NATURE

9 Photos That Show the Enduring Power of Evolution

A new book gathers 200 beautiful images showing evolution’s influence on the flora and fauna of the world.

9 Breathtaking Images of the Botanical World

A new book traces how people have depicted flora from ancient times through the modern era.

How to Open a Coconut Without Tools

If you don't have a knife, you can still open that coconut with the help of a few sharp rocks.

10 Freezing Facts About the Arctic's Ecosystem

7. Fish that live in the Arctic can produce their own antifreeze.

Is It Legal to Shoot Bigfoot?

Sasquatch might want to steer clear of Texas.

11 Amazing Facts About Rats

One glimpse of a beady-eyed rat scuttling across the basement floor or darting down a city sidewalk is enough to make most people scream. Here are a few facts that show why rats deserve another look.

Conservationist Recruits RC Cars to Protect the Desert Tortoise

Each "Guardian Angel" rover can be controlled from the web.

Feral Cats Are Key Contributors to the Sixth Mass Extinction

In the past 500 years, cats have played a role in the demise of 63 species.

Selfies Can Calculate the Monetary Value of Conservation, Study Finds

A new study finds that conserved lands contributed around $1.8 billion to Vermont's tourism industry between 2007 and 2014.

Conservation Group Donates 400 Acres of Land to Yosemite

The gift marks the park's largest expansion since 1949.

A Finnish Hotel Is Hiring a Northern Lights Monitor

Job requirements include staying up late and a high tolerance for cold.

Fig Pollination Is Incredible (And Probably Results In You Eating Mummified Wasps)

The fruit and its wasp have been evolving together for millions of years.

Isle Royale: The Least-Visited National Park in the Contiguous United States

You can only get there by boat or seaplane.

11 Naturally Selected Facts About the Galápagos Islands

In 1835, Charles Darwin arrived at the island chain that would shape his theory of natural selection.

Toronto Airport to Offer 12-Minute Flights to Niagara Falls

Getting to North America's most famous waterfall just became a lot more convenient.

The Fly That Acts Like a Hermit Crab

Caddisfly larvae build armor out of pebbles.

8 Inanimate Objects That Have Been Swallowed By Snakes

Most serpents are not what you’d call discerning diners.

Christopher Hollis via Wikimedia Commons // CC BY 2.5

Global Warming Could Make Our Beaches Saltier

Researchers say the saltier water and sand could threaten coastal wildlife.

Jebulon via Wikimedia Commons // Public Domain

A Project Gives Restaurant’s Leftover Oyster Shells New Life

The Billion Oyster Project is using leftover shells to restore New York's oyster population.

Lost City Hydrothermal Field. Image credit: NOAA

UNESCO Considers Recognizing Undersea Heritage Sites

Proposed sites include a hydrothermal field and a "white shark cafe."

15 Hilariously Terrible Reviews of America's National Parks

While most of us treasure our time hiking the trails, spotting wildlife, and camping out under the stars, America’s National Parks aren’t everyone’s cup of tea

City Purchases Man's Home for $4 Million, Lets Him Stay Rent-Free

The house is surrounded by the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, a protected desert habitat.

In Mozambique, People and Wild Birds Share a Sweet Business Arrangement

Honey hunters use special calls to enlist wax-eating birds, who lead the people to beehives in exchange for leftovers.

New Zipline Lets Daredevil Tourists Soar Over Niagara Falls

See one of the world's most powerful waterfalls up close.

PREV NEXT