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Glow in the dark succulents and a scientist.

Image of succulents via Liu et al., Matter and Canva photo by Ca-ssis
Science

Scientists create glowing, rainbow-colored succulents that look like they're from space

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"We can only make progress when we embrace diversity, not erase it.”

Mitchell Overton, via "Trans is Natural"
Heroes

Environmental activists made a massive statement of transgender support on one of America's natural wonders

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Culture

At Belgium's annual seagull screeching competition, the birds are the squawk of the town

Birds of a feather flock together *and* get top billing.

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Heroes

Meet Gary, the Internet's most famous and adorable adventure cat

He loves to hike, ski, and paddle—and he even has a partnership with Jeep. But the fame hasn't gone to his fluffy head.

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Health

New study reveals that watching nature videos can help relieve pain

Watching a nature video could reduce your headache.

Photo of a beaver in water
Environment

Over 400 years after going extinct in England, wild beavers released in nature reserve

One official called it "a real watershed moment"

A photo of Dog Slaughter Falls in Corbin, Kentucky
Environment

Dog Slaughter Falls may have a disturbing name, but it's a truly majestic, undiscovered place

On local legends, learning to love hiking, and the funniest thing our writer has ever seen

Articles

The critical need for ecoliteracy during Earth Month and beyond

Without ecoliteracy, tree-growing initiatives can easily be misconstrued as a panacea and distract from other important work to conserve our environment.

Science

NASA says these 18 plants are the best at naturally filtering the air in your home.

Breathe easy.

Health

17 Images Show the Beauty of Breastfeeding in Public

New photo series highlights the debate over breastfeeding in public.

Science

For the first time in 800 years, Saturn and Jupiter will align to make a 'Christmas star'

Be sure to look up at the skies on December 21.

Science

It should have taken 30 years for the Arctic ice time capsule to be found. It took just two.

The ice melt in the Arctic has been so severe that the container has already been uncovered.

Trump admin removes protections from Tongass National Forest, opening it to clearcutting

The decision to open the nation's largest temperate rainforest to clearcutting and development is totally at odds with public opinion.

Keeping large mammals in zoos and aquariums damages their brains, scientific research shows

Is it time to start closing down zoos and aquariums?

Science

They know how to prevent megafires. Why won't anyone listen to them?

It doesn't need to be this way. We didn't need to get here. We are not suffering from a lack of knowledge.

Culture

Same sex penguin 'super moms' start their own family

Meet the proud penguin parents, Electra and Viola

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