Environment
See the New Tallest Tree in Asia, a 335-Foot Cypress
Easily taller than the Statue of Liberty, the behemoth is likely the second-tallest known tree in the world
Mormon Crickets Are Creating Havoc in Nevada
In Elko, the insects have caused accidents on roads and problems in town
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
Could This Futuristic Vessel Be the World's First Zero-Emissions Cruise Ship?
Hurtigruten Norway's new design includes batteries and retractable sails equipped with solar panels
These Stunning Photography Projects Tell Stories of Conservation
A new grant from Vital Impacts funds long-term efforts to document environmental solutions in the photographers' own communities
France Just Banned Short-Haul Flights. Why Are So Few Routes Affected?
To reduce carbon emissions, lawmakers want travelers to opt for trains on shorter journeys
Scientists Discover Microbes That Could Revolutionize Plastic Recycling
These bacteria and fungi can break down certain plastics at cool temperatures, saving money and energy compared to some current methods
See the House Engineers Built From Dirty Diapers
Using concrete and mortar made with shredded diapers could address issues like plastic waste and sand shortages, per a new study
14,000 Inactive Oil and Gas Wells Are Unplugged in the Gulf of Mexico
Capping these potential sources of methane could cost $30 billion. But targeting wells in shallow waters would have the highest impact, a new study finds
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
Scientists Solve a Sea Urchin Murder Mystery
A microscopic parasite that has been killing the Caribbean creatures since last year might also be at fault for a population collapse four decades ago
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
Scientists Reintroduce 5,000 Snails to French Polynesian Islands
The project's organizers say it's the largest-ever release of creatures that are extinct in the wild
Cleveland Is Giving Away a Free Trip to See the 2024 Solar Eclipse
The city is within the 125-mile-wide path of totality and will experience a total eclipse for nearly four minutes on April 8, 2024
First Lion Spotted in Chad National Park in 20 Years Is 'Beautiful' and 'Healthy'
A trail camera snapped a photograph of the lounging big cat, giving wildlife officials renewed hope about the species' recovery in West and Central Africa
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
See Inside the World’s Longest Purpose-Built Cycling Tunnel
The 1.8-mile-long tunnel in Norway is part of a broader effort to encourage residents to ditch their cars
Medieval Eclipse Records Help Scientists Understand Volcanic Eruptions
Descriptions of lunar eclipses from monks and poets can shed light on how volcanoes affect Earth's climate in a new study
Climate Change Is Making Home Runs Easier to Hit
A new study attributes more than 500 homers since 2010 to increased global average temperatures, an effect that will only increase the hotter Earth gets
Our Sustainable Future
The latest on how climate change affects life on Earth today and on what solutions scientists, including those at the Smithsonian, are innovating
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