NATURE

The West Coast Is Preparing for Another Super Bloom

The Anza-Borrego desert's 2019 super bloom could start as early as late February and last through March—and will likely draw crowds by the thousands.

These Reusable Personal Care Products Can Make Your Morning Routine Less Wasteful

By Humankind's new personal care products are designed to be as eco-friendly as possible, helping you reduce the amount of plastic you throw away.

Wildlife is Thriving at the Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster Site

And no, the animals don't have three heads.

Powerful Winds in Northern Ireland Uprooted One of the Trees Made Famous by Game of Thrones

The trees are reaching the end of their life span and could be gone in just 10 years.

Lake Michigan Has Frozen Over, and It's an Incredible Sight

Brave photographers have captured some stunning photos.

Brooklyn Zoo's New Pallas’s Cat Breeding Program Aims to Revitalize the Near-Threatened Species

The breeding pair is housed in a new exhibit at the Prospect Park Zoo.

Australian Island Wants Visitors to Stop Taking Wombat Selfies

The adorable marsupials are best appreciated from afar.

How to Build an Igloo, According to a Canadian Film From 1949

The most experienced builders can construct one in 40 minutes.

300-Foot Wide Floating Saucer of Ice Forms on a River in Maine

The odd sight is the result of a natural phenomenon.

It 'Rained' Spiders in Brazil Last Week—and You Can Watch It If You Dare

They're not really falling from the sky—but the reality is perhaps even more disturbing.

More Than Half of Wild Coffee Species Could Go Extinct

This could affect for your daily cup of joe.

Elephants Are Evolving Without Tusks Thanks to Poaching

The pressures of ivory poaching have reshaped African elephant populations in just a few decades.

Do Plants Fart?

You'll never look at your potted plants the same way again.

A Dracula Ant's Jaws Snap at 200 Mph—Making It the Fastest Animal Appendage on the Planet

They're 5000 times faster than the blink of an eye.

Being Surrounded By Greenery Can Be Good for Your Heart

Time to move to the woods.

What's the Difference Between Mold and Mildew?

We’re all familiar with colorful spots of something growing in our showers and in other dark, damp areas in our homes, but is it mold or is it mildew?

Designer Creates Artificial Flowers to Feed Hungry Bees in Big Cities

Matilde Boelhouwer borrowed elements from nature to make them attractive to pollinators.

9 Not-So-Pesky Facts About Termites

Most termites aren't interested in eating houses. In fact, one day they may teach us how to build them.

Forget the Cruise—You Should See the Northern Lights by Plane

Yukon 360 will let you see the lights at eye level.

The Psychology and Science Behind How Hiking Trails Are Created

Most casual hikers probably give hiking trails little thought before lacing up their boots. But hiking trails aren’t natural, so how are they created?

How Karelian Bear Dogs Are Keeping Wildlife Out of Harm's Way

This fearless breed is helping to reduce conflicts between people and predators.

See How Climate Change Will Affect Your City Over the Next 30 Years

It won't just get hotter.

The Most Dangerous Job: The Murder of America's First Bird Warden

His job was to protect the birds. But nobody was there to protect him.

Research Shows Good-Looking Birds Are Terrible Singers

These sexy boys are too pretty to need any other skills.

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