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Visiting a park can make you as happy as Christmas
August 22, 2019, 8:06 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
That upbeat mood can last as long as 4 hours.
Proposal to mine near Okefenokee Swamp raises old fears
August 20, 2019, 8:27 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Environmental advocates worry that mining could permanently impact the swamp.
After deadly season, new rules would limit who can climb Mount Everest
August 19, 2019, 10:51 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Hundreds of hikers battle altitude sickness and frostbite as they wait in line to summit.
July was the hottest month ever recorded on Earth
August 16, 2019, 10:50 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
July 2019 was the planet's warmest month since record-keeping began in 1880, according to NOAA.
White raven sightings keep Vancouver Island mystery alive
August 14, 2019, 3:46 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
The striking birds are spotted occasionally, but they don't seem to stay for long.
How many lions are left in the wild?
August 9, 2019, 3:03 p.m. by Jaymi Heimbuch
The number is probably much, much lower than you think.
Who should enjoy Rome's famed Spanish Steps?
August 9, 2019, 9:04 a.m. by Jaymi Heimbuch
The newly refurbished stairs in Rome are open to the public again, but tourists will be fined for sitting on them.
Heat wave hits Greenland, melting 11 billion tons of ice
August 8, 2019, 2:44 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Greenland's ice sheet is melting fast due to the same weather that recently baked Europe.
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.
White rhinos team up to save subspecies from brink of extinction
August 5, 2019, 10:54 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Researchers hope these rhinos could serve as surrogate mothers, saving the northern white rhino subspecies.
Baby spiders are born with big eyes, just like puppies are born with big feet
August 3, 2019, 9:09 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
With huge eyes in tiny bodies, baby jumping spiders have high-quality vision.
Community responds to vandalism in cow tunnel with beautiful mural
July 30, 2019, 10:38 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
It's impressive what teamwork, cleaning and some artwork can do.
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Every solar system model you've seen is wrong
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What's that sound? 7 wildlife calls you might hear in your backyard
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12 human foods dogs can eat and 5 they shouldn't
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13 natural solutions for killing and deterring ants
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Minnesota will pay homeowners to make their lawns bee-friendly
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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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