Nature
Regenerative Tourism Invites Travelers to Get Their Hands Dirty
Vacations that allow tourists to participate in conservation activities, such as habitat restoration, are growing in popularity
What Extreme Flooding in Yellowstone Means for the National Park's Gateway Towns
These communities rely almost entirely on tourism for their existence—yet too much tourism, not to mention climate change, can destroy them
These Salt Flats in Puerto Rico Are Cotton-Candy Pink
The distinct color of Las Salinas comes from a combination of algae, bacteria, salt and water
The 15 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2022
From the alleged birthplace of Paul Bunyan to the original gateway to Yellowstone, these towns are buzzing with activity
Seagrass Can Work as a Sanitation Service
Millions of cases of potentially deadly gastroenteritis are prevented each year because of the pathogen-reducing powers of the plant
Danish Biologists Cultivate Morel Mushrooms Year-Round With New Indoor Technique
The black morel mushrooms are grown in a climate-controlled environment that produces 20 pounds per square yard per year
Bald Eagles Are Dying From Bird Flu
The highly contagious H5N1 strain is also infecting commercial chickens and turkeys
Mushrooms May Communicate With Each Other Using Electrical Impulses
A computer scientist found the average fungal lexicon contains 50 words
Five Big Changes Scientists Have Documented During Yellowstone National Park's 150-Year History
Scientists have monitored the region closely for generations, and these are some of the most dramatic shifts they've seen
Puerto Rico's Bioluminescent Bays Are Brighter Than Ever
The nightly light shows have rebounded from Hurricane Maria's devastating blow
Puerto Rico
Explore the history, culture and natural wonders of the United States territory
Harriet Tubman Is Famous for Being an Abolitionist and Political Activist, but She Was Also a Naturalist
The Underground Railroad conductor's understanding of botany, wildlife biology, geography and astronomy allowed her to guide herself and others to safety
Bat Falcon Is Spotted for the First Time in the United States
Why the bird ventured so far north is a mystery, but the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service says the raptor's range seems to be expanding
Want to Forage for Your Own Food? Join the Pros at These Five Spots
The pandemic has caused a surge in interest in wild foods, and resorts worldwide have taken notice, creating tasty excursions for guests to indulge in
Listen to These Amazing Sounds of Lost Places and Animals Within Them
Prolific audio naturalist Martyn Stewart has released a free collection of his remarkable recordings before his passing
To Impress Lady Birds, Male Sparrows Sing Their Songs on Shuffle
The singers will memorize a 30-minute playlist and remix the order later to avoid losing their lover's attention
Old, Primeval Forests May Be a Powerful Tool to Fight Climate Change
Ecologists thought these trees had long been torn down in New England. Then Bob Leverett proved them wrong
Ten Scientific Discoveries From 2021 That May Lead to New Inventions
From nanobots to cancer treatments, nature inspires a wide variety of innovations
Five Places in the United States to See Carnivorous Plants in the Wild
These flesh-eating plants can be found in savage gardens from Oregon to Texas
The Ten Best Photography Books of 2021
In year two of the pandemic, our favorite titles invite us into worlds outside our own
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