Science

    See how science affects every aspect of your world and learn about the latest environmental breakthroughs.
    Wind turbines located on mountain ridges in the mist
    What Is Wind Energy? Definition and How It Works
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    The Difference Between Sheep and Goats
    Grasslands
    Characteristics of Temperate Grassland Biomes
    Map of rivers in the contiguous United States
    ALL the Rivers in the United States on a Single Beautiful Interactive Map!
    A lunar halo shines above a farm house in winter.
    What Causes a Ring to Appear Around the Moon?
    Blue Tears bioluminescent algae in Taiwan
    Bioluminescent Algae: Definition, Causes, and Toxicity
    Lingonberry leaves in the snow
    15 Taiga Plants That Thrive in the Boreal Forest
    Tundra
    Tundra Land Biome Description and Characteristics
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    Why Can We Sense When People Are Looking at Us?
    Bucket of colorful ceramic letter tiles
    Why Your Brain Can Read Jumbled Letters
    Indian flying fox
    8 Fascinating Examples of Convergent Evolution
    5 dangerous volcanoes in the US
    18 of the Most Active Volcanoes in the U.S.
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    Have You Heard of the Extinct Banana?
    Seagrass and fish in water, Santa Cruz Island, California, USA
    What Are Biotic and Abiotic Factors in an Ecosystem?
    bottle of elmer's glue tipped over
    What Is Glue Made Of?
    A male and female Mandarin duck
    9 of the Most Dramatic Examples of Sexual Dimorphism
    white bowl of cut figs
    Are There Really Dead Wasps in Your Figs?
    Savanna Lions
    Savanna Biome: Climate, Locations, and Wildlife
    Cluster of Panellus stipticus on a tree, glowing green
    10 Bioluminescent Mushrooms That Glow in the Dark
    Lesser burdock burrs hooked together lead to Velcro
    8 Amazing Examples of Biomimicry
    Frosted tundra rose
    15 Unique Plants That Flourish in the Tundra Biome
    Brazilian Araucaria plant shows fractals in nature
    9 Amazing Fractals Found in Nature
    Close-up photo of moss
    World's Oldest Moss May Not Survive Humans
    C. Militaris fungi wired for sound
    Mushrooms May Talk to Each Other Using Their Own Fungal Language
    A green smoothie with spirulina, cocoa, and blueberries
    Algae Could Supply Sustainable Protein to a Changing World
    Aspen Trees in the Pando Clone near Fishlake Utah
    Listen to the Sounds of the Largest Tree on Earth
    Beautiful fall foliage in the northeast USA
    Turning Over a New Leaf—A Lesson From Trees in Embracing Change
    Scenic Milky Way sky
    What to See in the Night Sky in September 2023
    A Field Guide to Full Moons
    A glacier towers above a hiker at sunset.
    How Do Glaciers, Ice Sheets, Sea Ice, and Icebergs Differ?
    Whatever Happened to Jimmy Carter's Solar Panels: The Sequel
    Chick hatching from egg on egg tray
    Finally Answered! Which Came First, the Chicken or the Egg?
    Illustration of Sir Isaac Newton contemplating a fallen apple
    7 Brilliant Mathematicians and Their Impact on the Modern World
    Orang utan with baby walking in forrest
    25 Sneaky Names for Palm Oil
    Collage of e-bike conversion kits we recommend on a green background
    The 6 Best E-Bike Conversion Kits
    Oil painting of a person sleeping with an article of clothing
    Your Lover's Scent Is as Good as Melatonin for Sleep
    Soon Eagle
    The Main Thing Killing Birds Near Power Lines Isn't Electrocution
    San Diego Supermoon
    What to See in the Night Sky for August 2023
    Residential Shaded Sidewalk with Green Trees in Evanston Illinois
    Trees Are a Cool Solution in the Heat of the Moment
    Close-up of a person standing in the forest holding a handful of moss, Russia
    How Plants and Microorganisms Can Clean up the Mess We Make
    Bullfrog
    155 Million Pounds of Pesticide Leach Into Aquifers Every Year
    Two energy-efficient air conditioners we recommend outlined in pink and displayed on a yellow and blue background
    The 7 Best Energy-Efficient Air Conditioners
    Three-Toed Tree Sloth With Young
    Why Are Sloths Sooo Slow?
    Aerial View of Boreal Nature Forest and River in Summer
    30 Wild Facts About the Boreal Forest
    A tent is under the Milky Way on the top of a mountain, Washington, US
    What to See in the Night Sky in July 2023
    Vintage engraving showing earth and sun throughout the year
    It's Summer Solstice Time—Here's What to Know
    Business woman working at office with documents on his desk, Business woman holding pens and papers making notes in documents on the table, Hands of financial manager taking notes
    The Many Mighty Benefits of Writing By Hand
    Meteor shower and starry night sky.
    What to See in the Night Sky for June 2023
    Termite mound in Waterberg, Namibia / detail of the egress complex
    Termites Outsmart Humans When it Comes to HVAC Systems
    color images of deep sea creatues
    Over 5,000 New Deep-Sea Species Found in Future Mining Hotspot
    Urban Farmers Organising Crates Of Fruits And Vegetables On Truck
    Considerations for Regenerative Farming on a Small Scale
    A coral reef teeming with fish
    Coastal Lights Are Tricking Coral Reefs and Harming Their Recovery
    The sensitive plant (Mimosa pudica) responds to human touch.
    Do Plants Have Feelings? A Science Explainer
    Modern Biology mushroom music
    Biologist-Turned-Musician Creates Sonic Magic With Bioelectricity From Fungi
    The Milky Way and lupins field near the Church of the Good Shepherd near Lake Tekapo, on New Zealand's South Island.
    What to See in the Night Sky for May 2023
    looking up at blue sky and white clouds from the base of a circle of pine trees covered in snow
    Trees Form Friendships and Remember Their Experiences
    Sunrays Through Treetops
    94% of Americans Agree This Nature-Based Superhero is Good for the Planet
    Best Urban Farming Certifications
    Best Urban Farming Certifications
    A turtle on the beach walking toward the water
    Dozens of Cold-Stunned Sea Turtles Released Into the Wild After Months of Rehab