Looking west at the Eagle Creek Fire in Columbia Gorge from Stevenson, Washington

The urge to save Columbia River Gorge

Volunteers can't wait to get boots on the ground after wildfires devastated their natural treasure.

A jar of honey and a honey dipper

A jar of honey and a honey dipper

10 natural cough remedies

The next time you have an annoying cough, try one of your grandmother's cures.

A jar of honey and a honey dipper

A jar of honey and a honey dipper

10 natural cough remedies

A basket full of apples

A basket full of apples

How to make apples last longer

The claw of an albino alligator

The claw of an albino alligator

9 famous albino animals

Berlin lineup

Berlin lineup

Eating alone is becoming more common — and it's a problem

September 19, 2017, 10:57 a.m. by Lloyd Alter

As people age, they need good healthy food, and they're not all getting it.

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hurricane harvey

Flooding from Hurricane Harvey actually warped Earth's crust

September 19, 2017, 9:11 a.m. by Bryan Nelson

Harvey's 275 trillion pounds of water was a heavy weight to carry.

different kinds of leaves

different kinds of leaves

Why do leaves have such different shapes?

September 19, 2017, 9:10 a.m. by Christian Cotroneo

For the plant, it's a matter of life and death.

closeup photo of tarantula spider

closeup photo of tarantula spider

The odd, adorable mystery of hairy spider feet

September 19, 2017, 8:07 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo

Arachnids use their furry feet for climbing, hearing and even smelling.

Since 1986, Ocean Conservancy has organized an annual International Coastal Cleanup to remove debris from the world's oceans.

Since 1986, Ocean Conservancy has organized an annual International Coastal Cleanup to remove debris from the world's oceans.

How do you clean up the world's coasts? One volunteer at a time

September 19, 2017, 7:35 a.m. by Angela Nelson

Each year, the International Coastal Cleanup brings people together to remove trash from local waterways.

NASA estimates that WASP-12b, which is about twice the size of Jupiter, absorbs 94 percent of all starlight that hits it. This illustration shows its extremely dark atmosphere.

NASA estimates that WASP-12b, which is about twice the size of Jupiter, absorbs 94 percent of all starlight that hits it. This illustration shows its extremely dark atmosphere.

This pitch-black planet eats light for breakfast

September 18, 2017, 4:40 p.m. by Michael d'Estries

The exoplanet, located 1,400 light-years away from Earth, absorbs nearly all light falling into its atmosphere, NASA says.

close-up of woman writing in journal

close-up of woman writing in journal

Why we should all be journaling

September 18, 2017, 1:45 p.m. by Starre Vartan

If you don't journal, you may be missing out on a powerful business and health tool.

A dog retrieves the kickoff tee at a Boise State Broncos home game

A dog retrieves the kickoff tee at a Boise State Broncos home game

Helpful dogs at Boise State retrieve kickoff tees

September 18, 2017, 1:45 p.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick

Boise State University has a good dog that retrieves the kickoff tees during football games.

This street in Havana, Cuba, is a mix of color, church and pride, says the photographer.

This street in Havana, Cuba, is a mix of color, church and pride, says the photographer.

Photographer combs city streets to find positive, everyday moments

September 18, 2017, 1:05 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo

Jeroen Swolfs visited every country looking for snapshots of everyday happiness for his new book and photo exhibit.

African wild dog, Lycaon pictus

African wild dog, Lycaon pictus

African wild dogs 'vote' by sneezing

September 18, 2017, 12:30 p.m. by Russell McLendon

The endangered species has a nose for democracy, according to a new study.

man walking his dog in a park

man walking his dog in a park

8 astonishing benefits of walking

September 18, 2017, 11:46 a.m. by Rodale News

Check out these amazing perks to taking a simple stroll around the neighborhood.

A shot from the North Moulton Barn on Mormon Row in Grand Teton National Park.

A shot from the North Moulton Barn on Mormon Row in Grand Teton National Park.

What to see in the night sky in September

September 18, 2017, 10:56 a.m. by Michael d'Estries

From an asteroid's close shave to Cassini's final goodbye, here are this month's celestial events.

The claw of an albino alligator

9 famous albino animals

Saturn, as taken by the Cassini orbiter

10 incredible images of Saturn

No one knows who built these mysterious monoliths.

10 of the world's biggest unsolved mysteries

Shade can offer refuge for people, pets and wildlife in summer.

9 cool ideas for creating shade

Ristorante Hotel Grotta Palazzese in Polignano a Mare, Italy

10 restaurants that are literally underground

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