Mount Everest Keeps Growing—a New Study May Help Explain Why
The world’s tallest peak is experiencing an 89,000-year-long growth spurt.
The world’s tallest peak is experiencing an 89,000-year-long growth spurt.
Neptune Memorial Reef is a piece of art, a cemetery, and a haven for wildlife.
Scientists warn that the loss of the Thwaites Glacier could raise global sea levels by 25 inches.
Good news for anyone who hates raking their lawn: You don’t have to.
Linhares in Brazil has taken a groundbreaking step by granting human rights to part of the ocean.
The iconic toy company plans to reduce its environmental impact.
Can't wait for fall? Start planning the ultimate leaf-peeping expedition now with this interactive map showing peak foliage predictions for 2024.
The definitions of toadstools and mushrooms are a bit intertwined.
Texans should take special caution on beaches—these fireworms pack a powerful sting.
The solitary bee population is declining—here’s what you can do to help.
Sea lion camera crews are helping scientists map uncharted waters.
Air pollution is making it hard for bees to pollinate flowers.
Mercury in seafood is another growing concern thanks to global warming.
Beat the heat by tuning into these Arctic sea creatures.
The allergy-inducing mountain cedar may be the most hated tree in Texas.
The invasive Joro spider is venomous and as big as your palm, but its taste for stink bugs means it could do more good than harm.
These lightning bugs know how to coordinate.
The hurricane season officially runs from June 1 through November 30 each year. Here’s what you need to know about these destructive storms.
Take a look at the origins of Fat Bear Week, an annual celebration of the brown bears at Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Reserve.
A new study shows that rusty discoloration in Alaska’s otherwise pristine streams and rivers is likely due to melting permafrost—and that’s a problem for Arctic animals and people.
A recent study claims that the pyramids of Giza were constructed alongside an almost 40-mile long artery of the Nile river that no longer exists today.
Adorable Arctic foxes will eat anything they can catch on the snowy tundra.
Smokey Bear’s first ad slogan wasn’t quite as catchy as “Only YOU can prevent forest fires.”
Whether they’re scaling skyscrapers or digging through your trash, raccoons are fascinating. Discover more about their habits, diet, and intelligence.