California Passes Sweeping New Plastic Waste Law
The legislation requires that all packaging in the state must be recyclable or compostable within ten years
Winners of the 2022 Big Picture Natural World Photography Competition Announced
From mating bees to starfish devouring a sea lion, the photos captured the beauty and diversity of life on Earth
Stingray Found in Cambodia Sets Record for World’s Largest Freshwater Fish
The enormous fish is 13 feet long and weighs 661 pounds
A Doghouse Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright Is Now on Display
The architect sketched “Eddie’s House,” named for a Labrador retriever, on the back of an envelope in the 1950s
Endangered Whooping Crane Hatches at Smithsonian National Zoo Site
An abandoned egg from a wild nest in Wisconsin was given to surrogate parents in Virginia
Eight Works of Art in Unlikely Places
In a new art atlas, author Grace Banks takes readers on a journey to some of the most fascinating artworks found outside of museums and galleries
This Underwater Canyon Could Become America’s Newest Marine Sanctuary
Hudson Canyon, the largest submarine canyon on the East Coast, is home to hundreds of species of fish and marine mammals
National Parks Aim to Phase Out All Single-Use Plastics by 2032
Visitors to the iconic U.S. sites will see utensils and cups made from biodegradable, compostable and recycled materials
Small Cancer Trial Resulted in Complete Remission for All Participants
The results are promising, but experts say the trial should be replicated
107 Critically Endangered Sea Turtle Eggs Found in Texas State Park
This is the first time in ten years that a Kemp’s ridley sea turtle has nested at the park
This Museum Is Asking People to Remake Famous Artworks With Cake
Through its annual bake-off, the Blanton Museum of Art in Austin, Texas, provides a fun way for the public to engage with its collections
Shirley Temple Black’s Remarkable Second Act as a Diplomat
An unpublished memoir reveals how the world’s most famous child actress became a star of the environmental movement
A Ukrainian Band Just Won the World’s Most Popular Song Competition
Kalush Orchestra’s “Stefania” is a tribute to the frontman’s mother—and the group’s embattled motherland
Six New Miniature Frog Species Discovered in Mexico
The amphibians are found under leaf litter and hatch fully grown
The United States Will Phase Out Incandescent Light Bulbs
Officials estimate this will cut carbon emissions by 222 million metric tons over 30 years and will save Americans $3 million per year on utility bills
A Library’s Mysterious Trove of Wax Cylinders Will Soon Break Its Century-Long Silence
The recordings may include mundane conversations—and some of opera’s most legendary singers
Carnival Makes a Triumphant Return to Rio de Janeiro
Covid canceled the 2021 festival. Now, the Brazilian city is reclaiming its streets
Cherokee Nation Members Can Now Gather Plants on National Park Land
A new agreement between the tribe and the National Park Service allows Cherokee citizens to collect plants with cultural and medicinal significance
Retired Astronaut Launches a Fabric Line Inspired by Her Views of Earth From Space
Karen Nyberg’s two missions to the International Space Station over her 30-year career with NASA fueled her creativity as an artist
Venice Biennale Includes Last-Minute Exhibition of Ukrainian Art
Curators joined efforts to ensure artists could showcase their work, even during wartime
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