Water
Seven Perfect Summer Spots for Tubing in the United States
From Hawaii to Michigan, these waterways offer slow floats with loads of nature and scenery to take in along the way
Has This Historian Identified the Bridge in the 'Mona Lisa'?
Silvano Vinceti argues that the bridge in the backdrop of da Vinci's masterpiece is the Ponte Romito in Laterina
Greece Is Making Hundreds of Beaches More Accessible
Remote-controlled, wheelchair-friendly ramps will allow vacationers with mobility challenges to enjoy the sea
Watch Whales Exfoliate Their Skin on the Ocean Floor
Migrating humpbacks used sand and rubble to slough off dead skin and barnacles, a behavior that may be both practical and social
Why Male California Sea Lions Are Getting Bigger
The “raccoons of the sea” have varied diets, allowing them to grow large to compete for mates
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
Newborn Monk Seal Pup and Mother Get 24/7 Police Protection
Wildlife officials closed down a popular Hawaiian beach to protect the pair of endangered mammals
When Deadly Steamboat Races Enthralled America
In July 1852, the "Henry Clay" caught fire during a contest on the Hudson River, killing an estimated 80 people
Why Lake Tahoe Is the Clearest It's Been in 40 Years
Thanks to a "natural clean-up crew" of zooplankton, the large freshwater alpine lake is looking especially pristine
After 13 Years Underwater, Lost Digital Camera Photos Reunited With Owner
A Colorado fisherman spotted the camera sticking out of the mud along the the Animas River
Two 100-Year-Old Shipwrecks Found in Lake Superior
Both vessels sank during a storm in November 1914—but a third is still missing
Wealthy Residents' Pools and Gardens Are Driving Water Crises
Urban elites use a disproportionate share of water compared to their lower-income peers, according to a new study
U.S. Proposes Cuts to Colorado River Water Usage
Negotiations between states have not produced an agreement on how to allocate the dwindling water, so the federal government has offered tentative plans
Utah Shatters Snowpack Records, but Its Drought Remains
Unprecedented winter storms may provide temporary relief for the state's water problems
The Texas City Where Mermaids Inspire River Conservation
“Aquamaids” were once the stars at an amusement park in San Marcos. Now, they are making a comeback to help the environment
Deforestation Is Linked to Lower Rainfall, Study Says
The Amazon rainforest and other tropical regions face drying climates due to loss of trees
Scientists Find Water in Glass Beads From the Moon
This means the lunar surface could hold up to 300 billion tons of water, a new study estimates
Clues to the Lives of North America's First Inhabitants Are Hidden Underwater
Submerged prehistory holds insights on the first humans to live in North America
Were Scientists Duped by a Plastic Shark Toy?
Researchers withdrew a report of a rare and elusive goblin shark spotted in Greece after their peers raised concerns about the alleged discovery
The Enduring Influence of Hokusai's 'Great Wave'
A rare early print of the iconic image sold for a record-breaking $2.8 million at auction
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