NATURE

Some of us can't wait to frolic in the leaves.

The Reasons We Love Fall So Much, According to Science

Wondering why you— or your friends—like fall so much? Here’s the science behind our love of the season.

Chimpanzees vs. Bonobos: What’s the Difference?

They basically share a genome, but chimps and bonobos have some not-so-subtle differences.

Make a pollinator’s life easier by providing it a place to stay.

How to Make a Bee Hotel in Your Yard

The solitary bee population is declining—here’s what you can do to help.

Dodos were more agile than most people think.

Dodos May Have Been Fast and Strong, Contradicting Stereotypes

What you think you know about the dodo bird is probably wrong.

A Brief History of Leaf-Peeping

From Henry David Thoreau's 'Autumnal Tints' to the origins of the term 'leaf-peeper.'

This lucky camper scored a permit at Yosemite National Park.

National Parks Now Let Visitors Set Alerts for Online Reservations

Want to snatch a camping spot at Yosemite before they’re gone? The new availability alert feature on Recreation.gov can help.

A tornado south of Cheyenne, Oklahoma, touched down on April 15, 2012.

10 of the Most Terrifying Tornadoes in History

Tornadoes can (and do) happen anywhere. Here are 10 of the most terrible twisters to ever take a turn on Earth.

Say hello to the world's cutest research assistant.

Sea Lions With Cameras Collect Valuable (and Adorable) Footage of the Ocean Floor

Sea lion camera crews are helping scientists map uncharted waters.

Air pollution may keep these pollinators from doing their jobs.

Air Pollution May Prevent Bees From Smelling Flowers

Air pollution is making it hard for bees to pollinate flowers.

What leaf-peeper doesn't love gorgeous, golden aspens?

9 of the Best Trees for Spectacular Fall Foliage

Trees like aspens, sugar maples, and black gums are known for their vibrant fall foliage.

Get ready to see some serious seasonal color.

11 of the Best Leaf-Peeping Destinations in the U.S.

New England's fall foliage is legendary, and for good reason. But Texas, Oregon, and Minnesota have lovely locales for leaf-peeping, too.

The 30 Most Popular Botanic Baby Names

If you’re hoping to pass on your love of nature to the next generation, you may be inclined to choose a name rooted in the natural world. Oliver, Olivia, Violet, and Rowan are all top contenders.

See Why Venezuela's Lake Maracaibo Is Called 'The Lightning Capital of the World'

Learn how Lake Maracaibo's electrifying climate makes it the number one hotspot for lightning storms.

These gentle giants have so much history.

New Study Sheds Light on the Greenland Shark's Record-Breaking Lifespan

Scientists are closer to understanding how Greenland sharks can survive for hundreds of years.

What’s the Difference Between a Lake and a Pond?

The U.S. government has some ideas.

You don't have to travel to Manitoba to see these majestic creatures.

Beluga Livestream Captures the Whales' Epic Summer Migration

Beat the heat by tuning into these Arctic sea creatures.

Even this cricket wants to know the answer.

Why Do We Say “Crickets” When It’s Silent?

Cricket chirps can reach 100 decibels. So why do we use them as a byword for ‘silence’?

New Apple Maps Update Makes It Easier to Navigate National Parks

Apple’s iOS 18 update will let people save trails and access them while offline.

Grasshopper on the left, swarm of locusts on the right

Grasshoppers vs. Locusts: What’s the Difference?

All locusts are grasshoppers, but not all grasshoppers are locusts.

A grove of mountain cedar releases clouds of pollen.

Watch: Mountain Cedar Trees ‘Sneeze’ Huge Clouds of Pollen

The allergy-inducing mountain cedar may be the most hated tree in Texas.

These 10 Dog Breeds Make the Best Hiking Companions

According to the American Kennel Club, Siberian huskies, Australian shepherds, and other popular working-dog breeds make the best hiking buddies.

“Shoot, did that plant have leaves of three?”

Can Dogs Get Poison Ivy?

Dogs can potentially have an allergic reaction to poison ivy, and they can also transmit the irritating oils to people. Here's what to do if you pet encounters the plant.

Centipedes and millipedes are actually quite different.

Millipedes vs. Centipedes: What’s the Difference?

They have many more legs than any arthropod should need, but millipedes and centipedes are different in almost every other way.

Kaiden Madsen, Liam Fisher, and Jessin Fisher pose in front of their latest find. Their father, Sam Fisher, texted this photo to his high school classmate Tyler Lyson, setting the stage for a remarkable discovery.

Kids Unearth a Teenage ‘T. rex’ While Hiking in North Dakota

This “Teen Rex” was 25 feet long and weighed about 3500 pounds while alive.

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