Texans should take special caution on beaches—these fireworms pack a powerful sting.

NATURE
The solitary bee population is declining—here’s what you can do to help.
What you think you know about the dodo bird is probably wrong.
From Henry David Thoreau's 'Autumnal Tints' to the origins of the term 'leaf-peeper.'
Want to snatch a camping spot at Yosemite before they’re gone? The new availability alert feature on Recreation.gov can help.
Trees like aspens, sugar maples, and black gums are known for their vibrant fall foliage.
New England's fall foliage is legendary, and for good reason. But Texas, Oregon, and Minnesota have lovely locales for leaf-peeping, too.
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.
Learn how Lake Maracaibo's electrifying climate makes it the number one hotspot for lightning storms.
Cricket chirps can reach 100 decibels. So why do we use them as a byword for ‘silence’?
Apple’s iOS 18 update will let people save trails and access them while offline.
All locusts are grasshoppers, but not all grasshoppers are locusts.
The allergy-inducing mountain cedar may be the most hated tree in Texas.
According to the American Kennel Club, Siberian huskies, Australian shepherds, and other popular working-dog breeds make the best hiking buddies.
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.
They have many more legs than any arthropod should need, but millipedes and centipedes are different in almost every other way.