NATURE

Watch This Amazing Timelapse Video of a Spider Building a Web

This mesmerizing timelapse video captures the intricate handiwork that goes into spinning a spider web.

A bark scorpion giving 'em the old razzle dazzle.

Why Do Scorpions Glow Under UV Light? One Scientist Has Some Theories

Glow-in-the-dark scorpions are a dime a dozen. But what purpose does the trait really serve, if any?

5 Tips for Keeping Your House Pollen-Free

Spring may be the most intense allergy season, but ragweed pollen reigns come fall. Here’s how to keep your house pollen-free.

The Killer Crocodile That Haunted the Waters of Burundi

A giant crocodile named Gustave is said to have killed dozens of people in Burundi. His legend continues to haunt the shores of Lake Tanganyika.

Watch Stunning—and Slightly Terrifying—Drone Footage of the World’s Tallest Waterfall

See what it looks like to fly down Angel Falls—the inspiration for Paradise Falls in 2009’s ‘Up’—in glorious 5K.

Jordan Pond in Maine's Acadia National Park.

The 20 Best Fall Vacation Destinations

Goodbye, beaches. Hello, fall foliage. From the Grand Canyon to Kauai, Hawaii, here’s where to head this autumn.

Koalas Have Fingerprints That Are Nearly Indistinguishable From Ours

Though humans and koalas don't have much in common, there is one big similarity: fingerprints. Koalas have looping fingerprints just like humans, and some might not be able to tell them apart.

Gates of the Arctic National Park in Alaska.

Looking to Get Outdoors But Escape the Crowds? These are America’s 20 Least-Visited National Parks

For a more tranquil experience, consider heading to one of the national park system's least-visited properties.

Listen to the Mysterious Sound of the Northern Lights

Research shows that the northern lights can be heard as well as seen, but scientists are still looking for the source of the sound.

"My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my plants. Prepare to die." —What you should say if you see this in your yard.

If You See a Spotted Lanternfly, Officials Say ‘Kill It! Squash it, Smash it … Just Get Rid Of It!’

For this invasive species, it’s best to adopt a ‘Take no prisoners’ mentality. And that may mean drowning spotted lanternfly eggs in alcohol.

Piranhas are a crowd favorite in aquariums.

10 Surprising Facts About Piranhas

After sharks, piranhas are one of the world’s most misunderstood fish. They have a reputation for ferocity that's not quite deserved.

A WSDA pest biologist holds a dead murder hornet in July 2020.

The Murder Hornets Are Back—Consider Yourself Warned

What is a murder hornet, a.k.a. an Asian giant hornet? An invasive species that likes to tear the heads off honeybees.

A building destroyed by the earthquake in Les Cayes, Haiti.

5 Ways to Donate to Earthquake Relief Efforts in Haiti

Just days after a 7.2-magnitude earthquake, Haiti is now dealing with a tropical depression. Here’s how you can help.

Save Money on Tech and Furniture With Amazon's Outlet Store Sale

Discover Amazon's Outlet store and all the sales on big-ticket items like tech and furniture so you can save more money.

Lenticular clouds in Cape Town, South Africa.

8 Strange Cloud Types and What They Mean

The next time somebody points out a UFO-shaped cloud, you can whip out the word ‘lenticular.’ They’ll love it.

Watch Two Owls' Adorable Reaction to a Doorbell Camera

When the two owls realize a doorbell camera is pointed at them, the tiny birds have trouble looking away.

Pink waters of Lake Hillier in Australia.

Why Argentina's Pink Corfo Lagoon Is Unlike Nature's Other Brightly Colored Lakes

Unlike Australia's Lake Hillier, a pink lagoon in Argentina's southern Patagonia region isn't natural.

Lonely at the Top: Protecting Hyperion, the World's Tallest Tree

Redwood National Park is home to Hyperion, the world's tallest tree. But you won't find it marked on any maps—and that's for its own good.

Lonely at the Top: Protecting Hyperion, the World's Tallest Tree

Redwood National Park is home to Hyperion, the world's tallest tree. But you won't find it marked on any maps—and that's for its own good.

Lonely at the Top: Protecting Hyperion, the World's Tallest Tree

Redwood National Park is home to Hyperion, the world's tallest tree. But you won't find it marked on any maps—and that's for its own good.

Polluted Rivers Could Turn Fish Into Meth Addicts, Study Says

Fish may become addicted to methamphetamine leaching into urban waterways, a new lab-based study suggests.

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Win a Weeklong Safari to Track Gorillas With Experts in Uganda While Helping to Preserve Wilderness

Omaze is running a sweepstakes where someone could win a luxury, weeklong safari to track gorillas and chimpanzees with experts in Uganda.

An aerial view of Australia's Heart Reef.

17 Forbidden Places You Can't Visit

From an island infested with snakes to a vault holding a very special secret recipe, these dangerous, mysterious, or otherwise forbidden places are off-limits to the public.

The sounds of the Congo are more accessible than ever.

Listen to More Than 1 Million Hours of Sounds from the Republic of Congo's Rainforests

Cornell University's Elephant Listening Project has captured the sounds of gorillas and other animals in an effort to study their habits and curb poaching.

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