NATURE

Cow Manure and Elephant Dung Could Be Used to Make the Paper of the Future

The cellulose in animal dung has already been processed, making paper manufacturers' jobs easier.

Palm Trees in Canada? It Could Happen, Thanks to Climate Change

The tropical flora could one day be a common sight at higher latitudes.

iStock // Heinrich Hoffmann/Keystone Features/Getty Images // collage by Jen Pinkowski

When German Scientists Tried to Rename Bats and Shrews, Hitler Threatened to Send Them to War

An excerpt from Michael Ohl's 'The Art of Naming.'

Remembering Sudan, the World's Last Male Northern White Rhino

Following age-related complications, Sudan—the last male northern white rhinoceros alive—was euthanized by a team of vets in Kenya in March 2018. But his genetic material could still be used to help save the species.

Why Scientists Are Hunting Down Iguanas in Florida

The state's invasive species population is out of control.

Rachael Herman, Louisiana State University, © Stony Brook University

Poop Visible From Space Helped Scientists Find a Remote 'Supercolony' of Penguins

Scientists just discovered 1.5 million penguins living on a chain of remote Antarctic islands, thanks to satellite images of their telltale poop.

Look Up! Residents of Maine and Michigan Might Catch a Glimpse of the Northern Lights Tonight

The celestial treat is usually reserved for Arctic audiences.

The North Face's New Geodesic Dome Tent Will Protect You in 60 mph Wind

An essential item for the extreme camper.

Watch a Cheetah Hunt Its Prey—From the Cheetah's Point of View

"There’s absolutely no way we could see this any other way," wildlife cameraman Gordon Buchanan says.

Ranthambhore National Park Is Helping India's Famous Tigers Thrive

Of the 67 cats that live there, 26 are cubs.

See a Squirrel? These Citizen Scientists Want to Know About It

The Atlanta-based team behind the Squirrel Census wants people to know more about their bushy-tailed neighbors.

Watch the Northern Lights From A Floating Arctic Bath Hotel and Spa in Sweden

Enjoy one of the Arctic's most spectacular natural wonders in style.

Watch Australian Bees Build an Intricate Spiraled Nest

Reddit users are buzzing over this unusual formation.

Slow Motion Is the Only Way to Appreciate a Chameleon’s Lightning-Fast Tongue

Some species stretch their tongues more than twice their body length.

How Do Tsunamis Work?

The earthquake-triggered waves are both destructive and unpredictable.

NUS Environmental Research Institute, Subnero

Researchers in Singapore Deploy Robot Swans to Test Water Quality

They're making scientists' jobs a lot easier.

Forget Horns: Some Trains in Japan Bark Like Dogs to Scare Away Deer

Japanese researchers are getting creative to reduce the number of deer killed on train tracks.

40 of the Most Interesting Trees Around the World

Trees provide shelter, shade, beauty, clean air—and, sometimes, pure entertainment. These 40 trees all have something special about them.

Ocean Waves Are Powerful Enough to Toss Enormous Boulders Onto Land, Study Finds

Strong winter storms in Ireland in 2013 and 2014 were able to hurl 600-ton boulders right out of the sea.

A Man-Made Mountain in Finland Serves as an 11,000-Tree Time Capsule

Between 1992 and 1996, artist Agnes Denes built a mountain.

Watch an Army of Ants Use Teamwork to Take Down a Millipede

Size isn't everything.

Watch Christmas Island’s Annual Crab Migration on Google Street View

Even if you can't make it to the remote Australian territory in the Indian Ocean, you can witness its annual crustacean takeover.

Pine vs. PVC: How Real and Fake Christmas Trees Compare

Consider these factors before choosing a side.

Pigeons Are Secretly Brilliant Birds That Understand Space and Time, Study Finds

The much-maligned bird is a lot more intelligent than people think.

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