NATURE

New York's City Hall Approves World's First Underground Park

The project still has a long way to go before it becomes a reality.

India's Attempt to Plant a Record-Breaking 50 Million Trees in 24 Hours

Over 800,000 people came together to plant saplings in Uttar Pradesh on July 11.

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Arctic Pavilion Will Let Visitors Witness Climate Change First-Hand

The center will be open to researchers and tourists alike.

Researchers Recommend at Least 30 Minutes of Nature Time Per Week

A study of more than 1500 Australians concluded that 30 minutes was the minimum dose required to reap the health benefits of time in nature.

This Blind Bird Expert Can Identify 3000 Distinct Calls

Juan Pablo Culasso has turned his perfect pitch into a career in nature recording.

Photographer Captures Live Fish Stuck Inside a Jellyfish

Tim Samuel was snorkeling off Pass Beach in Byron Bay, Australia, when he captured a rare phenomenon.

Alan English CPA, Flickr // CC BY-NC 2.0

10 Things You Didn't Know About Zion National Park

1. The highway to Zion was created with road trips in mind.

National Parks Are More Popular Than Ever

Visitation is at an all-time high ahead of the centennial.

The Best Beach in America Is Hawaii's Hanauma Bay

"Dr. Beach" has unveiled his top 10 list for 2016.

Ruby-Red Seadragons and Other New Species Make Top 10 List

SUNY’s College of Environmental Science and Forestry asked an international committee of scientists to choose the most notable finds in the past year.

These Special Edition Backpacks Are Perfect For Hiking the National Parks

The bags are all part of the celebration of the National Park Service's 100th birthday.

The Ashbrittle church and its ancient yew tree

15 of the World’s Most Famous Trees

Some trees can boast A-list status, whether for their massive measurements, the number of years they’ve got under their belt (and inside their trunks), or their place in history.

Pizza Hut Delivers a Pie to the Top of Mount Kilimanjaro

The delivery took four days from start to finish.

This App Connected Lantern Is a Camping Game Changer

BioLite's new BaseLantern offers hours of light and enough juice to charge a camp full of devices.

New BBC App Will Let You Watch More Than 1000 David Attenborough Clips For Free

Because sometimes you need a charismatic, well-spoken naturalist when you're on the go.

What Are Loofahs Made Of?

Something to ponder during your next bubble bath.

Study Confirms What We Already Knew: Living Near Water Can Reduce Stress

You don’t need a palace by the sea to reap the benefits, either.

Lost David Attenborough Color Footage From the 1950s Discovered

The BBC is editing the newfound color footage into a 90 minute documentary special called 'Zoo Quest in Color.'

10 Scenic Facts About Central Park

The urban park is one of America's most well-known attractions—but it still holds a few secrets.

This App Can Identify the Types of Plants You Photograph

What is that pretty flower called? Pl@ntNet can tell you.

16 Cool Facts About Glaciers

25 Evergreen Facts About Washington

Blanketed in lush forests and sprawling farmlands, the Evergreen State is one of America’s greatest producers of fresh produce, rock & roll music, and tech start-ups.

This Just In: David Attenborough Is Returning to Planet Earth

The BBC has announced that David Attenborough will host a second season of 'Planet Earth.'

Scientists Are Teaching Drones to Find Lost Hikers

These new drones can pick out forest trails as skillfully as an expert hiker.

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