ENVIRONMENT

Catatumbo lightning over Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela

9 Dazzling Facts about the Catatumbo Lightning, Venezuela’s Constant Electrical Storm

One place in Venezuela, near the confluence of the Catatumbo River and Lake Maracaibo, experiences lightning storms almost every day.

Bees Are Now Legally Fish in California—And That’s Good News for Bees

Thanks in part to a snail, California bees are fish. No, this isn’t a Mad Lib.

This Eco-Friendly Kayak Is Made From More Than 60 Pounds of Recycled Plastic

There’s not much crossover between the lists of best kayaks and eco-friendly products. Osiris Outdoor is trying to change that.

Spot the Turtle Among the Plastic Waste in This Ocean-Themed Brainteaser

There's a turtle swimming through the marine life and plastic waste in this hidden-image puzzle. How fast can you spot it?

Why You See Fewer Fireflies in the Summer Than You Used To

It's not in your head—there really are fewer fireflies than there used to be. Luckily there are steps you can take to help the insects.

11 Facts About Glacier National Park

More than 3 million people visited its snow-covered peaks in 2021, making Glacier the 27th-most visited park in the national park system.

A scene from Netflix's 'Meltdown: Three Mile Island' (2022).

8 Facts About the Three Mile Island Nuclear Accident

In 1979, America came the closest it’s ever been to a commercial nuclear catastrophe when a malfunctioning valve led to a partial meltdown on Three Mile Island.