Nature
The Race to Save Florida’s Manatees
Researchers are nurturing sick and injured animals back to health while working to protect natural springs and curb seagrass decline
The 15 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2023
From an ultramarathon capital in the Rockies to a laid-back village in the Florida Keys, these vibrant towns are calling your name
This Engineered Beach Is Good for Endangered Sharks and Tourists
In the Canary Islands, angel sharks and humans are attracted to the same habitat which, for once, isn’t bad for the wildlife
Why Some Scientists Want to Stop Naming Organisms After People
An international team of researchers wants to stop using eponyms. But the naming authorities won’t budge.
Artist Joseph Stella Painted Nature in Vibrant Color
Cities weren’t the only subject that fascinated this acclaimed Futurist
Seven Wild Ways Scientists Are Trying to Stop Invasive Carp
Researchers and local officials are using unusual methods to keep invasive carp from intruding into the Great Lakes and other waterways
Chicago Cuts Down Oak Tree Older Than the City Itself
At an estimated 250-300 years old, the ailing tree needed to be removed for safety reasons
Why Nature-Based Therapy Is Gaining Traction Among Veterans
Spending time outdoors can reduce symptoms of depression and PTSD—growing concerns among service members
You Can Buy a Beautiful Uninhabited Scottish Island for $187,000
The 25-acre Barlocco Island has seabird colonies and stunning scenery—but no utilities or buildings
It Takes a Village to Save a Frog
A community in Ghana rallies to help the Togo slippery frog, an effort that benefits their own people and other endangered wildlife
Eagle Who Thought Rock Was an Egg Finally Gets to Be a Dad
A lucky coincidence has given Murphy the opportunity to nurture an eaglet of his own
Deforestation Is Linked to Lower Rainfall, Study Says
The Amazon rainforest and other tropical regions face drying climates due to loss of trees
As Glaciers Retreat, New Streams Offer Homes for Salmon
After the waterways form, insects move in, alders and willows spring up, and spawning fish arrive in thousands
The Island Where New York City Buries Its Unclaimed Dead Is Becoming a Park
More than one million people have been buried on Hart Island, which will open to visitors later this year
The Live Oak Tree Has Withstood the Ravages of History
Majestic and sturdy, the icon of the American South has offered protection time and again
Winter Rains Bring Mushroom Boom in California
Fungi are popping up in numbers the West Coast may not see again for years
Biden Designates Two New National Monuments
In total, the protected areas across Nevada and Texas encompass 514,000 acres of public lands
See 15 Amazing Wildlife Images From the Sony World Photography Awards
The contest showcases the work of some of the planet’s best photographers
America's Waterways: The Past, Present and Future
In a series of articles, <em>Smithsonian</em> magazine highlights all that draws our eyes to our nation's fresh and coastal waters
DNA Buried in Sediment Helps Scientists Picture Past Ecosystems
Examining the evidence offers a way to look back at now damaged environments
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