Penguin Poop: The Latest Tool to Fight Climate Change
Ammonia from the birds’ guano can mix with other gases and form clouds, potentially cooling Earth’s surface and preserving Antarctic ice, a new study suggests.
Ammonia from the birds’ guano can mix with other gases and form clouds, potentially cooling Earth’s surface and preserving Antarctic ice, a new study suggests.
The new overnight guided tour through Uluru-Kata Tjuta is filled with nature, history, and culture.
The Jackson Hole Airport is Dark Sky certified as well, making it the first airport to earn the recognition.
Greater sage-grouse are at risk near Jackson Hole Airport—but handmade decoys are guiding them to safer ground.
Scientists in Mexico have found that axolotls bred in captivity can survive and thrive in their native habitat—which is great news for the species.
Researchers in Indonesia have filmed a rare coelacanth nearly 500 feet underwater—marking the first time the fish has been recorded in its native environment.
It’s more than a poetic name: the Blue Ridge Mountains really do appear blue, thanks to the human eye and Earth’s atmosphere.
Inhaling and ingesting tiny bits of plastic are giving bees memory issues—and can even kill them.
Any early warning sign can be a canary in a coal mine. But the original meaning was more specific.
Chattanooga has come a long way from being one of the most polluted cities in the country to the U.S.’s first National Park City.
Use this map from the University of Connecticut to check if 17-year periodical cicadas will appear in your neighborhood soon.
Plastic waste sullies national parks. This app can help clean it up.
Planning your next adventure? These national parks are campers’ top picks for stunning views and unforgettable hikes.
Can a Boston dog bahk?
Ronin the rat proves rodents can be heroes too.
Recycling gets confusing sometimes, especially when it comes to certain items. Discover which recycling rules you may (or may not) be breaking here, plus the best practices to follow instead.
Researchers witness strange sea animals, including poisonous sea pigs and hand-sized sea spiders, while sailing to the Denman Glacier.
Flies aren’t just decomposers—they’re also pollinators and pest predators. Researchers shows it’s time to appreciate these misunderstood insects.
The web of a Darwin’s bark spider can span 82 feet.
Thanks to increased accessibility to water and energy, the Thar Desert is now the most populated desert on Earth.
After Hurricane Helene devastated Florida’s coast, gopher tortoise populations unexpectedly surged in one area.
Learn what these creatures are, why they appear, and if they’re safe to touch.
The island nation is inviting travelers to donate some of their vacation to support local communities and environmental efforts.
A nearly century-old Galápagos tortoise welcomed four babies recently, boosting a critically endangered population.