Small worlds loom large in Nikon's photomicrography contest
November 17, 2017, 10:42 a.m. by Angela Nelson
The winners of annual competition will make you wish you'd paid more attention in science class.
7 surprising health benefits of mushrooms
November 10, 2017, 10:04 a.m. by Angela Nelson
'Magic' indeed: Many varieties are packed with vitamins, immunity-boosters and cancer-fighting properties.
In this photo contest, the bigger the #fail, the bigger the win
November 8, 2017, 2:18 p.m. by Angela Nelson
In this photo contest, bloopers aren't just celebrated, they're rewarded.
This couple toured South America in a van for 5 years with their young kids
November 2, 2017, 10:55 a.m. by Angela Nelson
A pirate attack recently disrupted the family's voyage home, but all four Harteaus are reportedly safe.
Thailand's Yi Peng Festival fills sky with light, hearts with forgiveness
October 27, 2017, 9:18 a.m. by Angela Nelson
A spectacular scene unfolds every year in Chiang Mai, Thailand, when thousands of candle-lit paper lanterns are released into the sky and Ping River.
Why you should care about peat bogs
October 23, 2017, 7:04 a.m. by Angela Nelson
With the power to release huge amounts of carbon and greenhouse gases, these mucky wetlands also help control floods and forest fires.
These beautiful photos speak loud and clear for wildlife
October 19, 2017, 12:26 p.m. by Angela Nelson
The Natural History Museum, London, announced the finalists for its 53rd Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest.
11 colorful fungi that look like they came from Willy Wonka
October 19, 2017, 9:32 a.m. by Angela Nelson
The 11 mushrooms and other fungi here are a far cry from the typical white-or-brown palette of criminis and portobellos.
Why the skies over England turned a haunting shade of yellow
October 17, 2017, 1:13 p.m. by Angela Nelson
The eerie hue was caused by the collision of two occurrences: fires in southern Europe and winds from Hurricane Ophelia.
How a deadly 1938 hurricane gave New England its fall colors
October 17, 2017, 8:12 a.m. by Angela Nelson
New England's fall foliage wasn't always so colorful. Today's gorgeous scenery is the result of one of history's deadliest hurricanes.
Yes, you can smell fear — and it's contagious
October 9, 2017, 11:54 a.m. by Angela Nelson
Pheromones communicate emotion, but these are no ordinary smells.
U.S. national park master plans envisioned today's gorgeous scenery
October 4, 2017, 9:48 a.m. by Angela Nelson
These hand-colored vintage plans were sketched in the 1930s and laid the groundwork for what park visitors experience today.
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Interactive map plots your address over 750 million years of Earth's history
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9 of the world's largest dog breeds
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Golf courses across U.S. step up to save monarch butterflies
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'Signing Day' recognizes high school seniors starting jobs, not college
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Students in Finland offer a succinct lesson in commuting
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12 human foods dogs can eat and 5 they shouldn't
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10 of the snowiest places
Some of these cities get hundreds of inches of snow each year.
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These places always have gorgeous weather
Sunny and 80 degrees? Sign us up! These locales are the perfect escape from the cold.
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14 spectacular ice caves
Whether they're hiding beneath glaciers or inside a mountain, ice caves are strange and surreal.
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A breathtaking look at our national parks
Whether you're an armchair traveler or planning a trip, enjoy these winter wonderlands.
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10-not-too-cold destinations
Just because you're going north for the winter doesn't mean you'll get frozen.