Learn how surface tension enables water striders to skate, and how nature’s tiny engineering marvels inspire robotics.

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A critically rare wild feline has been spotted in Thailand for the first time since 1995. Flat-headed cats, named for their ...

Not only do you get the benefit of having these cute animals visit more frequently, but you're also providing hummingbirds ...

Zealandia, the world’s first fully fenced urban ecosanctuary, is taking a long view on conservation—and creating one of New ...

Some creatures just seem to have won the genetic lottery. You know the ones. They’re effortlessly cool, impossibly ...

People grow houseplants for all kinds of reasons. They provide a connection to nature and can make a room feel more inviting.

With the Earth warming at a record rate, the list of locales that could reliably host a Winter Games will shrink ...

Winter is a stressful season for wildlife, but you can help your native animals through even small acts, such as providing ...

Dreaming of escaping to peaceful towns in Vermont where nobody’s in a rush? These 10 delightful communities offer gorgeous ...

There’s nothing more gratifying for a cat owner than seeing their fur baby enjoying something to their heart’s content. This ...

Simple nature-based activities can reduce stress, sharpen focus, and improve mental health—no wilderness or special gear required.