Nature
You Can Now Explore a 3-D Model of Cave Covered in Creepy 'Witches' Marks'
Visitors spotted hundreds of etchings designed to ward off evil while exploring a cave in England's Creswell Crags
Text Messages Sent by Roaming Eagles Bankrupt Scientific Study
A steppe eagle named Min spent months out of range before reappearing in Iran and sending hundreds of expensive SMS texts
Did a 1964 Earthquake Bring a Dangerous Fungus to the Pacific Northwest?
A new study posits that tsunamis triggered by the Great Alaska Earthquake washed Cryptococcus gattii onto the shore
Milwaukee’s Secret Salmon Runs
In the spring and fall, watch huge salmon fly up two rivers in Milwaukee to spawn with the city as a backdrop
Toxic Pesticides Are Driving Insect ‘Apocalypse’ in the U.S., Study Warns
The country's agricultural landscape is now 48 times more toxic to insects than it was 25 years ago
Five Scientific Findings That Could Lead to New Inventions
From cat tongues to dandelions seeds, engineers often look in peculiar places for inspiration
Plant Species Have Been Disappearing 500 Times Faster Than Normal, Thanks to Humans
Researchers call the results "frightening" because it's likely "gross underestimate” and the problem is probably much worse
The High Line’s Art-Centric Final Section Is Officially Open
Dubbed the Spur, the space will feature a rotating series of contemporary art commissions
Didn't Make the National Spelling Bee? Play the Smithsonian Spelling Bee
We present a list of some of the toughest words to spell, pulled straight from the collections
China’s National Panda Park Will Be Three Times the Size of Yellowstone
The vast space will connect China’s fragmented panda populations, enabling the land giants to better find mates and diversify their species’ gene pool
Iris Scott, the World's First Professional Finger-Painter, Launches NYC Show
While the artist isn't the first to use finger painting in her work, she is the first to dedicate her career to the technique
North Carolina Bald Cypresses Are Among the World's Oldest Trees
Some of the trees along the Black River provide a window into climates dating back thousands of years
Curator Will Plant 299 Trees in a Stadium to Make Statement on Climate Change
After the installation closes, the makeshift forest will be relocated to a public space, where it will remain accessible as a 'living forest sculpture'
This Board Game Asks Players to Craft a Perfect Planet
In 'Planet', players compete to create worlds capable of sustaining the highest possible level of biodiversity
One Million Species at Risk of Extinction, Threatening Human Communities Around the World, U.N. Report Warns
A global assessment compiled by hundreds of scientists found that humans are inflicting staggering damage on the world’s biodiversity
Why The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel Is a Photographer’s Paradise
Photographer Britt Maxwell highlights four of his favorite places to witness the ever changing nature of the tropical paradise he calls home
Twelve Epic Migratory Journeys Animals Take Every Spring
As temperatures rise and foliage blooms in the north, creatures from insects to whales set out for long treks across the planet
Spend an Outdoor Enthusiast’s Dream Weekend in the South Carolina Lowcountry
Visitors to Palmetto Bluff can still experience the natural wonders just as they existed centuries ago
Does Exposure to Green Spaces in Childhood Lead to Better Mental Health?
A new study finds that growing up with limited access to greenery is associated with a 15 to 55 percent higher risk of developing mental health conditions
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