Everyone wants to help rebuild Columbia River Gorge (but it's not time yet)
September 14, 2017, 7:53 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Volunteers are eager to get boots on the ground after wildfires devastated their natural treasure.
13 glittering, record-setting gems to ogle
April 5, 2017, 11:39 a.m. by Angela Nelson
From huge pink diamonds to glittering topaz to a giant pearl, these massive gemstones have fascinating histories.
'One Big Home' profiles America's obsession with supersized dwellings
March 7, 2017, 7:16 a.m. by Michael d'Estries
Carpenter Thomas Bena goes behind the scenes to explore the growing trend of 'trophy homes' and 'starter castles.'
Americans are quietly preserving 56 million acres of private land
December 20, 2016, 8:15 a.m. by Russell McLendon
U.S. landowners voluntarily protect more land (and water) than all national parks in the lower 48 states, a new census shows.
Standing Rock protesters celebrate as pipeline is halted
December 5, 2016, 12:15 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Activists relish the victory, but many of them still aren't leaving.
The faces at Standing Rock represent many generations
November 23, 2016, 8:10 a.m. by Jaymi Heimbuch
Why people are protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline.
We're changing the way the world sounds
November 22, 2016, 6:42 a.m. by Starre Vartan
Noise impacts ecosystems in more ways than you might think.
Native people built seashell islands off Florida
May 2, 2016, 12:48 p.m. by Russell McLendon
Long before modern countries like China and Dubai began making artificial islands, the Calusa people built a kingdom on seashells.
Canada, Denmark wage 'whisky war' on the rocks
November 13, 2015, 7 a.m. by Russell McLendon
After decades of spirited debate, relations may finally be thawing over a disputed island in the Arctic.
The battle for the Salar de Uyuni
October 2, 2015, 8:05 a.m. by John Donovan
This gorgeous salt plain may be the key to keeping our electronics charged up.
Edward Burtynsky peels back the curtain on the perils of modern existence
September 16, 2015, 8:30 a.m. by Catie Leary
Canadian photographer's riveting imagery explores the multitude of ways that industry is transforming our planet's natural landscapes.
10 spectacular, record-setting waterfalls
June 29, 2015, 1:36 p.m. by Jaymi Heimbuch
From the tallest to the most powerful, to even the biggest underwater waterfall, you don't want to miss these natural wonders.
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8 grains that prove wheat is overrated
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Remember that kid who invented a way to clean up ocean plastic? He's back, and it's happening
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Farmers' Almanac warns of brutal winter
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A baby dragonfly's mouth is the stuff of nightmares
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Are you peeling your banana the right way?
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Parallel worlds exist and interact with our world, say physicists
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Why are my plants turning yellow?
A closer look at yellowing leaves on plants can help gardeners get to the root of the problem.
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7 surprising facts about dragonflies
Like did you know they can fly backward, have almost 360-degree vision and they're ferocious?
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What is the best way to get rid of poison ivy?
The simplest and best answer is 'very carefully.'
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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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Good bug, bad bug: How can you tell the difference?
Most bugs are harmless, but here's how to tell the good from the bad — plus organic solutions.
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Got moles? Read this
Don't make a mountain of a literal mole hill. Follow these tips to a mole-free lawn.
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