Melissa Breyer is the co-author of True Food (National Geographic, 2009), Build Your Running Body (The Experiment, 2014), Extreme Weather Survival Guide (National Geographic, 2014) and a contributing photo editor for Black and White Street (Solaris Studio, 2014). Her work has appeared across the web and in regional and international books and periodicals, including The New York Times Magazine. She currently lives in Brooklyn, NY.
What is a red tide?
October 2, 2018, 10 a.m. by Melissa Breyer
Harmful algal blooms pop up nearly every summer, turning coastal waters red and creating problems for marine life and humans.
What not to flush down the toilet
August 20, 2018, 10:25 a.m. by Melissa Breyer
Your indiscriminate flushing can clog pipes and hurt animals.
15 diseases you can get from your pets
August 1, 2018, 10:30 a.m. by Melissa Breyer
There are plenty of ways that the animals we love can make us sick.
11 extreme ice cream flavors
July 27, 2018, 9:55 a.m. by Melissa Breyer
From foie gras to beer and bar nuts, this odd assortment of extreme ice creams would leave even Willy Wonka scratching his head.
What you may not know about sunscreen
July 25, 2018, 10:02 a.m. by Melissa Breyer
Here are the essentials to help keep your skin healthy in the sun — from what the new sunscreen labels mean to how to properly apply it.
20 things you didn't know about zebras
July 12, 2018, 10:05 a.m. by Melissa Breyer
From their smart stripes to the power of their kicks, behold the wonders of zebras.
Can a tick bite make you vegetarian?
June 25, 2018, 10:16 a.m. by Melissa Breyer
Beef cattle may have found a new best friend in the tiny arachnid.
Beating back the lionfish with knife and fork
June 21, 2018, 12:04 p.m. by Melissa Breyer
That's what Jamaica is doing and there’s been a big drop in sightings of this invasive species.
Mediterranean diet could add years to your life
June 14, 2018, 10:09 a.m. by Melissa Breyer
The secret lies in the antioxidants.
What is hantavirus?
April 27, 2018, 11:19 a.m. by Melissa Breyer
The deadly disease is transmitted by rodents and doesn't have a cure.
The truth about fish oil
April 16, 2018, 10:19 a.m. by Melissa Breyer
We consider the benefits of fish oil — along with the toxins, side effects and sustainability issues.
9 amazing stories about a message in a bottle
March 6, 2018, 11:20 a.m. by Melissa Breyer
From the words of a shipwrecked castaway to a sailor looking for love, these bottle-bound missives have tales of their own to tell.
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New England is experiencing a squirrel boom
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What is the blue hour? Learn about this magic time between daylight and darkness
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Fishermen discover massive skull and antlers from ancient 'Irish elk'
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In 1972, a computer model predicted the end of the world — and we're on track
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When will fall leaves be at their peak near me?
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9 of the world's largest dog breeds
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Your 2018 fall foliage guide
Now you know the best time to be a 'leaf peeper' in any part of the U.S.
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Why do leaves change color in autumn?
Learn about the natural mechanisms that produce breathtaking fall foliage each year.
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Test your fall knowledge
The days are getting shorter and pumpkin spice seems to be everywhere: It must be fall.
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10 best places outside the U.S. for fall color
These places around the world that equal U.S. locales when it comes to colorful scenery.
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5 classic fall recipes
Roasted veggies and soups of all kinds are what we're talking about.
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