photos show the desert in Yucca Valley, California, and Joshua Tree National Park covered in snow.

The giant Galapagos tortoise Chelonoidis phantasticus, thought to have gone extinct about a century ago, is seen at the Galapagos National Park

The giant Galapagos tortoise Chelonoidis phantasticus, thought to have gone extinct about a century ago, is seen at the Galapagos National Park

'Extinct' Galapagos giant tortoise rediscovered 100 years later

February 21, 2019, 2:32 p.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick

The last time this tortoise was seen was 1906.

A snowy owl is released into the wild

A snowy owl is released into the wild

Owl trapped in a soccer net takes flight again

February 21, 2019, 12:42 p.m. by Christian Cotroneo

After months of learning to fly again, this snowy owl is cleared for take-off.

Shirley Temple mocktail

Shirley Temple mocktail

The history of the Shirley Temple

February 21, 2019, 11:48 a.m. by Robin Shreeves

How did the grandmother of all non-alcoholic cocktails come to be?

kratom plant and capsules

kratom plant and capsules

What is kratom and is it dangerous?

February 21, 2019, 11:32 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo

The FDA says it acts like an opioid and warns against using it.

Zebra facts

Zebra facts

19 things you didn't know about zebras

February 21, 2019, 10:26 a.m. by Melissa Breyer

From their smart stripes to the power of their kicks, behold the wonders of zebras.

tired man at laptop, night owl

tired man at laptop, night owl

Why 9-to-5 life is so hard on night owls

February 21, 2019, 9:17 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo

Brain connectivity issues put late risers at a disadvantage when they follow a traditional schedule.

The blue patches of nebulosity pictured above, called Herbig-Haro objects, are fresh signs of a newborn star.

The blue patches of nebulosity pictured above, called Herbig-Haro objects, are fresh signs of a newborn star.

Dazzling blue clouds mark the first breath of newborn stars

February 21, 2019, 8:18 a.m. by Michael d'Estries

Brief phenomena, streaking through the cosmos at 15,000 mph, herald the formation of a young star.

Earth's geocorona

Earth's geocorona

Earth's atmosphere stretches further than we thought possible — to the moon and beyond

February 20, 2019, 8:26 p.m. by Bryan Nelson

The moon actually orbits within Earth's outer atmosphere.

Moon photo created by astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy combines 50,000 images

Moon photo created by astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy combines 50,000 images

This beautiful photo of the moon is 50,000 images rolled into 1

February 20, 2019, 5:09 p.m. by Michael d'Estries

Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy spent hours creating this breathtaking photo of our moon.

Toronto man turns his backyard ice rink into art

Toronto man turns his backyard ice rink into art

Toronto man creates ice rink 'Mona Lisa'

February 20, 2019, 12:49 p.m. by Ben Bolton

His backyard ice rink turned into a masterpiece.

Seattle Gum Wall

10 of the world's most unusual attractions

Tiny Liechtenstein has beautiful views, classic architecture and, best of all, retail outlets.

9 tiny countries with big appeal

Puffins in Iceland on Heimaey Island

These 10 bird havens are great for bird-watching

Ribbon moray eels

11 animals that can change their gender

Unlike their octopus cousins, nautiluses have their own shells.

17 animals that are living fossils