On a trip to the Scottish Highlands, nature author Sophie Pavelle discovers the physical and spiritual benefits of walking ...

Once used for presidents, diplomats, and luxury stationers, the centuries-old art of pendulum stamping dwindled to a single ...

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The trailblazing oceanographer’s vintage diving equipment bears the marks of a lifetime of underwater discovery.

Some tropical flowers reflect sound so nectar-seeking bats can find them more easily.

In September, scientists revealed the tilcayo, a new wild cat. Then came donations, awards, and a few strange phone calls.

Across Mongolia’s grassland steppe, food remains closely tied to enduring nomadic traditions. From mutton-filled dumplings to ...

From a black bear relaxing in a swimming pool to bonnet mushrooms glowing up the night sky, see some of the winning photos ...

Lake Powell’s retreat is revealing a lost world covered in deep piles of sedimentary sludge. A group of adventurers and ...

For over a century, tourists have discarded objects into the park’s hydrothermal features. Park staff try to remove as much ...

In Borneo, where El Niño is fueling devastating wildfires, critically endangered orangutans are becoming burn victims.

Scientists have spent decades trying to get medicine across the blood-brain barrier. Two treatments for a rare genetic ...