Jewel beetles bend light to make themselves invisible to predators
January 24, 2020, 2:13 p.m. by Christian Cotroneo
How does something so bright and colorful not get eaten out of existence?
Even stray dogs understand human cues
January 21, 2020, 12:40 p.m. by Starre Vartan
A new study shows that even undomesticated dogs are paying close attention to us.
Diego the giant tortoise has dedicated himself to the survival of his species
January 13, 2020, 2:16 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
And by that we mean this tortoise has had a lot of sex, fathering an estimated 800 offspring.
Doctors perform cataract surgery on gorilla
January 8, 2020, 11:10 a.m. by Ben Bolton
Leslie the lowland gorilla will be able to see clearly for a lifetime.
Pets are good for your health, and we have the studies to prove it
December 20, 2019, 8:52 a.m. by Sidney Stevens
Check out the ways your 4-legged friends enhance your physical and emotional health.
Drone captures the largest swarm of sea turtles ever filmed
November 29, 2019, 10:51 p.m. by Bryan Nelson
The density of turtles is so high that you could almost imagine crossing the sea by hopping from shell to shell.
This fluffy newborn flamingo is here to steal your heart
November 22, 2019, 3:02 p.m. by Ben Bolton
The adorable little bird lives at the Denver Zoo.
Researchers find 'alarming' loss of insects in large-scale study in Germany
November 5, 2019, 3:25 p.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
insects in forests and grasslands have declined by about one-third in just the past decade.
Why researchers are teaching rats how to drive
October 30, 2019, 9:19 a.m. by Ben Bolton
Enriched environments helped the rats improve their emotional resilience.
This savvy toad pretends to be a deadly viper
October 21, 2019, 2:09 p.m. by Christian Cotroneo
It even makes snake-like sounds.
This creature eats, learns and heals itself — all without a brain
October 18, 2019, 2:23 p.m. by Christian Cotroneo
This strange and talented blob will be revealed to the public in Paris for the first time.
Why we're so fixated on bringing back the woolly mammoth
October 8, 2019, 8:41 a.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
Scientists have been working to resurrect one for years now. How close are we, and should we even be doing it?
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Australian fires reveal ancient water system built long before the pyramids
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Knitted anatomy kits offer cruelty-free dissections
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15 birds with unbelievable beaks
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Newly discovered underwater volcanic range is teeming with bizarre, tiny fanged fish
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Thirsty koala seeks help from bikers in South Australia
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15 things Obama has done for the environment
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7 amazing soups for soup weather
The chill in the air means soup should be in your bowl.
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Expand your winter squash repertoire
There's more to winter than butternut squash. Here are just a few to try.
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5 super helpful slow cooker hacks
Can this favorite tool of busy families get even better? Yes, it can.
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5 recipes to fight the winter blues
For a healthier and happier winter, turn to traditional superfoods.
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How 'hygge' can help you get through winter
The vague cultural concept doesn't translate easily into English, but it works.
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Why does the cold bother some people more?
Some people can take a brutal winter in stride while others need a cup of coffee once the temperatu…
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10 warming winter dishes from around the world
These wintertime favorites will make you warm from the inside out.
