ENVIRONMENT

Scientists tallied 11,676 known species, but believe that there are at least another 4,000 out there, waiting to be discovered.

The park will attempt to transform canine poop into flower fertilizer.

Researchers in the Antarctic report that a tear in the ozone layer above the continent is showing signs of healing.

San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to ban polystyrene foam.

According to a new global survey, light-polluted skies are common in much of the world.

You'll be doing the environment a favor.

Ecosystems and humans alike rely on vultures, and not only because otherwise we'd be knee-deep in carcasses.

An octopus uprising seems more possible with every passing day.

Climate change may seem like a fairly recent topic for scientific investigation, but a new study provides more evidence that it isn't.

3. Spring is when a young oyster looks for love.

The redesigns will give 50 percent of the public space to walkers, bikers, and (welcome) loiterers.

"Sea cucumbers look goofy, move slowly, and barf up their guts when startled, but these invertebrates are superstar ocean cleaners that are hugely important to marine ecosystems.”