Why Glaciers Are Important For Earth
Climate change is a scary and mostly manmade crisis that the planet is facing. Here is why glaciers are so important to the health and future of the Earth.
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The Extreme Sport That Involves Surfing Down An Active Volcano
Standard, garden-variety surfing has its risks -- uncontrollable waves, oceangoing predators -- but if you want to up your game, try volcano surfing. Really.
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How Dogs' Eyes Have Evolved To Communicate With Humans
Humans talk about non-verbal communication with each other -- how posture, facial expressions, gestures carry meaning. Dogs have been paying attention.
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In Hawaiian Mythology, The Volcano Of Mauna Kea Is Home To Four Sister Goddesses
The mythology of a people often lives on into modern times, despite science and research and other forms of western reasoning, including Hawaii.
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Lionel Richie's Fallback Career Was The Priesthood
Lionel Richie had a lot of success as a singer and performer both with the Commodores and as a solo artist, but his fallback career was the priesthood.
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The Sport That Got Lionel Richie To College
Growing up, Lionel Richie never had his sights set on becoming a professional musician, but that all changed during college. This is the sport got him there.
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The History Of The National Parks Service Emblem Explained
The National Parks Service emblem went through several versions before it looked like the one we know today. Here is the emblem's history, explained.
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A 100-Million-Year-Old Fossil Uncovered A Key Fact About Bedbugs
While most creatures living in the days of the dinosaurs are long extinct, scientists discovered a particularly nasty hanger-oner — the lowly bedbug.
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An Ethiopian Discovery Shows That Lion-Sized Otters Once Roamed The Planet
A discovery in Ethiopia revealed that lion-sized otters once roamed the planet -- just one one of several massive animal species that once existed on Earth.
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Why Conservation And Wildlife Was So Important To Teddy Roosevelt
Teddy Roosevelt was known as the "conservation president" due to his dedication to preserving natural landscapes. Here's why it was so important to him.
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America's Largest National Park Has Millions Of Acres
Many people would agree that America's national park system is one of the positive uses of the continent's abundant natural resources -- visitors or not.
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Thor Heyerdahl's Ocean Treks Were Even More Impressive Than You Thought
People might think that scientific research largely takes place in a lab, but not long ago theories were tested in real time by theorists like Thor Heyerdahl.
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Say Hello To Fiona, The Pregnant Ichthyosaur Fossil From Over 100 Million Years Ago
Fiona is the name of a pregnant ichthyosaur fossil dating back over 100 million years. This is how it was uncovered and what it may mean for science.
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Why Hybrid Animals Are More Common Than You Think
As we evolve, we seek to broaden our understanding of the natural world around us. Here's why hybrid animals are more common than you think
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How A Long Island Fortune Cookie Company Cost The New York Lottery Close To $19 Million
Some people will tell you that there's such a thing as luck, and there's such a thing as coincidence, but 110 incidents all at once pushes the odds a bit.
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The President Who Established The First National Park In The US
The National Parks system of the United States is one of the better ideas the country has come up with, all advanced by a surprising president.
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The Scientific Reasons Cats Raise Their Butts When They're Scratched
If we're honest, many of the behaviors attributed to the domesticated house cat are a mystery to us humans, including what does and doesn't make them happy.
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Why Raking Leaves Is Actually Bad For The Environment
Although raking up a pile of dry, fallen leaves and jumping in them is a cherished part of childhood, the raking part might not be such a good idea.
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The World's Cosmic Ocean Myths Explained
Because there are so many examples of primordial, cosmic ocean myths from every corner of the globe, we're going to focus on some main ones.
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What Is The Real Significance Of Flowers At A Funeral?
With the passing of a loved one comes many different ways of laying the deceased to rest. So what is the real significance of flowers at a funeral?
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How Many Years Will It Take For The Pacific Ocean To Disappear?
Earth as we know it today isn't locked in place, as the continents shift position ever so gradually, leading to supercontinents. What about the oceans?
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How Do Hibernating Animals Know When To Wake Up?
There are lots of points in the day, the week, the year, when, frankly, a nap sounds pretty good -- maybe even hibernation. But how would you know when to wake?
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Why Do Cats Bring Dead Animals To Their Owners?
When roaming cats return to their homes, they sometimes do so with a dead animal, which they'll proudly present to their humans. Why do they do this?
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The Biggest Theories On What Made 'Alien' Holes On The Ocean Floor
The depths of the world's oceans hold many unsolved mysteries. Now, you can add one more: Who or what created the patterns of small holes on the ocean floor?
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Alex Jones' $1 Billion Payout To Sandy Hook Families May Be Far More Than He Can Afford
On October 13, a jury decided in favor of the Sandy Hook families, ordering Alex Jones to pay a staggering $1 billion. But can he pay for it?
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Why French Scientists Believe Mars Could Have Hosted Life Billions Of Years Ago
French scientists believe Mars could have hosted life billions of years ago, but they think that life form snuffed itself out. Here's why.
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Meet The Small Gastropod That Can Survive In An Extreme Environment
Over time, nature evolves -- if possible, plants and animals adapt to their environments in order to survive, sometimes overcoming overwhelming conditions.
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