Get free admission to your favorite national park this Saturday
April 20, 2018, 6:13 p.m. by Jenn Savedge
April 21 is no-fee day at most national parks. Which one will you visit?
Fed up with the cold, N.Y. police 'arrest' winter for loitering
April 9, 2018, 12:01 p.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
Since winter seems unwilling to cooperate, the police department in Depew, New York, is placing winter under arrest.
What to see in the night sky in April
April 9, 2018, 10:30 a.m. by Michael d'Estries
From a new Falcon 9 rocket to a meteor shower, the month ahead will not disappoint.
Woman bequeaths $1 million to national parks in Washington state
April 9, 2018, 9:19 a.m. by Jenn Savedge
Bette Wallace's donation comes at a time when all national parks are scrambling for funds.
Bowhead whale songs are as complex as jazz music
April 8, 2018, 3:08 p.m. by Bryan Nelson
New study breaks down just how complex the communication is among these vocal virtuosos.
Scientists repurpose stargazing tools to protect endangered species
April 8, 2018, 10:40 a.m. by Michael d'Estries
A collaboration between astrophysicists and ecologists is helping to protect some of the world's most threatened animals.
Brace yourself for a busy 2018 hurricane season
April 6, 2018, 5:32 p.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
Early projections from Colorado State University call for a more active than usual 2018 hurricane season.
Goats wander onto bridge beam 109 feet up
April 6, 2018, 11:47 a.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
Pennsylvania DOT crew offers crane assist, with mixed results.
5 fascinating facts about the puffin's clown-like beak
April 6, 2018, 11:08 a.m. by Jaymi Heimbuch
This colorful bill is just full of surprises.
12 incredible facts about lemurs
April 6, 2018, 10:27 a.m. by Russell McLendon
From synchronized singing to 'stink fights,' these peculiar primates are full of surprises. They're also disappearing.
There are fewer plastic bags clogging U.K. waters
April 6, 2018, 8:34 a.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
25-year study suggests public initiatives can make a difference — but we may need more of them.
Dark matter might be way darker than we previously thought
April 6, 2018, 2:16 a.m. by Bryan Nelson
It doesn't interact with forces other than gravity, study finds.
Quokka selfies take the internet by storm (but not everyone thinks that's a good thing)
April 5, 2018, 3:38 p.m. by Catie Leary
Due to their seemingly ever-smiling demeanor, these small marsupials are the perfect selfie buddies.
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