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A new study explains why letting bison roam large areas can be a good thing for soil.

The “little apple of death” is the true forbidden fruit.

Long-distance bird migration is one of the natural world’s most inspiring phenomena—and how we learned about it is just as fascinating.

The data is clear: Students need more sleep before hitting the books. So why can’t they get it? Plus, a map of the average school start time by state.

Archaeology

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Archaeologists have studied some of the world’s most important historic sites with the help of climate change—but those changes also threaten their survival.

From the mysterious human-made structures at Bolivia’s Tiwanaku Archaeological Site to the prehistoric megaliths at Carnac in France, these rock formations inspire awe and curiosity.

According to a new archaeological study of human bones showing evidence of violent “overkill,” war was hell even in the late Stone Age.

From big stone spheres to an actual mummy, amazing archaeological finds have been unearthed by people just minding their own business.

The replica boat ‘Orca II’ was the unsung star of 1975's ‘Jaws.’ But what happened after filming ended was worse than any shark attack.

Forget Atlantis (which probably doesn’t exist)—we’re taking a trip to 10 real cities that ended up underwater.

‘The Goonies’ turns 40 this year—and to make the film, director Steven Spielberg may have drawn inspiration from a real-life shipwreck that occurred off Oregon’s coast. It’s known as the Beeswax Wreck.

A sunken ship near Florida holds clues to the early history of cats in the U.S.

Environment

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Resist the urge to tuck in your sheets and blankets after getting out of bed. They might be harboring some unwanted guests.

Where does your state‘s air quality rank?

A fishing group thought they caught a giant goldfish. What they hooked was actually much weirder.

Space

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In a galaxy far, far, far away, astronomers have found the oldest black hole in the universe, thought to have formed less than 500 million years after the Big Bang.

Psychology

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Why are we so obsessed with opening—and watching people open—blind boxes? A toy expert and a psychologist break down what’s going on behind this bizarre trend.

These decorative mud balls can end up so shiny and colorful you’d assume they’re some sort of jewel. But you can actually make them at home.

Feeling anxious can be normal and sometimes even healthy. Missing out on life because of that anxiety is not.

The shower creates the perfect conditions for a creative flash, coaxing out your inner genius.

Climate Change

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Hoping to escape the threat of wildfires? You might want to move to one of these small and relatively cold states (but not New Jersey).

Ammonia from the birds’ guano can mix with other gases and form clouds, potentially cooling Earth’s surface and preserving Antarctic ice, a new study suggests.

Researchers witness strange sea animals, including poisonous sea pigs and hand-sized sea spiders, while sailing to the Denman Glacier.

Thanks to increased accessibility to water and energy, the Thar Desert is now the most populated desert on Earth.

Weather

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What caused some of these ominous events still remains a total mystery.

Two factors explain why Seattle, Portland, and surrounding areas get all that precipitation.

While 100 percent humidity might seem to suggest there should be pure rain showers, there may not even be a hint of drizzle. So what does it mean to reach peak humidity?

Geology

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Every second counts when it comes to earthquakes, and Android‘s AEA system is changing how people prepare for one of nature’s most unpredictable disasters.