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Firefly populations have been declining, but there may be light at the end of the tunnel for the glowing bugs.

They can make cars look a bit cooler in the looks department, too.

Do sun shades really help reduce the interior temperatures of cars during the summer months, or is it just part of how companies sell them to shoppers?

A vehicle makes its way through flooded streets during a recent storm.

With flooding on the rise across the U.S., understanding what’s in the water is critical to protecting yourself and your loved ones.

Extreme heat can be dangerous—here’s how to stay safe this summer.

One state had the lion’s share of tornadoes between 2020 and 2024—but a different state sustained the most monetary damage.

Get ready to welcome summer, however you see fit.

In 2025, the summer solstice will fall on Friday, June 20. Here are some fascinating facts to celebrate the celestial occasion.

The Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre is like something out of a dream.

Australia’s largest salt lake, Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre, is currently a rare and stunning waterscape.

Rare noctilucent clouds are showing up in places they never used to, and scientists are trying to find out why.

Scientists say feeling too warm can make people less likely to cooperate with or help others.

Many gopher tortoises withstood the Category 4 hurricane and are now adapting to new land.

After Hurricane Helene devastated Florida’s coast, gopher tortoise populations unexpectedly surged in one area.

Anyone worried about aviation safety should strap in. Literally.

Crouching isn’t going to do a whole lot for you in a thunderstorm.

Guidance on kneeling when lightning strikes is well-intentioned, but it’s actually not the best course of action.

The tiny town of Rolla, Kansas, is about to be enveloped in the Black Sunday dust storm on April 14, 1935.

Ninety years ago, the Black Sunday dust storm blasted the Great Plains with millions of tons of topsoil scoured from the once-rich prairies. The Dust Bowl had arrived.

Learning how to become completely self-sufficient can be a liberating experience.

Looking for the ultimate off-the-grid lifestyle? Find out which states offer the best self-sufficiency, renewable energy options, and low cost of living.

Wondering when the first day of spring is in 2025? Here’s everything you need to know about the vernal equinox.

This winter car hack can make scraping ice off your windshield even easier. And the best part of all? You might have everything you need already, right in the kitchen.

The ultimate cheat code to winter coziness.

You’d be surprised by the ways you can keep yourself warm—and these budget-friendly winter hacks can help, too.

Misconception No. 4 : It snows a lot.

Where did this weather-related idiom come from?

Where did this curious expression come from, and what’s so right about rain, anyway?

Snow can be fun for pups ... until it's not.

These cold weather walking tips for dogs can help you keep your pet safe, plus how to tell when it's too cold to walk your dog outside.

Don’t skip this just because it’s still snowing.

Skipping this part of your winter car maintenance routine could spell big problems come spring. Discover the benefits of winter car washes, plus how often to do it.