These creatures have superpower that allows them to survive fire
May 25, 2016, 6 a.m. by Bryan Nelson
Echidnas are among the last mammals on Earth to lay eggs, but that's not even what makes them so miraculous.
Daring photographer documents sublime fury of California wildfires
March 22, 2016, 2:22 p.m. by Catie Leary
Despite being one of the most destructive types of natural disasters on the planet, wildfires possess an uncanny beauty.
Asthmatic otter learns to use an inhaler
September 21, 2015, 9:58 a.m. by Laura Moss
A 1-year-old sea otter named Mishka is learning to use an asthma inhaler after she developed breathing trouble following wildfires in the Seattle area.
These trees can survive a forest fire
September 8, 2015, 10:33 a.m. by Ali Berman
Scientists are investigating how this cypress can help manage wildfires around the world.
Thanks bro! 9 videos of humans giving animals a helping hand
April 17, 2015, 12:50 p.m. by Shea Gunther
These endearing videos show people helping cats, dogs, whales and a squirrel out of bad situations.
This might be the best video of lava you've ever seen
March 25, 2015, 5:50 p.m. by Russell McLendon
Kilauea has been erupting for 32 years, but a new video captures the volcano's oozing beauty as few people ever get to see it.
27 wildlife portraits captured by remote cameras
February 3, 2015, 8:03 a.m. by Shea Gunther
Game cameras give us a view into what happens in the woods when the sun goes down.
You can help injured koalas by sewing mittens for them
January 9, 2015, 1:30 p.m. by Russell McLendon
An animal-welfare group is seeking help sewing mittens for koalas burned in Australia's recent bushfires.
These adorable fur balls survived a raging forest fire
August 25, 2014, 12:27 p.m. by Becky Oskin, LiveScience
Pikas are sensitive to shifts in temperatures and their movements are considered a reliable indicator regarding global warming.
Wildfire scorches Oak Creek Canyon, shrouding iconic sandstone formations in smoke
May 29, 2014, 9 a.m. by Catie Leary
The craggy slopes of Oak Creek Canyon near Sedona are enveloped by smoke and flames from Arizona's Slide Wildfire.
Smoke plumes from San Diego fires visible from space
May 16, 2014, 9:23 a.m. by Megan Gannon, LiveScience
Dry conditions, gusty winds and triple-digit temperatures set off fires that have burned nearly 16 square miles.
Bonfire + a bunch of box fans = Homemade fire tornado
April 23, 2014, 12:44 p.m. by Shea Gunther
Watch the fire spin and swirl as its driven up towards the heavens by an array of well-placed box fans to the soothing tune of 'Moonlight Sonata.'
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10 eye-opening benefits of walking
From your heart to your head, here's why you should lace up your sneakers.
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Self-care matters more in stressful times
From sleeping and eating well to taking deep breaths, self-care is important when times are tough.
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A guide to killing germs the right way
The pros and cons of a variety of germ-busting agents.
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How often do you really need to shower?
Most people think showering once a day is the norm, but there are plenty of people who don't.
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Everything you know about hand-washing is probably wrong
Forget the 'Happy Birthday' song. Get ready to spend way more time washing your hands.
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What is mindfulness?
Defining it can be tricky, but once you have grasped the concept, we've got 5 ways to practice it.
