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20 minutes in nature a day is your ticket to feeling better
June 14, 2019, 12:21 p.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
And you don't even need to exercise!
Seals help researchers understand strange holes in Antarctic sea ice
June 13, 2019, 8:15 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Polynyas can act as oases for penguins, whales and seals, giving them a place to breathe.
You can see Jupiter and some of its moons this month with binoculars
June 7, 2019, 8:26 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Jupiter and its moons will be most visible on June 10.
Why do ladybugs gather in massive swarms?
June 6, 2019, 10:15 a.m. by Jaymi Heimbuch
These brightly colored beetles come together in huge groups, but it's not just to cuddle.
Why wild pigs are an 'ecological train wreck' for Canada
June 3, 2019, 12:19 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
The country's most invasive species is wreaking havoc on the environment.
Cute, carnivorous relative of Tasmanian tiger returns to mainland Australia
May 30, 2019, 9:21 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Conservationists are hoping to help the eastern quoll avoid the fate of the Tasmanian tiger.
'Traffic jam' on Mount Everest turns deadly for climbers
May 28, 2019, 8:54 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Hundreds of hikers battle altitude sickness and frostbite as they wait in line to summit.
Costa Rica has doubled its forest cover in the last 30 years
May 24, 2019, 8:26 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Half the country's land surface is now covered with trees.
Photographer captures stunning image of eagle in symmetrical reflection
May 23, 2019, 8:14 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
'He was, I think, annoyed with me being so close.'
How conservationists are saving Scotland's rainforests
May 22, 2019, 8:25 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
They're threatened by overgrazing and pollution, invasive species and industrialization.
The government will pay you $1,000 to adopt a wild horse
May 21, 2019, 3:39 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
The goal is to 'encourage more adopters to give a wild horse or burro a good home.'
What is a blue moon?
May 17, 2019, 5:30 p.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
Just don't let the name throw you for a loop.
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'Super mom' spotted on a Minnesota lake — with 56 ducklings in tow
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Parallel worlds exist and interact with our world, say physicists
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Fireflies! 12 things you didn't know about lightning bugs
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Does an empty baseball field really need outdoor lighting all night?
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17 things Albert Einstein really did say
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13 natural solutions for killing and deterring ants
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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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