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Meet Leo—A Critically Endangered Tree Species Named After Leonardo DiCaprio
Thanks to Leonardo DiCaprio’s environmental activism, there’s now a critically endangered species named in his honor.
20 Cool Facts About the Ice Age
How many ice ages have there been so far? The same number of ‘Ice Age’ movies that have been released. (Five.)
Which Places Should We Protect First to Stop Climate Change? This Interactive Map Tells You
Certain lands can store large quantities of carbon (though we also need to cut carbon emissions in the first place).
Have You Seen This Tegu? These 4-Foot-Long Lizards Are Invading Georgia and Eating Everything in Their Path
Georgia needs your help to prevent the Argentine black and white tegu from becoming a devastating invasive species.
What’s the Difference Between Forests, Woods, and Jungles?
The differences between forests, woods, and jungles aren't exactly an apple trees to orange trees kind of comparison.
Carlsberg Is Ditching Plastic Rings by Gluing Its Six-Packs Together
The move will save more than 1300 tons of plastic every year.
The Surprising Role Bats Play in Making Your Margarita
The winged mammals play a vital—albeit little-appreciated—role in agave production.
Poop Visible From Space Helped Scientists Find a Remote 'Supercolony' of Penguins
Scientists just discovered 1.5 million penguins living on a chain of remote Antarctic islands, thanks to satellite images of their telltale poop.
The Troubling Consequences of the Vanishing Ice at Glacier National Park
The formations that give the park its name could vanish as soon as 13 years from now.
A Man-Made Mountain in Finland Serves as an 11,000-Tree Time Capsule
Between 1992 and 1996, artist Agnes Denes built a mountain.
What Is a GMO?
You hear the term tossed about, but what does it really mean?
How Overfishing Threatens the World's Oceans—and What We Can Do About It
Something to keep in mind the next time you enjoy a succulent serving of Chilean sea bass.
Noise Pollution Is Pouring Into Protected Natural Areas
Our racket can disrupt animals’ life cycles, and it’s not great for us, either.
Virtual Reality Project Imagines What Manhattan Sounded Like in 1609
Calling Thunder juxtaposes the sounds of modern New York City with the sounds of the species that once roamed there.
This Start-Up Fits a Whole Farm in a Box
If the holiday season has taught us anything, it’s that you can fit just about anything in a box—including the makings of a two-acre farm.
Trees Communicate Underground (Here's How)
Trees communicate and trade resources using underground networks. Yes, really.
Arctic Plankton Use the Moon to Navigate in Dark Winters
During the winter, they switch from a 24-hour day governed by sunlight to a 24.8-hour lunar day governed by the phases of the moon.
Cats Invaded Australia in the 19th Century, Study Finds
A genetic analysis of Australia’s feral cats suggest that cats probably made their way to the continent during the period of European exploration.
Hawaii's Big Island Is Overrun With Loud Frogs From Puerto Rico
Hawaii’s Big Island is overrun with a very tiny—and very loud—frog.
Itsy-Bitsy Arachnids Use Bats as Airplanes
Scientists spotted tiny pseudoscorpions stowing away in bat fur in New Zealand.
A Guided Tour of Biosphere 2, the Giant Science Experiment
Can't make it to the Arizona desert? Craig Benzine has you covered.
Here's an Excuse to Not Rake Your Leaves This Fall
You're not lazy—you're just being a friend to the Earth.
Lionfish Continue Their Invasion of the East Coast's Warm Waters
How exactly did this ethereal-looking tropical fish go from tank to trouble?