Mary Jo DiLonardo has worked in print, online, and broadcast journalism for 25 years and covers nature, health, science, and animals. Popular and distinctive, known for their kitten-like faces and ...

Throughout history, representations of luxury and wealth have dominated the fashion industry. As a result, many materials now mimic extravagance but at a fraction of the cost by using different, less ...

Meghan Holmes is a writer and documentarian specializing in scientific topics such as the environment, invasive species, sustainability, and food issues. She holds a master's in Southern Studies from ...

Lauren Murphy is a writer and environmentalist based in the Pacific Northwest. She holds a degree in Environmental Sciences from Western Washington University. To give your hair a reddish-orange tint, ...

Josh Lew is a writer and copywriter who focuses on travel, green living, and personal finance. Wellington is often called the world’s windiest city due to its average wind speed and strongest recorded ...

The Amazon River is unlike any other river on Earth. Its massive volumes of water feed the adjacent Amazon rainforest, make it impossible to build bridges over, and even raise the height of the ocean ...

From having best friends to possessing uncanny senses, there is a lot to admire about gentle giants. With those big dreamy eyes, galumphing gate, and generally languid demeanor, cows don't get credit ...

The Mississippi River is famous for its important role in the United States' industrialization. The river is a vital source of hydroelectric energy, provides drinking water for millions of people, and ...

Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Chapman University and a Sustainable Tourism certificate from the GSTC. Denali—no longer called ...

Most animals cannot make blue pigments, but these ones have found a few workarounds. The blue jay (Cyanocitta cristata) produces melanin, a black pigment, meaning that its feathers should appear black ...

Jaymi Heimbuch is a writer and photographer specializing in wildlife conservation, technology, and food. She is the author of "The Ethiopian Wolf: Hope at the Edge of Extinction." The Carolina dog or ...

Josh Lew is a writer and copywriter who focuses on travel, green living, and personal finance. For some places, the experiential travel trend could be a game-changer. Smaller destinations cannot hope ...