This woodpecker loves a good wildfire, but megafires? Not so much
August 7, 2019, 12:40 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Black-backed woodpeckers love burned-out forests, but mega-fires are changing their lives.
The controversy behind the world's next great telescope
July 22, 2019, 9:45 a.m. by Robynne Boyd
Thirty Meter Telescope will be built in a culturally and ecologically sensitive area of Hawaii.
California condor births mark a milestone — and we have pictures to prove it
July 21, 2019, 9:29 a.m. by Christian Cotroneo
It took months of sleuthing and cliff-scaling to confirm.
Why the Apollo 11 anniversary still matters
July 20, 2019, 8:49 a.m. by Michael d'Estries
50 years after man first walked on the moon, the ripples of that accomplishment continue to inspire innovation.
Beachgoers help save stranded whales
July 19, 2019, 5:26 p.m. by Ben Bolton
Humans rush to help as pilot whales veer off course on Georgia coast.
Birds' beauty and resilience shine through in winning Audubon images
July 19, 2019, 2:28 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Photography awards highlight striking images of birds and they places they live.
Why your sunscreen is bad for coral reefs
July 19, 2019, 11:13 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
But protecting your skin and the reefs is possible.
Joshua trees face extinction by 2070 unless we address climate change
July 19, 2019, 8:25 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
The quirky tree has survived 2.5 million years but may barely last 50 more.
Ohio lost a third of its butterflies in 21 years — and it probably isn't alone
July 18, 2019, 3:30 p.m. by Russell McLendon
The decline of Ohio's butterflies likely reflects a broader crisis for a wide range of insects, researchers say.
Why mountain goats are flying to the Cascades
July 18, 2019, 1:12 p.m. by Ben Bolton
Blindfolds and a helicopter make it easier than you might think.
One of New Zealand's rarest parakeets is having a banner breeding season
July 18, 2019, 8:24 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
So far this year, at least 150 orange-fronted parakeet chicks have been born in the wild.
These Australian ants are bucking the 'insect apocalypse' trend
July 17, 2019, 3:03 p.m. by Christian Cotroneo
Tyrant ants are embracing the new world order.
12 curious truths about Stonehenge
July 17, 2019, 11:14 a.m. by Melissa Breyer
The world's most famous ring of standing stones has been studied for centuries, yet we learn something new about it all the time.
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This dolphin mom adopted a baby from a different species
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The black hole at the heart of this galaxy may be among the biggest in the universe
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The heartbreaking world of captive exotic birds
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A fight between leopards comes to an end when they fall into a 50-foot well
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8 things you don't know about sand dollars
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9 of the world's largest dog breeds
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How to tell what's eating your garden plants
There are plenty of potential culprits, and there are just as many ways to stop them.
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Top 10 vegetables to grow in your garden
These nutritional powerhouses can flourish in your yard or in containers.
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Grow birdseed, don't buy it
Here are 10 flowering plants that look gorgeous and reward you with seeds.
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10 secret gardens in the middle of major cities
These hidden gardens are peaceful oases in the middle of the urban hustle and bustle.
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How to make a sun map of your garden
There are many ways to map an area's sunlight exposure. Here are a few tips to make sure your pla...
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How to fight the heat
Plant selection and design in addition to proper watering can help reduce stress on plants.
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9 ideas for creating shade
When the sun gets overbearing — and it will — you have options.
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